The Methow Valley Nordic Team (MVNT) hosted the annual Ski Rodeo on Dec. 27 at the McCabe Trails at Liberty Bell High School. More than 100 racers joined the event with races ranging in distance from a 400-meter lollipop race to a 10K skate race. “The thin snow cover was expertly groomed by the volunteer […]
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Communicating during a disaster
By Laurelle Walsh
The Carlton Complex Fire that began from four separate lightning strikes, merged into an unstoppable firestorm that triggered evacuations, and destroyed life and property. When the valley lost power, confusion and fear mounted, and many residents …
Sharp Canines
OSARC trains dogs and their humans for search and rescue missions
By Laurelle WalshHave you ever had that sinking feeling of being turned around in the woods? You most likely got out of your predicament…
Olympic heights:
Bjornsens, Gregg will ski for U.S.A. in Sochi
By Mike Maltais
Five lighted Olympic rings suspended over the entry leading to Jim and Jan Gregg’s property north of Winthrop bear witness to a crowning achievement for some dedicated parents, the Methow Valley Nordic Team and a supporting cast of …
Valley’s Nordic skiers aiming for Sochi Olympics
By Mike Maltais
Newlyweds Brian and Caitlin Gregg and the brother/sister team of Erik and Sadie Bjornsen are tearing up the XC courses in pursuit of spots on the 2014 Olympic XC team that will compete in Sochi, Russia.
