Activities
The Methow Valley has a wide array of activities that will satisfy extreme sports enthusiasts all the way to someone that just wants to take a leisurely stroll. Our team at The Inn has carefully handcrafted personalized activities that will allow our guests to explore the best the Methow Valley and North Cascades have to offer. No matter the season or level of activity, we have you covered- from Nordic to heliskiing, road cycling to mountain biking, nature walks to trail runs, beginner horseback rides to multi day pack trips, tubing to whitewater rafting, lake to river fly fishing, and more!
Let us help you discover the best of the American Alps!
Skiing
Spanning over 200 kilometers of groomed trails, the Methow Trail System is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking landscape of the North Cascades. The Methow Valley is the premier cross-country ski destination in North America, and the Inn at Mazama is right at the heart of it. Strategically located right at the best trailheads in the valley, you can rent gear, take lessons and even have guided tours right from your door.
Mazama is the gateway to the North Cascades National Park. Head out from The Inn with expert guides and experience your dream powder day while making turns at Washington Pass!
Depart into the heart of the North Cascades on our epic heli ski adventures! Choose from heli-assisted or heli-complete packages for your ultimate powder experience.
Mountain
Biking
With over 125 miles of pristine mountain biking trails throughout the valley, find your epic hero dirt here! Trails range from beginner to expert; whatever your ability, we’ve got a trail for you!
Explore the enchanting Methow Valley by road bike! Cruise up to Washington Pass or explore the numerous hamlets in this pristine corner of the North Cascades.
Don’t let the snow get you down- take off on two wheels on numerous trails throughout the valley during winter designated specifically for fat biking!
Trail
Activities
Explore the backcountry right from your front door on snowshoes! Whether you follow our groomed trails or take off into the heart of the North Cascades with an expert guide, this is an acitivty that everyone can enjoy- no experience necessary!
With thousands of miles of wilderness and pristine trails surrounding Mazama, grab your running shoes and launch yourself into the best that the North Cascades has to offer! From epic ridge lines to meandering valley trails- the Methow has it all!
As the ultimate basecamp for North Cascades adventures, Mazama is a hiking paradise! Trace parts of the famed Pacific Crest Trail, dance between the vibrant Larches in the Fall, come face to face with mountain goats on stellar peaks and cool off on the shores of hidden, emerald alpine lakes!
Take in the natural beauty of the Methow Valley and North Cascades while strolling along the endless trail systems and encountering dozens of unique bird species, alpine flowers in bloom and aspen, birch and larches exploding into color.
Explore the winter landscapes of the Methow Valley with professional wildlife trackers and educators. Learn how to identify and interpret wildlife tracks and signs so that you can connect with the hidden lives of the creatures that share this land with us!
Welcome to the American Alps! Pristine rock, classic routes and awe-inspiring summits define climbing in the Methow Valley. Explore on your own or hire a guide to tackle some of the best routes in North America.
With over 475 different bird species, Washington is one of the premier bird-watching destinations in the U.S and the Methow Valley is one of the top locations in the state. The Valley features many different habitats from wet forest to dry shrub-steppe and is home to birds of both western and eastern affinities.
Water
Activities
Make a splash this summer and beat the heat while floating along the cool clear waters of the Methow River. Fun for the whole family, you will be dropped off and picked up with your tubes to enjoy the best sections that the river has to offer.
An exhilarating and unique way to experience the North Cascades- with your expert guides, paddle through thrilling rapids and explore the ultimate river twists and bends along the Methow Valley floor!
Get ready for the ultimate fly fishing experience! The crystal clear Methow River is a catch and release fishery with an abundance of gorgeous Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. Your experienced guides will assist you in everything, from choosing and changing flies to setting out your gourmet lunch, and everything in between.
Around
the Inn
Rejuvenate, relax and find your center with expert local yoga instructors. Enjoy group or one-on-one sessions in our new yoga studio. Namaste.
Perfect your tennis game on our gracious tennis court nestled in the pines. Racquets and balls are available free of charge for our guests.
Travel the backroads of the Methow Valley and beyond on photographic journeys to document the best that the North Cascades have to offer! From old barns to glaciated mountain peaks, vintage fire lookouts and larch trees exploding into color- there's something for everyone out here.
Experience the Wild West in the North Cascades and Pasayten Wilderness! Saddle up and choose between hundreds of miles of trails with an expert wrangler guide.
Photo Credit: Paris Gore
Photo Credit: Paris Gore
Packages
The Methow Valley has a wide array of activities that will satisfy extreme sports enthusiasts all the way to someone that just wants to take a leisurely stroll.
3 Day Cross Country Ski
Escape for three magical days of gliding over glistening groomed trails with the American Alps as your backdrop! Start your adventure with a welcome wine tasting and settle into your cozy accommodations, nestled between the North Cascades National Park and the Pasayten Wilderness, in the hamlet of Mazama. Enjoy a full day of crosscountry skiing with an expert instructor and guide who will show you the ropes and then take you out on the picturesque trails that wind through the Methow Valley. For more experienced skiers, focus on form and technique as you rush through the glittering pines. After the day’s adventures, warm yourself by the fire and fall into a deep sleep in your plush bed. Add more days to this package for a remote work and play experience this winter!
Day 1: With the incredible Cascade Mountains as your epic backdrop on your drive out, arrive in the winter wonderland that is the Methow Valley- an unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Before arriving in Mazama, make a quick stop in Winthrop where we have arranged a welcome wine tasting and hors d’euroves for you a Lost River Winery. Continue on (a short drive) and check-in to our cozy lodge, your Mazama home for the next 3 days. Dinner served at the Inn. [wine+dinner]
Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast this morning of fresh baked pastries, granola, juice, coffee and more from The Inn’s kitchen. Meet with your cross-country ski instructor and get a lesson on how to gracefully glide through the snow. For more experienced skiers, we will be focusing on form and technique. After your lesson, set out on a guided tour of the glorious upper Methow Valley (objectives will be determined based on skier skill). Picnic lunch and cocoa will be included while in the field. Return to the lodge to rest, change and enjoy the sweeping mountain vistas around your escape. Dinner at The Inn or opt for a local chef** to come and do a seasonal cooking class for you using local and seasonal ingredients. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 3: Enjoy your final breakfast and then say good-bye for now to Mazama. On your way out of the valley, stop at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery Taproom and do a beer tasting arranged by us for you. [Breakfast, beer tasting]
Please Note: B= Breakfast included, L=Lunch included, D= Dinner included.
Pricing: $545 pp
*Roundtrip Flight Seattle>Methow>Seattle: $5470 TOTAL (max 8 passengers)
**Private Chef Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Cabin: $250 per person
4 Day Backcountry Ski Adventure
Snowmobiles, check! Backcountry setup, check! Epic powder, check! Cozy mountain escape cabin, check! If this is your ideal adventure list, look no further! Choose to fly or drive out to the incredible Methow Valley and have The Inn, or one of our mountain cabins, as a basecamp for all your backcountry adventures this season. For two full days, set off on snowmobiles with expert backcountry guides into the heart of the North Cascades to experience powder turns of a lifetime! With towering granite spires and snowcapped volcanoes as your backdrop, how can you go wrong? Warm yourself by the fire at the end of each day while enjoying brats and brews and then sink into your plush bed before drifting off to sleep. For those just beginning to dabble in the glory of the backcountry, ask us about AIRE course extensions, and backcountry skiing classes, before taking off to more challenging terrain. For an epic remote work and play experience, extend your stay and keep shredding!
Day 1: Take off from Boeing Airport in Seattle on private charter flight to the Methow Valley* (45 min flight time) over the incredible North Cascades- an epic view and unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to The Inn. Enroute, stop at Lost River Winery for a welcome wine tasting and hors d’euroves . Check-in to our cozy lodge, your Mazama home for the next 4 days. Dinner served at the Inn. [wine+dinner]
Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast this morning of fresh baked pastries, granola, juice, coffee and more from The Inn’s kitchen. Meet your guides and go over safety measures for the backcountry and then set out into the heart of the North Cascades on snowmobiles! Today, your guide will take you out for some of the best backcountry turns of a lifetime in the North Cascades! With extremely limited access to the park during the winter, the park will often seem as if you have the entire place to yourself! Picnic lunch will be served while out in the backcountry. Return to your cozy retreat in Mazama. Dinner at The Inn or opt for a local chef to come and do a seasonal cooking class for you using local and seasonal ingredients. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 3: This morning, enjoy another delicious breakfast and head back out on snowmobiles into the North Cascades and up to Washington Pass for another spectacular day of turns and powder! Picnic lunch served out in the backcountry. Return to The Inn for a delicious dinner and exchange laughs and stories from the day around our inviting fire pit. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 4: Enjoy your final breakfast and then say good-bye for now to Mazama. Transfer back to the airport. On your way, stop at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery and do a beer tasting. Finally hop on your private flight and sail back across the dazzling Cascade peaks to Seattle. [Breakfast, beer tasting]
Please Note: B= Breakfast included, L=Lunch included, D= Dinner included. Rates consider 2 people per room.
