World Championships, cont'd

The team of Sadie Bjornsen and Kikkan Randall finished 9th in the team classic sprint race in Oslo. On the men's side, Torin Koos and Andy Newell finished 10th. The men's race was won by the Canadians, their first gold at a world championships. The Canadian women also skied well, finishing in 6th place.

NCAA Ski Championships

The NCAA Ski Championships will be taking place in Stowe, Vermont from March 9-12. Two alumni of the Methow Valley Nordic Team have qualified. Skiing for the University of Alaska, Anchorage will be Eric Bjornsen. And competing for Montana State University will be Casey Kutz. Good luck to both of them.

World's Update

The Nordic World Championships are continuing in Oslo, Norway. The Methow's Sadie Bjornsen has been doing great. She qualified for the heats in the classic sprint, ending up 24th, the top North American woman. Yesterday she skied in the 10K classic race and wound up 29th, the second American after Holly Brooks from Seattle. Great job ladies.

World Nordic Championships

The World Nordic Champioships started today in Oslo, Norway. Sadie Bjornsen, an alumnus of the Methow Valley Nordic Team, will be there representing the USA. Sadie has been skiing in Europe this winter with the US Ski Team. Last week she finished 51st in the 10K classic race at Drammen, Norway and was the top American finisher. She also finished 42nd in the freestyle sprint race, which was won my her teammate Kikkan Randall. You can follow her races at the World Championships at http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/1228.html?event_id=28397&cal_suchsector=CC. Good luck Sadie!

Lachini Wine Tasting

This Thursday, February 24, from 5-7pm, Ron Lachini of Lachini Vineyards in Oregon will be doing a wine tasting in the wine cellar at Sun Mountain Lodge. Cost is $15 per person. Stop on up and taste some of his fabulous wines.

The Eagles Are Back!

The eagles are back along the Methow River. This fellow was just downstream from the bridge in downtown Winthrop. Fishing has been good!

Jet City Improv

The family friendly comedy troupe Jet City Improv will be performing at the Winthrop Barn this Friday night, February 18 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Don't miss this fun filled evening! For more info, visit the Jet City website at www.jetcityimprov.com.