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Mazama Ski Trails (Methow Valley Sports Trail)

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Trails: 40 km (24 miles) of mainly easy trails are groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating) in this section of the Methow Valley Sports Trail. The trail network connects the towns of Mazama and Winthrop and the Sun Mountain Lodge.
The Mazama trails are part of the 200 km Methow Valley Sports Trail network.
Trail fees: Adults $20 or $45 for three days, teens $10, snowshoeing $3 (winter 2007/8). Purchase passes at local inns and stores.
Tel: 509-996-3287
Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the Methow Valley website and at 1-800-682-5787 and 509-996-3860
Nearest town: Mazama, WA
Web site: Methow Valley Sports Trail Association
Trail map: Available at the resort
Equipment rentals: Available at Mazama Country Inn and Freestone Inn
Ski lessons: At Mazama Country Inn and Freestone Inn
Other activities: Skating, snowshoeing (five trails
Facilities:
Lodging on site: Mazama Country Inn has 14 rooms; North Cascades Base Camp B&B has 6 rooms, 996-2334; Freestone Inn has 38 rooms
Lodging nearby: Mazama & Winthrop have several inns, lodges and other accommodations
Location of trails: Around town and east to Winthrop.
Tourism info: Winthrop Chamber | Okanogan County Visitor's Guide
Weather forecast: Mazama
Map of local region: Mazama

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 4.67  

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Name of XC Area: Mazama Ski Trails (Methow Valley Sports Trail)
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2005
Trails that I skied: Community, Mazama, Sun Mt. and Rendevous are all excellent
My favorite trails: Community
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Beautiful valley and scenery, excellent grooming and amzing trail variety with trails spread widely through the valley
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: Better than Royal Gorge
Submitted by: Jim
from: Olympia, WA
Date submitted: Feb 6, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Mazama Ski Trails (Methow Valley Sports Trail)
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2003
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked:
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Date submitted: Dec 10, 2003

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Name of XC Area: Mazama Ski Trails (Methow Valley Sports Trail)
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2002
Trails that I skied: most
My favorite trails: sun mt.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: great weather
great snow
great grooming
perfect xc atmosphere
fun town.....good beer
What I disliked: nothing
Comments:
Submitted by: don wallace
from: edmonds,wa
Date submitted: Feb 22, 2002

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