Wax of the Day
Wax of the day provided by: Winthrop Mountain Sports
Conditions
Conditions
Trail updates, staff notes, and current weather
Trail updates
Over a dozen fresh snowflakes hit the trails last night, and we groomed in every one of 'em. We'll take it! Trails are holding up nicely and skiing should be highly enjoyable, especially where we groomed last night.
The main trailhead loops in Mazama and out towards Jacks, Thompson and Little Wolf in Sun Mtn., the Rendezvous from Cub Creek TH, and in Winthrop from the Fish Hatchery TH have the best coverage.
The best classic tracks on Winthrop trails are from the Fish Hatchery to Power's Plunge on the Methow Community Trail. The MCT is skiing very well between the Fish Hatchery and to just past the Power's Plunge junction. Tracks are thin or nonexistent between Power's Plunge and Brown's Farm. The Browns Farm loop is getting a bit rough in places.
Enjoy the day and thank you for your support of the trails! We hope you'll join us this Friday 1/30 for a day of FREE trail access for all. Leave the wallet at home and just enjoy the trails with friends and family. Come by the Methow Trails HQ in Winthrop from 10-12 for free lessons, groomer rides, and more. Full details on our website.
Snowflakes in the Rendezvous!
Beep beep! Golden Poodle winners race to the finish at the Doggie Dash.
Jeans are ski wear,too-photo from David LaFever
MCT
Ready to shred!
Rendezvous morning!
Winthrop grooming!
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Mazama Snow Stake
Thanks for your support
Methow Trails is a non-profit organization that has been connecting people and trails since 1977. If you like what we do and want to see it continue, please consider purchasing an annual pass or making a donation. Your contributions sustain the trails you love year round. Thank you!
Trailhead shuttles
Ditch the car and let TranGO do the driving! Our local public tranportation bus service is now offering trips to the upper valley, including the Mazama trailhead. Rides are just $1 and kids are free. You can even bring your bike or skis along for the ride, and drivers can drop you off anywhere along the route it is safe to pull over. TranGO runs all day, Monday-Saturday; check out their website for route and schedule details.
Ski to the Sun
Join Methow Trails and the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation for the 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 race as an individual or as a relay with up to five other friends or family members. You’ll enjoy food and fun along the way! Registration for 2026 Ski to the Sun will open in September, 2025.
Doggie Dash
Get out your costume box. This race is all about the costume, and a dose of good luck out on the course. Human-dog teams compete in short heats to go for the glory of the coveted Golden Poodle award. Humans must ski. Dogs must run. Dogs must be on a leash. Both must be in costume. It's that simple.