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To make overnight and getaway package reservations please call 1 (800) 558-2438.
RE: Session- Behind the Scenes - Stevens Pass, Washington - Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is filming a portion of their next hit ski movie at Stevens Pass Ski Area - with the crew and athletes staying in Leavenworth. May, 2009.
Best Winter Vacations in the Continental U.S.
- by Diana L.M.I. Dawson, FineTuning.com, May 26, 2005
The Icicle Village Resort is a co-sponsor of Leavenworth's Olympic cross country contender and member of the US Ski Team, Torin Koos. Check back regularly for Torin's travel journals and photo stories!
Torin Koos - USOC Athlete of the Month, National XC Skiing
Travels with the Leavenworth Olympian - "Up to Sverige" - Torin Koos Photo Story October 2006
Travels with the Leavenworth Olympian - "Olympic Spirit" - Torin Koos Photo Story July 2006
Travels with the Leavenworth Olympian - Torin Koos Photo Story June 2006
Cross Country Skiing in Leavenworth
Cross country ski or skate, day and night, on groomed trails or backcountry!
See our Cross
Country Ski Packages under
Getaways/Winter.
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) grooms 26 kilometers of trails (classic and skating) at four locations in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. Five kilometers are lighted every night for skiing. At the Leavenworth Ski Hill they offer downhill skiing, snowboarding and a jumping facility. Nordic Conditions
Ski gear and lessons are available at at Der Sportsmann.
Leavenworth Chamber Cross Country Trail Maps and Snow Shoeing Trail Maps
Downhill Skiing with Stevens Pass, Mission Ridge, Leavenworth Ski Area
Downhill ski and snowboard in deep powder at Stevens Pass or enjoy dry, sunny runs at Mission Ridge with fantastic views from on top of the Cascades only 36 miles - 57km from Leavenworth!
See our Winter packages under Getaways/Winter.
Check weather conditions,
telemetry, and the sunrise 
Ski
Web Cams
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding at Ski Hill
Just north of town on Wenatchee National Forest property, the Leavenworth Ski Hill offers downhill skiing on two groomed hills serviced by rope tows. It is open four days a week (three of which include night skiing) and all school holidays. Food, beverages and warmth are available at the historic Ski Hill Lodge. Alpine daily passes cost $10.00 for skiers age 5 to 69; seniors ski for free and children age four and under ski free on the Bunny Hill. Rentals for Leavenworth Ski Hill may be arranged at Osprey Rafting Company and The Ski Shop at Osprey across the street from the Icicle Junction.
Check Leavenworth ski conditions Ski
Web Cams
Highway Advisory
In cooperation with the Washington Department of Transportation, Stevens Pass has installed a Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at the summit of Stevens Pass. By tuning to 1610 AM on your radio, you'll be able to get the latest information on parking availability and road conditions as you approach the mountain. This service is in addition to parking updates on the current HAR radio at 1610 AM in Monroe, the snow report phone lines, our web site and the electronic sign at the Mountain View Chevron east of Sultan on Highway 2.
Leavenworth Sleigh Rides
Dash through the snow in a horse drawn sleigh
See our Winter Sleigh Ride Packages under Getaways/Winter.
Mountain Springs
Lodge Sleigh Rides
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Experience the joy of winter with Sleigh bells
ringing, glistening snow, frosty air, open meadows, snow covered
trees, and the babbling waters of Beaver Creek. Enjoy a hot spiced
cider by the open fire, and as an added attraction end your
horse drawn sleigh ride with a sizzling steak dinner at Beaver
Creek Lodge in front of the huge river rock fireplace. - Book your
package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800-558-2438.
Icicle
Outfitters
From the Icicle Inn Drive 1.9 miles on Icicle Road and turn left
on East Leavenworth Road. Continue 1/4 mile and you'll see our
sign. Turn right into our large parking lot.
Let our Holiday Sleighs take you back to yesteryear and become a
part of your family tradition. You and your whole family
will enjoy gliding across open meadows and along the Icicle River
in our horse-drawn sleighs with the majestic Stewart Mountain
Range in the background. Warm up with hot chocolate, spiced cider
and coffee in front of the wood stove. Warm blankets are provided
for 1.5 mile ride which takes about 30 minutes.- Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800-558-2438.
