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Snowsports
Memorial at Leavenworth Ski Hill Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m.
February 20, 2012 0 Comment
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
February 14, 2012 0 Comment
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
February 16, 2012 Buzz: Outdoors News Shorts
February 14, 2012 0 Comment
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
February 14, 2012 1 Comments
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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Getting Back Into Nordic Skiing
February 9, 2012 0 Comment
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
Sports Medicine: Preparing for Winter Snowshoe Fun
January 12, 2012 0 Comment
With a forecast for lots of snow in the mountains this season, it’s time to strap on the snowshoes and play. Snowshoeing can be an excellent activity for individuals of all physical abilities and fitness levels.
Winter Lodging Directory
January 5, 2012 1 Comments
Winter Lodging Washington, Oregon, Idaho and more! Check out our Winter Lodging Directory with quick links to our partners’ Web sites. Stay and play all over the Northwest with access to all winter recreation activities. >> Click here to check out the directory . . .
Winter: Backcountry Tips
December 12, 2011 1 Comments
Traveling in the backcountry during the winter is a very special experience because once the snow falls, your options for places to go increases dramatically.
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Winter: Nordic Resources
December 12, 2011 1 Comments
Nordic Skiing Resources for Ski Resorts, Nordic Centers, Ski Lessons, Rentals, Sales, and Winter Recreational Websites
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Snow Sports: Winter Resources
December 12, 2011 0 Comment
Winter Recreation Resources for media, weather, transportation, permits, trip planning and resorts, in the Northwest, in the United States, and in western Canada
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Winter: Avalanches
December 1, 2011 0 Comment
Snow is beautiful but it can also be deadly. Anyone who skis, snowboards or snowshoes needs an understanding of avalanches and how to avoid potential hazards in winter.
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Gear: Winter Hiking and Running
December 1, 2011 0 Comment
Gear for outdoor trekking during winter’s extra cold, dark weather. Mountain Equipment, RoadNoise, Burley We!, Kahtoola, Mountain Hardwear, and Easton Mountain Products are reviewed.
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Cross country skiing: Nordic Perfection
December 1, 2011 1 Comments
Some of the world’s best Nordic ski destinations are located right here in the Pacific Northwest, according to Roberto Carcelen, founder of Inca Runners Adventure Fitness and a Nordic competitor for Peru in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Sports Medicine: Avoid Injury During Ski Season
November 28, 2011 0 Comment
If you are an outdoors snow enthusiast, every year you look forward to the first day of ski season. When that day finally arrives, you will have your gear ready to go, the car filled with gas, and feel the excitement and anticipation of a day on the slopes. Are you physically ready though?
Western Snow Sports: Alberta
November 28, 2011 0 Comment
Vast tracts of unspoiled wilderness in Banff and Jasper National Parks are the same sights that greeted the first explorers and adventurers who entered this region 200 years ago.
Western Snow Sports: Northwest winter forecast
November 28, 2011 0 Comment
Ready for the slopes and wondering what kind of snow year it’s going to be? Some of the early forecast models are suggesting a La Niña pattern setting up.
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Western Snow Sports: British Columbia
November 24, 2011 0 Comment
Wondering what El Niño and La Niña might mean for your winter vacation? Whatever the ski conditions in the U.S., they’re bound to be better north of the border because of the latitude.
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Western Snow Sports: The Rest of the West
November 24, 2011 0 Comment
Viewing the Northern Lights, watching the start of the Iditarod and skiing in Alaska should be on every winter enthusiast’s bucket list. Also: Reviews on California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming ski areas.
Western Snow Sports: Montana Ski Areas
November 24, 2011 0 Comment
Locals call their slopes “Skiing’s Last Frontier.” That’s because there are few skiers — just wide open slopes, no lift lines and awesome terrain.
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Western Snow Sports: Oregon Ski Areas
November 21, 2011 0 Comment
Never say summer! In Oregon, ski season never ends. Home to North America’s longest ski season as well as the largest night-skiing area, Oregon features ski areas that range from family hills with surface tows to elegant resorts with high-speed quads and six-person lifts.
