Founded in 2013, Peninsula Adventure Sports was created to showcase the Olympic Peninsula as one of the premier outdoor recreation destinations in the country.
The Clallam County volunteer coordinator for the ODT and OAT is looking for folks to help carry bridge pieces in for the new Whiskey Creek ridge (where the log bridge finally died)
on MONDAY
They need strong folks and this is a big project - only 7 signed up to help now and there are a good number of pieces to hand carry in. Contact Jeff at [email protected] if you can help out!
(photo of old one being replaced)
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A great opportunity for K-12 students from our Community Partner North Olympic Healthcare Network
More info below!
🚨 Attention Port Angeles Families! 🚨
Olympic Healthcare Network is hosting a special sports physical (SPX) clinic at Eastside Health Clinic (1026 E 1st St) on Saturday, August 17th. It is open to all K-12 students!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 17th
📍 Location: Eastside Health Clinic, 1026 E 1st St, Port Angeles
📞 Appointments: Call (360) 452-7891 to book. Limited spots—schedule ASAP!
💲 Cost: $100 flat fee
📄 Forms: Bring school-required physical forms.
Contact NOHN with any questions. See you there!
Hey folks! Olympic Mountains Trail Races is looking for volunteers to be course sweeps at their 100k race on August 17th. This takes place in Olympic National Forest (east side) and the sweep can be on mountain bike, or probably foot (if you are a strong runner). Even though the race is 100K, the sweep is set up in segments, so you can pick a segment. Slow semi-technical riding and picking up course markings - it will be a fairly long day and starts at 5:30am 😬
More info about the race here: https://mountainpeaksracing.com/olympic-mountains-races
If you want to find out more details and possibly volunteer, email to:
[email protected]
Update on the Whiskey Creek bridge replacement on the Adventure Trail. Please respect the closure and use the detour, or just avoid that area for a couple weeks. Better yet! Feeling strong? Volunteer to help carry bridge pieces in. It will be done by hand, piece by piece. Email Jeff Ralston at [email protected] and let him know you like carrying things!
Our races rely on ham radio operators for communication in places where there is no cellular coverage. If you think you might be interested in being a radio operator, here is a great opportunity to learn more about it!
Heads up! I've gotten 2 reports of bears on the Adventure Trail in 2 different locations in the last 24 hours. Bear season! These 2 sightings were single bears, no cubs, but I imagine there is potential for that as well.
Thank you to the county trail crew and Back Country Horsemen volunteers for the bridge replacement at mile 14.5 of the Adventure Trail! This is some amazing work and we appreciate all the time and effort that went in to the project ❤️
"Two Volunteers with Olympic National Forest Nominated for Regional Awards"
These two local Peninsula trail workers are INCREDIBLE humans and I can't think of more deserving folks to be nominated and hopefully win this award.
Congrats Larry Baysinger and Rebecca Wanagel !
Olympic National Forest - News & Events
Your Washington State Discover Pass Free Day is April 22nd:
EARTH DAY
https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/136/Discover-Pass-Free-Days
Another great local race - we are so lucky here to have so many to participate in, all on different sections of our beloved Olympic Discovery Trail and Olympic Adventure Trail 💕
Our next race is 3 WEEKS from today! Join us April 27 in Sequim, WA for the Railroad Bridge Run.
Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Carlsborg/RailroadBridge5K10K
Join us, in partnership with Peninsula College , for The Trail Running Film Festival
✨ APRIL 19, 2024
🎥 Maier Performance Hall, Peninsula College, Port Angeles
⏰ 6:30pm (doors open 6pm)
🌿 Cost is FREE!
Who is the film festival for?
Trail runners, outdoor enthusiasts, and film aficionados are invited to experience a selection of compelling and diverse stories from around the globe. The Trail Running Film Festival celebrates the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and connections to nature that make trail running a unique and thrilling experience.
TrailFilmFest.com
Barry Nobles clinic is open for signups-
July 18th - 5-9pm, make sure you rider can do the full 4 hours. Only 25 riders. $60/rider.
