Out & About
Women’s Souper Bowl at Mount Spokane
OUTDO – Sign-up is under way for an annual event known for encouraging women to take an adventurous step into winter at Mount Spokane.
The sixth-annual Women’s “Souper” Bowl – which includes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing activities, lessons, treats, prizes and lunch – is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 6 based out of Selkirk Lodge.
The event ends in time to avoid conflict with the “other” Super Bowl.
“We see women who come their first year wanting to try snowshoeing or ski racing and the next year they’re back, bringing their friends to try it, too,” said Julie Goltz, one of the Souper Bowl organizers.
The events are open to women of all ages and athletic ability, including the nordic ski race. Snowshoe rentals are free.
Cost: $25 minimum suggested donation for Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant.
Transportation: Sno-Park permits required for vehicles.
Reserve seats on chartered “Souper Bus,” which leaves Mountain Gear at 8 a.m. and stops at Mt. Spokane High School at 8:30 en route to the mountain. Departs mountain at 1 p.m.
Preregister: souperbowlspokane.org
Safari Club banquet features Shockey
OUTHUNT – Globetrotting hunter and cable TV host Jim Shockey ( jimshockey.com) will headline the Safari Club International 29th annual fundraising banquet, Feb. 12, at Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center in Spokane Valley.
Ticketholders also are invited to a meet-and-greet reception with Shockey on Feb. 11.
The Inland Empire Chapter ( inlandempiresci.org) has a history of supporting wildlife conservation and education in this area by underwriting programs such as:
• Sportsman Against Hunger, contributing more than two tons of processed game to local food banks
• Shooting days for new and disabled shooters.
• Wildlife research projects and wildlife biology scholarships.
Tickets: $100 and must be purchased by Feb. 1. Contact Sean, (208) 659-6982, or e-mail scifundraiser@live.com
Water trail envisioned for Spokane River
OUTFLOW – Prospects for developing a Spokane River Water Trail will be presented Monday, 7 p.m., during the Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club meeting at the Corbin Community Center, 827 W. Cleveland.
Andy Dunau of the Spokane River Forum will summarize what has been done to identify existing and potential river access points and funding sources.
An update on the Spokane River whitewater park will be presented.
Rock star preaches mental fitness
OUTCLIMB – Arno Ilgner, author of “The Rock Warrior’s Way,” will be in Spokane on Tuesday to present a slide snow on mental fitness for athletes heading out to hang on the edge.
The free program starts 7 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division.
Ilgner specializes in teaching climbers how to take appropriate risks, prepare their minds and overcome limitations.
Film documents Skeena River woes
What: “Awakening the Skeena,” a film by Andrew Eddy that takes you down British Columbia’s Skeena River, a fragile wilderness and world-class fishery under siege.
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Magic Lantern Theater, 25 W. Main Ave.
Cost: Donation requested. Advance tickets, 209-2383.