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Winter Play in Lake Chelan

Lake Chelan is a year round destination with plenty of winter activities for visitors of all ages.

Located just 9 miles from downtown Chelan, Echo Valley offers a wide array of winter activities including snow tubing, groomed ski, snowboard and x-country runs – all on 70 acres of terrain.

Enjoy Life in a Snow Globe

During the winter Lake Chelan is a snow-covered wonderland offering visitors a new list of seasonal recreation activities. Lake Chelan in winter dazzles visitors with its beauty, activities and feeling of “small town America.” Imagine gliding along a well-groomed cross-country ski trail that soars high above the clouds.

Picture yourself drinking in the beauty of the Northern Cascade Mountains from a pair of snowshoes while perched on the top of a mountain ridge. Close your eyes and listen to the quiet sound of serenity. This dream-like experience can become a reality at Echo Ridge, a breathtaking Nordic ski area in the wondrous Lake Chelan Valley.

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Echo Valley Resort + Cabins

Echo Valley Resort + Cabins, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Chelan or Manson, is the only cabin resort in the valley to offer cozy, private cabin accommodations surrounded by all the fun activities the backroads have to offer. There's nothing quite like playing all day at the lake and coming back to the quiet serenity of cabin-living. All of our cabins are pet-friendly for an additional nightly fee. Because we're above the cloud line, we enjoy blue skies, sunshine and fresh air all year long! No matter which season you visit us, we provide the ultimate relaxation destination. With over 140 miles of groomed mountain trails, a pool, basketball hoop, horseshoes, fire pit, on-site rentals and Echo Valley Ski Area as our neighbors, we dare you to be bored during your stay. Just because we're in the woods, doesn't mean we don't know how to treat ourselves! Enjoy your private hot tub in 1- and 2-bedroom cabins, along with a full kitchen, private bathrooms and drive-up parking. Stay connected with high speed wifi, Direct TV and smart TVs to stream your favorite service. Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation in Chelan's Echo Valley! Beautiful scenery abounds with miles of hiking & biking trails and X-country ski/snowshoe trails in the winter. Explore acres upon acres of public hunting grounds, right in our backyard. Swimming, watersports, fishing, beaches and boat moorage are just a short drive away in both Chelan and Manson. Rain, snow, or shine - if you want to get your boots dirty in the great outdoors, Echo Valley Cabins & Resort is the place to do it.

(509) 687-8467

1800 Cooper Gulch RD Chelan WA 98816

https://www.echovalleycabins.com

hello@echovalleycabins.com

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort

What you can expect from a day a Mission Ridge: ~Terrain for all levels and inclinations. Four chairlifts and two rope tows give access to a big mountain of steeps, bowls, terrain parks and beginner areas. ~Short lift lines and wide-open runs mean you won't feel like you're fighting the crowds. Deals: ~Ski & Stay~ We partner with local hotels to offer you great deals on lodging, lift tickets and transportation to the mountain. Check our website for details. ~Lessons~ We have a world-class ski school. We have great lesson/lift/rental packages for kids and adults starting at $69. See our website for details. ~Rentals~ Need gear? No problem. Ski/snowboard/telemark rental gear packages for just $35.

(509) 663-6543

7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee WA 98801

http://www.missionridge.com

info@missionridge.com

Echo Valley Ski & Tubing Area

Skiing! SnowTubing! Snow Boarding! Enjoy uncrowded slopes and a fireplace lodge only 8 miles from either Manson or Chelan on Cooper Gulch Road. Facilities include a surface Poma lift, 3 rope tows and snow tubing hill. Open weekends and holidays during the winter season, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We offer ski/snowboard instruction & rentals for all ages & abilities - Like our FaceBook page or join us on Twitter @echoskiarea or Visit our website https://skiechovalley.com.

509-687-3167

1700 Cooper Gulch Road, Manson, WA 98831 OR P.O. Box 99, Chelan, WA 98816

https://skiechovalley.com/

info@skiechovalley.com

Sharkey's Watercraft and Snowmobile Rentals

Watercraft Options Pontoon Boats (10 Passengers) Open Bow Tower Boat, great for Wake boarding (10 Passengers) Two or four hour rentals provided as well as all day rentals- Multiple Day Discount available PROVIDED - water-skis, tubes, life jackets, water-skiing instructions available and wakeboards available at extra charge Private pontoon tours available if you prefer to enjoy your time with family and friends we can drive while you sit back and relax and see the lake. Should you need a tow we are available. Snowmobiles- All rentals are two hour minimum. We feature guided family outings for two hours and four hours day rentals. We provide helmets, fuel and the guide. POLARIS SNOWMOBILE FEATURES Tall Windshield Hand Warmers Electric Start Two Seater. All rentals are two hour minimum.

(509) 470-2468

86 Pedoi Street, Manson, WA 98831

https://www.facebook.com/Sharkeys-Watercrafts-and-Snowmobiles-357890264582179/

sharkeysrentals@comcast.net

Echo Ridge Winter Trails

Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area Trails (Length: 25 miles of Groomed Trails) Offering consistent sunshine, dependable snow and beautiful vistas, Echo Ridge is only 9 miles from downtown Chelan, and 2 miles past the Echo Valley Ski Area. This is ridge top loop skiing at its best, with almost 25 miles (40 Kilometers) of groomed terrain for every skill level, and a cozy, new warming yurt. Some trails are open to skiers with dogs and walkers.

Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area, groomed by the Lake Chelan Nordic Ski Club, is a professionally designed ski area offering trails that follow the contours of the terrain creating interesting and exciting skiing for all ability levels. The scenic ridge-top location provides rolling groomed cross-country ski trails, and breath taking views of Lake Chelan’s fjord-like valley and the Stewart Range. A variety of trails offer choices for all skill levels from beginners to advanced skiers including 13.3k of easy trails, 15.2k of more difficult and 11.1k of most difficult trails, all designed for classic skiing. These trails include 14 kilometers of wide platforms for skate skiing at all levels of difficulty. There is also a 3.9k snowshoeing trail loop system. While many trails are wide and inviting, some system trails are designed for single track skiing in a remote, back-county setting.

Echo Ridge is a U.S. Forest Service facility operated by the Chelan Ranger District and the Lake Chelan Nordic Club, and is a great skiing bargain. The daily rate for those 18 and over is $10 a day at the four trailheads. Season passes are available from USFS and discounts apply for Nordic Club members. Ages 17 and under ski free at Echo Ridge. Passes are available at the Ranger District Station. Sno-Park, Northwest Forest Pass and Golden Age Passes are not accepted.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling on Echo Ridge at Lake Chelan Snowmobilers agree that spectacular scenery makes the Lake Chelan area ideal, and 170 miles of well-marked, groomed trails and excellent snow conditions bring people back year after year. There are play areas plus warming huts with wood stoves. Uncrowded trails, sunny weather and spectacular trail conditions give us an edge over the rest of the state.

There are six Sno-Parks in the Greater Chelan Area system with trails regularly groomed from the week before Christmas until mid-March. Call (509) 687-SNOW for updated grooming reports. For snowmobile rentals, check the directory under Outdoor Recreation.

Sno-Park Permits

To park in a non-motorized sports Sno-Park, it is necessary to purchase one (and sometimes two) types of parking permits for your vehicle: a one-day permit, a seasonal permit and possibly a special groomed trails permit. A Washington State licensed vehicle must have a Washington State Sno-Park permit. (Sno-Park Permits are not valid at Echo Ridge Nordic Area.)

All snowmobiles must be registered through Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) or a licensing agent, even if a person rides only on his or her own property. Operators from states not requiring registration must obtain a 60-day registration permit from the Washington State Department of Licensing. Snowmobile registrations are valid October 1 through September 30. The fee includes one Sno-Park permit (vehicle parking permit required at designated Sno-Parks) for each registered snowmobile, which must be on the towing vehicle. The fee also includes one decal for the snowmobile.

Antilon Lake Sno-Park (Length: 102 Miles)
Sanitary facility at Sno-Park, warming shelter and scenic viewpoints along trail.

25-Mile Creek Sno-Park (Length: 60 Miles)
Sanitary facility at Sno-Park, warming shelter and scenic viewpoints along trail.

Gold Creek Sno-Park (Length: 102 Miles)
Sanitary facility at Sno-Park, warming shelter and scenic viewpoints along trail.

Black Canyon Sno-Park (Length: 102 Miles)
Sanitary facility at Sno-Park, warming shelter and scenic viewpoints along trail.

Entiat River Road Sno-Park (Length: 40 Miles)
Sanitary facility at Sno-Park, warming shelter and scenic viewpoints along trail.

Tubing

At Echo Valley Ski & Tubing Area, there is a public tube hill (tubes are supplied). Open weekends and holidays. $15 all day, children 5 and under are complimentary! (Please stop by the Echo Valley ticket office to check in and sign the necessary release of liability prior to using tubing hill)

To get there, follow the Highway 150 toward Manson for about 1.5 miles. Turn right at Boyd Road and the ski hill is about 8 miles up the road in Cooper Gulch.

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Looking for an enjoyable day of skiing without the crowds?

Just nine miles from downtown Chelan, Echo Valley Ski & Tubing Area is a great family destination. Beginners through advanced skiers enjoy uncrowded slopes, low prices and outstanding snow conditions. Located at 2,500 feet in elevation, this area features three rope tows and a surface Poma Lift.

Enjoy the cozy fireplace lodge and eatery while viewing the slopes. Rental equipment is available on-site. Echo Valley Ski & Tubing Area (509) 687-3167 (during operating hours) – www.skiechovalley.com Prices: Children 5 and under ski and tube free! Daily lift ticket: $30/ day (tubing hill included). Tubing only: $15/day (includes tube). Open Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10am-4pm, snow and weather permitting. Sno-Park permit not required in ski area parking lot.

Another great hill with small lines and great skiing is only a 90-minute drive from Chelan, in Wenatchee. Mission Ridge has more than 36 designated runs spread over 2,000 acres of terrain. It also has 66 acres of snowmaking, more than any other area in the state. Enjoy a high speed quad ride to the top. No other ski area in Washington receives as much acclaim for the quality of its snow as Mission Ridge. The combination of dry snow and 300 days of sunshine annually makes Mission Ridge well known throughout the Northwest.

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