5
Reasons to
Fall in Love with
an Okanogan
Country Winter
Located East of the North Cascades
in gorgeous Washington State,
Okanogan Country has 299 days of
sunshine and loads and loads of fresh,
powdery winter snow. Together, that
makes our wide-open spaces a little-
known winter paradise.
1 Methow Valley’s Famous Cross-
Country Skiing
Experience the largest Nordic ski trails
system in North America - Methow
Trails. Over 120 miles of groomed trails
welcome experts and novices alike.
Bring along the kids (who can ski for
free!) or the dogs, who can enjoy the
snowy wonderland on selected trails.
2 Snowmobiling
With more than 800 miles of groomed
trails and 15 snow parks providing ac-
cess to pretty much every corner of the
Okanogan High Country, you’ll find a
new adventure with every turn.
3 Winter Fishing
For those who have some grit, a toler-
ance for cold, and patience, there are
plenty of places to enjoy the rich winter
fishing in Okanogan Country, espe-
cially when the deep cold sets in mid-
winter.
4 Fat Biking
Fat biking over the snow is just like riding a
bike anywhere - but with bigger, squishier
tires. These technological marvels can take
you pretty much anywhere - snow, ice, mud,
on the ski trails, and then through the west-
ern town of Winthrop to get a bite to eat.
5 What’s Different About this place?
There is something almost ineffable about
the characters in this part of the state. The
folks in Okanogan Country are rugged,
tough, and are committed to living out every
second of the day. They need less home
(but more garage because you can never
have too much recreation gear), and more
wide open space. Less waiting in line and
more blazing trails. Less TV and more art.
Less media and more social. In Okanogan
Country, if we smile at you, we really mean
it. We do things a little differently, and that’s
okay. Give in to the experience. Come have
an adventure here.