Fastest-warming lake in Spokane area?

Hey, another Spokanite! I haven't trained OWS yet this season, but last year I swam in Medical lake and it's pretty shallow so it must be WAY warmer than CDA. I also like it because of the no power-boat thing. There's a place to get into the water that's by a little parking lot on the west (?) shore--right before the big hill up to Eastern State Hospital.

I thought about the Onion Man, but decided it was too early in the year for an OLY. My season starts with the Iron Eagle at EWU--a sprint with a pool swim. Then I'm doing the Cys Wog-n-Fun in Nelson (1/4 IM) the first weekend in August and the Titanium Man (Oly) in the Tri-cities on Labor Day weekend. This is a repeat of last year--my first year in tri's.

Have you done other tri's in the area? I'd appreciate any general impressions you could give me.

Thanks,
Jerome

Iron Eagle? How come this EWU alum does not know of this? When is it?

Yes, they don't publicize the Iron Eagle much at all. If you google EWU IM Sports, you'll find a reference to it in the calendar of events.

Anyway, it's June 3rd and I really enjoyed it last year. It was a perfect first tri for me because of the pool swim and the fact that it's a smaller field. It's very well run.

I'm going to try to attach a PDF of the registration form. It gives the race director's contact information on it. I believe it's always the first Sunday of June, but if you ever wanted to do it in the future contact Mr. Campitelli and I'm sure he'd be happy to fax or email a form. He's a very nice guy.



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Thanks!

I already have a commitment this yr for that weekend, but Im always looking for an excuse to cross the Cascades. I'll see ya next yr for sure. Thanks again!

I too am a EWu alum. Was in Spaokane on June 3rd (Birthday) and heard nothing. Now I have to check it out for next year. Just started Tri's in Arizona, but dream of doing full IM in CDA, ID in 2009!

I hate to spoil a secret, but Bear Lake makes Medical Lake seem cold (but yes, Medical Lake is one of the warmest). 12 minutes north of Spokane, serene and calm, no motor boats allowed. The best. Rumors of swimmers itch (that may have been an issue 25 years ago) keep some people away, but I have swam there for 10 years without issue.