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Weekender: North Cascades Basecamp

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Weekender. There’s a long list of reasons that guests flock to the North Cascades Basecamp in Mazama in the winter. It has the best snow in the Methow Valley, cozy accommodations, delicious locally produced meals and natural beauty in every direction.

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Find Virtual Workout Buddies via Twitter

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Today, a growing number of fitness enthusiasts are finding comrades-in-arms via Twitter. Thanks to the social media giant, it’s easy to connect with folks who also want to swoon about the latest bike component or debate the best training schedules . . .

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CrossFit Gyms

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The Level 4 CrossFit Seattle doesn’t look like your typical gym. In the sprawling warehouse-style space in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, no loud music assaults your ears. There are no elliptical trainers, treadmills, or Nautilus machines.

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Sports Medicine: Preparing for Winter Snowshoe Fun

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With a forecast for lots of snow in the mountains this season, it’s time to strap on the snowshoes and play. Snowshoeing can be an excellent activity for individuals of all physical abilities and fitness levels.

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Winter Lodging Directory

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Winter Lodging Washington, Oregon, Idaho and more! Check out our Winter Lodging Directory with quick links to our partners’ Web sites. Stay and play all over the Northwest with access to all winter recreation activities. >> Click here to check out the directory . . .

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Winter: Backcountry Tips

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Traveling in the backcountry during the winter is a very special experience because once the snow falls, your options for places to go increases dramatically.

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Winter: Nordic Resources

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Nordic Skiing Resources for Ski Resorts, Nordic Centers, Ski Lessons, Rentals, Sales, and Winter Recreational Websites

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Snow Sports: Winter Resources

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Winter Recreation Resources for media, weather, transportation, permits, trip planning and resorts, in the Northwest, in the United States, and in western Canada

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Winter: Avalanches

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Snow is beautiful but it can also be deadly. Anyone who skis, snowboards or snowshoes needs an understanding of avalanches and how to avoid potential hazards in winter.

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Gear Review: Winter Hiking and Running

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Gear for outdoor trekking during winter’s extra cold, dark weather. Mountain Equipment, RoadNoise, Burley We!, Kahtoola, Mountain Hardwear, and Easton Mountain Products are reviewed.

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