Pricing: $1410 pp
*Roundtrip Flight Seattle>Methow>Seattle: $5470 TOTAL (max 8 passengers)
**Heli-ski option instead of backcountry skiing: $1565 pp full-day heli-skiing complete experience. Available only 15 January 2021- 21 March 2021
***Private Chef Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Cabin: $250 per person
4 Day Winter Multisport
Too many winter sports to choose from? No problem! In this stellar 4-day package we have packed in all the best that winter has to offer! Drive or fly out to the unparalleled Methow Valley and begin your stay with a welcome wine tasting. Get cozy by the fire and relish in your plush alpine haven before revving up for the next days chock full of adventure! Enjoy a full day of crosscountry skiing with an expert instructor and guide who will show you the ropes and then take you out on the picturesque trails that wind through the Methow Valley. For more experienced skiers, focus on form and technique as you rush through the glittering pines. Sunsets are even more photogenic while on a fat bike, carving your way through Pearrygin Lake State Park, and…what?! A secret bonfire with brats and brews at the end!? Zoom off into the North Cascades on snowmobiles and find some of the world’s best powder while shredding the backcountry at Washington Pass! Finally, find your calm again while exploring the Upper Valley’s forests on snowshoes, and cheers to the end of an epic experience as you head out of the valley.
Day 1: Take off from Boeing Airport in Seattle on private charter flight to the Methow Valley* (45 min flight time) over the incredible North Cascades- an epic view and unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to The Inn. Enroute, stop at Lost River Winery for a welcome wine tasting and hors d’euroves. Check-in to the cozy lodge, your Mazama home for the next 4 days. Dinner served at the Inn. [wine+dinner]
Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast this morning of fresh baked pastries, granola, juice, coffee and more from The Inn’s kitchen. Meet with your cross-country ski instructor and get a lesson on how to gracefully glide through the snow. After your lesson, set out on a guided tour of the glorious upper Methow Valley. Picnic lunch and cocoa will be included at a warming hut station. Return to the lodge to rest, change and enjoy the sweeping mountain vistas around your escape. This evening, set out toward Pearrygin Lake State Park where your skilled guide and Fat Bikes await you. Depart on a scenic bike ride in the snowy woodlands while watching the sunset over the North Cascades. End at a warm and inviting bonfire where we will roast brats (vegetarian option provided) and try some of the favorite local craft beers- cheers to the of an amazing day of adventure! [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 3: This morning, enjoy another delicious breakfast and then set out into the heart of the North Cascades on snowmobiles! For those who want to backcountry ski**, your guide will take you out for some of the best turns of a lifetime! For those who do not know how to ski, your guide will take you out on a gorgeous snowshoeing adventure. Whichever choice, you will have an incredible experience in the North Cascades that seems almost entirely your own for the day! Picnic lunch will be served while out in the backcountry. Return to your cozy retreat in Mazama. Before dinner, don your snowshoes and head out on wildlife tracking and sunset romp along the upper trails of the Methow Valley. Dinner at The Inn or opt for a local chef to come and do a seasonal cooking class for you using local and seasonal ingredients***. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 4: Enjoy your final breakfast and then say good-bye for now to Mazama. Transfer back to the airport. On your way, stop at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery and do a beer tasting. Finally hop on your private flight and sail back across the dazzling Cascade peaks to Seattle*. [Breakfast, beer tasting]
Please Note: B= Breakfast included, L=Lunch included, D= Dinner included. Roundtrip flight and chef cooking experiences are provided separately from rest of package rate. Rates consider 2-4 pax per cabin.
Pricing: $1175 pp
*Roundtrip Flight Seattle>Methow>Seattle: $5470 TOTAL (max 8 passengers)
**Heli-ski option instead of backcountry skiing or snowshoeing: $1565 pp full-day heli-skiing complete experience. Available only 15 January 2021- 21 March 2021
***Private Chef Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Cabin: $250 per person
5 Day North Cascades Heli Ski Assisted Touring
Get to ze chopper! Enjoy 3 full days of world-class heliskiing in the heart of the North Cascades! Choose to fly or drive out to the incredible Methow Valley and have The Inn, or one of our mountain cabins, as a basecamp for all your heliski adventures this season. Begin your stay with a welcome wine tasting and then get cozy by the fire and relish in your plush alpine haven before revving up for the next days chock full of adventure! Choose between Heli-Ski Assisted Touring or Heli-Ski Complete experiences and load up each morning with your expert guides to soar out to some of best powder turns of a lifetime! With towering granite spires, bluebird skies and snowcapped volcanoes as your backdrop, how can you go wrong? Cheers to the end of an epic experience as you head out of the valley and enjoy a tasting flight of the best local brews!
