Sun Mountain Lodge Wins "Washington Wine Restaurant of the Year!"

The Washington Wine Commission handed out its awards this weekend to some of the top restaurants that demonstrate a high level of support for Washington Wines. Topping the list for its "tremendous enthusiasm and support" for more than two decades, Sun Mountain Lodge (Winthrop, WA) took home this year's top honor as Washington Wine Restaurant of the Year.

Read the rest of the article from the Seattle Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/x-24238-Seattle-Art-Industry-Examiner~y2010m3d26-Fridays-food-file-Washington-wine-restaurant-of-the-year

Washington State DOT to begin clearing the Pass Monday!

On Monday, March 22, the Washington State Dept. of Transportation will begin clearing the North Cascades Highway (20). Due to lower snow levels this year, they are estimating that the clearing will only take about 3 weeks. Check their progress by visiting the DOT website here: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/northcascades

Junior Nationals

Eight members of the Methow Valley Junior Nordic Ski Team will be travelling to Presque Isle, Maine next week to compete in the Junior Olympics. Racers must qualify over the course of the season to be able to participate. Qualifying races were held here in the Methow, Bend, OR, Soldier Hollow, UT and Mt Spokane. Representing the Methow Valley on the Pacific Northwest Region Team will be Marc LeDuc, Evan Turner, Matty Coleman, Casey Smith, Jacqueline O'Keefe, Sage Abate, Kelsey Dickinson and Nina Ekblad. Congratulations!

Spring Closure

Sun Mountain Lodge will be closing for six weeks this spring for cleaning and renovation. We close at noon on Sunday, March 7 and reopen on Friday, April 16. Our reservations lines will be open during the closure from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day. See you again in April.

2009/2010 Jr. Nordic Team coaches. Thanks so much!

Who needs a napkin when you have ski gloves!?!

Hardworking Chefs at the Methow Valley Jr. Nordic Team's hotdog and photo day!

2009/2010 Methow Valley

Jr. Nordic Team and Coaches

Sun Mountain Lodge was happy to host the Methow Valley Jr. Nordic Team's annual Hot Dog & Photo day last Thursday, February 25.

New Snow

Received an inch of new snow last night. That should freshen up the ski trails very nicely. And now the sun is shining.

Wonderful Washington Wines

Did you know that 95 percent of all Washington State wines submitted to Wine Spectator in 2009 were rated 85 points or higher? It's true. In addition, 44 percent of all Washington wines submitted last year received a rating of 90 points or above. That compares to French wines at 38 percent, Oregon at 37 percent and California at only 30 percent. And at Sun Mountain we have a great selection of Washington wines. 92 different Washington wineries are on our wine list showcasing 382 different wines. So come try some of the best wine in the world, found right here in Washington State and at Sun Mountain Lodge.