February 2012
THE WELLNESS SHOW: Friday through Sunday, February 17 to 19, Vancouver Convention Centre, B.C. Enjoy a variety of talks, demonstrations, and vendors. Info: thewellnessshow.com.
SNOWSHOE EXCURSION: Saturday, February 18, North Cascades Institute. Snowshoe through the foothills of the North Cascades with Dave Moskowitz, author of “A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Wildlife and Tracking.” Learn about winter mountain ecology, plant and animal cold weather survival strategies and wildlife tracking in the snow. $95. Info: ncascades.org.
HEATHER MEADOWS SNOWSHOE HIKE: Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 11 a.m., meet at upper Mt. Baker Ski Area parking lot by Bagley Lakes Trailhead. Snowshoe led by Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Rangers. $10 donation suggested, snowshoes provided. Info: 360/856-5700 ext. 515.
ARTIST POINT SNOWSHOE Trip: Saturday, February 18. bellinghammountaineers.org.
MT. BAKER ROCK & GEM CLUB: Monday, February 20, 7 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. WWU Associate Geology Professor Doug Clark will discuss an ice-core project near Mt. Waddington where attempts are being made to recover a prehistoric deep glacier climate record. Info: mtbakerrockclub.org.
DYLAN HART AND PATRICK KENNEDY PRESENTATION: Wednesday, February 22, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Bellingham REI. Dylan Hart and Patrick Kennedy will be hosting a Northwest winter recreation photo/video show. Free, preregister. Info: rei.com/stores/65.
TIDES AND CURRENTS: Thursday, February 23, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Avenue, Bellingham. Learn how to plan kayak trips to take advantage of tidal flow and local currents, predict the effects of the moon and weather on tidal and current patterns. $35. Info/registration: boatingcenter.org.
FLATLANDS HIKE: Saturday, February 25, 10:30 a.m., S.W. corner of Silver Reef Casino paved parking lot. Hike 4 to 5 miles to view raptors and marsh animals. Info: mountbakerclub.org.
HEATHER MEADOWS SNOWSHOE HIKE: Saturday, February 25, 11 a.m., meet at upper Mt. Baker Ski Area parking lot by Bagley Lakes Trailhead. Led by Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Rangers. $10 donation suggested, snowshoes provided. Info: 360/856-5700 ext. 515.
WHATCOM LAND TRUST WORK PARTY: Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Plant native trees at the Fenton property, southeast of Blaine. Info: whatcomlandtrust.org.
GPS 201: Sunday, February 26, 1 to 4 p.m., Bellingham REI. Overview of GPS units, technology and terminology. $20 members. Info: rei.com/stores/65.
TIPS, TRICKS, AND VIDEO CLIPS: Monday, February 27, 6 to 7:15 p.m., Bellingham REI. Local cinematographer and pro athlete Nick Ennen will discuss composition, mounting and software. Free, preregister. Info: rei.com/stores/65.
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March 2012
COASTAL NAVIGATION: Thursday, March 1, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Bellingham REI. Learn how to read a marine chart, plot a course, plan an excursion and all other necessary components of a voyage. $35. Info: rei.com/stores/65.
BC BOAT AND SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Friday through Sunday, March 2 and 4, Abbotsford B.C. Over 250 exhibits, seminars, contests and prizes. Info: bcboatandsportsmenshow.ca.
VANCOUVER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND TRAVEL SHOW: Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, Vancouver, B.C. Broad array of “themed” pavilions, including canoe/kayak, travel photography, board sports and many more. Info: outdooradventureshow.ca.
AVALANCHE AND BACKCOUNTRY SKI COMBINATION COURSE: Friday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 6. Five day combination class of Avalanche Level 1 and Introduction to Backcountry Skiing, led by American Alpine Institute. $570. Info: aai.cc.
BICYCLE TO WORK AND SCHOOL DAY KICKOFF PLANNING MEETING: Wednesday, March 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Whatcom Council of Governments Conference Room, 314 E Champion St. Help plan Whatcom County’s Bike to Work and School Day, held on the third Friday in May. Free. Info: everybodybike.com.
FIVE SECRETS TO BUYING THE RIGHT BIKE: Thursday, March 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m., ReSources Sustainable Living Center, 2309 Guide Meridian Street, Bellingham. Discuss options for how to find the right bicycle to suit your purpose. Free, donations welcome. Info: everybodybike.com.
SEATTLE BIKE EXPO: Saturday and Sunday, March 10 to 11, Pier 91, Seattle. Largest consumer bicycle show in U.S. $10 to $12. Info: shop.cascade.org.
POWERLINE HIKE: Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m., Sunnyland School. Moderate 5 to 6 mile hike with Mt. Baker Club. Carpool cost $1. Info: mountbakerclub.org.
