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Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation

North Cascades Highway closes, but skiers still need snow

December 11, 2019 by Ralph Schwartz

Highway closure among latest on record Heavy snow forecast for higher elevations this week prompted the closure of North Cascades Highway at 6 a.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 11), but local ski areas are still waiting for enough snow to kick off their seasons. As of Tuesday (Dec. 10), Methow Trails reported no open cross-country ski […]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: Highway 20, Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Loup Loup Ski Rental Shop, Methow Trails, Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation, North Cascades Highway, Snow

Local competitors take many top spots in Ski Rodeo

January 5, 2017 by Methow Valley News

Brilliant skies and moderate winter temperatures — and just enough snow — greeted the friendly competitors at the annual Methow Valley Ski Rodeo in Winthrop on Dec. 28. The event, hosted by the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation, drew a predominantly local crowd but also included racers from around the region, with more than 130 competing. Racers started […]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation, Ski Rodeo

Ski Rodeo set for Dec. 28 in Winthrop; obstacle course and relay are new

December 22, 2016 by Methow Valley News

Ski Rodeo set for Dec. 28 in Winthrop; obstacle course and relay are new

The Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation will host its annual ski rodeo — featuring Nordic events for all ages at several distances — next Wednesday (Dec. 28) at the Winthrop Town Trailhead. Races will be offered at 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 kilometers. New this year is a three-by-1K relay race, and an obstacle course with challenging bumps […]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation, Ski Rodeo

Sports briefs: Dec. 24, 2015

December 24, 2015 by Methow Valley News

Ice rink update Change of plans at the Winthrop Ice & Sports Rink (WISR): because refrigeration equipment for the new rink surface hasn’t arrived yet, rink operators will resort to the old-fashioned way — covering the surface with water and waiting for it to freeze. Jill Calvert, president of the WISR board, said that may happen later […]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: Biathlon, Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation, Methow Valley Nordic Team, Ski Rodeo, Vintage Ski festival, Winthrop Rink

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