Wintertime in Washington draws many outdoors for snowy fun, but cold-weather recreational activities like skiing, snowshoeing and even hiking can be intimidating if you aren’t properly geared up — or if you’re not accustomed to navigating the wilds of the Evergreen State buried deep in snow. To try a new winter sport with a pro, Seattle-area outfitters and backcountry guides aplenty offer winter adventures and training courses. The Mountaineers, for one, offer guided, beginner-friendly snowshoeing and cross-country ski excursions in the Cascades throughout the winter, with a full calendar at mountaineers.org. That’s a great place to start. (Space is limited.)…
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