All events are weather dependent.

All events are weather dependent.

ALPINE SKI

Some Alpine ski races are open to Snowboarders.
Contact resort for details.

January

Jan. 2: Snowtubing, Summit Ski Area, Mount Hood, OR; 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us(12/07)
Jan. 7, 13: Youth Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding, Summit Ski Area, Mount Hood, OR; offered by Portland Parks and Rec; ages 10-16; fee includes transportation, equipment rental and a 2-hour professional lesson; 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 10-11: HCSC Enter the Dragon 1, Mount Bachelor, OR; Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (11/08)
Jan. 11: PACRATS Ski Race, Mount Hood, OR; Timberline Resort; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (12/08)
Jan. 16-18: Lake Chelan Winterfest, Lake Chelan, WA; www.cometothelake.com (11/08)
Jan. 17: Public Night Skiing, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; 3:30-8 p.m.; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
Jan. 18: Snowshoe Demo, Leavenworth Ski Hill, WA; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com; www.skileavenworth.com (1/09)
Jan. 17, 24: Mountain Music Festival, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; ski under the lights from 4-9 p.m. and enjoy live music; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Jan. 10, 24: Ride-Rail Jam, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Jan. 22-23: Winter Classic, Whistler-Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (800) 766-0449, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (11/08)
Jan. 23-24: FAST Blast, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
Jan. 25: Oregon Cup, Mount Bachelor, OR; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (11/08)
Jan. 25: EEYSL Race, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
Jan. 30-Feb. 8: McCall Winter Carnival; www.mccallwintercarnival.com (12/08)
Jan. 25: PACRATS Ski Race, Mount Hood, OR; Mount Hood Meadows Resort; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (12/08)

February

Feb. 6: Neighbor Impact Free Ski Day Food Drive, Mount Bachelor, OR; donate 3 cans of food for a free lift ticket; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (11/08)
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28: Mountain Music Festival, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; ski under the lights from 4-9 p.m. and enjoy live music; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Feb. 1: Anthony Lakes Super Bowl Party, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; (541) 856-3277, www.anthonylakes.com (12/08)
Feb. 6-7: Appleton Rum Peak to Valley Race, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (604) 905-2039, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (11/08)
Feb. 13-15: Bend Winterfest, Mount Bachelor, OR; cardboard sled races, family fun, music and more; (800) 829-2442, www.bendwinterfest.com (12/08)
Feb. 6-8: Winter Skills and Snow Tracking Expedition, Methow Valley, WA; (425) 788-1301, www.wildernessawareness.org (12/08)
Feb. 7: Winter Carnival, Hoodoo Mountain, OR; games, music, food, fireworks and festivities at Hoodoo Resort; www.hoodoo.com (12/08)
Feb 8: Langlauf Cross Country, Spokane, WA; A classic only (no skating) cross country ski race at Mount Spokane State Park for the competitive and casual skier; (509) 710-7760, spokeaho@msn.com, www.spokanelanglauf.org (12/08)
Feb. 14: Sheimo Cup Dual Slalom, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
Feb. 14: Public Night Skiing, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; 3:30-8 p.m.; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
Feb 14: Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (12/08)
March 22: PACRATS Ski Race Mount Hood, OR; Ski Bowl Resort; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (12/08)
Feb. 28-March 1: HCSC Enter the Dragon 2, Mount Bachelor, OR; Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions; (800) 829-2442, www.mtbachelor.com (11/08)
Feb 20-22: Jimmy Heuga Vertical Express, Crystal Mt., WA; www.verticalexpress.org (1/09)
Feb. 28 - March 1: Oregon Special Olympics Winter Games, Mount Bachelor, OR; (800) 829-2442, www.MtBachelor.com (11/08)

March

March 1: VertFest, Crystal Mountain, WA; Marmot Mountain Works, (425) 453-1515, www.marmotmountain.com (1/08)
March 1: Forum Dropping Bombs, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 1: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Sunrise Park Resort, Ariz.. www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 1-2: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Squaw Valley, CA; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 2: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 9-14: Whistler World Cup, Whistler-Blackcomb, BC, Canada; (800) 766-0449, www.whistlerblackcomb.com (11/08)

