Winter in Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan Winterfest offers chills and thrills.
By Sophie Lee January 25, 2013
This article originally appeared in the January 2013 issue of Seattle magazine.
THINGS TO DO: The Lake Chelan Winterfest (1/11/2013–1/13 at Manson Bay Marina, 195 Wapato Way, Manson, WA, and 1/18–1/20 in downtown Chelan, 217 E Woodin Ave. Times and prices vary. 800.424.3526; lakechelanwinterfest.com). Two weekends of winter fun include an ice-sculpting competition, live music and snow tubing. Bundle up: Brews and ice collide in the ice lounge, where beer is served in ice mugs and patrons lounge on a couch sculpted of ice. The guided Winter Ale Walk features beer from local Lake Chelan and Iron Horse breweries.
BREATHE: Mountain meditators can try “snowga,” which combines a snowshoe hike with an outdoor yoga class and breathtaking views of Lake Chelan.
BRRR: The bravest and boldest finish off the fest with the Polar Bear Splash in the freezing cold lake.
GETTING THERE: From Seattle, take Interstate 90 east; take exit 85 for State Route 970 north and follow signs to Wenatchee. Merge onto U.S. 2 East/U.S. 97 North toward Spokane. Follow signs to Chelan.
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