Link- https://www.ninefiverideco.com/product-page/lincoln-park-bmx-clinic
We are lucky to have so much fun running on the Peninsula!
🥚✨FLASH SALE! Save $5 with our Golden Egg Sale!✨🥚
Join us April 27 for the Railroad Bridge Run in Sequim, WA. Choice of 5K or 10K. Save $5 until March 31st at 11:59PM PST.
Use code: EASTER24
🐇Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Carlsborg/RailroadBridge5K10K
A great local run! 1mile, 5K or half marathon.
We can't wait to see you in May! Have you registered yet?
https://sequimirrigationfestival.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-sequim-irrigation-festival-run-series
Your Young Equestrians are Invited to a Youth Trails Clinic!
Saturday, June 1st - Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 the Peninsula Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of Washington is hosting, at Sage Horse Camp, outside of Sequim, Washington, a "Youth Trails Clinic".
Camping is available for you Friday and Saturday night.
Experiences and opportunities for you will include:
⭐️Trail Riding Etiquette
⭐️Obstacle Practice
⭐️Trail Tools
⭐️Stand * Stop * Speak
⭐️Trail Ride
⭐️Camping With Horses
⭐️Leave No Trace Principles
⭐️Work Party
Your "Volunteer Opportunity" and "Land Conservation Projects" could potentially be fulfilled through this endeavor based on your club requirements and level of youth participants.
Please share this with members of your group and other horse groups with youth. You need to sign up early as registration is limited.
You may contact Kim Merrick at 253-261-6188 to RSVP or with questions.
🌲 Exciting News! 🚵♂️ We're thrilled to share that MRBA has begun to put the grant from Pierce County for a Mt. Bike/multi-use trail project in Ashford outside of Mount Rainier National Park to work. 🌳 Beckwith Consulting, with a stellar track record, will lead the Feasibility Study. Stay tuned for updates on key meetings involving agency stakeholders, event organizers, and the local community. Together, let's pave the way for an amazing trail system in 2025! 🚴♀️
If you have a moment, complete this survey regarding Clallam County Parks. They are currently revising their Parks Master Plan
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/SurveyParks
Happy to announce that we will once again host the The Trail Running Film Festival with our partner Peninsula College as part of their Magic of Cinema series.
Date APRIL 19, 2024 at Meier Performance Hall in Port Angeles
6:30pm
Cost is FREE!
Trail runners, outdoor enthusiasts, and film aficionados are invited to experience a selection of compelling and diverse stories from around the globe. The Trail Running Film Festival celebrates the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and connections to nature that make trail running a unique and thrilling experience.
More info at:
https://peninsulaadventuresports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Trail-Running-Film-Festival-2024-1.pdf
Yay!
Join the Rain Bear Running Club as we train for the EPIC 12k OAT Run ! 🌲🏃🌲
This training class is generously sponsored by Peninsula Adventure Sports and North Olympic Healthcare Network. It only costs $25 for this 7-week program, normally $70!😲
What you get:
✅20% off race entry fee to the OAT 12k,
✅Training schedule,
✅Once-a-week group runs on Saturdays,
✅Technique coaching,
✅Tips and tricks,
✅Motivation, support, accountability, and fun!
👉Details: Must be able to comfortably run a 5k before the start date.
👉Where: We will meet at 9am each Saturday for our group runs in Port Angeles along the OAT.
👉When: Saturday group runs start on March 2nd at 9am and will run until Saturday, April 6th.
Only 20 spots are available for this class! Register here: https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/TrailRunningTrainingPA
Run with our friends at Sequim Irrigation Festival Run Series!
Exciting News! The course has changed this year for the Run Series half marathon on May 5th. Check it out! We will be starting at the Gardiner Community Center this year. We can't wait to see you in May.
Register here:
https://sequimirrigationfestival.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-sequim-irrigation-festival-run-series
Now is the time to get signed up for Frosty Moss Relay - it is just around the corner on March 16. This is your inspiration for winter training runs folks!
