Okanogan Country boasts three other downhill areas Okanogan Country offers three smaller ski areas that offer great skiing at affordable prices. Badger Mountain Ski Hill, near Waterville, was established in 1938 by the 49 Club. The area's season usually runs from January to mid-March, depending on the snow. There are three rope tows, including a bunny tow, to access two short, but challenging, main runs. The highest run sits at 3,300 feet and leads to a back trail.
Lessons are available.
Day and season passes are offered for the ski area, which is open weekends and holidays. There is a groomed cross country ski trail that's also good for snow shoeing. Badger Mountain Lodge provides concessions and other amenities. Waterville is four miles away. Echo Valley Ski Area is located seven miles northwest of Chelan on Boyd District Road.