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VertFest
Friendly competition smiled my way and flutters of nervous anticipation filled my belly. VertFest 2010 at Alpental was about to begin. The goal: ascend several thousand feet over a few short, including sweaty bootpacks, sketchy switchbacks, and the most encouraging volunteers ever.
VertFest 2010
This past Saturday marked the 4th Annual VertFest uphill/downhill race at Alpental Ski Area benefiting the Friends of the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center. With a record breaking number of competitors, gorgeous spring sunshine overhead, and a very challenging, exciting course set by Martin Volken, the day was one of story-worthy proportions. Here is a [...]
VertFest
[ March 6, 2010; ] Wax those skis! VertFest 2010 is coming back to Alpental for its fourth year Saturday, March 6th. Gather with our community of like-minded adventurers for a day on the snow and little fun rivalry of a rando race!
VertFest is a celebration of human powered adventure in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. Its about getting some [...]

