PNC Winthrop/Methow Valley

​The Panhandle Nordic Club has a XC-Ski trip planned to the Winthrop/Methow Valley Area for February 20 thru 22, 2026.  Travel time to Winthrop is ~4 hrs from CDA.  This trial system is a very popular ski destination with one of the largest groomed trail systems in the USA.  Winthrop is also a very nice Old Western looking town with many different shops, bars, and eateries

Anyone wishing to participate please email [email protected] and include the names of everyone in your party and a contact phone number.      

Participants will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements and purchase of ski trail passes.  If you are planning to come on the trip, I would highly recommend making your lodging reservations ASAP (I have already booked my room at the Abby Creek Inn). 
  

Itinerary

1. Friday February 20
   1. Travel to Winthrop, WA (leaving at 7 AM from CDA)
   2. Afternoon Ski session ~2.0 hrs (If you Wish)
   3. Group Meet-up for Supper @ 6 PM ( Location TBD)
   4. Develop Group Plan for Ski Sessions for next day
2. Saturday February 21
   1. Morning Skis Session-location tbd
   2. Lunch
   3. Afternoon Ski Session-location tbd
   4. Group Meet-up for Supper @ 6 PM ( Location TBD)
   5. Develop Group Plan for morning Ski Sessions for next day

1.   Sunday February 22
   1. Early Morning Ski Session (for those that wish to participate)
   2. Lunch in Winthrop Area
   3. Travel Home to CDA-Late Afternoon

Lodging Options (Winthrop, WA)

1. Abby Creek Inn
2. Winthrop Inn
3. Virginian Resort

Ski Passes
Cross country ski trail passes can be purchased at Winthrop Mountain Sports in downtown Winthrop at 257 Riverside Ave, from 9:30 am to 6 pm or online from https://methowtrails.org/ where you will also find a wealth of information on the trail system.  

Trail passes options include single day pass and 3-consecutive day pass.  There are three different major trail system areas including: Sun Mountain, Winthrop Valley, and the Mazama trail system.