All events are weather dependent.

All events are weather dependent.

ALPINE SKI

Some Alpine ski races are open to Snowboarders.
Contact resort for details.

January

Jan. 1: Ski Relay at Mount Bachelor, Bend, OR; you choose distance (1, 2 or 3 km) and style (Skate or Classic); (541) 388-0002, www.mbsef.org or the Bachelor Nordic Center(12/07)
Jan. 2: Snowtubing, Summit Ski Area, Mount Hood, OR; 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us(12/07)
Jan. 5-6: HCSC Enter the Dragon 1, Mount Bachelor, OR; Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (12/07)
Jan. 7, 13: Youth Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding, Summit Ski Area, Mount Hood, OR; offered by Portland Parks and Rec; ages 10-16; fee includes transportation, equipment rental and a 2-hour professional lesson; 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 9: Backcountry Skiing Skills Class, REI Seattle; rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 10: Waxing 101, REI Seattle; learn to maintain your snowboards, cross-country, and alpine skis for optimum performance; rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 12-13: Freestyle Series, Mount Bachelor, OR; Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (12/07)
Jan. 12-13: Masters Race, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; SL and GS races; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Jan. 13: PACRATS Ski Race, Mount Hood, OR; Timberline Resort; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (12/07)
Jan. 16: Sturtevant’s Women’s Day; Stevens Pass, (206) 812-4510 (12/07)
Jan. 19: Public Night Skiing, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; 3:30-8 p.m.; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Jan. 19: Rail Comp, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Jan. 19-20: Atomic Ski and Snowboard Supercross, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; recreational races open to all ages; competition stages at Nintendo Terrain Park Snowcross course; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
Jan. 19, 26: Mountain Music Festival, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; ski under the lights from 4-9 p.m. and enjoy live music; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Jan. 19, 26: Ride-Rail Jam, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Jan. 25-26: FAST Blast YSL Speed Training, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Jan. 25-26: Winter Classic, Whistler-Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (800) 766-0449, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
Jan. 25-Feb. 2: McCall Winter Carnival; www.mccallwintercarnival.com (12/07)
Jan. 26 - Feb. 23: Idaho Winter Games, ID; (800) 442-3794, www.wintergamesofidaho.com/calendar/index.html (12/07)
Jan. 27: EEYSL Race, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Jan. 27: PACRATS Ski Race, Mount Hood, OR; Mount Hood Meadows Resort; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (12/07)
Jan. 27: Masters Race, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (604) 938-7321, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)

February

Feb. 1: Neighbor Impact Free Ski Day Food Drive, Mount Bachelor, OR; donate 3 cans of food for a free lift ticket; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (12/07)
Feb. 1 - 2: Appleton Rum Peak to Valley Race, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (604) 905-2039, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
Feb. 1-23: Idaho Winter Games, www.wintergamesofidaho.com/calendar/index.html (12/07)
Feb. 2: Mountain Gear Demo Day, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Feb. 2: Bavarian Cup, Leavenworth Ski Hill, WA; classic and freestyle races for adult and junior racers; PNSA Junior Qualifier USSA Junior Sanctioned Race for J2, J1 and OJs; 9 a.m.; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com; www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)
Feb. 2-3: HCSC Enter the Dragon 2, Mount Bachelor, OR; Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (12/07)
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Mountain Music Festival, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; ski under the lights from 4-9 p.m. and enjoy live music; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Feb. 3: Anthony Lakes Super Bowl Party, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; (541) 856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com (12/07)
Feb. 6: Snowshoeing for Women, REI Tukwila, WA; rei.com (12/07)
Feb. 7-10: Northern BC Winter Games, Dawson Creek, BC, Canada; www.bcgames.org (12/07)
Feb. 8-10: Bend Winterfest, Mount Bachelor, OR; cardboard sled races, family fun, music and more; (800) 829-2442, www.bendwinterfest.org (12/07)
Feb. 8-10: Winter Skills and Snow Tracking Expedition, Methow Valley, WA; (425) 788-1301, www.wildernessawareness.org (12/07)
Feb. 8-10: Mount Baker Banked Slalom Contest, Mt Baker, WA; www.mtbaker.us (12/07)
Feb. 9: Winter Carnival, Hoodoo Mountain, OR; games, music, food, fireworks and festivities at Hoodoo Resort; www.hoodoo.com (12/07)
Feb 10: Langlauf Cross Country, Spokane, WA; A classic only (no skating) cross country ski race at Mount Spokane State Park for the competitive and casual skier; (509) 710-7760, spokeaho@msn.com (12/07)
Feb. 16: Sheimo Cup Dual Slalom, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Feb. 16: Public Night Skiing, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; 3:30-8 p.m.; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Feb 16: Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqulmie.com (12/07)
Feb. 17: PACRATS Ski Race Mount Hood, OR; Ski Bowl Resort; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org(12/07)
Feb 22-24: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Crystal Mt., WA; www.verticalexpress.org (12/07)
Feb. 23-24: Sun Cup Races, Mount Bachelor, OR; (800) 829-2442, www.MtBachelor.com (12/07)
Feb. 18-24: Whistler World Cup, Whistler-Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (800) 766-0449, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
Feb. 29 - March 2: Oregon Special Olympics Winter Games, Mount Bachelor, OR; (800) 829-2442, www.MtBachelor.com (12/07)

