3/01/2007 at 4:16 PM
Tags: Active Travel, Skiing, Biking (all tags)
Jaunted tipster Jim wrote in to remind us that today's March 1. So what, you say? That means you've got six weeks to get ready for one of the biggest multi-sport races in the country: the Ridge 2 River Relay scheduled for April 14 in Wenatchee, Washington.
The course includes downhill and cross country skiing at Mission Ridge ski area, a bicycle leg from the ski area to another nearby town, a running segment, and then a kayak or canoe down the whitewater of the Wenatchee River. Once racers reach the confluence with the Columbia River, they then pull into a downtown park in Wenatchee. The final leg is a brutal portage to the finish line.
Sure you can put together a team of your buddies, but wouldn't victory be sweeter after running the whole 35-mile course yourself? Better start training today, tough guy.
[Photo: Teo]
Related Stories:
· Ridge 2 River Relay [Official Site]
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1/11/2007 at 9:45 AM
Tags: Active Travel, Skiing, Ski Resorts (all tags)
It finally snowed in New York. Well, it did but not for long, and it didn't stick. But for a place posting temps in the 70s last weekend, it was quite a feat. We're still not sure how the ill-fated Northeast ski season is going to pan out, but seeing some snow is a good sign for those still holding their breath.
They're not having the same problems out west. At Mission Ridge in eastern Washington, winds have been cranking at over 100 mph the past few days, bringing fresh snow and lift closures to the 36-trail, 2,250-ft. vertical drop ski area. Once the storms die down, the snowcats will be back out grooming the 52"-67" of packed powder already on the ground.
The sweet thing about Mission Ridge--besides the gnarly weather--is its size. No, it doesn't sprawl over multiple peaks or have Euro-style gondolas. But it's big enough to give you a great day of varied terrain at a "reasonable" $46. (There's also wreckage from an old World War II bomber in the middle of the mountain, which is something you don't see everyday. At least, we don't.) It's about three hours from Seattle, if you count on delays going over Stevens Pass but if the weather gets bad, you can ski there, too.
[Photo: quietserein]
Related Stories:
· It's Snowing! [NYM]
· Mission Ridge [Official Site]
· Jaunted's Skiing Coverage [Jaunted]
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