Springlike to wet snow-packed conditions exist on winter trails, depending on the temperature and precipitation. If it rains in the next week, trails will be soft, wet and sloppy.

Trail grooming currently is intermittent due to the softer conditions, especially on the snowmobile trails. As far as snow depth, most trails have adequate amounts of snow, but it is receding with the warmer temperatures. Wanoga Snow Play Area could have firm and icy conditions during morning hours that turn slushy and soft in the afternoon.

Be warned, spring avalanche potential does exist in the backcountry. Tumalo Bowl recently had crevices break off and slide down, which could be an indication of more avalanches to come in the backcountry.

If we have rainy periods, motorized and nonmotorized users should be aware that the potential for water slush hazards may exist. Watch for dark areas in the snowpack with a blue or brown tinge and test the areas before crossing them.

Fair to good summer trail access is very limited to nonexistent at this time. Please do not use soft to muddy trails due to the potential for increased erosion and damage. As far as wilderness access, a late season start is expected. For drier trails, hikers and bikers can try the East Fort Rock Trail system, Horse Butte Trail, Smith Rock State Park or the Oregon Badlands Wilderness Area.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the national forest, registration for spring training is now open. For more information, visit highcascadesvolunteers.com.

Adventure Racing

Bend Racing’s Brain Freeze Winter Race: March 25; 12 miles fatbike or cross-country ski, plus a 2- to 6-mile snowshoe orienteering leg; start location will not be revealed until close to race day, but it is within 30 minutes of Bend; 5-8 hour finishing time; $90-$320, depending on number of people on team; 7 a.m.; Deschutes National Forest, Bend, 415-656-9764, www.bendracing.com/winterrace.

FISHING

The Central Oregon Flyfishers Club: 7 p.m.; meets on the third Wednesday of each month; Bend Senior Center; www.coflyfishers.org.

HUNTING

CENTRAL OREGON CHAPTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION: The next committee meeting is Wednesday at the American Legion Hall in Redmond, 704 NW 8th Street. Dinner will be available starting at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m; for more information call 541-447-2804. The 31st annual banquet and auction is April 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond; contact John Irwin at 541-350-9370 or zirwin@gmail.com.

The Redmond Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the third Tuesday of each month; Redmond VFW Hall.

RUNNING

Prineville Paddy Pint Run : Friday; the fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run/Walk, with 5K and 1-mile distances. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Tooth Taxi and Crook County Foundation; $22 for 1-mile, $27 for 5K; 5:30 p.m.; Good Bike Co., 284 NE 3rd St., Prineville, https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Prineville/PrinevillePaddyPintRun.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K Dash: Saturday; a family- (and green-) friendly 5K race that begins and ends at Deschutes Brewery & Public House in downtown Bend. Proceeds benefit Kids Center, a nonprofit child abuse intervention center; $35 for adults, $15 for children; 10:05a.m.; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend, 541-408-0960, http://bendstpatsdash.com/.

Sunriver March Mudness Spring Break Mud Run: March 26; runners can race or wallow on the 1.5-mile, obstacle-filled course. Youngsters are welcome, but those 8 and younger are required to race with a partner 12 or older; $12-$35; 1 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, www.sunrivermarchmudness.com.

SHOOTING

COSSA kids: Coaches are on hand to assist children; rifles, ammo, ear and eye protection are provided; parent or guardian must sign in for each child; fee for each child is $10; 10 a.m.; third Saturday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.

Snow sports

John Craig Ski Tour: Saturday; annual John Craig Ski Tour by the Oregon Nordic Club up McKenzie Pass starting at East Snow Gate on McKenzie Pass, outside of Sisters. Start when you want, but finish by 4 p.m. Groomed for classic. Donation box on site. Pizza party after at Takoda’s at 3:15 p.m.; free, donations welcome; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 541-647-0942, new.onc.org/john-craig-mckenzie-pass-nordic-ski.

Hella Big Air Competition: March 25 at Mt. Bachelor ski area; begins at 10:30 a.m. with qualifiers, and runs until the awards ceremony at 8 p.m.; some of freestyle skiing and snowboarding’s top competitors will perform tricks such as 1080s and 1260s over 10 Barrel’s 90-foot custom jump; three champions across men’s skiing, men’s snowboarding and women’s skiing/boarding will be crowned; total prize purse is $30,000; www.mtbachelor.com/event/10-barrel-hella-big-air.