Day 1: Take off from Boeing Airport in Seattle on private charter flight to the Methow Valley* (45 min flight time) over the incredible North Cascades- an epic view and unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to The Inn. Enroute, stop at Lost River Winery for a welcome wine tasting and hors d’euroves. Check-in to our cozy lodge, your Mazama home for the next 5 days. Dinner served at the Inn. [wine+dinner]
Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast this morning of fresh baked pastries, granola, juice, coffee and more from The Inn’s kitchen and then head over to the Heli Barn where your first heli-ski adventure day begins! First, do an indoor safety briefing. Next, weigh-in and do an outside avalanche transceiver orientation and search practice. Finally, participate in a helicopter procedures briefing and get your heli-ready lunch and take off! Today, your guide will take you out for some of the best backcountry turns of a lifetime in the North Cascades! With extremely limited access to the park during the winter, the park will often seem as if you have the entire place to yourself! Return to your cozy retreat in Mazama. Dinner at The Inn or opt for a local chef** to come and do a seasonal cooking class for you using local and seasonal ingredients. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 3: This morning, enjoy another breakfast basket from The Inn’s own kitchen and head back out in your helicopter into the glittering North Cascades for another spectacular day of turns and powder! Picnic lunch served out in the backcountry. Return to The Inn for a delicious dinner and exchange laughs and stories from the day around our inviting fire pit. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 4: After breakfast, take off in the chopper for your final day of epic powder and turns! Lunch will be served while in the field. Return to The Inn for brews and brats (or a slightly more formal final dinner) and relaxation- you earned it! [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 5: Enjoy your final breakfast and then say good-bye for now to Mazama. Transfer back to the airport. On your way, stop at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery and do a beer tasting. Finally hop on your private flight and sail back across the dazzling Cascade peaks to Seattle. [Breakfast, beer tasting]
Please Note: B= Breakfast included, L=Lunch included, D= Dinner included. Rates consider 2 ppl per accommodation.
Pricing: $3125 pp
*Roundtrip Flight Seattle>Methow>Seattle: $5470 TOTAL (max 8 passengers)
**Private Chef Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Cabin: $250 per person
5 Day North Cascades Heli-Ski Odyssey
Get to ze chopper! Enjoy 3 full days of world-class heliskiing in the heart of the North Cascades! Choose to fly or drive out to the incredible Methow Valley and have The Inn, or one of our mountain cabins, as a basecamp for all your heliski adventures this season. Begin your stay with a welcome wine tasting and then get cozy by the fire and relish in your plush alpine haven before revving up for the next days chock full of adventure! Choose between Heli-Ski Assisted Touring or Heli-Ski Complete experiences and load up each morning with your expert guides to soar out to some of best powder turns of a lifetime! With towering granite spires, bluebird skies and snowcapped volcanoes as your backdrop, how can you go wrong? Cheers to the end of an epic experience as you head out of the valley and enjoy a tasting flight of the best local brews!
Day 1: Take off from Boeing Airport in Seattle on private charter flight to the Methow Valley* (45 min flight time) over the incredible North Cascades- an epic view and unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to The Inn. Enroute, stop at Lost River Winery for a welcome wine tasting and hors d’euroves. Check-in to our cozy lodge, your Mazama home for the next 5 days. Dinner served at the Inn. [wine+dinner]
Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast this morning of fresh baked pastries, granola, juice, coffee and more from The Inn’s kitchen and then head over to the Heli Barn where your first heli-ski adventure day begins! First, do an indoor safety briefing. Next, weigh-in and do an outside avalanche transceiver orientation and search practice. Finally, participate in a helicopter procedures briefing and get your heli-ready lunch and take off! Today, your guide will take you out for some of the best backcountry turns of a lifetime in the North Cascades! With extremely limited access to the park during the winter, the park will often seem as if you have the entire place to yourself! Return to your cozy retreat in Mazama. Dinner at The Inn or opt for a local chef** to come and do a seasonal cooking class for you using local and seasonal ingredients. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 3: This morning, enjoy another breakfast basket from The Inn’s own kitchen and head back out in your helicopter into the glittering North Cascades for another spectacular day of turns and powder! Picnic lunch served out in the backcountry. Return to The Inn for a delicious dinner and exchange laughs and stories from the day around our inviting fire pit. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 4: After breakfast, take off in the chopper for your final day of epic powder and turns! Lunch will be served while in the field. Return to The Inn for brews and brats (or a slightly more formal final dinner) and relaxation- you earned it! [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 5: Enjoy your final breakfast and then say good-bye for now to Mazama. Transfer back to the airport. On your way, stop at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery and do a beer tasting. Finally hop on your private flight and sail back across the dazzling Cascade peaks to Seattle. [Breakfast, beer tasting]
Please Note: B= Breakfast included, L=Lunch included, D= Dinner included. Rates consider 2 ppl per accommodation.
