To Registration:
The Stehekin Room at Cambell's Resort. From Wenatchee take Hwy 97 Alternate to Chelan (see below). Turn left (North) onto Woodin Ave. towards city center. Just after the bridge on the left is Cambell's Resort. Across the driveway from the main entrance is the door to the banquet rooms. The Stehekin room is at the end of the hallway. Park along the street or at Cambell's.
To Headquarters:
The River Room at Cambell's Resort. Follow directions to Registration, except the River Room is across the street from the main Cambell's building, next to the River Room Spa. This room will be available starting Monday July 10th for GPS drop-off.
Foreign Competitors
If traveling here from Europe, the best airport to fly into will be SEATAC in Seattle. It is possible to fly into Spokane as well, however SEATAC is a larger airport and services more airlines. From SEATAC Airport you will follow I-405 North 10.8 miles towards Renton/Bellvue to I-90 East. Merge onto I-90 East towards Spokane. Continue following the directions below to Chelan Via Snoqualmie/Blewett Pass.
To Chelan:
Driving From Seattle -
Via Snoqualmie /Blewett -- Average 3 hours: Head East on I-90, take 2nd exit for Cle Elum to Wenatchee. Head north on Hwy 97 to Hwy 2, go East. Off of Hwy 2 take exit for East Wenatchee/Spokane. After driving through lighted intersection take exit for Lake Chelan on 97Alt. Approx. 183 miles.
Via Stevens Pass -- Average 3 hours: From Everett head East on Hwy 2. Off of Hwy 2 take exit for East Wenatchee / Spokane. After driving through lighted intersection take exit for Lake Chelan on 97Alt. Approx. 186 miles.
Driving From Spokane -
Via Pine Canyon -- Average 3 hours : On Hwy 2 head West to Hwy 97. Continue North on Hwy 97, take an immediate left after crossing the Columbia River over Beebe Bridge. Hwy 150 comes right onto Woodin Avenue into downtown Chelan. Approx. 173 miles.
Via McNeil Canyon -- Average 2 1/2 hours: On Hwy 2 head West to Coulee City. Continue West to Hwy 17. Drive North on Hwy 17 to Hwy 172. Drive through Mansfield. Following signs to Lake Chelan continue down McNeil Canyon to Beebe Bridge Park. Taking a right on Hwy 97 cross Beebe Bridge. Take an immediate left after crossing the Columbia River over the Beebe Bridge. Hwy 150 comes right onto Woodin Avenue in to downtown Chelan. Approx. 153 miles.
Driving From Portland, OR -
Via Interstate 5 -- Average 5 1/2 hours: Head North on Interstate 5. Refer to the above "Driving Time From Seattle" for the two routes off of Interstate 5.
Via Highway 97 -- Head North on Interstate 5. Take exit for Highway 14 heading East. Continue to North Highway 97. Continue North on Highway 97. Off of Hwy 2 take exit for East Wenatchee/Spokane. After driving through lighted intersection take exit for Lake Chelan on 97Alt. Approx. 320 miles.
Travel Information
Horizon/Alaska Fly into Wenatchee Pangborn Airport from Sea-Tac Airport. Horizon / Alaska 800-547-9308, Pangborn 509-884-2494, or Sea-Tac 206-431-4444.
Private Plane or Charter Flights to Chelan Airport Chelan Airport is 3 miles East of Chelan 509-682-5976. Catlin Flying Service Provides direct flights between Lake Chelan and over 500 airport throughout WA, OR, ID, MT, and CA. Comfortable, private travel for up to 5 passengers. 509-997-4602 or 866-445-2359.
LINK Transit LINK runs from Wenatchee to Chelan several times daily, and leaves from the Columbia Station. This service is not available on weekends.
Amtrack Take the train from Seattle or Spokane 800-872-7245. Stops in Wenatchee, where you connect to the LINK Transit bus service to Chelan.
Northwest Trailways Take the bus from Spokane or Seattle 509-662-2183 to Wenatchee. Then connect to the LINK Transit bus service to Chelan.