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• Inland Northwest 2012-2013 nordic skiing events listed

  December 16, 2012 in Outdoors WINTER SPORTS — Nordic skiers have plenty of options for special events or competition in the Inland Northwest. The 35th annual Langlauf 10-kilmeter classic citizens race, set for Feb. 10 … 1

• Frankly, it’s tough to beat our state

  August 19, 2012 in Features on Page D1 Go ahead and talk to me about your trek to Turkey, your bike tour of Belgium, your adventure through the Alps. But I have a question for you: Have you … 13

• Calf in Methow Valley likely killed by wolves

  May 24, 2012 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Federal and Washington state wildlife managers say wolves likely caused fatal injuries to a Methow Valley calf and the landowner would qualify for compensation. State Fish and Wildlife … 1

• Photos incriminate hunter in bear baiting case

  April 29, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C10 A Pierce County man built a picture-perfect case – against himself and others – to help prosecutors file charges on more than 40 counts involving baiting and killing black bears …

• Twisp man pleads guilty in wolf killing case

  April 4, 2012 in City, News, Outdoors A Twisp man pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to kill a protected wolf and send its pelt to a friend in Canada in return for the friend’s help in illegally … 4

• Field reports: Roosevelt cabins could be removed

  February 27, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C11 PUBLIC LANDS – The National Park Service may require the removal of 25 private cabins that have been built and upgraded within the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. That’s one …

• Skiers take a shot at biathlon

  February 13, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Biathlon ranks among the most frustrating sports on the planet, which is exactly why it’s fun. The idea is that you do a sport, nordic ski racing, which requires living … 1

• Okanogan County takes a different twist on snow traditions

  January 2, 2011 in Travel on Page D8 Outhouses, poker, snowshoes, softball and skiing. To the average person these things seem unrelated, but to the folks in Okanogan County they share a commonality: local winter traditions. Welcome to …

• Cross-country ski trails opening

  November 26, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A8 Cross-country skiers aren’t being left out in the cold as early snowfall covers trails and allows downhill ski resorts to open.

• Methow Valley Mecca for all breeds of nordic skiers

  January 10, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C12 The Methow River Valley’s premier cross-country trail system has the diversity to attract skiers ranging from shufflers to members of the U.S. National Team. Take your pick of routes on …