March

March 1: VertFest, Crystal Mountain, WA; Marmot Mountain Works, (425) 453-1515, www.marmotmountain.com (1/08)
March 1: Forum Dropping Bombs, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 1: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Sunrise Park Resort, Ariz.. www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 1: EWU Hill Climb, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (1/08)
March 1-2: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Squaw Valley, CA; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 2: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 2-3: Oregon Cancer Ski-Out, Mount Hood Meadows, OR; up to 35 five-member teams compete for prizes in a two-day fundraiser; (971) 221-5872; www.skihood.com, www.cancerskiout.org (1/08)
March 5: Military Appreciation Ski Day, Crystal Mountain, WA; show your military ID to get your $27 lift ticket;
www.skicrystal.com (1/08)
March 7: Winter Triathlon, Methow Valley, WA; multi-sport race; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)

March 8: Oakley Uprising, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 8-9: Hope on the Slopes, Steven’s Pass Resort, WA; American Cancer Society’s Fundraiser; www.cancer.org, www.stevenspass.com (1/08)
March 9: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Solitude, UT; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 9: PACRATS Ski Race, Meadows, OR; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org(1/08)
March 14: Deschutes Brewery Poker Run, Mount Bachelor, OR; www.mtbachelor.com (1/08)
March 14-29: Kokane Spring Fest, Rossland, BC; www.redresort.com/today/events/ (10/08)
March 15: Planet Earth’s Shop Wars, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 15: Hawaiian Daze/Slush Cup, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (1/08)
March 15: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Arizona Snowbowl, Ariz.. www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 15: Snow Blast, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; BBQ, bonfire, fireworks; lifts run until 5 p.m.; live music in Starbottle Saloon from 5-9 p.m.; (541) 856-3277
www.anthonylakes.com (1/08)
March 15-16: American Cancer Society’s Vertical Challenge 24-Hour Ski/Ride Fundraiser, White Pass, WA; (509) 672-3101, www.skiwhitepass.com (1/08)
March 19: Stevens Women’s Day; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (1/08)
March 19: Skiing the Cascade Crest Film and Multimedia Event, Bellevue, WA; Marmot Mountain Works, (425) 453-1515, www.marmotmountain.com (1/08)
March 22: Shut Up and Snowskate, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 22: Bavarian Race, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (1/08)
March 22: Slope Style Competition, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; helmet required; open to boarders and skiers; live music in Starbottle Saloon from 3:30-6:30 p.m.; (541) 856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com (1/08)
March 22-23: Atomic Ski and Snowboard Supercross, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; recreational races open to all ages; competition stages at Nintendo Terrain Park Snowcross course; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (1/08)
March 23: PACRATS Ski Race, Timberline, OR; pacrats.org (1/08)
March 28: Women’s Midwinter Midweek Escape, Mission Ridge Resort, (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/08)

