Winter Magazine 2018

26 | Methow Trails Thanks to our Title Sponsors: Winthrop Mountain Sports Goat’s Beard Mountain Supplies Ski For Light February 10-14 An all-volunteer not-for-profit program that teaches blind/visually impaired and mobility impaired people to cross-country ski. Experienced, sighted cross-country skiers are guides that share their love of skiing by being instructor/guides for people who can’t easily have the skiing experience on their own. Contact Nancy Milsteadt for questions about being involved: nanomckinney@ gmail.com Location: Mazama Lee Adams Tour of the Methow methowtrails.org (in partnership with MVNordic) February 16 Come together and celebrate skiing with your friends on a tour of the best trails of the Methow Valley! Choose your distance: 20K, 30K, 50K or 80K. Yummy snacks and lunch provided at the Mazama Community Center; buses travel from Mazama and Town to the Cub Creek Trailhead, and from Winthrop to the Mazama Trailhead for those wishing to drop a car and ski point to point. Register online to ensure yourself a seat on the shuttle bus. Location: All Methow Trails! Cost: Free for Methow Trails and Methow Valley Nordic members, $10 non-members Trail Pass Required Doggie Dash - MethowTrails.org February 17 A human-canine 6 legged event for people that like to laugh and dogs that like to wag! Prizes for best costumes, small dog and large dog categories. Heats start at the Town Trailhead at 10:00am. Registration 9:00-9:45am. A benefit event for the Methow Trails dog trails. Location: Winthrop Town Trailhead Cost: By Donation Try Biathlon methowvalleynordic.com February 17 This is your opportunity to try the Olympic sport of biathlon. Biathlon combines Nordic skiing with rifle marksmanship. The Methow Valley Biathlon Team will share the details on the equipment, history, training and safety of the sport before inviting participants to take turns shooting at targets and skiing a short biathlon course. Open to ages 9 and older. No advanced registration required, first come first shoot. This is a fundraiser for the Methow Valley Biathlon Team. Location: Mazama Biathlon Range Start Times: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Cost: $25 donation to cover cost of ammunition and assist MVB’s mission. • Race solo or create a 2-6 person relay with friends and family • The marathon race kicks off the American Ski Marathon Series • Festive Aid Stations & Relay Exchanges with bonfires, good food & music • Enjoy gourmet Soup and fresh, artisan bread to warm-up post-finish • Saturday night dinner and awards party included with entry SKI TO THE SUN MARATHON & RELAY SATURDAY JAN 26 2019 METHOWTRAILS.ORG REGISTER TODAY! This point-to-point freestyle race highlights North America’s largest ski trail network, from the banks of the Methow River to the top of Sun Mountain. ALL AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME!