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Snow keeps piling up in the mountains, and most of it is being measured in feet as opposed to inches.

Mount Baker has been buried in more than 9 feet of new snow, and in the past 24 hours 13 more inches have fallen to create a base depth total of 143 inches.

Snow base depths at lower-elevation areas like The Summit at Snoqualmie are topping 90 inches, with work crews conducting daily avalanche control on I-90 to keep the roads clear for skiers, snowboarders and those traveling across the pass.

Areas to the south in Oregon, and to the east in Idaho have also been pummeled by snow, with more than 5 feet of fresh powder falling in less than a week.

Snow continued to fall on Thursday, and 3 to 12 additional inches are expected before the area gets a temporary break heading into this weekend.

That means sunny skies with plenty of untracked powder in the coming days.

The Chicks on Sticks 8KM cross-country ski event is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, hosted by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club. The event is open to women of all ski abilities. Proceeds will be donated to The Wellness Place in Wenatchee, which provides services to breast cancer patients. Participants can skate or classic ski, and snowshoes are allowed. For details, visit www.skileavenworth.com.

Two ski areas are offering the American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education Level 1 Avalanche Course Friday to Sunday, and Feb. 10-12 at Hurricane Ridge Ski Area, and Feb. 13-15 and March 16-18 at the Stevens Pass Resort.

The cost is $295 at Hurricane Ridge and $300 at Stevens Pass. For details on the Hurricane Ridge event, call 360-302-1601 or email info@pacificalpineguides.com. For details on the Stevens Pass event, visit www.ridestevenspass.com.

Check out the Legendary Banked Slalom Snowboard Race at the Mount Baker Ski Area Feb. 10-12, which has been ongoing since 1985. Maelle Ricker, winner of the gold medal in women's snowboard cross at the 2010 Olympics, will defend her slalom title. Ricker has won the event the past five years.

The Mount Baker Ski Area will host the Snow Safety Awareness & Introduction to Transceiver Use on Sunday, Feb. 11 and Feb. 26. The course is a classroom and outdoors course on backcountry safety, decision-making and companion rescue. For details, visit www.mtbaker.us.

The two-day Roxy All-Star Snow Camps begin next month for women and girls ages 13 and older at the Whistler-Blackcomb Resort in British Columbia.

The clinics on Feb. 11-12, March 3-4, March 17-18 and April 14-15, and the teen camp March 24-25 are open for any level of skier or snowboarder with options of learning park, pipe, freestyle and big mountain riding.

The women's camp is $219 and junior camp is $199. Lift tickets, rental equipment, and lodging are not included. For details, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

The Crystal Mountain Resort Triple Crown of Washington State's Junior Freeride Championship is Feb. 11 and April 21. The event is open to skiers and snowboarders ages 11 to 18, with limited slots available. Registration is online and cost $85. Ski terrain used for the event will be Throne, Elk Chutes, the King, Silver Basin and Bear Pits. For details, visit www.crystalmountainresort.com.

The White Pass Ski Area's Top of the Hill Adult Workshop is 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 10 and March 24. The workshop offers skiers and snowboarders over age 18 the opportunity to improve their technique, and is open from novice to expert levels. Cost is $65 per day and $250 for the entire series.

The Kids Clinic offers skiing or snowboarding for ages 5 to 12, with lunch, snacks and lift tickets included. Dates are this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11-12, Feb. 25-26, March 10-11 and March 24-25. For details on both events, visit http://skiwhitepass.com.

The Vertfest, a celebration of backcountry culture, is Feb. 18-19 at Alpental at The Summit at Snoqualmie. The festival kicks off Saturday with the Monika Johnson Memorial Rally, followed by the gear-filled awards ceremony and raffle, and live music with Head Like a Kite. Clinic day is Sunday.

The El Presidente Freestyle Camp, Feb. 18-19 at Summit Central, is open for intermediate or better snowboarders ages 8 and older. For details, visit www.summitatsnoqualmie.com.

Other upcoming slopeside activities:

• A special at Mission Ridge for sixth graders provides a Basic Season Pass for $20 plus tax. For details, visit www.missionridge.com.

• Stevens Pass is offering a $75-per-person deal for the weekend at Stevens Lodge through April 1. It includes breakfast and dinner on Saturday (and Sunday if a holiday weekend). For details, visit www.destinationcascades.com/lodging/item/stevens-lodge.html.

Also, Stevens Pass is offering discounts on Thursday nights through Feb. 23. Ride the lifts from 3 p.m. until closing for $30. For details, visitwww.stevenspass.com.

• Red Mountain Resort has a Discover Skiing and Snowboarding Safely special that includes a two-hour lesson, full rental package and lift ticket for $59. The Kids Ski Free package for kids 12 and younger is offered with every adult day ticket purchased. For details, visitwww.redresort.com.

• The Big White Resort in British Columbia is offering a Downhill Divas package that includes a two-day Edge Camp hosted by pro instructor Edith Rozsa. Participants will receive a welcome basket, private shopping at Edith Boutique, a massage and choice of private boot camp or yoga class. The two-night package is $660. For details, visit www.bigwhite.com.

• The Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia has a new heli-skiing program. Guests can also pick up tips by taking lessons from the Snowsport School. For details, visit http://winter.skisilverstar.com.

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