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Event Description
The Tour of the Methow is a celebration of skiing and the Methow Valley Ski Trail System. It is a fun touring event and is not a race. We are using 80k of the over 200 kilometers of skiing available in the Methow Valley. This event tries to go back to the roots of skiing. We don't have awards, t-shirts, prizes, or high entrance fees. What we offer is a fantastic day of skiing with friends, transportation, an all you can eat lunch/refueling stop, and a potluck banquet that evening. If that sounds fun to you, read on.

Distance
In this event you choose your distance. You have the option of a 20, 30, 50, or 80 kilometer course, and 5 and 10k loops for kids. (See course description below for details).

Registration & Fees

	Before Feb 1st	After Feb 1st
MV Nordic Members	Free	$10
Non-Members	$10	$20

MVSTA Trail Passes are also required

Register online: http://www.skireg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3090.

Course Description
Mix and match the following sections to ski however far you wish. The course is made up of three stages. Stage One (30K) begins at the Cub Creek trailhead, goes up and over the Rendezvous, and finishes at the Mazama Community Center. Stage Two (20K) begins in Mazama, goes through Wilson Ranch, around Jacks Trail, and finishes back in Mazama. Stage Three(30K) begins in Mazama and follows the community trail to Winthrop. You can ski one, two, or all three sections! Click here for the Map!

Start Times
Section One skiers will start at 8:15 am (see below for shuttle info)

Skiers NOT skiing Section One start at 10:00 am. Please check in at the Mazama Community Center prior to heading out on the course. You will pick up your tour participant indicator, course map, and gather with friends before your ski.

Shuttle Information
(The goal of the shuttle is for your car to be waiting for you at the end of your ski. Please plan accordingly. Take only what you wish to ski with as you will not see the bus again).

For those skiing Section One and finishing in Mazama, a shuttle bus will LEAVE the Mazama corral parking area at 7:30 AM.

For those skiing Section One and finishing in Winthrop, a shuttle bus will LEAVE the town trailhead at 8:00 AM

For those Starting in Mazama (sections 2 or 3) and finishing in Winthrop, a shuttle bus will be leaving the town trailhead at 9:30 AM.

Food, Water & Socializing
There will be ample high energy food at the Mazama Community Center. You may see this food once or twice depending on your route choice. The Community Center is also a great place for a rest and a chat with friends as you see various groups coming and going all day. It may be the highlight of your day!

There will be water (but no food) at Brown’s Farm.

Skiers should come prepared with water bottles and high energy food for during their ski.

There will be a potluck celebration dinner and annual Nordic Club gathering following the tour. It will be held at the Winthrop Barn at 5:30 PM. Please bring a potluck item and as many friends as you like. All are welcome! P.S. real skiing like this requires real food--a bag of chips doesn't count as a dish!

For More Info
Contact Mike Harvey at mikeandbarbara@yahoo.com or 509-997-0276.

So go ahead. Sign up!
There are lots of firsts during this event. Some examples from previous tours are:

First time to ski over the Rendezvous
First time skiing the whole Community Trail
First time skating 20 kilometers
First time skiing more than 50 kilometers
First time classic skiing more than 50 kilometers

Everyone can have a fun day that you're proud of at the end. We hope to see you out there!

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