March 29: Dummy Downhill, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/08)
March 29: Oyster Feed, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (1/08)
March 29: Dirt Bag Ball, Crystal Mountain, WA; www.skicrystal.com (1/08)
March 29: Steve Burchett Memorial Ski & Golf Tournament,Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/08)
March 30: BASH, Bluewood Ski Resort, WA; live music, outdoor barbecue & beer garden in the base area, pond skimming, polar jump, body bowling and other events, www.bluewood.com (1/08)
March 31-April 6: Spring Break Ski Free Week, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (1/08)

April

April 4-6: PACRATS FWCA Championships, Mammoth, OR; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (1/08)
April 5: End of Season Party, Rossland, BC, Canada; hosted by Red Resort; www.redresort.com/today/events/ (10/08)

April 6: PACRATS Ski Race Make Up, OR; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (1/08)
April 6: Dummy Gelunde, Silver Star Resort, BC; categories include Best Crash & Burn, Fastest Dummy, Biggest Air, Best Dressed Dummy, Best Family Entry; infodesk@skisilverstar.com, www.skisilverstar.com (1/08)

May

May 3: Subaru Race and Race, Sunriver Resort, OR giant slalom race and 18 holes of golf; (541) 593-4609, sunriver-resort.com/ (1/08)

October

Oct. 24-26: Washington SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Seattle; (503) 249-7733, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

Warren Miller Film World Tour, various Pacific Northwest dates and locations;
www.skinet.com/warrenmiller (9/08)

November

Nov. 14-16: Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Portland, OR; (503) 249-7733, skifeveror@aol.com, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)
December

Dec. 1-23: WinterFest at Suncadia, Cle Elum, WA; (509) 649-6204, www.suncadia.com (1/08)
Dec. 6: Holiday Kick-Off, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (1/08)
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Skiing, Echo Ridge, WA; www.cometothelake.com (1/08)

SNOWBOARDING

Some Alpine ski races are open to Snowboarders.
Contact resort for details.

January

Jan. 5: Tamarack Loppet, Tamarack Resort, ID; www.tamarackidaho.com (12/07)
Jan. 10: Waxing 101, REI Seattle; learn to maintain your snowboards, cross-country, and alpine skis for optimum performance; rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 12: Apple Cup Invitational, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Jan. 12 -Feb. 24: Tamarack Freestyle Series, Tamarack Resort, ID; www.tamarackidaho.com (12/07)
Jan. 16: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Stevens Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (12/07)
Jan. 19: Rail Jam, Snoqualmie at Summit Central, WA; Snowboarders Only; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
Jan. 19, 26: Ride-Rail Jam, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Jan. 24-27: Winter X Games, Aspen, Colo.; the premier winter action sports event in the world, featuring athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard and Snowmobile; www.expn.com (12/07)
Jan. 26: Greenhorn Games, Summit Central, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (12/07)

February

Feb 2: Snowrider Superpipe Classic, Snoqualmie at Summit Central, WA; WWW.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
Feb. 2, 9: Ride-Rail Jam, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Mountain Music Festival, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; ski under the lights from 4-9 p.m. and enjoy live music; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Feb. 8-10: Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, Tamarack Resort, ID; www.ussnowboarding.com/grandprix/ (12/07)
Feb. 8-10: Mount Baker Banked Slalom Snowboarding Contest, Mt Baker, WA; www.mtbaker.us (12/07)
Feb 16: Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqulmie.com (12/07)
Feb. 17: A.L.S.R.A. Race, Powder, OR; helmets required; (541) 856-3277, www.anthonylakes.com (12/07)
Feb 23: Holy Oly Revival, Snoqualmie at Summit East, WA; www.summitatsnoqulmie.com (12/07)
Feb. 23: Hog Loppet, Mission Ridge Resort, (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Feb. 27: Smith Limo Jam, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)

