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Listed
below are just a few of the many activities available in the
area. You can also find great fishing, hiking, horseback riding,
bird watching, snowmobiling, boating, windsurfing. Hey,
there's even ice fishing at Fish Lake just a short distance from
Lake Wenatchee.
Rafting & Kayaking

Spring means white-water river rafting and kayaking on
the Wenatchee River. The whitewater season generally lasts from
April through July; but the river is great for relaxing trips
from April until October. Several rafting companies with qualified
guides foroffer half-day and full day trips. Get ready to get wet!!!
Lake Wentachee and the rivers which feed it (the Little Wenatchee
and the White River) are great for kayak excursions until October or
so.
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Golf

Perhaps golf is your game. You will find 2 great courses only a
short drive away. In Leavenworth you can also play a Championship
putting course.
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Rock Climbing
The Upper Valley has perhaps some of the most diverse climbing in
Washington...from sandstone to sheer faces of granite, and climbs
fro beginning to advanced. The Leavenworth Ranger Station has
maps and dozens of climbs in the area. Permits may be required so be
sure to check. Always climb with a partner and beginners
should always climb with an experienced climber.
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Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Winter brings some of the best skiing in the state of Washington.
Within easy reach from the Bavarian Chalet Lakeshore Pines Cabin are
two of the top downhill ski areas in Stevens Pass and Mission Ridge.
Great snowboarding and family
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Cross-country skiing
In Leavenworth you will
find over 24 kilometers of groomed trails. The Leavenworth
Sports Club grooms three cross-country area in Leavenworth allowing
skiers to enjoy some outdoor adventure and breath-taking views. Each
trail has its own personality and are fit for beginners to more
advanced skiers.
If you want to stay closer to "home", the Kahler Glen Golf Course
offers miles of groomed trails and is only 4 miles away. If you want
to just head into the hills, you can head up either the Little
Wenatchee River Road or the White River Road on your skiis or
snowshoes.
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Mountain Biking &
Bicycling

There are many areas in and around the Upper Valley for mountain
biking. The Devils Gulch road less wilderness area offers excellent
mountain biking. The trails have been featured in many outdoor
and mountain biking magazines and attract visitors from around the
United States and Canada. Make sure to contact the Leavenworth
Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station, just minutes from the cabin, for
information about trails and permits. for permit information.
The mountain scenery in the area provides an excellent backdrop for
a day of cycling whether you're in for a full day or a just a quick
jaunt. There is an excellent loop around the Leavenworth Valley that
is pleasant and easy on the biker. Or you can bike the
perimeter of Lake Wenatchee or into Plain for a latte at Plain
Hardware, a unique country store that carries crafts and clothes as
well as hardware.
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