Frosty Moss Relay is an 80 or 30 mile relay on the gorgeous Olympic Peninsula. Teams of 2-5 people.
The course is 100% off road on the Olympic Discovery Trail (80-mile relay also includes the singletrack Olympic Adventure Trail).
After-party with hot food and awards at 7 Cedars Resort, and SUPER awesome deal on rooms ($139 for double queen!) so you can spend the night after the party
FrostyMossRelay.com for more info
Have you signed up for the Frosty Moss Relay yet? Don't miss out on all the mossy fun, join us March 16th!
Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/PortAngeles/FrostyMossRelay
We are proud to sponsor Rain Bear Running Club's Trail Running Workshop which takes place on Saturday, February 24th! 🌲
Thank you to support from North Olympic Healthcare Network we have the freedom to work with Rain Bear Running to help build a healthy and active community.
👟 Join Rain Bear Running for a day of learning, fitness, and fun with professional instructors guiding you through essential topics:
🧘♀️ Sara Shearer - Yoga for Runners
Enhance your trail running experience with yoga techniques designed for runners. Find balance, flexibility, and inner calm amidst the beauty of nature! 🌿
🏋️♀️ Spencer Larsen - Strength Training and Foam Rolling for Trail Runners
Elevate your trail running game! Join us for an empowering session where Spencer will not only share essential strength training tips but also guide you through effective foam rolling techniques. 💪
🧠 Rachel Hardies, MA - Mental Strength for Trail Runners
Embark on a journey to fortify your mental resilience during training and races with Rachel Hardies, MA. Gain valuable skills and tools to navigate the mental challenges of trail running, ensuring you stay focused, motivated, and ready to conquer any terrain! 🌄
🚨 Hurry, space is limited! Secure your spot for a day filled with knowledge, camaraderie, and outdoor excitement. Let's make memories together on the trails!
Get your tickets here: https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/TrailRunningWorkshopPA
We are proud to sponsor Rain Bear Running Club's Trail Running Workshop which takes place on Saturday, February 24th! 🌲
Thank you to support from North Olympic Healthcare Network we have the freedom to work with Rain Bear Running to help build a healthy and active community.
👟 Join Rain Bear Running for a day of learning, fitness, and fun with professional instructors guiding you through essential topics:
🧘♀️ Sara Shearer - Yoga for Runners
Enhance your trail running experience with yoga techniques designed for runners. Find balance, flexibility, and inner calm amidst the beauty of nature! 🌿
🏋️♀️ Spencer Larsen - Strength Training and Foam Rolling for Trail Runners
Elevate your trail running game! Join us for an empowering session where Spencer will not only share essential strength training tips but also guide you through effective foam rolling techniques. 💪
🧠 Rachel Hardies, MA - Mental Strength for Trail Runners
Embark on a journey to fortify your mental resilience during training and races with Rachel Hardies, MA. Gain valuable skills and tools to navigate the mental challenges of trail running, ensuring you stay focused, motivated, and ready to conquer any terrain! 🌄
🚨 Hurry, space is limited! Secure your spot for a day filled with knowledge, camaraderie, and outdoor excitement. Let's make memories together on the trails!
Get your tickets here: https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/TrailRunningWorkshopPA See less
New dates open for Dry Hill Micro Shuttles - a great way to spend a day mountain biking Dry Hill in Port Angeles.
https://www.bikereg.com/63898
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Trail Running Film Festival 2024! Coming to Port Angeles April 19th Peninsula College - Maier Hall 6pm
Thank you so much to Silas Crews for putting together this great video highlighting what we do here at Peninsula Adventure Sports. 📷 Photo credit to Matt at Cascadia Films. We also want you all to know that we couldn't do what we do without the support from our racers, volunteers, dedicated sponsors, permitting partners City of Port Angeles and the City of Sequim, Clallam County, USFS, ONP, our charity partners, and very importantly our Community Partners North Olympic Healthcare Network and Port of Port Angeles and Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau that help with the whole shebang. I have so much gratitude for all of these folks ❤️ #ittakesavillage #outdoorrecreation #racing #riding #multisport #run #relay #24hours #olympicpeninsula #communitypartners #volunteers #gratitude
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About Us
Founded in 2013, Peninsula Adventure Sports was created to showcase the Olympic Peninsula as one of the premier outdoor recreation destinations in the country.
