Leavenworth Winter Sports Club

Mission Statement Our purpose is to promote health, fitness, and fun through skiing and other winter sports by providing quality facilities, education, and activities to the community. Vision We have a vision of Leavenworth as a renowned skiing community with an extensive interconnected trails system, skiing programs integrated within the local schools, families participating in an array of winter sport activities, modern facilities, and a world class Alpine and Nordic experience - while retaining the warmth and communal character that is the backbone of our organization. History Since 1928 the LWSC or some early form of it has been facilitating winter recreation in Leavenworth area. Traditionally the ‘base’ of our operations has been up at the ‘Ski Hill’ where today we offer two rope tows, a Nordic jumping hill, a tubing hill, and 8km of Nordic trails of which 5 are lighted for night skiing. Since the mid-1990’s however the LWSC has had most of its growth and success in the establishment of world class Nordic skiing. We currently maintain 26km of trails at 3 locations in the valley – the Icicle River Trails, the Golf Course Trails, and the Ski Hill. In 2003 and 2004 we have completed the construction or a new Nordic Jumping Facility at the Ski Hill, a 3km Nordic Trail expansion at the Ski Hill, and the purchase and successful fundraising campaign for a new Bombardier 180xc grooming machine. We currently employ over 45 seasonal employees but are completely reliant and grateful for the many hours of volunteer time it takes to operate the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club during the year.