Wooden Ski Classic

The 3rd annual Wooden Ski Classic was a ton of fun with lots of old wooden skis, wool sweaters, and happy skiers. Check out these great pictures:

Methow Valley Biathlon New Year's Blast Race Results

click to view Biathlon Blast Results

Rodeo Time Trial Results

Due to thin snow conditions in Mazama, the traditional Rodeo race was cancelled, and instead the MVNT and MVSTA hosted a rodeo-like time trial at the Klipchuck trail on Sunday, December 27th.

Almost 40 skiers participated, and Olympic hopefuls Brian Gregg and Caitlin Compton posted the fastest times. The complete results are posted at: www.mvsta.com/summer/results.html.

Special thanks to MVSTA for grooming the Klipchuck trail for this event, providing bibs, providing timing assistance, and posting the results.

Wooden Ski Race this Thursday

Get ready for the third annual wooden ski race this Thursday (New Years Eve) in Mazama.

Wear wool and bring out those old wooden skis to celebrate the history and beauty of skiing on a new 2.5 or 5km course.

12:30 Pine tar clinic

2:00 Race Start
3:00 Costume contest, awards, food

Mazama Community Center. $10/person or $25 for a family. All proceeds benefit the Methow Valley Nordic Team.

If you have questions or if you're interested in helping out with this great event contact chad.gregg@gmail.com or 509.293.9670

Check out the new course:

Ski to Santa ... and cookies

Scores of MVNT skiers enjoyed skiing from Chickadee up to Sun Mountain Lodge where Santa awaited in the lobby. There were dozens of cookies for decorating and sharing in the Methow Room downstairs. Thank you Sun Mountain Lodge for having us!!

Holiday Ski Camp

Methow Valley Nordic Team is pleased to be offering two camps for junior skiers, ages 6 to 12 years old, this season. The first Holiday Camp will ski in Mazama December 29, 30, 31 from 9:30-12:30 each day. Camps are open to outside skiers and kids from the team of any skill level. Ski gear, snacks and lunch are NOT provided. Come join us for camaraderie, healthy exercise and skill development led by some of our fabulous MVNT coaches. To sign up, download the Holiday Ski Camp registration form and mail to MVNT PO Box 1063 Winthrop, WA 98862 BEFORE December 23rd. Questions? contact MVNT Jr Program Coordinator annieb@methownet.com

Silver Star Thanksgiving

The MVNT had a great five days of skiing at Silver Star resort. The snow was great, all the trails were open, and best of all the team was excited to ski. 22 MVNT skiers, plus an additional six skiers from other clubs in the N.W. made for the biggest Thanksgiving camp ever! Highlights included:
"Perfect" classic wax.
The Entire Pink Panther Series.
Moonlight ski with tele lessons on the fresh groomed alpine runs.
32lb Organic turkey from Crown S Ranch.
52 pairs of ski boots in one house.
Fabulous cookies that only the coaches new about till the last night.