Pricing: $5595 pp
*Roundtrip Flight Seattle>Methow>Seattle: $5470 TOTAL (max 8 passengers)
**Private Chef Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Cabin: $250 per person
5 Day Ultimate Ski Adventure
Can’t decide how you want to get your turns in? You don’t have to! Drive or fly out to our cozy haven in the Methow Valley and go winter wild! Each day during your stay we will arrange a different type of skiing for you to relish in the excitement and joy that each unique set up has to offer! Begin your epic adventure by choosing between Heli-Ski Assisted Touring or a Heli-Ski Complete experience and load up with your expert guide to soar out to some of best powder turns of a lifetime! With towering granite spires, bluebird skies and snowcapped volcanoes as your backdrop, how can you go wrong? Return to the dazzling peaks of the North Cascades the following day, on snowmobiles, for backcountry touring and shredding at Washington Pass! Finally enjoy a full day of crosscountry skiing with an expert instructor and guide who will show you the ropes and take you out on the picturesque trails that wind through Mazama. For more experienced skiers, focus on form and technique as you rush through the glittering pines. Warm yourself by the fire at the end of each day while enjoying brats and brews and then sink into your plush bed before drifting off to sleep.
Day 1: With the incredible Cascade Mountains as your epic backdrop on your drive out, arrive in the winter wonderland that is the Methow Valley- an unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Before arriving in Mazama, make a quick stop in Winthrop where we have arranged a welcome wine tasting and hors d’euroves for you a Lost River Winery. Continue on (a short drive) and check-in to our cozy lodge, your Mazama home for the next 3 days. Dinner served at the Inn. [wine+dinner]
Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast this morning of fresh baked pastries, granola, juice, coffee and more from The Inn’s kitchen and then head over to the Heli Barn where your first heli-ski adventure day begins! First, do an indoor safety briefing. Next, weigh-in and do an outside avalanche transceiver orientation and search practice. Finally, participate in a helicopter procedures briefing and get your heli-ready lunch and take off! Today, your guide will take you out for some of the best backcountry turns of a lifetime in the North Cascades! With extremely limited access to the park during the winter, the park will often seem as if you have the entire place to yourself! Return to your cozy retreat in Mazama. Dinner at The Inn or opt for a local chef** to come and do a seasonal cooking class for you using local and seasonal ingredients. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 3: This morning, enjoy another delicious breakfast and head out on snowmobiles into the North Cascades and up to Washington Pass for another spectacular day of turns and powder! Picnic lunch served out in the backcountry. Return to The Inn for a delicious dinner and exchange laughs and stories from the day around our inviting fire pit. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 4: After breakfast, meet with your cross-country ski instructor and get a lesson on how to gracefully glide through the snow. For more experienced skiers, we will be focusing on form and technique. After your lesson, set out on a guided tour of the glorious upper Methow Valley (objectives will be determined based on skier skill). Picnic lunch and cocoa will be included while in the field. Return to The Inn for brews and brats (or a slightly more formal final dinner) and relaxation- you earned it! [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 5: Enjoy your final breakfast and then say good-bye for now to Mazama. On your way out of the valley, stop at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery Taproom and do a beer tasting arranged by us for you. [Breakfast, beer tasting]
Please Note: B= Breakfast included, L=Lunch included, D= Dinner included. Rates consider 2 ppl per accommodation.
Pricing: $2875 pp
*Roundtrip Flight Seattle>Methow>Seattle: $5470 TOTAL (max 8 passengers)
**Private Chef Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Cabin: $250 per person