With each event, race directors aim to create healthy and fun events at reasonable prices that also benefit the community by creating partnerships, enhancing tourism and boosting the local economy. We also provide charitable donations to groups that maintain recreational assets on the North Olympic Peninsula.
WHO WE ARE
Tim Tucker is a Port Angeles / Olympic Peninsula enthusiast who has always in some way been organizing people in the community to have healthy fun. He was with the YMCA for 5 years as the “minister of fun” and Athletic Director. He has worked at Peninsula College for the past 10 years as Director of Soccer Operations, Assistant Soccer Coach, teaching P.E, running intramurals and many other positions as needed. He is currently working as the Alumni and Development Manager for the Peninsula College Foundation. Tim is also a board member for the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce and a commissioner on the City of Port Angeles Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board.
Lorrie Mittmann grew up in Wisconsin. After 8 years as a seasonal employee for the National Park Service, she fell in love with the Olympic Peninsula and decided to stay in beautiful Port Angeles. She has a passion for trails and outdoor recreation, which leads her to promote and perform volunteer trail work. For 5 years, Lorrie worked for Clallam County as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Olympic Discovery Trail, and led trail construction of the then-new Adventure Trail. She was the Stewardship Director at North Olympic Land Trust for 12 years, and during that time founded Peninsula Adventure Sports.
Some of our races are quite logistically complex, and need a whole team to direct the race. This is the case with Big Hurt. This group of people meets and works for nearly a year in order to bring the race to athletes and the community. We appreciate their dedication.
Giving Back
DONATIONS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
As a way of giving back, a portion of event registrations is donated to local organizations, with a focus on groups that construct and maintain recreational assets or encourage youth to be active in the outdoors. Below is a list of the non-profit or youth groups we donate to.
Peninsula Trails Coalition has worked tirelessly on the Olympic Discovery Trail and Olympic Adventure Trail for over 20 years. We support their mission to “promote construction, maintenance, and use of the Olympic Discovery Trail as a nationally significant, non-motorized, multi-use trail across the North Olympic Peninsula”, and their vision to “create and sustain the Olympic Discovery Trail as a world-class, multi-use, non- motorized trail system connecting communities across the North Olympic Peninsula, while serving as a catalyst for recreation, community health, transportation, and economic development.”
The Peninsula Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington is powerhouse of trail maintenance on the Olympic Peninsula. This group has few boundaries, working within Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest Service wilderness areas, Washing Department of Natural Resources, and Washington State Parks. They are often the first ones out each spring, opening trails for us all to enjoy.
Top Left Trails Co-op started in 2018. This group has spent countless hours building a new mountain bike park called Colville Trails. This facility is great for youth and adults alike to learn practice biking skills.This allows for a safer transition from beginner trails like the Olympic Adventure Trail to the technically challenging trails at Dry Hill. There is something for every rider at the park!
Port Angeles High School NJROTC (and their parents!)show up for Big Hurt every year. They carry kayaks, they help set up, they schlep bicycles - they are willing to help in any way. Their help also includes [Including] adding SPIRIT to the race!
The Sequim High School Cross Country Team really stepped up for Frosty Moss Relay. They adopted not one, not two, but THREE transition zones for the race. Long hours and cold temperatures don’t stop these runners as they support the race participants make it 80 miles across the peninsula.
STEWARDSHIP
We also take on our own stewardship work. Peninsula Adventure Sports adopts a section of the Adventure Trail and takes care of trail maintenance. In addition, we have purchased and are in the middle of installing, entirely new identification and routing signs on the whole 25 miles of Adventure Trail.
