Winterfest & Winter Fun

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Winter at Lake Chelan means cross country skiing, wine tasting, winter festivals and snowmobiling.  With economical lodging rates and a quiet pace, winter is a great time to visit Lake Chelan. 
Shopping in authentic small town America and the valley's wineries await you. 

Click here for discounted lodging packages.
Winterfest 2010: Just Add Wine!
 
Bonfire-fireworksLake Chelan's favorite festival takes place Martin Luther King Weekend, January 15-17.
Fireworks, polar bear splash, community bonfire, snow games, torch light parade, life-size ice sculptures, and a new showcase for the area's wineries are being featured. New this is an Ice Bar with live music, and a Winterfest Wine Walk and nightly winemaker dinners.
 
The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce 2010 Winterfest is sponsored by the Historic Downtown Association.
 
To see details about each day's activities visit www.LakeChelanWinterfest.com
Nordic Skiing at Echo Ridge - Excellent!  
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Echo Ridge is ridge top skiing at its best.  With consistent sunshine, dependable snow, and beautiful vistas, Echo Ridge is only 25 minutes from downtown Chelan, 2 miles past the Echo Valley Ski Area.  25 miles ( 40 K ) of groomed terrain for every skill level and a cozy, new warming yurt.  Click here for grooming report, trail map and more info. 
Down Hill Skiing and Snowboarding
SnowboardEcho Valley Ski Area is a delightful family ski hill, only 20 minutes from Chelan. With three rope tows and a 1,400-foot poma lift, lessons, rentals and tubing hill, it is perfect for kids. 
 
Mission Ridge Ski Area, an hour from Chelan, features dry powder, 36 runs over 2,000 acres, snowboard park and more.
 
Snowmobiling Lake Chelan  
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Snowmobilers agree that the spectacular scenery makes the Chelan area ideal. With 200 miles of well-marked, groomed trails and excellent snow conditions.  Click here for more info and grooming reports.
Can we help?
If you have any other questions or need help making your vacation plans, please contact the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center at 866-789-5072 or our website www.ComeToTheLake.com.
Sincerely,

Roni Freund
Lake Chelan Tourism Promotion Group