March

March 1: Forum Dropping Bombs, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 2: Forum Youngblood, Summit Central, WA; snowboarders only; 4 p.m.; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com(12/07)
March 5-6: Helly Hansen Shop Battle, Stevens Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (1/08)
March 8-9: Hope on the Slopes, Steven’s Pass Resort, WA; American Cancer Society’s Fundraiser; www.cancer.org, www.stevenspass.com (1/08)
March 14: Alpine Mountain Teen Camp, Tamarack, ID; (800) 829-2442, www.tamarackidaho.com (1/08)
March 15: Planet Earth’s Shop Wars, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 22: King and Queen of the Mountain, Schweitzer Resort, ID; multi-discipline race; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
March 22: Shut Up and Snowskate, Summit West Ski Resort, WA; skates only; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com(12/07)

April

April 13: Steven’s Pass Spring Festival, Steven’s Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (1/08)

Summer

June 15-Aug. 14: High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Mount Hood, OR; Timberline Resort; 9-day sessions, camps for kids and adults of all abilities; learn from professional and Olympic snowboarders; www.highcascade.com (1/08)

October

Oct. 24-26: Washington SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Seattle; (503) 249-7733, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

Oct. 25: Outdoors for All Auction, Seattle; promotes outdoor and snowsport access for persons with disabilities; (206) 838-6030, outdoorsforall.org (4/08)

November

Nov. 14-16: Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Portland, OR; (503) 249-7733, skifeveror@aol.com, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

December

Dec. 6: Holiday Kick-Off, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (1/08)
Dec. 19: Shot in the Dark, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (1/08)

NORDIC/TELEMARK

December

Dec. TBA: Jib This!, Summit West Ski Resort, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (2/08)
Dec. TBA: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Stevens Pass, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (2/08)
Dec. TBA: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Crystal Mountain, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (2/08)
Dec. 1-23: WinterFest at Suncadia, Cle Elum, WA; (509) 649-6204, www.suncadia.com (1/08)
Dec. 24: Santa Arrives, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (1/08)
Dec. 27: Ski Rodeo, Mazama Ski Trails, various lengths for family fun, www.mvsta.com (9/08)
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Parties and Music with Altitude Concert #1, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)

January

Jan. 3, 11, 16: Intro to Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing, Portland; basic info on equipment, tips for staying warm and what to bring; 6:30-8 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 5: Oakley’s Big Day Out, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
Jan. 5: USTA Teledaze Dual SL, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (12/07)
Jan. 6: Making Mountain Music, Sandpoint, ID; Schweitzer Ski Resort; www.schweitzer.com (12/07)
Jan. 6: Ski For Health Day, Leavenworth, WA; Icicle River Trail; try snowshoeing or xc skiing, enjoy baked goods and beverages; 12 p.m.; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com; www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)
Jan. 6: SARS Youth Ski League Giant Slalom, Sandpoint, ID; competition at Schweitzer Ski Resort; (12/07)
Jan. 6, 14, 20, 21: Cross-Country Ski Tours, Mount Hood, OR; offered by Portland Parks and Rec; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 9-18: Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship, Rossland, BC, Canada; (250) 362-7384, redresort.com (10/08)