Eagle Creek Ranch
Mountain
snows transform the ranch for a season of horse-drawn sleigh
rides. The sound of sleigh bells mixes with laughter and song as
we glide through the forests and meadows on large group sleighs
drawn by those gentle giants, the Draft Horses. Or, share a
romantic private ride in an antique cutter sleigh with that
special someone. After your ride return to our lodge, warm
yourself by the wood stove, and sip hot spiced cider!- Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800-558-2438.
Red-Tail Canyon Farm
Over the meadow and through the woods...hear
the sleigh bells jingle as our Belgian Draft horses take you on an
old-fashioned sleigh ride. Snuggle under blankets... warm yourself by
a cozy fire... sip a cup of steaming hot chocolate... all the things
memories are made of!
- Book your package with the Icicle Inn by calling 800-558-2438.
Leavenworth Carriage Company
509-421-0679
Departs on 9th & Front Streets
Horse-drawn rides of all types for all occasions.
See our Winter packages under
Getaways/Winter.
Leavenworth and Snowcat Skiing
Cascade Powder Cats operates on 1920 acres of PRIVATE PROPERTY just northwest of Stevens Pass. The property is very exciting. We are now taking reservations for the 2009/2010 season call 1-877-754-2287 to reserve. You are going to love it!
See Winter packages under Getaways/Winter.
View The Dakine Snowboard Team boarding with Cascade Powder Cats! - Thanks for staying with us!
Cascade Powder Cats operates in the North Central Cascades just 2 miles NW of Stevens Pass Ski Resort in the Martin Creek Drainage. Cascade Powder Cats offers 1920 acres of snowcat skiing and boarding on the flanks of Windy Mountain, Windy Ridge, and Captain Point. Our snow cats carry you deep into the backcountry where you will have great views of Glacier Peak and Mt. Daniels as you float through 450 inches of annual snowfall. With varied terrain and aspects Cascade Powder Cats offers something for every skier and boarder of intermediate to expert ability. With 2500 vertical feet of open bowls, glades, chutes, and well spaced trees this is sure to be the best day of your season. .
It's early morning, the sun is just about up. Your listening to the hum of the engine, people are talking and in the background there's music playing. As the Snowcat arrives at the summit your guide lets everyone know to grab their gear and get ready for their first run. You walk out of the back of the Snowcat-cabin into thigh deep powder , you smile. Looking around you can see the Cascade Mountains in every direction, the view is awesome. You get your gear, click in and glide to the edge, look down and smile. Your guide smiles back, nods and drops over the edge, you take one more look around, give a small push and drop over. Building speed as you make your first turn carving a huge arc, the powder is flying all around you. The adrenaline is starting to pump and your feeling the rush. Then you realize this is only the start of an epic day with Leavenworth Snowcat Skiing!
Leavenworth Snow Sport Rentals
For Alpine and more rentals of ski equipment right next door to the Icicle Village Resort, check out the Ski Shop at Osprey.
For Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing, check out
Der Sportsmann
509-548-5623
837 Front St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826They are an outdoor specialty shop which can fill your needs for hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, skiing, and clothing. They also have a bicycle & ski rental/repair shop which is open 7 days a week.
Get $5.00 off any cross-country ski rental package at Der Sportsmann Monday - Friday with your stay at the Icicle Inn!
Leavenworth Mountain Sports
509-548-7864
220 Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826
www.leavenworthmtnsports.comOffer a full line of cross country and skate ski equipment. You can even rent Poulk Sleds to pull your kids behind you as your cross country ski!
Rent back country boots, skis, skins, packs, beacons and more... everything you need to go back country skiing!
For back country guides see Northwest Mountain School
They may be contacted at 509-548-5823.
Snowmobiling and Snowmobile Tours
Power through miles of trails on a snowmobile with our partnership with Mountain Springs Lodge on Chiwawa Loop Road.
