Video by Benjamin Drummond
What an incredible winter on the trails-- 152 days is our longest grooming season yet. We've been logging kilometers on the trails starting back in early November up at Washington Pass all the way to the warm ribbon of snow that is finally melting away to dirt. Thank you for being a part of it with us! We had an early jump on the season followed by powder dumps, frigid lows, dry January, jam-packed events, and through it all, crisp corduroy and deep tracks. Our organization's mission is to connect people, nature, and communities through a world-class trail system, and we hope that we delivered on that mission for you and your family this winter. We definitely lucked out with the weather this season, but we also prepare all year round through careful trail maintenance and training to maximize every flake of snow that falls. This critical preparation work will begin again anew as the snow melts away. Without a doubt, our organization and our community owes a debt of gratitude to the 200+ generous landowners and land managers who allow critical access to these trails for us all to enjoy. Thank you.
To our service program members, thank you for representing Methow Trails to trail users and checking passes. Thank you to our sponsors for your generous support of our trails and events. Thank you, vendors, for selling tickets all winter long! And finally, thank YOU, our pass holders and trail users, for your ongoing support of our work and love of the trails. We do it for you, and we couldn't do it without you!
Please take our winter trail use survey! We conduct economic impact studies roughly every 10 years to help understand the role that trails play in the local economy. We'd love it if you could take a few minutes to share your experience with us. All user data is anonymous and you can enter to win a 3-day trail pass. Thank you! Please note, this is a different survey than the one we conducted last summer. Please take this survey even if you already took the summer use survey.
Skip the parking lot scene!
TranGO is now offering public bus service to the upper valley, including Mazama! Rides are just $1 (kids ride free!) and you can bring your skis or bike onboard. Buses run Monday-Saturday all day long. Check their website for full route and schedule information.
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