Archive for February, 2010
Idaho Nordic Clinic: Classic Technique
Posted on February 25th, 2010
| February 28, 2010 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
You have all asked for an on-snow classic technique clinic, so let’s do it.
Meet in front of Frontier Point Lodge on Sunday at 9:30am. We will discuss waxing, apply the wax of the day and then head out on the trails.
Clinic will cover all facets of classic technique: - Double Poling, Double Pole Kick, Striding, Climbing, and Herringbone
You must be an Idaho Nordic Member to participate.
Instructed by: Eric Jensen
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2010 Payette Lakes Marathon Results
Posted on February 22nd, 2010
30-k-skate-overall-results.pdf 30-k-skate-class-results.pdf
30-k-classic-overall-results.pdf 30-k-classic-class-results.pdf
Payette Marathon was a great race this year with cold, fast and firm conditions.
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Swix Wax Rec - Payette Lakes Marathon & Other useful information from the race director.
Posted on February 18th, 2010
| February 20, 2010 - |
Swix Payette Marathon Wax Report: swix-racing-service_payette-lakes-ski-marathon-2010.pdf
Payette Lakes Marathon important information from race director:
Course Map: course-map-2.pdf course-map-1.pdf
Driving Map to Blackhawk: map-to-blackhawk.pdf
Everything Else you need to know: info-sheet-2.pdf info-sheet-1.pdf
Warnings from Joe: At the road crossing into Blackhawk when the volunteers tell you to ”SLOW DOWN” it might be smart to listen, this was on the “extreme side of the nordic sports”, and most of you don’t have the moves of Shaun White or Andy Newell for that matter. Remember: knees together, telemark landing to get the highest score.
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2010 Ski Season is not over!
Posted on February 15th, 2010
Idaho Nordic skiers the BMT is over! For many this signals the end of the season… Why? Idaho Nordic’s rule of thumb for the end of ski season is when the Bogus Basin Outfitter’s horse apples rise from their frozen tomb to the surface of the ski trail. Swix does not make a wax product for this, so we give up. This will happen, but we still have a several weeks to enjoy winter and a few more nordic events.
2/20 – Payette Lakes Ski Marathon
33k skate, 33k classic, 10k, kids races
http://www.mccallnordic.com/events.html
http://www.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=17228
online registration closes 2/16/10
2/27 – American Birkebeiner - Too late to sign up. Several Idaho Nordic skiers are making the trip. We wish you good luck.
http://www.birkie.com/
3/6 – Yellowstone Rendezvous Race
50k skate, 25k classic, 25K skate, 10k,5k,2k
http://www.rendezvousrace.com/
3/13 - Boulder Backwards Classic Tour
BBCT is moved to mid-March…. This year we will also do a TIMED event and a halfway start. It all finishes with a big lunch at Galena Lodge and there will be shuttles back down from the Lodge. More info available later, or call the Perch and ask for Bob. Note the title TOUR… unlike the real BMT this is more of a tour. http://elephantsperch.com/
IDAHO NORDIC SIX PACK SERIES: Coming up on Wednesday evenings, we make this up as we go along so check back to see the schedule.
These races were a highlight last year. You do not have to be the fastest skier to win all of the beer, as proven last year’s champions Jason Dykstra and Paul Jozwick. It was not pretty, but they got the job done.
Posted in News/Tips
Kristin Armstrong Cycling Academy Presents HALF-DAY* WOMEN’S CYCLING CLINICS in Boise
Posted on February 9th, 2010
| March 17, 2010 to March 22, 2010 |
March 17th 6-9pm: Learn off-the-bike skills – it all begins here.
Goal setting, bike maintenance, core strengthening and stretching basics, Q&A
March 20th 1-5pm: Confidence is a big part of enjoying the sport of cycling.