March 2-3: Oregon Cancer Ski-Out, Mount Hood Meadows, OR; up to 35 five-member teams compete for prizes in a two-day fundraiser; (971) 221-5872; www.skihood.com, www.cancerskiout.org (1/08)
March 5: Military Appreciation Ski Day, Crystal Mountain, WA; show your military ID to get your $27 lift ticket;
www.skicrystal.com (1/08)
March 7: Winter Triathlon, Methow Valley, WA; multi-sport race; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)

March 8: Oakley Uprising, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 9: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Solitude, UT; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 9: PACRATS Ski Race, Meadows, OR; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org(1/08)

March 14: Hawaiian Daze, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)

March 14-15: Vertical Challenge, Steven’s Pass Resort, WA; American Cancer Society’s Fundraiser; www.cancer.org, www.stevenspass.com (11/08)

March 14-29: Kokane Spring Fest, Rossland, BC; www.redresort.com/today/events/ (10/08)
March 15: Planet Earth’s Shop Wars, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 14: Hawaiian Daze/Slush Cup, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
March 15: Jimmy Huega Vertical Express, Arizona Snowbowl, Ariz.. www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
March 15: Snow Blast, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; BBQ, bonfire, fireworks; lifts run until 5 p.m.; live music in Starbottle Saloon from 5-9 p.m.; (541) 856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com (1/08)
March 15-16: American Cancer Society’s Vertical Challenge 24-Hour Ski/Ride Fundraiser, White Pass, WA; (509) 672-3101, www.skiwhitepass.com (1/08)
March 19: Stevens Women’s Day; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (1/08)
March 19: Skiing the Cascade Crest Film and Multimedia Event, Bellevue, WA; Marmot Mountain Works, (425) 453-1515, www.marmotmountain.com (1/08)
March 21: Bavarian Race, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)

March 22: Shut Up and Snowskate, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 22: Slope Style Competition, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; helmet required; open to boarders and skiers; live music in Starbottle Saloon from 3:30-6:30 p.m.; (541) 856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com (1/08)
March 23: PACRATS Ski Race, Timberline, OR; pacrats.org (1/08)
March 28: Women’s Midwinter Midweek Escape, Mission Ridge Resort, (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/08)

March 28: Oyster Feed, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)

March 29: Dummy Downhill, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/08)
March 29: Dirt Bag Ball, Crystal Mountain, WA; www.skicrystal.com (1/08)
March 29: Steve Burchett Memorial Ski & Golf Tournament,Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/08)
March 30: BASH, Bluewood Ski Resort, WA; live music, outdoor barbecue & beer garden in the base area, pond skimming, polar jump, body bowling and other events, www.bluewood.com (1/08)
March 30-April 5: Spring Break Ski Free Week, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)

April

April 4-6: PACRATS FWCA Championships, Mammoth, OR; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (1/08)
April 5: End of Season Party, Rossland, BC, Canada; hosted by Red Resort; www.redresort.com/today/events/ (10/08)

April 6: PACRATS Ski Race Make Up, OR; open to all levels and abilities; pacrats.org (1/08)

April 10-12: Whistler Cup, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (11/08)

April 10-13: Vertical Express for MS April Awards, Vail, Colo.; www.verticalexpress.org (1/08)
April 12: Dummy Gelunde, Silver Star Resort, BC; categories include Best Crash & Burn, Fastest Dummy, Biggest Air, Best Dressed Dummy, Best Family Entry; infodesk@skisilverstar.com, www.skisilverstar.com (11/08)

April 12: Adult Ridge to River Relay, Wenatchee, WA; multi-sport race starting at Mission Ridge Ski Resort; includes cross-country skiing, downhill skiing or snowboarding, running, biking, and kayaking or canoeing; (509) 662-8799; www.r2r.org (1/08)
April 12: Snow Rodeo, Powder, OR; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; events start at 10 a.m.; BBQ, bonfire, live music; (541) 856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com (1/08)
April 13: Customer Appreciation Day; Anthony Lakes Ski Resort; free lift tickets all day; (541) 856-3277 www.anthonylakes.com (1/08)
April 17-26: World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; ski and snowboard competitions; skate and bike competitions; concerts; dog parade and much more; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (11/08)

