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December Ski Camp
December 15-18
The 2016 Methow Ski Camp has
something for almost every skier--
whether you are a beginner to Nordic
skiing or have been skiing for decades
and want to improve your technique,
we’ve got a coach to match your ability
and interest. We will cover both skate
and classic techniques, plus a day of your
choice. We have a Swix waxing clinic on
Thursday, December 15, 7:00 pm, plus
a fully stocked wax room, daily pre-ski
yoga sessions, and post-ski stretching.
Registration opens September 24 at
Location: Sun Mountain Lodge (lodging
not included in camp price)
Cost: $420, Trail Pass included
Ski Rodeo Races and Obstacle
Course -
December 28
Brought to you by Methow Valley
Nordic Ski Educational Foundation.
Join us in kicking off the ski season
with the family-friendly Ski Rodeo. A
great way to spend time with friends and
family, try a ski race, or cheer someone
on! Participants can ski competitively
or just for fun. Race distances for all
and we plan a fun OBSTACLE course!
Location: Winthrop Town Trailhead
December Kids’ Holiday Ski Camp
December 29-30
Methow Valley Nordic Team Holiday
Camp for skiers ages 6-13, a 2-day clinic
of fun, games, and skills.
Location: Mazama Community Center,
Mazama 9:00 am-noon daily.
Cost: $65, Methow Valley Nordic Team
members; $130, non-members
Vintage Ski Festival
December 31
This Methow Valley Nordic event
is all about the fun of using vintage
clothing and Nordic ski gear. Includes a
promenade tour, the Wooden Ski Race,
and refreshments.
Location: Noon-2:00 pm at the Mazama
Store
Cost: Free
Try Biathlon
December 31
This is your opportunity to try the
Olympic sport of biathlon. Biathlon
combines Nordic skiing with rifle
marksmanship. The Methow Valley
Biathlon Team will share the details
on the equipment, history, training,
and safety of the sport before inviting
participants to take turns shooting
at targets and skiing a short biathlon
course. Open to ages 9 and older. No
advanced registration required; first
come, first shoot. This is a fundraiser for
the Methow Valley Biathlon Team.
Location: Mazama Biathlon Range
Start Times: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $25 donation to cover cost of
ammunition and assist MVB’s mission
Winter Trails Day
January 6-8
Come enjoy the wonderful winter trails
in the Methow Valley with the Seattle
Mountaineers and Methow partners.
The weekend includes Nordic and
snowshoe tours, fat bike demos, ski
lessons, rental deals, horse-drawn sleigh
rides, ice skating, and more!
Location: Methow Trails
Cost: Varies based on activity choices
Methow Valley Nordic Members’
Clinic -
January 7-8
This weekend ski camp for Methow
Valley Nordic members is a great way
to get lots of coaching in a short period
of time! Format includes 1 day of skate
and 1 day of classic coaching, plus lunch
and snacks. 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Mazama Community Center
and Mazama trails
Cost: $160
Ski for Light
January 22-26
An all-volunteer not-for-profit program
that teaches blind/visually impaired
and mobility-impaired people to cross-
country ski. Experienced, sighted cross-
country skiers are guides who share
their love of skiing by being instructor/
guides for people who can’t easily have
the skiing experience on their own.
Contact Nancy Milsteadt with questions
about being involved: nancymilsteadt@
Location: Mazama
Winthrop Ski Derby
January 28
This classic race uses the Sun Mountain
trails at Chickadee Trailhead and skiers
may choose either a 15K or 30K race.
The 15K course is rolling and utilizes
most of the gentler lower trails, while
the 30K course offers the challenge of
skiing in hilly terrain with a climb to
Thompson Pass before a fast descent.
New this year, a “Fish Scale” category
that is designed for the more intelligent
skiers who realize that waxing is not
always fun.
Location: Chickadee Trailhead
Cost: $50 ($40, Nordic Club members)
Race of the Methow
February 4-5
Races for everyone! Skate sprint
and classic distance races offered at
this 2-day event. USSA sanctioned!
For more information, contact
509-996-6000
Location: McCabe Trail at Liberty Bell
High School
Cost: Ranges from $10-$50