Chelan offers plenty of amazing outdoor activities year round. In all seasons, no matter the weather, you can enjoy being outside in Chelan. This is especially true in the winter! Chelan is perfectly situated to offer incredible skiing and we highly recommend taking a day trip while you’re here. These Chelan ski slopes are some of the best around!
Echo Valley Ski Area
At Echo Valley, you’ll find over 70 acres of skiing terrain for all difficulty levels. The trails are beautiful and pristinely groomed to guarantee a great experience. Echo Valley will be open for the season on December 19th, as long as the snow cooperates.
If you’re planning on visiting Chelan ski slopes but have non-skiers in your party, Echo Valley also offers tubing and snowboarding! Everyone can have winter fun here.
Mission Ridge
Mission Ridge is located in nearby Wenatchee. This ski area is actually built into the Cascade Mountains, which means the views here are stunning. The location also means you’ll get lots of sunshine and powdery snow.
With over 36 runs spread over 2,000+ acres of land and a wide variety of trails, you can choose your difficulty level. Do you want a nice, easy, scenic ride down or a thrilling near-vertical race? It’s up to you!
Echo Ridge
Echo Ridge boasts some of the best Chelan ski slopes around. With 13.3k of easy trails, 15.2k of moderate trails, and 11.1k of difficult trails, skiers of all levels will find plenty to do. There are also single-track trails in a remote, back-country setting for experienced skiers looking for a challenge.
Here, you can also take up snowshoeing or snowmobiling if you choose. These are great ways to enjoy the scenery from a different perspective!
After enjoying the Chelan ski slopes…
You’ll want to relax and give your muscles a break. Retreat to a warm, comfortable room at Lakeside Lodge and Suites to get your rest before another big day of winter activities!
Whichever Chelan ski slopes you choose to visit during your trip, you’ll be able to enjoy top-notch skiing (or snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing) at these locations. So get out there!
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