April 19: Junior Ridge to River Relay, Wenatchee, WA; Teams of school-aged children tackle multi-sport race starting at Mission Ridge Ski Resort; includes cross-country skiing, downhill skiing or snowboarding, running, biking, and kayaking or canoeing; (509) 662-8799; www.r2r.org (1/08)
April 26: MSBEF Annual Awards Ceremony, Bend, OR; Mount Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; (541) 388-0002, mbsef@mbsef.org(1/08)

May

May 3: Subaru Race and Race, Sunriver Resort, OR giant slalom race and 18 holes of golf; (541) 593-4609, sunriver-resort.com/ (1/08)

SNOWBOARDING

Some Alpine ski races are open to Snowboarders.
Contact resort for details.

January

Jan. 10-11: Apple Cup Invitational, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Jan. 31: Burton AM Series, Snoqualmie at Summit Central, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (12/08)
Jan. 10, 24: Ride-Rail Jam, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Jan. 22-25: Winter X Games, Aspen, Colo.; the premier winter action sports event in the world, featuring athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Ski, Snowboard and Snowmobile; www.expn.com (12/08)
Jan. 17: Greenhorn Games, Summit Central, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (12/08)

February

Feb 7: Military Appreciation Day, Snoqualmie at Summit Central, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (12/08)
Feb. 7: Ride-Rail Jam, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28: Mountain Music Festival, Wenatchee, WA; Mission Ridge Ski Resort; ski under the lights from 4-9 p.m. and enjoy live music; (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Feb. 6-8: Mount Baker Banked Slalom Snowboarding Contest, Mt Baker, WA; www.mtbaker.us (12/08)
Feb. 13: Inter Mountain Division FreeStyle Event, Tamarack Resort, ID; www.tamarackidaho.com (11/08)
Feb. 14: Snow Fort Competition, Tamarack Resort, ID; www.tamarackidaho.com (11/08)
Feb 21: Holy Oly Revival, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com (12/08)
Feb. 15: A.L.S.R.A. Race, Powder, OR; helmets required; (541) 856-3277, www.anthonylakes.com (12/08)
Feb. 28: Hog Loppet, Mission Ridge Resort, (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)

March

March 1: Forum Dropping Bombs, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 2: Forum Youngblood, Summit Central, WA; snowboarders only; 4 p.m.; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com(12/07)
March 14: Alpine Mountain Teen Camp, Tamarack, ID; (800) 829-2442, www.tamarackidaho.com (1/08)
March 14-15: Vertical Challenge, Steven’s Pass Resort, WA; American Cancer Society’s Fundraiser; www.cancer.org, www.stevenspass.com (11/08)

March 15: Grom Stomp, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)

March 15: Planet Earth’s Shop Wars, Snoqualmie, WA; www.summitatsnoqualmie.com (12/07)
March 20-22: Stomp Games, Schweitzer Resort, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
March 22: Shut Up and Snowskate, Summit West Ski Resort, WA; skates only; www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com(12/07)

April

April 4: Slopestyle, Stevens Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (11/08)

April 19: Steven’s Pass Spring Festival, Steven’s Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (11/08)

Summer

June 15-Aug. 14: High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Mount Hood, OR; Timberline Resort; 9-day sessions, camps for kids and adults of all abilities; learn from professional and Olympic snowboarders; www.highcascade.com (1/08)

October

Oct. 24-26: Washington SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Seattle; (503) 249-7733, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

Oct. 25: Outdoors for All Auction, Seattle; promotes outdoor and snowsport access for persons with disabilities; (206) 838-6030, outdoorsforall.org (4/08)

November

Nov. 14-16: Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Portland, OR; (503) 249-7733, skifeveror@aol.com, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

December

Dec. 6: Holiday Kick-Off, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (1/08)
Dec. 12: Salem Show at Tost Lounge, Seattle; has soundtracks with Warren Miller films; www.salem-music.com (12/08)

Dec. 19: Shot in the Dark, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (1/08)