SALMON RIDGE SNOWSHOE: Sunday, March 11. Snowshoe with the Bellingham Mountaineers. Info: bellinghammountaineers.org.
VANCOUVER SUN RUN: Sunday, April 15, 9 a.m. Canada’s largest 10K road race. $40 to $50. Info: vancouversun.com/2012sunrun.
ST. PATTY’S DAY SNOWSHOEING: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. Snowshoe with the Mt. Baker Club. Info: mountbakerclub.org.
WINGS OVER WATER 10TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST BIRDING FESTIVAL: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Blaine Middle School. Field trips, viewing stations, ferry nature cruises and more. Info: blainechamber.com/wow
WHATCOM EVENTS FIRST ANNUAL SNOWSHOE RACES: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heather Meadows. St. Patrick’s Day themed snowshoe races, games, fun and prizes! Info: skitosea.com.
MT. ERIE BEER AND BURGER HIKE: Saturday, March 17, 8:30 a.m., Sunnyland School. Mt. Baker Club hike, carpool cost $7. Info: mountbakerclub.org.
RUNNIN O’ THE GREEN: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m., Depot Market Square, Bellingham. New course this year! Live band at finish, shirt provided for participants. $15 to $20. Info: cob.org.
BELLINGHAM ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Saturday, March 17, 12 p.m. Parade with local businesses and clubs! Begins at corner of Cornwall Ave. and Ohio St., ends at Boundary Bay Brewery. Info: stpatsbham.com.
BICYCLE TRAVEL SLIDE SHOW SERIES: SALISH SEA AND EASTERN CANADA: Wednesday, March 21, 7 to 9 p.m., ReSources Sustainable Living Center, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Two presentations on biking around the Salish Sea and Nova Scotia. Info: everybodybike.com.
BIRCH BAY ROAD RACE: The seventh annual 5K, 15K and 30K. $25 to $65. Info: birchbayroadrace.com.
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April 2012
MT. BAKER GOLDEN EGG HUNT: Saturday, April 7, Mt. Baker Ski Area. More than 4,000 neon colored plastic eggs will be hidden around the ski area! The fabled “golden egg” will contain a 2012-2013 Mt. Baker season’s pass. Info: mtbaker.us.
27th ANNUAL TULIP RUN: Saturday, April 7, 9:30 a.m., Skagit Regional Airport, Burlington. Enjoy this mainly gravel course through gorgeous Skagit county. 2 and 5 mile races. $12 to $30. Info: tuliprun.com.
PREPARE FOR BIKE TO WORK DAY: SIX STEPS TO GET READY: Thursday, April 12, 6 to 8 p.m., ReSources Sustainable Living Center, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Get advice and encouragement on how to make “Bike to School and Work Day” fun and safe. Info: everybodybike.com.
RAVEN’S EDGE RACE: Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, Mt. Baker Ski Area’s White Salmon day lodge. Mount Baker Race Team’s dual slalom ski and snowboard race. $30 for one day, $45 for both days, limited to 100 racers. Info: mtbakerraceteam.us.
WALK MS WASHINGTON: Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Bellingham, Silverdale, Olympia, Tulalip, Tacoma, Kennewick. Fundraising walk-a-thon for Multiple Sclerosis. Info: main.nationalmssociety.org.
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May 2012
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: MATTIAS KLUM: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre. Awe inspiring journey through some of the earth’s amazing wonders with one of National Geographic Live’s most highly acclaimed speakers. Info: mountbakertheatre.com.
VANCOUVER MARATHON: Sunday, May 6, Vancouver, B.C. Participate in either the full marathon or half marathon. $65 to $130. Info: bmovanmarathon.ca.
BIKE TO WORK AND SCHOOL DAY: Friday, May 18, Whatcom County. Bike or walk to one of the more than 30 Celebration Stations across Whatcom County and enjoy snacks, gifts and a chance to enter a prize drawing. Info: everybodybike.com.
BAKER SKILLS AND CLIMB: Saturday, May 19 to Monday, May 21, Mt. Baker. Summit Mt. Baker via the Coleman-Deming route. Guided by American Alpine Institute. $590. Info: aai.cc.
THREE DAY GLACIER SKILLS AND CREVASSE RESCUE COURSE: Saturday, May 26 to Monday, May 28, Mt. Baker. The American Alpine Institute will hold this course on the upper flanks of Mt. Baker. A large range of glacier skills will be covered. $570. Info: aai.cc.
SKI TO SEA: Sunday, May 27, Bellingham. Celebrate the 101st year of this amazing adventure relay race, covering 90 miles. Choose to participate by competing in one of seven race legs, or just enjoy the finish line party in Fairhaven. Info: skitosea.com.
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