5 options for cross-country skiing
Ski areas near Seattle offer something for all skill levels By Megan Burbank, The Seattle Times
Published: December 27, 2020, 4:03pm
Share: The view along the Icicle River Trail Nordic ski trail in Leavenworth. (Megan Burbank/The Seattle Times/TNS)
SEATTLE Whether you want to perfect your skating on the challenging trails at Cabin Creek or hone your classic technique on the valley floor of the Methow, Washington is a fantastic place to cross-country ski, with a ton of Nordic ski networks and centers offering groomed trails right off the highway, equipment rentals and lessons, ski racing opportunities and more. Here’s where to find them.
6 great cross-country ski areas near Seattle [The Seattle Times :: BC-AV-SEATTLE-CROSSCOUNTRY:SE]
SEATTLE Whether you want to perfect your skating on the challenging trails at Cabin Creek or hone your classic technique on the valley floor of the Methow, Washington state is a fantastic place to cross-country ski, with a ton of Nordic ski networks and centers offering groomed trails right off the highway, equipment rentals and lessons, ski racing opportunities and more. Here’s where to find them. And remember: With COVID-19 cases spiking in the state, it’s a good idea to stay close to home even when practicing this naturally socially distant sport.