Jan. 9 - March 19: Marmot Mountain Works Headlamp Series, Cabin Creek Snowpark, WA; (425) 453-1515, www.marmotmountain.com (12/07)
Jan. 10: Kokanee Valley Race Series, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
Jan. 10: Winter Trails Day, snowshoe demos; adults and children welcome; www.wintertrails.org (7/08)
Jan. 12 : Tamarack Nordic Center Winter Trails Event, Tamarack Resort, ID; www.tamarackidaho.com (12/07)
Jan 12: Great Nordeen Cross Country Classic, Mount Bachelor, WA; (800) 829-2442, www.MtBachelor.com (12/07)
Jan 12: Skirennen Gran Prix, Leavenworth Golf Course, WA; 2k xc ski kids race, 10:30 a.m., 10k adult xc race, 11 a.m.; t-shirts and awards given; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)
Jan. 12-18: NSAA Safety Awareness Week, Steven’s Pass, WA; www.stevenspass.com (12/07)
Jan. 17: Kokanee Valley Race Series, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
Jan. 18-20: Winter Carnival Celebration, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
Jan. 19: Nordic Team Salmon Bake, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/07)
Jan. 19-20: Methow Valley Pursuit, Methow Valley, WA; Signature Ski Race, All levels, (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/07)
Jan. 26: Music with Altitude Concert #2, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
Jan. 27: Gunnar Hagen Memorial - Kids Race, Cabin Creek Snow Park, WA; 2k/1k; 1p.m.; (503) 933-1409, gh-race@kongsbergers.org, www.kongsbergers.org (12/07)

February

Feb. TBA: Celebrate Snow Festival, Mount Rainier; snowshoeing, snow films, snow photography class; www.celebratesnow.com (12/07)
Feb. 2: Wells Fargo Boulder Mountain Tour, Senate Meadows, ID; 32km course is set from Galena Lodge to the Sawtooth National Recreation Headquarters; 10 a.m.; www.bouldermountaintour.com/info.asp (12/07)
Feb. 2: Cowboy Up Freeride, Stevens Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (12/07)
Feb. 8-10: Winter Skills and Snow Tracking Expedition, Methow Valley, WA; (425) 788-1301, www.wildernessawareness.org (12/07)
Feb. 9: Rendezvous Mountain Tour, Methow Valley, WA; A scenic point-to-point course on some of the Valley’s more challenging mountain terrain, (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/07)
Feb. 9: Winter Triathlon Nationals, Mt. Bachelor; www.usatriathlon.org (12/07)
Feb. 10: Chiks on Sticks, Leavenworth, WA; Icicle River Trail; 8k women only xc ski race to race money for breast cancer research; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)
Feb. 13: Intro to Snowshoeing, REI Seattle; rei.com (12/07)
Feb. 14: Kokanee Valley Race Series, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (12/07)
June 14-15: Methow Valley Tour, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/07)
Feb. 17: Kongsberger Stampede, Cabin Creek Snow Park, WA; Freestyle 15k/5k; 11 a.m.; Kids Race 10 a.m.; (503) 933-1409, st-race@konsbergers.org, www.kongsbergers.org (12/07)
Feb.23: Hog Loppet Ski Trek, Wenatchee, WA; annual 21-mile cross-country ski trek from Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)
Feb. 23: Quarter Pipe Big Chief Air, Steven’s Pass, WA; www.stevenspass.com (12/07)
Feb. 23: Music with Altitude Concert #3, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
Feb. 24: Sun Valley Snow Box Derby, Sun Valley, ID; (866) 305-0408, www.visitsunvalley.com (12/07)
Feb. 29-March 2: Women’s Ski and Yoga Retreat, Winthrop, WA; Winthrop Fitness presents this weekend retreat; includes expert cross-country ski instruction by our all-women team of coaches, daily yoga classes, delicious food and discounted room rates at Sun Mountain Lodge; registration is limited to 40 women; (509) 996-8234, www.winthroppt.com/skiyoga.html (1/08)

March

March 1: EWU Hill Climb, 49 Degrees North Resort, WA; a tradition for 13 years, the hill climb attracts hard-core competitors as well as folks who are just out to get excercise with friends; 2:45 p.m.; www.ski49n.com/hillclimb.asp (1/08)
March 1-2: White Pass Winter Carnival, White Pass Ski Area, WA; huge snow castle with tunnels and slides for the kids, top NW artists create amazing snow sculptures, carnival games, races, live music, fireworks; www.skiwhitepass.com (1/08)
March 2-3: Mount Hood Cancer Ski Out, Mount Hood OR; (800) 829-2442, www.cancerskiout.org (1/08)
March 5: St. Helens Cross Country Adventure; St. Helens, WA; Cross country ski or snowshoe; www.PortlandParks.org/recreation/outdoor/outdoorrec.htm (1/08)
March 7: Winter Triathlon, Methow Valley, WA; multi-sport race; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)

