Ski to Sea Race/Festival ---May 16-25, 2008 For more information about the race, here is a link to the festival's home page.
Tracing Its Origins to 1911
The Original Northwest Festival of Legendary Races, Parades, & Events
For additional information about the race, Contact Laura Evanson, Ski to Sea Intern, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 1201 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 100, Bellingham, WA 98225
Tele. 360.734.1330
Cell 425.422.7988
Fax 360.734.1332
A special request for volunteers: "Hi, my name is Laura Evanson and I was wondering if anyone in your club would be interested in volunteering to help with a photographer during the Ski to Sea race. We need someone who knows how to ski."
This links you to a number of other ski areas to check in Washington State and Canada.
Avalanche and weather forecasts
Highway 542 updates to Salmon Ridge and the Mount Baker Ski Area.
Whatcom County Parks and Recreation
Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
Washington State Parks & Recreation - winter recreation information.
non-motorized Sno Park information
Mt Passes and Road Conditions(text version)
Pass reports and webcams(frames version)
British Columbia road conditions and webcams links
The Northwest Ski and Recreation Club websiteThis club in Bellingham invites fun-loving people (at least 21 years old) who like outdoor activities and want to meet people and make new friends. Activities include alpine skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, cruises, etc.
Fifth annual Tour of the Methow happening Saturday, February 16th. You choose your distance in this non-competitive ski event: 20, 30, 50, or 80(!) kilometers. All distances are point to point on the Methow Valley’s premier trail system. It is a day of fun, friends, and lots of food at the Mazama refueling station. Sign up by Feb. 4th, and the cost is free for MV Nordic club members and only $10 for non-members. This includes shuttle and all you can eat food. Go to MVNORDIC.COM for more information. We hope to see you out there!
Mount Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA)This club operates 4 backcountry huts and over 50 miles of trails (20 miles groomed) near Mt. Rainier National Park. There is no charge to use their trails and only a $5 per person charge for hut reservations. Cheaper than a hostel, AND they provide the heat! For more information please see their website, complete with new webcams.
Ellensburg X-C Ski Club Looks like a fun club that does quite a bit of back country skiing. Regional Cross Country Activities furnished by GORP (Great Outdoor Recreation Pages)
Mount Baker Hiking Club - For over 75 years this volunteer organization has served the Whatcom County region. Their purpose is to provide regular opportunities for hiking, biking, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as monthly social activities. Also promote the conservation of recreational areas which are of interest to the club's members. A great way to meet new friends and explore the area.
date of latest revision: January 28, 2008