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| Outdoors NW E-Newsletter |
Volume 7, Issue 1a
January 10, 2013
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Greetings!
Thank you for subscribing to Outdoors NW Online. Depend on Outdoors NW to deliver timely outdoor news and event information.
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Buzz
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White Pass Ski and Snowshoe JamboreeWant to check out Nordic skiing or snowshoeing? Head to White Pass on Jan. 26. Volunteers from both the council and the Cascadians outdoor club from Wenatchee will provide FREE basic instruction. Rental skis and snowshoes are available . . .
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Sugar Showdown Women's Weekend  It's a ladies' weekend in Portland at the Lumberyard Jan. 25-27. The unique indoor bike park will host a ladies-only biking weekend for all skill levels. "We are building the Sisterhood of Shred with this event," says Kat Sweet . . .
Obliteride takes Seattle by storm  There's a new ride in town, and it's a life-changer. Or more accurately, a life-saver. The Obliteride is a full weekend cycling experience, and it's coming to Seattle Aug. 9-11, 2013 . . .
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Quest for Vertical
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Some skiers go for broke on big daysBy John K. NelsonFor most skiers, a day in the mountains is its own reward. But for some, there's an added bonus in racking up vertical feet on the slopes and then painstakingly tracking it.
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Fur Rondy Celebration
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Outhouse racing, Japanese snowball throwing and Alaskan Native blanket tossing!
By Hilary MeyersonThe outhouses came flying down the street and we hurried to cross before we were run down. The crowd cheered them to greater speeds, as the pushers ran holding crossbars attached to the (occupied) outhouses on skis. Just another day at Fur Rondy.
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Fat Tire Bikes: Fat and Happy
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Mountain bikes with extra-wide tires cruise through snow and sand
By Mark MoricalJim Fagan flew down the snowmobile trail with confidence, not giving the risk a second thought. I took my time, braking gently as I cruised back toward Wanoga Sno-park, southwest of Bend, Ore. It was my first time on a bike in the snow, and I wasn't sure just how fast I should go, lest the tires slide on the groomed trail or I otherwise lose control.
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Pickup Point of the Month: Mountain Shop in Portland, Ore.
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1510 NE 37th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
By Hilary MeyersonOur Pickup Point of the Month is the Mountain Shop, at 1510 NE 37th Ave. in the Hollywood district of Portland, Ore. The shop is a Northwest icon, and opened 75 years ago, when the Timberline Lodge first opened.
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| Upcoming Events |
Jan. 12: Stinky Spoke, Woodinville, WA
Jan. 12: Resolution Run for the Heroes, Gig Harbor, WA
Jan. 12: Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival, Kirkland, WA
Jan. 12: Winter Trails Day, Nationwide
Jan. 12: Snow Day, Seattle, WA
Jan. 12: Lake Chelan Rotary Echo Loppet, Lake Chelan, WA
Jan. 12: CORK Hot Chocolate Run, Bend, OR
April 13-14: Whidbey Island Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k
May 5: BMO Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver, BC
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