March 15: John Craig Memorial Nordic Ski Race, McKenzie Pass, Sisters, OR; (541) 388-4457, cassieg@bendtel.net, www.tumalolanglauf.com/events/john_craig_memorial.html (1/08)

March 15-16: One-Day Telemark Clinic, Mount Hood Meadows, OR; learn telemark ski at Mount Hood Meadows Resort; www.skihood.com/Events/Default.aspx (1/08)
March 20: Kokanee Valley Race Series, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (1/08)
March 22: King and Queen of the Mountain, Schweitzer Resort, ID; multi-discipline race; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
March 30: Citizen Downhill, Crystal Mountain, WA; www.skicrystal.com (1/08)

April

April 5: Riders for the Cure at Mount Bachelor, Mount Bachelor, OR; (800) 829-2442, www.MtBachelor.com (1/08)
April 5: Sun Valley Telemark Race Series, Sun Valley, ID; (866) 305-0408, www.visitsunvalley.com (10/08)
April 5-6: Tropical Daze, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
April 10-13: Oregon Nordic Springfest Camp, Portland; www.xcoregon.org (1/08)

October

Oct. 24-26: Washington SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Seattle; (503) 249-7733, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

Warren Miller Film World Tour, various Pacific Northwest dates and locations;
www.skinet.com/warrenmiller (9/08)

November

Nov. 14-16: Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Portland, OR; (503) 249-7733, skifeveror@aol.com, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

December

Dec. 1-23: WinterFest at Suncadia, Cle Elum, WA; (509) 649-6204, www.suncadia.com (1/08)

SNOWSHOEING

Regular Events

Half-Day Snowshoe Trips, Bend, OR; daily 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-4:30 p.m. (Nov-May); includes guide, snowshoes, instruction, transportation & hot chocolate; kids 8ys and up welcome; Bend, Sunriver, Eagle Crest and Black Butte Ranch pick-ups available; (541) 389-8359, info@wanderlusttours.com, www.wanderlusttours.com (12/07)

January

Jan. 1, 3, 5, 6,10, 12, 13, 19, 26, 27: Snowshoe Tours, Mount Hood, OR; offered by Portland Parks and Rec; 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 5: Ski Instructor Clinic, Leavenworth Ski Hill, WA; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)
Jan. 6: Ski For Health Day, Leavenworth, WA; Icicle River Trail; try snowshoeing or xc skiing, enjoy baked goods and beverages; 12 p.m.; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (12/07)

Jan. 10: Winter Trails Day, snowshoe demos; adults and children welcome; www.wintertrails.org (7/08)
Jan. 12: Apple Cup Invitational, Mission Ridge Resort, (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (12/07)
Jan. 13, 14, 27: Bonfire on the Snow, Bend, OR; snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire”; guides share fun facts about the forest; price includes all transportation,snowshoes, food/drinks and the best naturalist guides around; kids 8-years and older welcome; 7 - 11 p.m.; (541) 389-8359,info@wanderlusttours.com, www.wanderlusttours.com (12/07)
Jan 15: Snowshoeing 101, REI Seattle; join REI experts and learn the basics of snowshoeing; 7 p.m.; rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 16: Free Avalanche Awareness Lecture / Clinic, Seattle REI; 7 p.m., rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 16: Snowshoeing 101, REI Tukwila, WA; join REI experts and learn the basics of snowshoeing; 7 p.m.; (206) 248-1938, rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 19: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Vancouver Island, BC; Mount Washington Ski Resort; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; www.theyeti.ca (12/07)
Jan. 19: Grand Teton Snowshoe Race, Idaho Falls, ID; (208) 521-2243, bryanz@pbperformance.com, www.pbperformance.com/pb/usssa.htm, www.snowshoeracing.com (12/07)
Jan. 20: White River Snowshoe Race, Mount Hood, Lake Oswego, OR; Kevin (971) 223-2825. events@xdogevents.com, xdog@xdogevents.com, www.xdevents.com, www.snowshoeracing.com (12/07)
Jan. 20: Gallatin Gallop Snowshoe Race, Bozeman, MT.; Gary Hellenga (406) 587-9271, Hellenga_gary@bah.com, www.gallatingallop.com, www.snowshoeracing.com (12/07)
Jan. 24: Women’s Snowshoe Workshop, Gear up and get out. Seattle Flagship REI, rei.com (12/07)
Jan. 24: Snowshoe Like A Girl, REI Seattle; rei.com (12/07)

