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Icicle Inn
Complimentary
European breakfast buffet
Fresh Belgian waffles,
biscuits and gravy
sliced cheeses and meats,
hardboiled eggs,
cereal,
fruit,
yogurt, pastries,
muffins,
juice,
hot chocolate, tea, and coffee
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Winter Sports
Winter
Activities, Recreation, and Sports
around Leavenworth,
Washington
     
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!
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Skiing
- Downhill
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 $8.00 for skiers age 6 to 64; seniors ski for
free and children age five and under ski free on the Bunny Hill. Alpine
memberships includes a season pass at the Ski Hill, Skier News and voting
rights. Combined memberships include season passes for both Nordic and alpine
skiing. All members are encouraged to attend meetings and volunteer at the Ski
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.
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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
800-858-2276 or 509-763-2713
Departs on 9th & Front Streets
Horse-drawn rides of all types for all occasions.
See our Winter packages under
Getaways/Winter.
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Leavenworth and Snowcat
Skiing
Leavenworth Snowcat Skiing and Cascade Powder
Cat's have merged at a great new
location... More Snow! More Cat's! More Fun!
Cascade Powder
Cats and Leavenworth Snowcat Skiing have merged and moved the new
operation to 1800 acres of PRIVATE PROPERTY just northwest of
Stevens Pass. The new property is very exciting. We are
now taking reservations for the 2005/2006 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!
Skiers and boarders who love
adventure and luxury--take heed! Cascade Powder Cats is now just
north of Seattle and offering you the chance to rip it on a
minimum of 10,000 vertical feet (6 to 15 runs a day, depending
on which slopes we access). Not only that, but we'll transport
you in one of our 10 person, fully enclosed and heated SnowCats.
Enjoy the spectacular view of the Cascade Mountains while you
savor snacks, beverages, and a gourmet lunch.
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!
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Snow
Sport Rentals
For Alpine and more rentals of ski
equipment right next door to the Icicle Inn
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 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
cross-country ski packages for the price of one at Der Sportsmann
Monday - Friday with your stay at the Icicle Inn! That's Skis,
Boots, and Poles for just $15 plus tax. Rent two for one
snowshoes for just $12 plus tax. Please ask for your discount
card when you check in at the Icicle Inn.
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Snowmobiling
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
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Ski
Jumping
 Ski jumping is up and running on the "D" hill, behind the lodge at the
Leavenworth Ski Hill this winter. Kjell Bakke and his volunteers are out every
Wednesday and Friday night from 6-8:30pm and every Saturday and Sunday from
10:00am to 2:00pm. Skiers of all ages are encouraged to come out and give
jumping a try. You need not have special gear, just your alpine or telemark skis
and boots, plus a helmet. Coaches are on hand to instruct.
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.
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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.
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Dog sledding
Feel
the rush of wind on an exhilarating dog sledding adventure!
Alaska Dreamin' Sled Dog Co. Reservations: 509-763-8017
20103
Chiwawa Loop Rd.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Sled
dog rides and lessons for kids and adults.
Enchanted
Mountain Tours 360-856-9168
P.
O. Box 768
Sedro Wooley, WA 98284
Enjoy
the graceful power of an Alaskan dog team as you glide
through majestic valleys near Leavenworth. Half & Full
Day Tours. Custom tours available for groups, overnight, or
weekend adventures.
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Call
1 (800) 558-2438 to learn more
and book your hotel reservation.
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Disclaimer:
Certain activities described on this web site are provided by persons or
organizations not affiliated with the Best Western Icicle Inn 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.
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