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Trail updates

Trail passes are not required until we have some new snow to groom. With new snow expected in the next few days, our grooming crew is on standby to see if we can extend this season a little longer. And what a season it's been, with grooming and skiing at WA Pass starting mid-October and then an atmospheric river in early December that inundated our system with rain and caused bridges to wash out, trees to snap and fall and flood damage in Mazama and at Sun Mtn.   Our groomers became loggers to get the trails open in time for the holidays.  We opened our trails for the season December 20th when it snowed 6 inches.  And then for the rest of December, January and February we only saw little bits of snow.  One to two inches here and there.  Our groomers made the most of it and were masters of working with very little snow and lots of skill.  Not everywhere was skiable with some trails never opening due to standing water.  But the areas that were open, we were grateful for and the skiing was so good.  Cow beach area, the Mazama loops, the Rendezvous and Little Wolf and Thompson at Sun Mtn. kept us skiing.  An honorable mention goes to the Hatchery trail to Powers Plunge section of the MCT which our groomers kept alive as long as they could.  

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 despite a very challenging winter.  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!

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Methow Trails is a nonprofit founded in 1977 to connect people, nature, and communities through a world-class trail system in the Methow Valley.

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Office Closures

The Methow Trails office will be closed on the President's Day Monday February 16th. Thank you and we will see you on the trails!

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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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