Global Sports: Seattle - Perfect Place For Outdoor Sports

Friday, February 15, 2013

Seattle - Perfect Place For Outdoor Sports

By Barbara Smurlo


How amenable can the weather be for outside sports in Seattle? But the people of Seattle are hearty, not the sort to let bad weather conditions dissuade them from enjoying the amazing playground of nature, framed by the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, that the Emerald City provides. The instant the sun appears and Mount Rainier comes on view in full glory, outside sporting venues are packed with residents making the maximum of the instant. Additionally, Seattle enjoys pleasing summers with low humidity, perfect weather for biking and hiking. Fans will wonder at the offerings of outside sports in Seattle.

Biking

Hoping to increase the number of bike riders in Seattle, the city has implamented the Department of Tranport Cycle Programs and Bike Smart to promote biking among its residents by the year of 2017. To increase biking in Seattle, the city maintains a bike trail system that's probably one of the very best in the country, including miles of dedicated bike trails like the Alki Trail, Burke-Gilman Trail, and Interurban Trail.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Riders have a lot to be very happy about in Seattle, since the city is situated between the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west across the Puget Sound. Cross-country bike trails and parks are in plentiful supply and are accessible to riders of all talent levels. Amateurs trying trail biking in Seattle for the 1st time frequently cut their teeth at suburban Redmond polished trails, like the Redmond Dividing line and Redmond Puget Power Trails. Mountain riders who would prefer to polish their tricks on trickier terrain will wish to visit nearby by Sammamish's dedicated trail bike park, Duthie Hill.

Hiking

Hiking trails in Seattle range all the way from relaxed trail walks, such as the Green Lake and Carkeek Park trails found in cities parks, to tolerably challenging walks, like suburban trails at Mount Si, Little Si and Tiger Mountain. All of the previously mentioned trails are within an hour's commute of downtown Seattle, for simple access and day hiking. All the hiking trails in Seattle use the natural terrain, which rewards walkers who are prepared to take on a challenge with fantastic vistas.

Skiing

Despite having a marine climate, mountain passes within a 2 hour drive of Seattle provide access to wonderful skiing, including Steven's Pass, which offers runs for all talent levels and multiple lifts, and The Summit at Snoqualmie Pass, which offers straightforward after-work access to night skiing, family-friendly runs at Summit West and challenging runs at Alpental.




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