NORDIC/TELEMARK

January

Jan. 1: Ski Relay at Mount Bachelor, Bend, OR; you choose distance (1, 2 or 3 km) and style (Skate or Classic); (541) 388-0002, www.mbsef.org or the Bachelor Nordic Center (12/08) Jan. 3, 11, 16: Intro to Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing, Portland; basic info on equipment, tips for staying warm and what to bring; 6:30-8 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 9: Starlight Junior Races, Sandpoint, ID; Schweitzer Ski Resort; www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
Jan. 10: Winter Trails Day, Nationwide; snowshoe demos; adults and children welcome; www.wintertrails.org, www.mountaineers.org (1/09)
Jan. 6, 14, 20, 21: Cross-Country Ski Tours, Mount Hood, OR; offered by Portland Parks and Rec; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 7 - March 18: Headlamp Series, Cabin Creek Snowpark, WA; www.kongsbergers.org (12/08)
Jan. 10-11: Methow Valley Pursuit, Methow Valley, WA; Signature Ski Race, All levels, (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (11/08)
Jan. 8-18: Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship, Rossland, BC, Canada; (250) 362-7384, redresort.com (10/08)
Jan. 11: Ski For Health Day, Leavenworth, WA; Icicle River Trail; try snowshoeing or xc skiing, enjoy baked goods and beverages; 12 p.m.; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com; www.skileavenworth.com (11/08)
Jan. 17 : Night Skiing, Chewelah, WA; 49 Degrees North Ski Resort; (866) 376-4949, www.ski49n.com (11/08)
Jan. 17: Skirennen Citizens Race, Leavenworth Ski Hill, WA; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (11/08)
Jan. 24-30: Safety Awareness Week, Stevens Pass, WA; www.stevenspass.com (11/08)
Jan. 17: Schweitzer Lights Up The Night Torchlight Parade, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
Jan. 17-19: Winter Carnival Celebration, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
Jan. 24: Rendezvous Mountain Tour, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (12/08)
Jan. 24: Music with Altitude Concert Series, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
Jan. 18: Gunnar Hagen Memorial & Kids Race, Cabin Creek Snow Park, WA; 2k/1k; (503) 933-1409, www.kongsbergers.org (12/08)

February

Feb. 14: Tour of the Methow, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (1/09)
Feb. 27-28: Showcase Showdown, Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada; www.whistlerblackcomb.com (11/08)
Feb. 7: Wells Fargo Boulder Mountain Tour, Senate Meadows, ID; 32km course is set from Galena Lodge to the Sawtooth National Recreation Headquarters; 10 a.m.; www.bouldermountaintour.com (12/08)
Feb. 7-8: Cowboy Up Freeride, Stevens Pass, WA; (206) 812-4510, www.stevenspass.com (11/08)
Jan. 24: Rendezvous Mountain Tour, Methow Valley, WA; A scenic point-to-point course on some of the Valley’s more challenging mountain terrain, (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)
Feb. 15: Kongsbergers Stampede, Cabin Creek Snow Park, Snoqualmie Pass, WA;15k freestyle and 5k freestyle;11 a.m.; Doug Holtan (206) 232-1983, www.kongsbergers.org (1/09)
Feb. 7: Music with Altitude Concert Series, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
Feb. 8: Chiks on Sticks, Leavenworth, WA; Icicle River Trail; 8k women only xc ski race to race money for breast cancer research; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (11/08)
Jan. 4: Kongsberger Women’s Race, Cabin Creek Snow Park, WA; (503) 933-1409, st-race@konsbergers.org, www.kongsbergers.org (12/08)
Feb. 21: Quarter Pipe Feista, Stevens Pass, WA; www.stevenspass.com (11/08)
Feb. 28: Hog Loppet Ski Trek, Wenatchee, WA; annual 21-mile cross-country ski trek from Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (11/08)
Feb. 24: Sun Valley Snow Box Derby, Sun Valley, ID; (866) 305-0408, www.visitsunvalley.com (12/07)
Feb. 27-March 1: Women’s Ski and Yoga Retreat, Winthrop, WA; Winthrop Fitness presents this weekend retreat; includes expert cross-country ski instruction by our all-women team of coaches, daily yoga classes, delicious food and discounted room rates at Sun Mountain Lodge; registration is limited to 40 women; (509) 996-8234, www.winthroppt.com/skiyoga.html (1/09)

