Dino Shot It isn’t often that a guy gets the chance to shoot a triceratops but that was one of the targets young bow hunters Kaleb Watson, 10, of Thatcher, Ariz. (left), and Sam Hildebrand, 9, from Wenatchee practiced on at last weekend’s second annual High Mountain Challenge held at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl. […]
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Competition, fundraiser fill Whales’ week
By MIKE MALTAIS The Methow Valley Killer Whales had a busy week as the team sandwiched its Swimathon, the only season fundraiser, between two meets at Okanogan July 9, and Toppenish Saturday and Sunday (July 13-14). The Methow swimmers extended their undefeated season with a convincing win over the Bullfrogs at a dual meet in […]
Angels Staircase offers $4,500 purse
By MIKE MALTAIS The Angels Staircase, a rugged 60-kilometer race billed as one of the toughest and most remote high alpine running competitions in the Northwest, is coming up Aug. 11 and this time it includes a $4,500 kicker. But not just anyone can compete for the prize money. “Due to the remoteness and the […]
Larry’s big ride: Singletrack across Washington
By LAURELLE WALSH One man. One bike. One goal. To travel by mountain bike from British Columbia to the Oregon border, touching as little pavement as possible. Dr. Larry Smith of Mazama sets off on this 15-day journey on Aug. 6, starting at the Chopaka/Nighthawk border crossing, and finishing on the shore of […]
Schulz sizzles at Super Seniors
BY MIKE MALTAIS Tennis veteran Dave Schulz and his six teammates representing the Wenatchee Recreation and Activities Club (WRAC) are the new United States Pacific Northwest Super Senior Champions following a rain-soaked tournament at Sunriver, Ore., last month. Inclement weather with temperatures in the 40s shared the court during the entire three-day competition June 23-25, […]
Fall youth soccer is bigger every year
BY MIKE MALTAIS Registration is now open for Methow Valley Youth Soccer, the area’s most popular fall sports program, and along with a call for players the organizers are once again looking for coaches and sponsors to fill the demand. Interested youngsters between the ages of 5 (U-6) and 14 (U-15) years, based on age […]
Register for Cove Classic by July 12
If there are any golfers in the valley who haven’t yet signed up for The Cove Golf Classic, this is the week to get it done. All entries and fees must be received by Friday (July 12). The popular charity event that benefits The Cove will be played Saturday, July 20, at Windhaven Golf Course […]
Play basketball at Pateros Jamboree 3-on-3
The Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree is hoping to attract a team from the Methow Valley to this year’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday, July 20. The registration deadline for the tournament is Monday (July 15). Team categories are divided into adult, high school, seventh-eighth grade, fifth-sixth grade, and third-fourth grade. The cost is $70 per team […]
Local cyclists finish high in Loup Loup XC
Solomon Woras, right, and Cody Cupp racing for the Methow Cycle and Sport Blue Star Coffee team leave the starting line in the first heat of the men’s Pro/Open class in the 25-mile Loup Loup XC last weekend at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Equipment failure knocked Woras from the competition while Cupp crossed the […]
Killer Whale pods blow past Brewster
Megan Woodward cuts the water in an individual medley event at last Thursday’s dual meet against Brewster at the Twisp pool. Photo by Mike Maltais BY MIKE MALTAIS Talent combined with sheer numbers helped the Methow Valley Killer Whales swim team win two meets against Brewster, Okanogan and Omak last week. The Methow team hosted […]
