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Ride of Silence May 16

   The Ride of Silence is a free ride at 7 p.m. May 16 that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride is held during Bike safety month and aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the roadway. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.

   Rides in Washington state are scheduled in Everett, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Walla Walla. Oregon rides include Corvallis, Eugene, Medford, Pendleton, Portland, Westside Portland and Salem.

   For a complete list of locations and distances, log onto www.rideofsilence.org

Hobuck Beach hosts Surf Kayak Competition

Photos by Vince Shay

   The Surfrider Foundation will host the inaugural Hobuck Hoedown, May 26-27  on the Makah Reservation near Neah Bay. Hobuck Beach is tucked between Cape Flattery and Shi Shi Beach, which is the northern edge of Olympic National Park.

   Paddlers, both novice to expert are expected to compete from British Columbia to California, including several U.S. Surf Kayak Team current and former members.  Clinics will be taught about kayak surfing. There will also be a clinic to Makah Tribal members and are asking for kayak and gear donations for the tribe.

   Registration is now open, and will close on May 19. There will also be an official beach clean-up day on May 27 to thank the Makah for allowing beach use.

For more information, log onto www.hobuckhoedown.com

   If you can’t make the Hoedown, surf June 3 at Westport, Wash. when the Surfrider Foundation will hold its annual Clean Water Classic surfing competition. There will be two surf kayak heats - a HP and novice/intermediate heat that day.

Volunteer Vacations 2007 For High School Students

   Are you a high school student who loves to be outdoors? Are you anxious to experience new challenges, learn new skills and meet new people?

   Experience a Washington Trails Association Volunteer Vacation this year, exclusively for high school students, primarily from the Puget Sound region.

   Participants learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails, experienced in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment in the scenic Cascade Mountains. WTA provides you with experienced crew leaders, a great project, some camping gear (tents and sleeping pads) and all of your meals for the week.

   The cost of your first Volunteer Vacation is $125 for non-WTA members (includes a one-year membership) and $100 for WTA members. If you come out for more than one trip in a season, you only pay $50 for each subsequent trip.

   Find out more at www.wta.org > Volunteer vacations for youth.

Andrew Skurka in midst of 6,875-Mile Solo Hike

   Andrew Skurka, 26, embarked on 6,876-mile journey in early April hoping to become the first  person to complete the Great Western Loop, a network of five existing long-distance hiking trails and a self-made segment through the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.

   Skurka’s latest adventure is the equivalent of running over 262 marathons a day for 210 days.

   Skurka is attempting this hike to promote the “less is more” lifestyle and to draw attention to the effects of global warming on America’s most iconic wild lands.

   Skurka’s odyssey began at Grandview Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, and he anticipates returning there this November after having passed through many of the most cherished and pristine areas of the Lower 48, including 12 National Parks and over 75 wilderness areas.

   To learn how you can hike with Skurka, to follow his progress, and to read more about his Great Western Loop adventure, visit www.andrewskurka.com

50 States. 50 Peaks. 1 Goal. June 23.

   The Climb for Cancer Foundation is organizing teams to scale the highest peak in each state – all on the same day, June 23.

   Last year’s Washington team reached the summit of Mount Rainier. The Mountain will again be the mountain of choice to climb. Oregon has not yet announced a team but it is expected they will climb Mt. Hood.

   For more information on the Climb For Cancer Foundation, log onto www.50-50-1.com

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