March

March 1-2: White Pass Winter Carnival, White Pass Ski Area, WA; huge snow castle with tunnels and slides for the kids, top NW artists create amazing snow sculptures, carnival games, races, live music, fireworks; www.skiwhitepass.com (1/08)
March 2-3: Mount Hood Cancer Ski Out, Mount Hood OR; (800) 829-2442, www.cancerskiout.org (1/08)
March 5: St. Helens Cross Country Adventure; St. Helens, WA; Cross country ski or snowshoe; www.PortlandParks.org/recreation/outdoor/outdoorrec.htm (1/08)
March 7: Winter Triathlon, Methow Valley, WA; multi-sport race; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)

March 15 : Ozbaldy 50K ; Freestyle 50k;http://www.kongsbergers.org/

March 15: John Craig Memorial Nordic Ski Race, McKenzie Pass, Sisters, OR; (541) 388-4457, cassieg@bendtel.net, www.tumalolanglauf.com/events/john_craig_memorial.html (1/08)

March 15-16: One-Day Telemark Clinic, Mount Hood Meadows, OR; learn telemark ski at Mount Hood Meadows Resort; www.skihood.com/Events/Default.aspx (1/08)
March 20-22: Stomp Games, Schweitzer Resort, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
March 30: Citizen Downhill, Crystal Mountain, WA; www.skicrystal.com (1/08)

April

April 4: Riders for the Cure at Mount Bachelor, Mount Bachelor, OR; (800) 829-2442, www.MtBachelor.com (11/08)

April 4-5: Tropical Daze, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
April 5: Sun Valley Telemark Race Series, Sun Valley, ID; (866) 305-0408, www.visitsunvalley.com (10/08)
April 10-13: Oregon Nordic Springfest Camp, Portland; www.xcoregon.org (1/08)

October

Oct. 24-26: Washington SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Seattle; (503) 249-7733, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

Warren Miller Film World Tour, various Pacific Northwest dates and locations;
www.skinet.com/warrenmiller (9/08)

November

Nov. 14-16: Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Expo, Portland, OR; (503) 249-7733, skifeveror@aol.com, www.seattleskifever.com (1/08)

December

Dec. 1-23: WinterFest at Suncadia, Cle Elum, WA; (509) 649-6204, www.suncadia.com (1/08)

SNOWSHOEING

Ongoing

Ongoing: Half-Day Snowshoe Trips, Bend, OR; daily 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-4:30 p.m. (Nov-May); includes guide, snowshoes, instruction, transportation & hot chocolate; kids 8ys and up welcome; Bend, Sunriver, Eagle Crest and Black Butte Ranch pick-ups available; (541) 389-8359, info@wanderlusttours.com, www.wanderlusttours.com (12/08)
Ongoing: Bonfire on the Snow, Bend, OR; snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing “bonfire”; guides share fun facts about the forest; price includes all transportation,snowshoes, food/drinks and the best naturalist guides around; kids 8-years and older welcome; 7 - 11 p.m.; (541) 389-8359,info@wanderlusttours.com, www.wanderlusttours.com (12/08)
Ongoing: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Bend, OR; guided snowshoe hike by moonlight; natural and cultural history interpretation along the way; all equipment, transportation and hot chocolate provided; kids 8-years and older welcome; reservations required; 7-11 p.m.; (541) 389-8359, info@wanderlusttours.com, www.wanderlusttours.com (12/08)
Ongoing: Snowshoeing for Women, REI Tukwila, WA; rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Snowshoeing 101, Seattle and Tukwila REI stores; join REI experts and learn the basics of snowshoeing; (206) 248-1938, rei.com (1/09)
Ongoing: Free Avalanche Awareness Lecture / Clinic, Seattle REI; rei.com (1/09)

