A hand-picked starting point — the most welcoming, iconic, or just plain great outdoor groups in Methow Valley.
Daily-groomed · ski any day all winter
📍 Trailheads across Winthrop, Mazama, Sun Mountain & the Rendezvous
North America’s largest XC network — 200+ km of daily-groomed skate and classic trails for every level; day passes required, kids 17 and under ski free.
Saturdays, 9:00am · casual, all levels
📍 Methow Cycle & Sport, Hwy 20, Winthrop
Free, casual gravel rides open to any level, rolling out from the shop on Highway 20.
Spring–summer · daily trips by reservation
📍 Methow Rafting, 309 Riverside Ave, Winthrop
Guided Methow River trips from mellow scenic floats to Class III–IV whitewater, plus kayaking and summer tubing — peak flows in spring runoff.