Winthrop Trailhead parkrun
The Winthrop Trail parkrun — a free, weekly, timed 5-kilometer run/jog/walk — takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturdays starting from the Methow Trails parking on Horizon Flat Road. Open to all ages and all abilities. Leashed dogs welcome. Register at http://parkrun.us/register and bring along your personal barcode. For information, email winthroptrailhead@parkrun.com or visit http://parkrun.us/winthroptrailhead.
Recreation roundup
Hero snow and cold temperatures — winter recreation doesn’t get any better than this! For information, go to these sources.
Alpine skiing: skitheloup.com.
Ice skating: winthroprink.org.
Nordic skiing: methowtrails.org; skitheloup.com/nordic-skiing.
Snowshoeing: methowtrails.org/conditions.
Fat biking: methowtrails.org/conditions; www.facebook.com/methowfatbike; methowcyclesport.com/articles/fat-bike-trails-conditions-pg187.htm.
Ice fishing: okanogancountry.com/fishing–hunting-winter.
Snowmobiling: www.facebook.com/methowvalleysnowmobile.
Sleigh rides: www.sunmountainlodge.com/sun-mountain/sleigh-rides.
Passes: Winter recreation resources are managed largely by non-profit organizations and volunteers. Purchase required passes to help support winter recreation opportunities and facilities.