January

Jan. 1, 3, 5, 6,10, 12, 13, 19, 26, 27: Snowshoe Tours, Mount Hood, OR; offered by Portland Parks and Rec; 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; (503) 823-5127, nharger@ci.portland.or.us (12/07)
Jan. 11: Ski For Health Day, Leavenworth, WA; Icicle River Trail; try snowshoeing or xc skiing, enjoy baked goods and beverages; 12 p.m.; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (11/08)
Jan. 10: Winter Trails Day, Nationwide; snowshoe demos; adults and children welcome; www.wintertrails.org, www.mountaineers.org (1/09)
Jan. 11: Apple Cup Invitational, Mission Ridge Resort, (509) 663-6543, www.missionridge.com (1/09)
Jan. 17: Skirennen Citizens Race, Leavenworth Ski Hill, WA; (509) 548-5477, info@skileavenworth.com, www.skileavenworth.com (11/08)

Jan. 17: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Vancouver Island, BC; Mount Washington Ski Resort; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; www.theyeti.ca (12/08)
Jan. 17: Grand Teton Snowshoe Race, Idaho Falls, ID; (208) 521-2243, www.pb-performance.com (12/08)
Jan. 25: White River Snowshoe Race, Mount Hood, Lake Oswego, OR; Kevin (971) 223-2825, xdog@xdogevents.com, www.xdogevents.com, www.snowshoeracing.com (12/08)
Jan. 31: Montana Snowshoe Race, Butte, MT; www.snowshoeracing.com (12/08)

February

Jan. 31: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Vancouver, BC; Seymour Mountain Resort; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; www.theyeti.ca (12/08)

Feb. 14: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Grouse Mountain, BC; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; 10 a.m.; www.theyeti.ca (12/08)
Feb. 15: Doggie Dash, Winthrop, WA; snow race with dogs; (509) 996-8080, www.mvsta.com (1/09)
Feb. 14-15: Winthrop Snowshoe Softball Tournament, Winthrop, WA; annual event sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon; (888) 463-8469, winthropwashington.com (12/08)
Feb. 21: Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, Mount Hood, OR; White River West Sno-Park; 3k walk/run & 5k walk; (802) 253-7398, romptostomp@tubbssnowshoes.com; www.tubbsromptostomp.com (12/08)

March

March 1-30: Snowshoe Trek With A Ranger, Steven’s Pass, WA; Saturdays and Sundays; www.stevenspass.com (1/08)

March 2: Snowshoe Shuffe, Beaver Creek, Colo.; (970) 569-7511, beavercreek.snow.com (1/08)
March 7: Winter Triathlon, Methow Valley, WA; multi-sport race; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com (10/08)
March 8: The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, Vancouver, BC; Cypress Mountain Resort; 5k & 10k snowshoe race; junior, open and master’s divisions; www.theyeti.ca (1/08)
March 15: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Snoqualmie Pass, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (11/08)

March 20-22: Stomp Games, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)

March 21, 22: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Bend, OR; guided snowshoe hike by moonlight; natural and cultural history interpretation along the way; all equipment, transportation and hot chocolate provided; kids 8-years and older welcome; reservations required; (541) 389-8359, www.wanderlusttours.com (1/08)
March 28: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Crystal Mountain, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (11/08)

April

April 4-5: Tropical Daze, Sandpoint, ID; (877) ITS-IN-ID, www.schweitzer.com (11/08)
April 18, 19: Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, Bend, OR; guided snowshoe hike by moonlight; natural and cultural history interpretation along the way; all equipment, transportation and hot chocolate provided; kids 8-years and older welcome; reservations required; (541) 389-8359, www.wanderlusttours.com (1/08)

October

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour,
www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/(1/08)

Warren Miller Film World Tour, various Pacific Northwest dates and locations;
www.skinet.com/warrenmiller (9/08)

December

Dec. 17: Sturtevant’s Demo Day, Stevens Pass, WA; (888) 454-SNOW, www.sturtevants.com (9/08)

Dec. 20: Retailer Demo Day, Stevens Pass, WA; www.stevenspass.com (10/08)

Dec. 20: Lake Easton Winter Duathlon, Lake Easton State Park, WA; (206) 953-1810, adventureworksllc.com (10/08)