WINTERSPORTS -- The Western Nordic Round, featuring races on cross-country skis plus snowshoeing events, is set for Jan. 24 at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, sponsored by the Sandpoint Nordic Club. Events will start at 9 a.m.

The snowshoeing events of 5k and 10k are for fun or serious competition, since the races are qualifiers for the National Snowshoe Race in Wisconsin.

Nordic skiers can chose for 5k or 10 events in skating or classic divisions.

While the nordic events would be canceled on the chance that snow conditions are not adequate, the snowshoe events will be held snow or no snow because they are national qualifiers, said event spokeswoman Jennifer Macdonald.

The courses will be set on the gentle terrain of the Meadow trails and will be groomed with skate and classic tracks.

Registration, $20 (includes WPGR trail fee);  kids age 12 and under, free.

There will also be a 5 or 10K snow shoe race taking place at the same time so there is fun for the whole family!

Register at  www.sandpointnordic.com or at  www.active.com.