Echo Valley Snow Skiing Resort in Washington, Ski Resort

Echo Valley Resort

Echo Valley is marketed as a great family-orientated ski resort where you’ll be able to find terrain for every level skier. It’s a small resort which is situated in the Sawtooth wilderness next to the Chelan Mountains. This privately owned, non-profit resort is a great place to spend some family time – especially if you’ll be visiting during the area during the winter months.

The resort has a 1400 ft vertical drop, eight trails and four lifts. The trails are graded 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced. Since the resort is run mainly by volunteers and locals, operation and services can vary from year to year but generally they are quite good. In addition to the ski trails there is 35 kilometres of cross-country trails at Echo Ridge. Snow tubing is provided as a fun alternative to this legendary sport. You will also find that though there is no terrain park, snowboarders are allowed on the majority of the trails. You will also find snowmobiling available in the Snow Park now far away.

The resort also has a rental shop where you can get the necessary skiing and snowboarding equipment to enjoy yourself on the slopes. Lessons are available but there are no programs catering to children or women and there are no childcare services available. There is plenty of nearby lodging for you to choose from and you will find great restaurants in the nearest town. Echo Valley Resort is open between December and March each year on weekends and public holidays. If you’re going to be in the area during this period, don’t forget to make use of this great little resort.