Other sports

It's showtime in the Pacific Northwest when a lot of the outdoor activities are happening indoors.

The Washington Sportsmen's Show is Jan. 25-29 at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center, and is packed with outdoor attractions and more than 150 "how to" seminars.

This is the perfect time to begin planning that dream fishing or hunting trip, and attendees can check out a wide range of professional guide and resort booths.

See the "Head & Horns," a collection of big game trophies, including a record-setting American bison, black bear and mountain lion.

Those who've always wanted to be the "top chef" on the next camping trip can get tips and advice at the "Camp Cooking Tent."

Experts will offer seminars on fishing and hunting including Buzz Ramsey, Jack and Brandon Glass, Bob Kratzer, Tom Nelson, Don Simonson, Kelly Laatsch, Denny Rickards, Scott Haugen, Glen Berry, Pat Murphy, Mike Jenkins, Anton Jones and Dan Kloer.

Kids age 12 and under can cast their fishing lines at the free trout pond.

Show hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for juniors (six to 16 years old) and free to children five and under. Two-day passes are $18. Details: www.otshows.com.

The Seattle Boat Show is Jan. 27 to Feb. 5 at CenturyLink Field Event Center and South Lake Union in Seattle.

The show will offer more than 200 free boating seminars, including 65 related to fishing and crabbing.

Learn from Tom Ohaus, a nationally recognized outdoor writer and Sitka fishing guide, on how to improve fishing skills for salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockfish.

Other fishing experts are Tom Nelson, Clyde McBrayer, Keith Robbins, Gary Krein, Jim Aggergaard, Mike Jamboretz, Todd Schwartz, John Keizer and Bryce Molenkamp.

Purchase tickets online and receive $20 off at Fred Meyer, a free cup of clam chowder at F.X. McRory's and a free one-year boating magazine subscription.

Show hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect for Feb. 5 when it ends at 4 p.m.

Cost is $12 adults, five-day pass is $24; $7, youth ages 11-17; and free to kids under age 10. Details: www.seattleboatshow.com.

Snow sports packed with activities

Snowfall accumulations in the Cascades are unbelievable with gobs of fresh powder, and more heavy snowfall is expected in the coming days. Here is a list of hat is happening the slopes for skiers and snowboarders:

The Chicks on Sticks 8KM cross-country ski event is at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 29, hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club. Benefits the Wellness Place in Wenatchee for breast cancer patients. Participants can skate or classic ski, and snowshoes are also allowed. Details: www.skileavenworth.com.

The American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education Level 1 Avalanche Course is Jan. 27-29 at the Hurricane Ridge Ski Area. Cost is $295. Details: 360-302-1601.

The Summit at Snoqualmie's Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Benefit Week is now through Jan. 27. Donate $1 or $5 onto the price of a lift ticket or purchase at any ticket window, rental, retail, food and beverage outlet, lesson and guest service area. All proceeds will go to LLS. Every $5 ribbon purchased will enter the buyer into a raffle for a 2012-2013 Big S Unlimited Season Pass. Details: www.summitatsnoqualmie.com.

Mount Rainier National Park offers daily snowshoe walks on weekends through March 25. The walks are offered at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at the Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center information desk at Paradise beginning one hour before the start time.

Snowshoe walks cover approximately 1.5 miles, and last up to two hours. Snowshoes are provided, or visitors may use their own. A donation of $4 per person is requested. Participants must be at least 8 years old and should wear sturdy boots and dress in layers. Organized groups of 13 to 25 can reserve a snowshoe walk in advance. Group snowshoe walks begin at 10:30 a.m. For details, call 360-569-6575 or www.visitrainier.com.

Crystal Mountain Resort has a special offer through Jan. 31 — buy five ski passes and save $50. The five day "GO Card" is transferable, but only one ticket can be used daily. Also, Crystal's Military Appreciation Day offers half-price lift tickets by bringing a valid Military or Department of Defense ID. Details: www.crystalmountainresort.com.