Fun, Action, Beauty and Excitement! - describe their guided snowmobile tours through the Cascade Mountains. Ideal for the novice and expert alike! Everything is provided: snowmobiles, guide, cold weather clothing and insulated boots. Tours include: "Suzy's Slip & Slide", "Grandpa's Ridge Rocker", "Faultline Loop", "Sno Cone", "Mile High Extravaganza", Bawana Bill's Star Light Express", and a dinner tour.
See our Winter Snowmobiling Packages under Getaways/Winter.
Call Mountain Springs Lodge for more information about the tours at 509-763-2713 or 800-858-2276.
Okanogan and Wenatchee Forest Recreation Report
Leavenworth Ski Jumping
Ski jumping is up and running on the "D" hill, behind the lodge at the
Leavenworth Ski Hill this winter. Skiers of all ages are
encouraged to come out and give jumping a try. Coaches are on hand,
by appointment, to instruct. Jumping skis, boots and
helmet are required.
Rentals for Leavenworth
Ski Hill may be arranged at Osprey
Rafting Company and The Ski Shop at Osprey across the street from the
Icicle Junction.
Leavenworth Snowshoeing
Trek on snowshoes through beautiful forests and vast meadows
Free Guided Winter Life Snowshoe Tours
Jan. Saturdays & Sundays - Event, WINTER LIFE SNOWSHOE TOURS
Explore winter wildlife tours on a snowshoe walking tour with trained naturalists Saturdays and Sundays in January at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Meet at the Icicle River Ski Trail ticket booth. A different wildlife story is told on each tour. Learn to identify animal tracks and learn how local animals survive in the winter along Icicle Creek.
Space limited to 12 people. Must be at least 8 years old. Snowshoes provided for adults and children. Wear warm layered clothing. Tours 10 a.m. to noon.
LOCATION: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
FEE: Reservation Required! - Free
INFORMATION: 509-548-6662
Special thanks to Friends of Northwest Hatcheries & Leavenworth Winter Sports Club.
Snowshoeing Rental shoes are available at:
Der Sportsmann
509-548-5623
837 Front St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
They are an outdoor specialty shop which can fill your needs for hiking,
biking, fishing, climbing, skiing, and clothing. They also have a bicycle
& ski rental/repair shop which is open 7 days a week.
Get two snowshoe rentals for the price of one at Der Sportsmann Sunday - Friday with your stay at the Icicle Inn! That's just $12 plus tax. Please ask for your discount card when you check in at the Icicle Inn.
Snowshoe rentals also available at Osprey next to the resort at the corner of Highway 2 and Icicle Road.
Dog sledding
Feel the rush of wind on an exhilarating dog sledding adventure and enjoy the graceful power of a dog team as you glide through majestic valleys near Leavenworth!
SierraBlu Kennels
6828 1st Street, Dryden, WA, 98821
509-782-4400
http://www.sierrablukennels.com
Offering dog sled rides on a seasonal basis by appointment. Please call or email two weeks before you want the rides.
Disclaimer: Certain activities described on this web site are provided by persons or organizations not affiliated with the Best Western Icicle Village Resort and are potentially dangerous. River Rafting may involve unavoidable risks including the risk of serious bodily injury and death. All forms of wilderness recreation have a higher level of risk than many ordinary activities. These risks include but are not limited to slips, falls, falling objects, equipment failure, being injured by equipment both properly and improperly used, automobile accidents, insect and animal attacks, accident or illness in remote places, forces of nature, effects of weather, rock fall, icefall, avalanches, falls into crevasses and moats, and other hazards of traveling in mountainous terrain, as well as accidents resulting from fatigue, exercise of poor judgment, and inexperience. Mountain conditions change from day to day and season to season, rendering any information subject to change without warning. Do not trust your personal safety to any information presented here. Safely depends on your own good judgment, based on experience and a realistic assessment of your climbing ability, weather, and route conditions. However, given all of the potential hazards of mountain travel, safety can not be guaranteed even in the exercise of perfect judgment. Those lacking experience should seek professional help, and hire a guide or enroll in an instruction course before venturing into the mountains on their own. The owner and publisher of this web site, the Best Western Icicle Inn , it's employee's, and owners, do not assume any responsibility or liability for your safety. Those who use this information, and those who venture onto mountainous terrain, do so at their own risk.