New Trails coming to Sun Mountain

New Trails are coming thanks for the effort of  folks at the Methow Chapter of The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and  forest service.  For more info.  You can volunteer to help check out the Chapter's website for trail work party dates.    

Going to talk at Fairhaven Runners

Steve asked me to talk to his customers about the local trails.  The talk will be at his store, Thursday, December 15 at 7:15 – 8:15 pm

Darrell, a Bellingham-native and trail enthusiast, will present a slide show on
the Whatcom County trails from a mapmaker’s perspective.  Four years ago,
Darrell began making maps and guides for runners, bikers, and skiers that could
be folded to fit in a pocket.  He will share stories of his favorite spots, best
seasons, and what it takes to create his recreation trail maps (RightMAPS)

Quick Map for the Anna Brulotte Memorial's Lake Padden Classic

Today, I made a map to help explain the route for the Lake Padden Trail Classic 13.1.  The 3 interconnecting loops made it a challenge to show.  I used colors outline the 3 major loops and arrows to show the direction (counter-clockwise or clockwise) one is suppose to run.  Maps like this are easy for me to create, having completed in some 400 races in my life I have lots of experience in what makes a good map.  With more time we could add a profile, mile markers, etc.

Don’t Forget your WA Discovery Pass.

Don’t Forget your WA Discovery Pass. Starting in September 2011.  All State Parks and Recreation Lands require you have a car park permit the fine is $99.  The pass is $35 for an annual pass or $10 for a day.  You can pick them up at most sporting good stores and online.  Until we change our view on taxation, we will have to pay for every privilege

Note:  RightMaps, shows the land managers.   So you know if you need a Pass.  Weather is it a WA Discovery Pass  or  NW Recreation Pass

For more info the WA Discover Pass http://discoverpass.wa.gov/

For more info the NW Recreation Pass http://www.discovernw.org/store_recreation-passes_1PASS/

aMAP heading to the Methow for the MVSTA's Bike Fest

Hope to see you there.  http://www.mvsta.com/bikefest.html

Angels Staircase: Snow Free

Word on the street is that Angels Staircase, featured on our Golden Lakes Map, is rideable. This trail, topping out at over 8,000 feet, is the last of the Methow Trails to melt out.

On the Move

We are on the move!  Thanks to Dr Ruth Sofield's Sabbatical to Switzerland aMAP has moved is home office to Fehraltorf, CH.  aMAP is still committed to make the best maps in the world, of the Pacific Northwest.  We will just be doing it that here in Switzerland!