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Memorial at Leavenworth Ski Hill Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m.
Bring a headlamp to participate in a torchlight ski down the big hill at 6:45 p.m. to honor Chris Rudolph, Jim Jack and Johnny Brennan. The public is welcome. No ski pass or trail ticket is required.
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Weekender: Hog Loppet
It snowed the entire day during my first Hog Loppet in 2008. The next year, the sun shone and I saw what I’d missed the first time. The scenery is spectacular along the mostly groomed 30-kilometer route that takes skiers on a rolling journey from the Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass. When it’s clear, you can gorge yourself on a smorgasbord of Cascade views
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February 16, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
Next week Outdoors NW will be heading north to Alyeska Resort and Anchorage to scope out adventures for our readers and web followers. We’ll report back on ease of transportation from the lower 48, sample the mountain and the wares of several outfitters up north, and finally, head to the big city
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Escapes: Winter Picnics in Bend
In Central Oregon, winter can stretch from November well into April. Rather than hibernating inside, embrace the snow-covered trails near Bend with a cross-country ski or snowshoe adventure
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Snowshoes: One size does not fit all
(So get the right size for your use!) By Kelly Ault Snowshoes are no exception in the gender-specific designs that meet the distinct biomechanical needs of men, women and kids. From the specific frame geometry and bindings orientation to graphics and aesthetics, snowshoe enthusiasts can land a custom fit. For women, a narrower nose improves [...]
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Getting Back Into Nordic Skiing
The last time I cross-country skied was in 2000 during a Seattle snowstorm. I skied from Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood to Magnolia, about a four-miler round-trip on hilly streets with light snow
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Outdoors NW Pick Up Point of the Month: Monkey Grind Espresso
Our winter issue is out and on the stands! This month, we’re featuring Monkey Grind Espresso in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood, one of the many places you can pick up your free copy of Outdoors NW.
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Editor’s Note: Winter 2012
There’s a moment at the beginning of every ski day, just before I unload from the chairlift for that first run, which gives me a special thrill. It’s the thrill of anticipation of another great day ahead.
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Susan G. Komen suspends grants to Planned Parenthood
The nation’s largest breast cancer charity, and sponsor of many fundraising sports races and events, announced this week that it will be suspending grants to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening and other breast health services.
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Weekender: North Cascades Basecamp
Weekender. There’s a long list of reasons that guests flock to the North Cascades Basecamp in Mazama in the winter. It has the best snow in the Methow Valley, cozy accommodations, delicious locally produced meals and natural beauty in every direction.
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