“Why have so many people given up on this type of cross-country skiing?” I ask Matt Dahlgreen as we stride up the Preston Creek Road above the Entiat River. It’s a bluebird day in mid-March, the sun is warm on...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS. This 20-kilometer groomed trail system begins at the Nason Ridge Sno-Park at Kahler Glen, within the South Park trail system. The first 7k (“Lower Nason”) has rolling hills. At 7k a challenging 13k loop option begins (“Upper Nason”). The...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS. Quickly accessed road/backcountry trip where snowmobile traffic is relatively light for about 4 miles and not allowed beyond that point. For most of the trip, the ridgeline of Miller Peak is a visible goal and the surrounding forest is...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS: The Nordic ski trails around Leavenworth’s Ski Hill are rolling in nature and have some short, steep ascents and descents. Of all the Nordic ski trails managed by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, these are the hilliest. Cross-country skiers...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS: A groomed trail system for skate skiers, classic skiing, and snowshoeing. The trails around Leavenworth’s National fish hatchery here are flat and well suited to both beginners or competitive snow lovers out for a work out. The views of...Read More...
ATTRACTIONS: A groomed trail system for skate skiers and classic skiing. The trails around Leavenworth’s Golf Course are rolling in nature and, especially among skate skiers, attracts skiers of greater abilities than the Fish Hatchery trails. The scenic setting beside...Read More...
ATTRACTION. Lake Wenatchee State Park maintains two pods of groomed ski trails that loop through the woods and run along the eastern shoreline of Lake Wenatchee. 5.3 kilometers of trail lies immediately north of where the Wenatchee River exits the...Read More...
ATTRACTION. This Sno-park offers the “See and Ski” Trail, an 8 k groomed loop with a full skate lane (8 ft) and single track for the entire route. In total 11.5km of nordic skiing. Trail passes through the forest and...Read More...
Attractions: A pleasant, relatively private area providing pretty views over the Blewett Pass environs and a destination for all types of snow play (light touring, snowshoeing, telemark skiing and ski touring). A Forest Service Road provides an easy route for...Read More...
Attractions. In winter, the unplowed portion of the Icicle River Road often offers good cross-country skiing even when there’s little snow. With high rugged peaks above the road and a tumbling river beside it, this is pretty countryside. And it’s...Read More...
