About Cascades Outdoor Store
Cascades Outdoor Store is an independent, community-focused gear shop on Riverside Avenue in downtown Winthrop, serving the hikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, backpackers and trail runners who flock to the Methow Valley. Open daily year-round, the store curates a hand-picked, trail-tested inventory rather than trying to stock everything, and prides itself on genuine one-on-one service.
The shop rents and sells cross-country skis and snowshoes for winter adventures on the surrounding groomed and backcountry trails, and stocks the summer essentials that keep people moving — backpacks, tents, trail-running and hiking shoes, Rossignol skis, Darn Tough socks, ski wax and maintenance tools. Services include careful shoe and pack fitting, gear consultation and, crucially, up-to-date local trail recommendations from a staff who live and play in the valley.
What makes Cascades Outdoor Store stand out is its emphasis on relationships over transactions. The entire crew is made up of enthusiastic outdoors people who tailor recommendations to each visitor's plans and ability, making the shop a reliable starting point for anyone wanting to explore the Methow on foot, ski or snowshoe.
