Leavenworth in the Winter
Christmas in Leavenworth lives up to the hype. The town lit up in holiday lights, the delicious food and the cheerful atmosphere make it very easy to get in the spirit of the season. Add in a backdrop of snow-covered Cascades and it is as picturesque as a postcard. The official start of winter may still be a month out, but at Guten Cabin we are gearing up. Last week, we took a trip up to get a jump on the holiday decorations. At home, we wouldn’t think of putting up our tree pre-Thanksgiving, but this time of year the cabin is practically begging to be decorated. Of course for a log cabin, mother nature provides the best winter decor of all and if the extended forecast holds up we should be seeing snow and more snow soon arriving soon.
December weekends have been booked up with rentals for some time. NW Comfy Cabins, our rental management company, may still have some availability in other cabins. But if you are among the lucky travelers that get to experience Leavenworth in the holiday season, here are a few of our favorite things to do.
- Sleigh Ride at Mountain Springs Lodge. If there is a chance of enough snow for the sleigh to run, then be sure to get this booked ahead of time. Make sure to bundle up with an extra layer more than you think you’ll need to account for the wind chill. The ride takes you through a trail on their estate in Plain and makes a stop to warm up with hot cider and cocoa around a fire pit. If you would like to make a full evening of it, there is a package that includes a delicious dinner at the lodge.
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Sledding runs at Front Street Park.
Sledding. When there is snow in town, the hillside east of the gazebo in Front Street Park turns into a mini-sledding hill. For something a little more thrilling check out tubing at ski hill.
- Have a beer. On a crisp, cool day, a good ale goes down smooth. Icicle Brewing Company and Blewett Brewing Company are both terrific choices for the beer enthusiast. DogHaus Brewery is on my to-do list and has great reviews.
- Stevens Pass. Sometimes the snow hasn’t quite come to us, so we go to it. Stevens Pass is only a half hour from Guten Cabin but it is double our elevation. Great news for skiers: it is already open for the 2017-18 season! If it is your first time up, be sure to check the parking guide.
- Hunker down at the cabin. This is always a family favorite. As much as we like getting out to enjoy activities, a quiet evening at the cabin can’t be beat, especially if there is fresh snow falling. First priority is to turn on some tunes and get a warm fire crackling. After that, we make popcorn and play a game or watch a movie. Or we might change it up and relax in the hot tub or bake up something sweet. These are my favorite memories to make and at the core of why we bought a cabin.
For more of our favorite activities in both winter and summer check out our Things To Do guide.
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