Okanogan Country's 2016 Travel Guide

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NORDIC SKI AREAS
Okanogan Country has the largest groomed Nordic
ski trail system in the US with 300 km of trails. Ski
town-to-town or hut-to-hut on the largest (and
stunningly beautiful) trail system in the United States.
Highland Sno–Park–18 miles
Contact info: parks.wa.gov • 902.8844
Loup Loup–42 miles
Bear Mountain North–46 Km
South Summit–22 Km
Contact info: • 699.5334
MVSTA–196 Km
Methow Community Trails–31 Km
Sun Mountain Trails–54 Km
Mazama Trails–33 Km
Rendezvous Trails–48 Km
Cub Creek–30 Km
Contact info: • 996.3287
Deer Creek Nordic Sno–Park–9 km
Contact info: parks.wa.gov • 775.7400
WINTER FISHING
Enjoy a winter angling vacation inWashington by catching
species like walleye, steelhead, crappie and more.
The state’s winter fisheries are generally open
November through March (and some year-round)
providing you plenty of opportunities to catch your
favorite winter game fish. Open waters are available on
the Coumbia, Methow and Okanogan Rivers. Always
go to the State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for current
regulations and restrictions.
Suggested Ice Fishing Opportunities
(depending on weather, temperature, etc.Always check withWDFW
before heading out!)
Davis Lake • Cougar Lake • Campbell Lake
Rat Lake • Green Lake • Palmer Lake
Osoyoos Lake • Sidley Lake • Lake Bonaparte
Beaver Lake • Beth Lake
Contact info: wdfw.wa.gov • 360.902.2200
ALPINE SKI/BOARD HILL
North Cascades has some of the most spectacular scenery and best skiing
and snowboarding conditions in the Northwest.A wide panorama of snowy
surfaces indulge every wintery lodges, ski and rental shops.
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
1,240 vertical feet with 10 cut runs on Little Buck Mtn, approx. 300 acres
Contact info: • 866.699.5334
Sitzmark Ski Area
Total of 80 acres of skiable terrain with an elevation of 4,300 feet at the base
and 4,950 feet at the top.
Contact info: • 485.3323 • 486.2700
SNOWMOBILE SNO–PARKS
More than 800 miles of groomed trails and dual-use roads wind
through state and federal forests and across highland meadows. Access
the trails through 15 sno-parks (large plowed lots, permit required).
Before heading out, always check with www.parks.wa.gov for current
info, permits, conditions. For links to maps & dual-use roads visit
Winthrop Area–100 miles
Yellow Jacket • Goat Creek • Boulder Creek • Eight Mile Sno-Parks
Conconully Area–128 miles
Peacock • Kerr • Boulder Creek • Eightmile Sno-Parks
Twisp Area–58 miles
Twisp River • Poorman Creek Sno-Parks
Loup Loup Area–65 miles
North Summit • South Summit Sno-Parks
Tonasket and Lake Bonaparte Area–52 miles
Bonaparte Sno–Park
Omak Area–33 miles
Crawfish Sno–Park
Republic Area–120 miles
Swan Lake • Empire Lake •West Fork Trout Creek Sno-Parks
Pateros Area–100 miles
Black Canyon • South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Parks
Contact info: parks.wa.gov •
*All area codes (509) unless otherwise noted
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