Ski Lessons

Whether you’re stepping into Nordic skis for the first time or looking to refine your technique, learn from some of the best in the business. Led by Bret Alumbaugh, Sun Mountain Ski is recognized as one of the nation’s premier Nordic ski schools. Bret has served as Head Examiner since 1993 and is a Divisional Clinic Leader for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), helping set the standard for ski instruction nationwide. His team of PSIA-certified instructors offers personalized, private lessons for adults and children ages five and up, covering all ability levels and both classic and skate skiing techniques. Private lessons are a great way for individuals, couples, families and friends to build confidence and enjoy more time on the trails and we teach all levels of skiers, adult to kids (ages 5 and up)
Cost — 1 hour lesson — 1 person $80, 2 people $70 each person, 3 people $60 each person. 2 hour lesson — 1 person $160, 2 people $140 each person, 3 people $120 each per person.

Ski lessons are offered starting December 14 through mid-March. If there is snow earlier, we will offer lessons earlier. Please Note: We do not book reservations more than two months in advance.

You may reach us by e-mail at adventures@sunmountainlodge.com
or phone us directly at (509) 996-4735

 

Snowshoe Trails

Methow Trails snowshoe trail passes ($10) are required. Ski trail passes can also be used for snowshoe trails with no additional
pass required.

Would you like to learn more about the Methow Valley? Join us for a guided snowshoe tour!

You’ll learn about:

  • Methow Valley natural history
  • How our mountains are being shaped
  • Which plants and vegetation grow here
  • Wildlife and their habitats
  • Wildfire threats and fire ecology
  • Our interactions with the natural world

 

Trail Systems

Sun Mountain Trail System:

  • Kraule (1.6K)
  • Horse Trail (.7K)
  • View Ridge (1.6K)
  • Moose (.3K)
  • Black Bear (2.4K)
  • Lakeview (.8K)
  • Patterson Lake (3K)
  • Rader Creek (2.5K)
  • Magpie (1.5K)
  • Click-a-Pic (.8K)
  • Ponderosa (2.2K)
  • Red Tail (2.2K)

Mazama Trail System:

  • Beaver Loop (1.1K)
  • Creek Overlook Loop (.9K)
  • Aspen Loop (2.5K)
  • Base Camp Loop (1K)
  • Round Tree (1K)
  • Inn View Loop (.8K)

Methow Valley Trail System:

  • Lunachik ((1.6K multi-use: snowshoe, ski, walk, dogs)
  • Big Valley Trail (8.3K multi-use: snowshoe, ski, walk, dogs)

Rendezvous Trail System:

Cougar Bait (3.6K multi-use: snowshoe, ski, walk, dogs)