11:36 am
Join Conservation Northwest for their Columbia Highlands snowshoe daytrip this Saturday, February 6th. Get some great exercise, fresh air and beautiful views this weekend in a potential wilderness area. The 6-mile trip begins at the Thirteenmile campground through the Cougar Mountain roadless area in the Colville National Forest. It’s free, guided by experts and includes carpooling from Spokane. Beginners are welcome.
To sign up, please email crystal@conservationnw.org or call 747-1663. For more info, visit conservationnw.org.
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff |
8:32 am
The third annual Kan Jam Freestyle Festival is this weekend, February 5th-7th. Events include a Rail Jam, Slopestyle, and Big Air contests. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to compete for prizes and bragging rights!
Rail Jam – Friday, February 5th, 6pm – Bunny Hill
Competitors slide & jib features such as rails and boxes to put together the best run to win.
Slopestyle – Saturday, February 6th, 11am – Half Hitch Terrain Park
Competitors cruise through the park hitting rails, boxes, and jumps to put together the best run to win. Spectators may watch from the course; must have skis or snowboards to ride lift to view.
Big Air – Sunday, February 7th, 11am – Lamonga Terrain Park
Best trick and biggest air takes the cake. Choice of two hits: big air or huge air.
All competitors receive a KAN JAM bandanna; competitors who sign up for all three events receive a limited edition Mt. Spokane Kan Jam hockey jersey. Entry fees are $25 for one event, $45 for two events, or $60 for three events. All competitors qualify for reduced price $15 lift tickets.
Music by local talent on Friday night — Local favorite The Other White Meat takes the stage in the Foggy Bottom Lounge Friday night at 6pm to the beat of the Rail Jam festivities.
Visit mtspokane.com for more information, including the registration form.
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff |
10:24 am
Don’t miss this month’s cover story, “R U Ready To Rock?” in which Mira Copeland gives the rundown of the 2010 Winter Olympics venue in Vancouver and profiles participating athletes from the Northwest. She interviews former Schweitzer Alpine Racing School Will Brandenburg, who had just made the final cut for the Vancouver Olympics as we went to press. (The official roster is announced tomorrow.)
To read more stories online, or to view the entire issue as a PDF file, click here.
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff, News |
11:53 pm
The February 13th, USA Cross Country Championships at Plantes Ferry Sports Stadium will welcome Olympic runners Shalane Flanagan, Max King and Billy Nelson to compete among 600 of nation’s top runners competing for their slot on the USA National Team which will compete against the world at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Poland.
Shalane Flanagan earned the bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 10,000m. She is currently the American record holder for the outdoor 5,000m and 10,000m, and the indoor 3,000m and 5,000m.
Originally from Bend, Oregon, Max King was a runner up in the steeplechase for the 2008 Olympics. At the 2009 USA Cross Country Championships Max finished 9th, and earned his slot on the World Championship Cross Country team for the third time (06’, 08’, 09’).
Billy Nelson was a runner-up for the US Olympic team in 2008 in the 3,000m steeplechase, finishing 9th in the 2008 Olympic Games opening rounds with a time of 8:36.66.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, Feb. 11th
Nike Athletes Symposium | Lewis & Clark H.S. Auditorium | 7:00 PM | Open to Public
Friday, Feb. 12th
Gold Medal Olympian Billy Mills speaks | Mirabeau Park Hotel | 7:00 PM | Open to the Public
Saturday, Feb. 13th
Erik Anderson Memorial 4K Community Run | Plantes Ferry Sports Stadium | 9:00 AM – Registration at www.spokanesports.org | Open to Public
USA Cross Country Championships | Plantes Ferry Sports Stadium | 9: 45 AM – Races Start | No Fee
For more information on events please contact the Spokane Regional Sports Commission at 509.456.5812 or at www.spokanesports.org.
Posted by Erika Prins in News |
4:18 am
The USA Cross Country Championships are in Spokane Valley this year — on February 13th at Plantes Ferry.Top runners from across the nation, competing for the opportunity to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Over 600 elite, masters and junior competitors are expected, including past USA Olympic team members.
Before the race, the Spokane Regional Sports Commission is hosting the Erik Anderson 4k Community Run. The race is open to runners of all ages and proceeds will benefit the Erik Anderson Memorial Fund.
For information on the USATF Cross Country Championships, visit usatf.org.
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff |
1:29 am
Tomorrow is Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia — a great day to get up to speed on bike/ped related legislature and write to your state rep.
Tons of Washingtonians are heading to Olympia to learn about the issues, meet with legislators and network with other advocates. Two hearings are scheduled for tomorrow on biking-related bills. Here’s the breakdown from Bike to Work Spokane, including what’s being talked about tomorrow in Olympia and more. (more…)
Posted by Erika Prins in News |
5:33 am
A four-course dinner at Ferrante’s Marketplace Café sounds plenty romantic for a Valentine’s Day treat, right? Right.
Even better: that romantic meal, benefitting animals in need of homes. Ferrante’s and Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile are hosting just such an event to support SpokAnimal – which is awesome for you, because it means your quest for the perfect February 14th date idea is over.
“Share The Love” tickets are $47.50 and seating is limited. Reserved seatings at 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm.
Call Ferrante’s Marketplace Café for your reservations at 443.6304.
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff |
4:00 am
Need some motivation to get back into shape? Team in Training might be just what you need. The Spokane Summer Team is forming now for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Seattle, Rock ‘N’ Roll San Diego full and half marathons. Join them Tuesday, January 26th, at REI to learn more about the program.
For information, call 750-6318 or visit rei.com/spokane.
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff |
1:52 am
The FBC is having its first Full Moon Fiasco for the year on January 30th. If you’re unfamiliar with the routine, here it is from the horse’s mouth: “It may be a new year but we are doing things the same way. Meet at The Swamp at 8 pm on Saturday, January 30th and try to bring a dollar for a spoke card donation. We’ll take a short ride and go listen to loud music for the low, low price of Free Fifty-Free. Sound like a plan?”
For information, check out the FBC Spokane blog at fbc.blogspot.com. (Potty-mouth warning: FBC does not stand for “Friendly Bike Club.”)
Posted by Erika Prins in Cool Stuff |
1:42 am
Early bird registration for Bloomsday is open at bloomsdayrun.org.
Here’s the skinny on the Bloomsday Race this year:
| Date: |
Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
| Start Times: |
9:00 a.m.: Elite, Corporate Cup & Brown
9:05-9:15 (approx.): Yellow & Green
9:15-9:45 (approx.): Orange & Blue
9:45-10:05 (approx.): Lilac
10:10 (approx.): Red |
| Distance: |
12K (7.46 miles) |
| Fees: |
$15 plus $1.49 online processing fee through April 18th.$30 plus $2.99 online processing fee April 19-25. |
Those who sign up by February 14th will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to the St. Patrick’s Day Dash on March 14, 2010. The winner will receive round-trip airfare for two from Spokane to Seattle, two nights (double occupancy) at the Hampton Inn at the Seattle Center, and free entry into the run.
For more information, visit bloomsdayrun.org.
early bird registration for Bloomsday is now open atwww.bloomsdayrun.org. Those who sign up by February 14th will have a chance to win a trip for two to one of Seattle’s most popular races, the St. Patrick’s Day Dash on March 14, 2010.
Posted by Erika Prins in News |
