Winthrop Washington

Here in Winthrop Washington we take outdoor recreation seriously – in a fun way. If you’re making a 2020 New Year’s Resolution, why not set a goal to complete an athletic event among wild flowers, snow capped mountains, and pristine public land? Spend a night in at one of our many hotels with hot tubs to relax those sore muscles. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, cross-country skier, or pickleball enthusiast, we have something for you. You can also reserve our outdoor rink for your next hockey tournament.

January 18-19 Fatbike Meetup

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February 1-2 Race of the Methow
Cross Country Ski Race

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February 8 Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay
Cross Country Ski Race

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February 15-16 Snowshoe Softball Tournament

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May 2 Sunflower Marathon, ½ Marathon, and Relay

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May 9 Sun Mountain 50M

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May 17 Sun Mountain 25K

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May 16 Sun Mountain 50K

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September 12 Cutthroat Classic

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November 28 Christmas at the End of The Road 5K

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Keep an eye out for more events on Winthrop Washington’s event calendar.

If you’re visiting Winthrop Washington, taking in the western boardwalks and relaxed atmosphere, you might as well stop to enjoy some local wine along the way. There are many great options for wine tasting within a short, beautiful walk.

The Wine Shed

We recommend starting at The Wine Shed located on Riverside Avenue. There’s generally plenty of parking at this north end of town.

You’ll find The Wine Shed up a flight of stairs above Copper Glance (an excellent cocktail lounge). The Wine Shed has over 600 varieties of wine in addition to a good selection of top shelf alcohol.

Next, you’ll take a half mile walk (about nine minutes) headed south – toward our four way stop. It’s the closest thing we have to traffic light. Don’t worry, you won’t miss it. You’ll take a right at the four way and walk over the bridge spanning the Chewuch River, walk past our Barn Auditorium, Mack Lloyd Park, and the town ball field.

Lost River Winery

On the right side of the road you’ll come to Winthrop’s own winery, Lost River Winery.

The Lost River Winery is a boutique family owned winery that was started in 2002 in Mazama, Washington. The winery has continuously produced wines like Cedarosa, Community Red, Nebbiolo, Pinot Gris and Massif that have received notable awards. We are really proud, can you tell?

Brix Wine Bar & Bottle Shop

After having a sample or two, you’ll head back into town for an eight minute walk (0.4 miles) to Brix Wine Bar & Bottle Shop. To get there you’ll take a right at the four way, and it will be on the right side of the road. Keep an eye out for signs because you can’t see it from the road. It’s behind the adorable Gathered Boutique where we’re always tempted to purchase something new and fun. You’ll be glad Brix is off the beaten path because it offers a lovely view of the Chewuch River passing by. You’ll find ample choices as you select a flight complimented by small bites to round out the evening.

Not done? Jump in the car (if you can do so safely) to check out Sun Mountain Lodge‘s giant wine cellar. You’ll also want to see Glover Street Market‘s underground tasting room.

*Check with each shop for store hours as they may vary.

If you’re into mountain biking, we have some exciting news about a newly opened mountain bike trail for you from Winthrop Washington! Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance | Methow Chapter has reaped the rewards of a ten-year permitting process to access the national forest for trails. The land is surrounding the beautiful Sun Mountain Lodge.

The pinnacle of the quarter-million-dollar project is the newly opened Thompson Ridge Trail. This is a single-track trail (not dirt road) which is intended to be ridden clockwise loop. It could take some about three to six hours to complete depending on the cyclist. There really isn’t anything like it in the Methow Valley – the views are simply amazing!

When to enjoy the trail:

The best time to use it is spring, or fall before the snow hits. Mountain biking in the Methow Valley is a very special experience. It’s largely undiscovered and waiting for a turn is non-existent. So, please don’t tell anyone, we don’t want it to become crowded like the rest of the county’s mountain biking trails.

What is next?

We hope you’ll enjoy this newly opened mountain biking trail in Winthrop Washington and let us know what you think of it. Next year, the trails association will be adding more challenging trails. They’ll also add an equestrian and hiking trails to the Sun Mountain accessible land. Subscribe to get the updates.

Visit Winthrop

Did you know that the ice rink is open for winter in Winthrop Washington earlier than it has ever opened, this year?

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of gliding across glistening ice on a pair of skates. Add a stunning outdoor setting, complete with towering mountains and bald eagles soaring overhead, and you’ve got the Winthrop Rink.

Nestled in the Methow Valley, the Winthrop Rink offers a range of programs for all ages and abilities. Programs from Open Skate sessions, to drop-in hockey, to freestyle figure skating, to Learn to Skate, to hockey tournaments are available.

What started out as a frozen patch of ground over two decades ago has grown, through community support, into a non-profit featuring refrigerated, NHL-sized rink.

It’s one of the most unique skating experiences in the Pacific Northwest!

And this season, the Winthrop Rink is thrilled to announce that it will have its earliest opening date ever! The doors open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2nd for a drop-in hockey session. The session with be followed by Stick & Puck and a number of Open Skate sessions.

You can visit the rink’s website at http://winthroprink.org/ to learn more and view the schedule. The ice, and its beautiful surroundings, await!

Article by Anna Sand – Winthrop Rink