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Be Our Valentine
In Love With Leavenworth |
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Greetings!
A winter wonderland of snow-covered trees, icicles hanging from eaves, and hot tubs for two steaming outside hotels. We have all the elements for great outdoor adventures including a dog sled ride, sleigh rides and snowmobiling. Leavenworth makes a perfect base camp for skiing two first class ski resorts--Mission Ridge and Stevens Pass. Our nearby Ski Hill offers great cross country skiing opportunities and a tubing hill. The stunning holiday lights stay on until Valentines Day.
To celebrate Valentines Day our wineries are paring up with our chocolatiers. Come and pamper yourself with fine chocolate, wine tasting, a spa treatment, and a cross country or alpine ski adventure. Check out our Valentines Day Specials. |
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Leavenworth Winter Sports Club Events |
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Chicks on Sticks February 6 
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club hosts this WOMEN'S only Nordic ski event at the Icicle River Trails. This 8km event is great for skiers or snowshoers of all abilities. Proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Food will be provided along with door prizes. KOMO 4 News Anchor, Denise Whitaker, will start the event.
Registration: $20-27 Location: Fish Hatchery Check in: 8:00-9:15 a.m. Start: 9:30 a.m. More Information |
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Ski Jump Tournament February 13 
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club hosts an 80-year- old tradition. Bakke Hill was built in 1933 and was one of the largest ski jumps in the whole country. Over the decades, it was enlarged several times and gained a reputation as the most known ski jump in western United States through the hosting of the record setting U.S. American championships. Come and celebrate the history by jumping or cheering on the contestants.
Location: Ski HIill
Registration: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
$12 LWSC Member
$15 Non-Member
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Awards and prizes to follow in lodge.
Helmets are required. Prior jumping experience is strongly recommended.
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Carnival Day February 20 
Carnival Day is a Leavenworth Ski Hill tradition that celebrates Spring. Fun activities include: Kids' Obstacle Course, Face Painting, BBQ, Fireworks and a Torchlight Parade. Come to the Ski Hill for free fun all day long.
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Hog Loppet Ski Trek February 27 
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club hosts Hog Loppet, a non-competitive 30 km Ski Trek from the top of Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass. It is not an event for first time skiers. Rest stations are located at 10 km intervals. A party follows from 7-10pm for all ages. Paricipants are free, general public $5. Live Music from Spare Rib and the Bluegrass Sauce--serving burgers and brews, too. Pre-register by Feb. 8 th online at www.skileavenworth.com/events
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In Love In Leavenworth |
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Red Wine and Chocolate February 12-14  A heavenly match--our chocolatiers and wineries have joined together to give your palate an experience you won't soon forget. Truffles, hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries, and other mouth watering specialties join together with award winning red wine pairings.
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Barn Beach Reserve February 19 |
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Northwest Nature Guide--Woodpeckers! 
Back by popular demand... James Luther Davis, author of The Northwest Nature Guide, shares his insider tips, helpful maps, and experience to guarantee readers see nature at its peak every month of the year. The focus of this presentation will be woodpeckers of the Northwest.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street
Fee: No
Information: 509-548-0181
Reservations Not required
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Alpine Skiing |
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Come Ski Stevens & Mission Ridge 
You wake up as others sleep and head for blue skies, fresh mountain air and powder
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your cares and worries can slip away as the adrenaline rush fills your being. You are one with the mountain. Come and ski Stevens Pass one day and Mission Ridge the next. Leavenworth is your perfect Bavarian base camp. Alpine Skiing |
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Snow Shoe Tours |
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Snowshoe 101 
Join a Lake Wenatchee State Park Ranger for a fun, informative snowshoe hike. The hike is about one mile on easy terrain, with several stops along the way, suitable for the whole family.
Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park
When: February 13
Time: 1:00
Information: 509-763-3101
We have other outfitters for guided tours and other rental options.
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Plan Your Getaway Accommodations |
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Cabins, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Condos  Whether you are looking for a cozy cabin in the woods, a romantic stay in a luxurious bed and breakfast, a hotel stay, conveneient condo, or a lodge, your choices are endless.
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