February

Feb. 2: Snowshoe Festival, Methow Valley, WA: Demo snowshoes and take a tour with instructors from the Methow Valley Sports Trails Association (MVSTA); (206) 284-6310, www.mountaineers.org or MVSTA at (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/07)
Feb. 2: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Vancouver, BC; Seymour Mountain Resort; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; www.theyeti.ca (12/07)
Feb. 2, 3: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Bend, OR; guided snowshoe hike by moonlight; natural and cultural history interpretation along the way; all equipment, transportation and hot chocolate provided; kids 8-years and older welcome; reservations required; 7-11 p.m.; (541) 389-8359, info@wanderlusttours.com, www.wanderlusttours.com (12/07)
Feb. 6: Intro to Snowshoeing for Women, REI Tukwila, WA; join REI experts and learn the basics of snowshoeing; 7 p.m.; (206) 248-1938, rei.com (12/07)
Feb. 13: Snowshoeing 101, REI Seattle; join REI experts and learn the basics of snowshoeing; 7 p.m.; rei.com (12/07)
Feb. 16: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Grouse Mountain, BC; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; 10 a.m.; www.theyeti.ca (12/07)
Feb. 17: Doggie Dash, Methow Valley, WA; snowshoe race with dogs; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/07)
Feb. 17-18: Winthrop Snowshoe Softball Tournament, Winthrop, WA; annual event sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon; (888) 463-8469, info@winthropwashington.com (12/07)
Feb. 23: Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, Mount Hood, OR; White River West Sno-Park; 3k walk/run & 5k walk; (802) 253-7398, romptostomp@tubbssnowshoes.com; www.tubbsromptostomp.com (12/07)

March

March 1-30: Snowshoe Trek With A Ranger, Steven’s Pass, WA; Saturdays and Sundays; www.stevenspass.com (1/08)

March 2: Snowshoe Shuffe, Beaver Creek, Colo.; (970) 569-7511, beavercreek.snow.com (1/08)
March 7: Winter Triathlon, Methow Valley, WA; multi-sport race; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)

March 8: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Summit at Snoqualmie, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (2/08)
March 8: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Vancouver, BC; Cypress Mountain Resort; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; www.theyeti.ca (1/08)
March 14-16: Stomp Games, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
March 21, 22: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Bend, OR; guided snowshoe hike by moonlight; natural and cultural history interpretation along the way; all equipment, transportation and hot chocolate provided; kids 8-years and older welcome; reservations required; (541) 389-8359, www.wanderlusttours.com (1/08)
March 26-29: 72 Hours at Schweitzer Film Festival, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
March 29: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Crystal Mountain, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (2/08)

April

April 5-6: Tropical Daze, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (9/07)
April 18, 19: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Bend, OR; guided snowshoe hike by moonlight; natural and cultural history interpretation along the way; all equipment, transportation and hot chocolate provided; kids 8-years and older welcome; reservations required; (541) 389-8359, www.wanderlusttours.com (1/08)

October

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour,
www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/(1/08)

Warren Miller Film World Tour, various Pacific Northwest dates and locations;
www.skinet.com/warrenmiller (9/08)

December

Dec. TBA: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Stevens Pass, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (2/08)
Dec. TBA: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Crystal Mountain, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (2/08)