Events

Events

Below you’ll find events, races, and trainings happening on the trails hosted by Methow Trails or our partner organizations.

Methow Trails events

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Winter Open House

Join us for our annual winter open house! Come together with your trails community for an evening of connection as we share organizational updates, tour the new building, and celebrate a great start to winter. Snacks and drinks provided. Please RSVP so we can plan food and beverages accordingly. We hope to see you there! Carpooling strongly encouraged. Or, better yet, leave from town and walk or ski up on the Susie Stephens trail! We have a nicely groomed connected trail that will lead you right to the party!
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Backyard Ski Day

Methow Trails invites everyone to come out for a day of FREE winter trail access. Try cross country skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking for the first time or introduce a friend to the experience you love! Come enjoy free lessons, demos, groomer rides, and treats at our headquarters from 10-12pm at 21 Horizon Flats Rd.
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Saturday Ski Shuttle

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On Saturdays in January and February, Methow Trails offers transportation service between Winthrop and Mazama for those looking for a one-way ski journey along the iconic Methow Community Trail. The shuttle is free, but a valid ski trail pass is required. Please note the NEW start/end location in Winthrop this year.
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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.
Switchback construction on Lewis Butte.

Third Thursday Work Parties

Thinning, brushing, and chipping, oh my! Join us for our popular Third Thursday trail work parties all summer long.
A runner begins the descent from Cutthroat Pass by Steve Mitchell

Cutthroat Classic

Topping the charts in inspiration and popularity, the Cutthroat Classic provides incredible mountain views along a spectacular section of high alpine trail. The Cutthroat course is an 11-mile singletrack trail run through the North Cascades, following the iconic Pacific Crest Trail up and over Cutthroat Pass. This race is limited to 400 participants and sells out early every year.
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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 marathon 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! Register early as this event will sell out.
Running through the balsamroot by Steve Mitchell

Sunflower

This unique course begins at 2180 feet elevation in Mazama and includes well marked deer trails, single track trails, and gravel roads. Stunning views of the Methow River, North Cascades and Chelan Sawtooths abound from flower carpeted meadows and fields.

Partner events

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Ski Rodeo

Join us in kicking off the ski season with the family-friendly Ski Rodeo. A great way to spend time with friends and family, try a ski race, or cheer someone on! Participants can ski competitively or just for fun. Races for all ages, from 1 to 10 km, plus fun obstacle courses and relays.
People fat biking at Pearrygin Lake State Park

Methow Winter Fatbike Meetup

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Join your fellow fatbike enthusiasts for a weekend of riding and camaraderie in the Methow! Come and ride during the 9th Annual Methow Winter Fatbike Meetup. It’s a fun-filled event that connects fatbike enthusiasts from the Valley and across the Northwest. There is a full itinerary of events and special discounts for riders in the valley.
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Hanz’s Big Adventure

Hanz’s Big Adventure is a trials-format race for kids up to 100 years old at the McCabe Trails at Liberty Bell High School. You guess how long it will take you to do your chosen course and enter your time when you register. All you know ahead of time are the approximate distance of the courses you can choose from–1, 2.5 or 5 km.
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Race of the Methow

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Two days of racing at this US Ski and Snowboard-sanctioned Pacific Northwest Junior National qualifier! Races for everyone with sanctioned categories and open/community categories too!
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Try Biathlon

Two times each winter Methow Valley Biathlon hosts Try Biathlon Events. Methow Valley Biathlon Team shares details on equipment, history, training and safety before participants take turns shooting at targets and skiing a short, easy biathlon course. Open to ages 9 and older; no previous biathlon experience is required. First come, first shoot. All proceeds help keep biathlon affordable and accessible to Methow Valley youth.
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Yoga- Stretch and Recovery for Runners

Join Motive Yoga for 75 minutes of pure maintenance and our goal is your recovery. No yoga experience necessary. Our techniques are strategic: long-held stretches to create muscle pliability, ball rolling for soft tissue release, injury prevention through use of props, the wall, and floor, and down-regulation of the nervous system for maximum physical recovery. This class is an investment in your ability to run tomorrow. Your body will thank you! Register early.

Multi-day classes and camps

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Methow Valley Nordic Weekly Fitness Classes

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For the more fitness-minded, Methow Valley Nordic offers several training groups. These groups are intended for the intermediate to advanced skier and each group has a slightly different blend of technique and fitness-based work.
Skiing the Methow Community Trail with friends.

Methow Valley Nordic Ski Camp

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The Methow Valley Nordic Ski Camp has something for everyone – whether you are a beginner to Nordic skiing or have been skiing for decades and love fine-tuning your skills, we’ve got a coach to match your ability and interest. This adult ski camp will be held at Sun Mountain Lodge and includes three days of instruction, demos, wax clinics and more!
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Methow Valley Nordic Weekly Technique Classes

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Methow Valley Nordic offers weekly classes for a full range of abilities from beginners to advanced. Class sizes are small so you get plenty of individual attention from our professional instructors. The classes are also a great way to connect with other skiers in the valley.
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Methow Valley Nordic Member Clinic

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Based in Mazama, this weekend ski clinic for adult MVN members is a great way to kick start your new year with expert instruction from some of the Valley’s finest. One day of skate and one day of classic instruction offer a healthy dose of guidance and beautiful trails to practice on! Small class sizes based on ability, from beginners to advanced, lunch and snacks included.
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Methow Valley Nordic Para Nordic Clinic

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The formal kickoff of the clinic will be early afternoon on Wednesday the 8th, giving people time to travel to the valley, with options for people to arrive early for additional skiing and training. All skier types and abilities are welcome – Sit Skiers, Standing Skiers, and Visually Impaired (VI) Skiers.
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Spring Training Group

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Join Cascade Endurance for an 8-week training program for the Sunflower marathon, or other spring running or biking races. Includes a training plan, private slack channel for coach and community support, monthly zoom calls, and weekly emails to help you prep for the event. Starts March 27th.
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Women's Running and Yoga Retreat

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Join Cascade Endurance for three days of guided runs through wildflowers, delicious food, running technique and strength workout clinics, and relaxing at the Rolling Huts in Mazama.

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