Out & About
Events galore for nordic skiers
OUTDO – Cross-country skiers are still finding snow on high trail systems as they prepare for nordic events, many of which are coming up in the next few weeks:
49 Degrees North 7K freestyle, starts 10 a.m., Saturday. Info: Active.com
Souper Bowl 10K timed race for women only, 10 a.m., Feb. 7 at Mount Spokane. Info: souperbowlspokane.org
Langlauf 10K Classic-style race, the biggest and best in the region, starts 11 a.m. Feb. 14 at Mount Spokane. Info: www.spokanelanglauf.org
Spokane Pursuit, two-day event with a 10K classic followed by a pursuit-interval start for freestyle races the next day. Although it’s a Junior Olympic qualifying event for teen racers, citizen racers can enter division in one or both events; Feb 20-21 at Mount Spokane. Info: spokanenordic.org
The Best Hand Fun Ski set for Saturday may be a walking tour to collect cards for a poker hand and prizes, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at snow-free Fourth of July Pass. Info: panhandlenordicclub.com
Outdoor programs dropped at KXLY
OUTCAST – KXLY management told outdoor host Dan Barth to take a hike this week, ending his “Outdoor Story Teller” TV programs and Sunday radio talk show.
Barth said he’d produced 29 half-hour outdoor programs and some 600 outdoor news stories since coming aboard the station three years ago.
“It was a surprise to me,” said Barth, noting that he’s looking for another home on the local air waves.
Stay tuned.
Safari Club holds fundraiser
OUTGOING – Safari Club International’s local chapter is selling tickets for its 28th annual fundraiser, Feb. 13 at the Red Lion Inn at the Park.
The club has a long 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.
•Spokane Fish Hatchery tours.
•Scholarships ($2,000 each) for college wildlife biology students.
•Teachers programs for wildlife education.
•Hunter rights lobbying.
Tickets ($60) can be purchased through Saturday. No tickets sold at door.
Contact: (509) 684-4014 or e-mail rfogle@ultraplix.com.
Info: inlandempiresci.org