Three events coming up for perking up your winter

Tue., Jan. 29, 2013

Skiers take off in the mass start for 250 competitors in the 34th annual Langlauf 10-kilometer cross-country ski race Sunday at Mount Spokane. The fastest skiers through the foggy conditions were Brad Bauer, 38, of Seattle, the overall winner in 27:33, and Deb Bauer, 46, of Spokane, the top female in 33:01. (Rich Landers)

By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com (509) 459-5508

WINTER SPORTS — This is no time to be a couch potoato:

Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival at Gonzaga University, Wed Jan. 30 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Learn more at ibackcountry.org .

Women’s Souper Bowl ski and snowshoe event, this Sunday Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Spokane Cross Country Ski Park. Details at souperbowlspokane.org .

Langlauf race coming up Sunday Feb.10 Enter now — early registration closes Feb. 6. Check it out at spokanelanglauf.org .

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