Week of Events
Race of the Methow
The Race of the Methow is Methow Valley Nordic’s premier race weekend which serves as both a Junior National Qualifier for the Pacific Northwest Division and as a community race for all-comers, with a special focus on youth. When: Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, 2024 (official training and course inspection on February 2). What: Saturday freestyle sprint, Sunday classic mass start. See below for additional details. Where: McCabe Trails, Liberty Bell High School, Winthrop, WA (Please note: LBHS […]
Norwegians Bring Ski Jumping to the PNW
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/MiiQcs9UB3k?feature=share Join the Wenatchee River Institute, Greater Leavenworth Museum, Northwest Ski Museum, and the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club for an evening with John Lundin to learn about the history of ski jumping in our mountain town. Copies of his book, "Ski Jumping in Washington State: A Nordic Tradition," will be available for purchase at the event. This is a FREE event with a donation basket at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and […]
Thursday Night Drags!
This event is hosted by Mission Ridge Ski Team and Mission Ridge Join us Thursday nights starting January 25th and compete with and against your friends in head-to-head GS racing! Skiers AND snowboarders welcome!! Register for just $89 per person! Sign-up and let us know if you have a team and we will group you together for the series! No team? No problem, we will make one for you! Details and registration can be found here: https://www.mrst.us/page/show/5904943-thursday-night-drags
Skiing Uphill: A Story of Strength & Perseverance
The Environmental Film and Speaker Series presents Skiing Uphill: A Story of Strength and Perseverance Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum for a book reading with local author, Pat West Turner, as she details her life as a woman with one leg. On Thursday, February 8, 7-9 PM, guests are invited to a meet and greet with the author, followed by a book presentation and a Q&A to wrap up the event. Pat West Turner was raised seven and a half […]
Snowshoe Stroll at the Hatchery
Location: Leavenworth Fish Hatchery Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour nature walk with one of our knowledgeable naturalists. Our walks are seasonally-based and offered throughout the year! You will explore the outdoors, learn about the natural and cultural history specific to Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way! You will learn about many topics including local plants and animals, geology, and the p'squosa (Wenatchi) people. Difficulty level: a ‘walk in the park’ (beginner level) Not fully ADA […]
Ski to the Sun Marathon & Relay
Join Methow Trails and the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation February 10, 2024 for the sixth annual Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay. The course travels through North America's largest ski trail network and takes skiers from the tranquil banks of the Methow River to the beautiful mountain vistas at Sun Mountain Lodge. Ski the marathon as an individual or as a relay with up to five other friends or family members (details below). The relay is freestyle technique - racers […]