The Methow Chapter of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance will host a Second Sunday Singletrack Session trail work party on the Foggy Dew trail south of Carlton on Sept. 15. The work party is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and is in support of a trail maintenance grant the Forest Service received for […]
SPORTS
Cutthroat Classic draws another sellout roster
By Mike Maltais
Another sellout roster of 424 runners signed up for the scenic Cutthroat Classic trail run last Saturday (Aug. 24), including 25 who wore local colors in the 11.1-mile high country event.
Showing some power
Twisp Mayor Soo Ing-Moody makes contact during last weekend’s softball game pitting town employees and elected officials of Twisp against those from Winthrop. The Twisp team prevailed, 17-2. Photo by Don Nelson
Hunter ed class starts Sept. 9
A free class for hunter education and firearms safety will start on Sept. 9. The class schedule can be found at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov. Click on hunting and look for hunter education classes. For more information, contact Kenny at 996-3179.
Big spray
Hydroplane races during the Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree Sunday afternoon caused a substantial ripple in the Columbia River. Photo by Sue Misao
Bear Creek tourney ends junior golf season
By Mike Maltais
An “outstanding season” for junior golf at Bear Creek
Cutthroat Classic hits the trail this weekend
By Mike Maltais
Cheer on runners from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Lake
Bjornsens aim for 2014 Winter Olympics
Just 169 days from today (Aug. 21), the 2014 Winter Olympics will commence on Feb. 7 in Sochi, Russia, and two Nordic hopefuls from the Methow Valley, Erik and Sadie Bjornsen hope to be among the U.S. Ski Team members selected to compete there.
Back Country Horsemen fundraiser is a hit
Riders from the Methow Valley, Okanogan-Omak and points more distant showed up last Saturday (Aug. 17) to make the fundraising event organized by the Methow Valley chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington a success, according to group spokesman Nancy Palagruti. A total of 26 riders “rode out in different directions for however long […]
State seeks winter activities advisers
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is looking for winter sports enthusiasts to serve on the Washington State Winter Recreation Advisory Committee (WRAC). The committee for non-motorized recreation has three positions that will soon become vacant, including one for an at-large candidate to represent motorized (snowmobiler) winter sports enthusiasts. Nominations must be received by […]
