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| Outdoors NW E-Newsletter |
Volume 7, Issue 2a
February 7, 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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 REI Exec nominated to head Dept. of Interior President Obama has nominated REI Chief Exec Sally Jewell as the next head of the Department of Interior. She's the first woman named to his second-term cabinet, and a well-known name here in the Northwest.
 Hog Loppet celebrates its 25th year!
The Hog Loppet will celebrate 25 years on Saturday, Feb. 23. The non-competitive 30-kilometer ski trek from the top of Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass . . .  $4 million in improvements planned for Stevens PassLook for some great changes at Stevens Pass next year. The resort recently announced there would be $4 million in lift and terrain improvements . . .  Worst Day of the Year Ride Expect to see 4,000 crazy cyclists in downtown Portland Feb. 10 for the Worst Day of the Year Ride . . .  Icicle Brewing Leisure Games The Icicle Brewing Company has announced the first-ever Leisure Games to be held at the Leavenworth Festhalle on Feb. 16 . . .
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Northwest SnowSports: Winterfests
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Winter Festival RoundupBy Hilary MeyersonSure, summer usually gets top billing for festivals, fairs and frivolity under the sun. However, winter makes a strong showing this year with lots of Northwest Winter Festivals and Carnivals. Put on your down coats and pull on the snow boots and hit these great winter gatherings.
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Alpine Hut: Expert Boot Fitting Tips
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Interview with Alpine Hut's Kyle FisherBy Hilary MeyersonKyle Fisher knows ski boots. Born and raised in Seattle's Sunset Hill neighborhood, Fisher grew up in his dad's ski and bike shop, Alpine Hut. He started selling boots when he was 15 and fitting boots soon after that . . .
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Weekender
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| Upcoming Events |
Feb. 9: Dual Dash, Tacoma, WA
Feb. 10: Seattle Bike Swap, Seattle, WA
Feb. 10: Fanconi Anemia 5k & 8k run and walk, Portland, OR
Feb. 24: Sandpoint Winter Carnival, Sandpoint, ID
Mar. 3: Hot Chocolate 15k/5k, Seattle, WA
Mar. 3: March Forth Fun Run, Seattle, WA
Mar. 9: Lake Sammamish Half, Issaquah, WA
April 13-14: Whidbey Island Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k
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