The Vertfest, a celebration of backcountry culture, is Feb. 18-19 at Alpental. The festival kicks off Saturday with the Monika Johnson Memorial Rally, and clinic day is Sunday with some of the best athletes and guides in the business. The El Presidente Freestyle Camp, Feb. 18-19 at Summit Central, is open for intermediate or better snowboard abilities ages 8 and older. Details: www.summitatsnoqualmie.com.

Quick carves: The Slope Style Competition is Feb. 11 at Ski Bluewood, and the Boarder Cross-Skier Cross is Feb. 12.

The Triple Crown Junior Freeride Championships is Feb. 11 at Crystal Mountain Resort, and the North Face Masters of Snowboarding is Feb. 14, and the Vertical Express for MS is Feb. 24.

The Coca-Cola ¼ Pipe and Rail Jam is Feb. 11 at Mission Ridge.

The Romp to Stomp is Feb. 4 at Stevens Pass, and the Nevado Demo Day is Feb. 18.

Notes

• The Coastal Conservation Association Sno-King Chapter meeting is 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Sammamish Valley Grange Hall, 14654 148th Ave. N.E. in Woodinville. Sound Salmon Solutions Executive Director John Anderson will discuss the many different projects and groups working together to enhance the survival of salmon and other marine and freshwater life. Details: 206-465-6905 or http://soundsalmonsolutions.org/.

• Fly-fishing authors/instructors Skip Morris and Rick Hafele are offering a two-day workshop 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 25-26 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, which is sponsored by the Creekside Angling Company fly shop in Issaquah.

Learn about the insects that move the fish, how to imitate those insects with the right fly, learn from a fly-tying master on how to tie some of his favorite patterns, techniques for fishing a fly effectively, how to read the water, and more. Cost is $145 for both days, $80 for one day, and discounts offered for fly club members. Class size limited and preregistration required. Details: http://hookednow.com/events.

• The Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen's Terminal are sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle. Topics include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold-water near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization techniques, first-aid kits and more. Cost is $80. Space is limited, and preregistration is advised. Details: 206-543-1225.

• The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center at the Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday through Jan. 29 for public and private school educational programs.

The center also hosts guest speakers during specific times, and on Sundays there are Eagle information and guided walks along the Skagit River through the Howard Miller Steelhead Park. Details: www.skagiteagle.org or 360-853-7626.

• Mountain Madness, Inc. is offering avalanche awareness clinic 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the REI Store in Tukwila. Details: www.mountainmadness.com.

• The Roche Harbor's Salmon Classic Invitational is Feb. 2-4 at Roche Harbor Marine & Resort on San Juan Island. Limited to 100 boat limits (four anglers per boat). First place is $10,000. Cost is $700, plus sales tax $54.60, which includes moorage and angler's dinner all three nights. Details: 360-378-5562 or email at market@rocheharbor.com.

• The Northshore Trout Unlimited meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE in Shoreline. Details: http://northshoretu.blogspot.com.

• Mount St. Helens climbing permits are on sale. Cost is $22. Permits are required year-round to climb above 4,800 feet. Details: 360-891-5007 or www.mshinstitute.org.

• The Issaquah Alps Trails Club holds weekly hikes and meets in downtown Issaquah. Details: www.issaquahalps.org.

• The Washington Trails Association offers statewide trip reports and trail conditions. Details: www.wta.org.

• The Seattle Audubon Society offers field trips and classes every month. Details: 206-523-4483 or www.seattleaudubon.org.

• The Western Bass Club meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Kennydale Hall in Renton. Details: www.westernbassclub.comor www.nickbarrfishing.com.

• The new nonprofit Cascade Musky Association is looking for members. Cost is $25 or $35 for a couple/family membership. Details: www.cascademuskyassociation.com or www.wafish.com.

Mark Yuasa: 206-464-8780 or myuasa@seattletimes.com