We will cover basic bike skills on the road. Handling skills, echelon practice, nutrition while riding, shifting, braking
March 21st 1-5pm: Continuing to build upon what we have learned – together we will take our skills to the next level.
climbing, descending, cornering
Who: open to women road riders, all ages, beginner to intermediate
Where: Boise, Idaho
Cost: $200 (includes all three sessions)
Do you have a dream which involves two-wheels? Learn to set goals and go after it. Have the desire to race? Finish a century ride? You name it, we can do it together.
Improve your on- and off-the-bike skills, and become more confident while riding or racing. Our half-day clinics cover a lot of ground in a short time—we’ll put you back in the saddle in no time, riding better than you thought you ever could.
*This is a 3-part series. We will build upon what we learn during each session.
For more information or to register please contact Kristin at:
info@kristinarmstrongacademy.com or 208.440.0176
Registration is limited to 20 riders – sign up now!
www.kristinarmstrongacademy.com
click here for pdf: kristinarmstrongacademy_boiseclinic.pdf
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Boulder Mountain Classic Ski Tour
Posted on February 9th, 2010
| March 13, 2010 - |
a.k.a. “Boulder Backwards”
Saturday March 13th. 2010
NEW for 2010 This Will Be a Timed Event
No Pre-Registration Necessary
No Prizes
NVT Passes Required for All Skiers
$15.00 Donation will go to NVT Trails
PLEASE CAR POOL - Idaho Nordic will coordinate shuttles with the IN Van. Email will go out the week of the event with more info.
30K Start @ SNRA 10:00 a.m. Sharp….Allow time to shuttle cars to Galena, Be Waxed and Ready to Go!
15K Start @ Baker Creek 11:00 a.m. Sharp…Allow time to shuttle cars to Galena, Be Waxed and Ready to Go!
There is only one drink station @ Baker Creek, So You Need to Ski Prepared for Water and Fuel Needs!
Allow 2 to 3 Hours for the 30 K, and 1 to 2 Hours for the 15 K.
Galena Lodge will offer a special Lunch for Boulder Classic participants….So REMEMBER TO BRING SOME MONEY !!!!
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Post Race Report by Swix Tech, Kris Thoreson
Posted on February 9th, 2010
Boulder Mountain Tour- Post Race Report
This past weekend, Feb 6, 2010, the Sun Valley, Idaho area was host to the 35th edition of the Boulder Mountain Tour. This race is one of the premier races in the country offering exceptional views of the Boulder Mountains along the 32K course. As a point to point race that decreases in elevation from start to finish the pace is fast and furious and having good skis throughout the course is essential. As in past years, Swix technical representatives have provided accurate wax recommendations based on testing matched skis with different combinations of waxes through a speed trap. This year, SNTRs Eric and Joe Jensen did an excellent job of testing skis and recommending the perfect wax for the day’s race.
Snow conditions in this part of Idaho are typically dry and abrasive. Evening temperatures tend to be very cold with a sharp rise in daytime temperatures. Humidity is usually very low and as a result, one must be careful in recommending pure fluorocarbon waxes. Glide testing at the start area on Thursday morning before the race revealed that Swix LF6 covered with Swix HF6BW was performing very well. Swix HF6BW covered with Swix FC78 Super Cera was also performing well but not significantly better than the HF6BW alone. Based on these results and the upcoming weather forecast, a recommendation was made for HF6BW with the FC78 as an option if pure fluorocarbons were to be used. While overnight temperatures were forecast for the mid to low teens, daytime highs of mid to upper 30s were expected. On Friday afternoon temperatures soared to near 40. This vast fluctuation in temperature caused many skiers to change their wax and wax warmer than they should have, a decision they may regret later.
At the start on race morning, the air temperature was in the single digits with a clear blue sky. Snow conditions were squeaky and dry as is so typical for this area. Several skiers on race morning tested skis waxed with HF6BW against skis waxed with a topcoat of FC78. In most cases the HF6BW felt better. The difficult issue is determining whether or not the FC78 would be a better choice lower in the course where temperatures will be slightly warmer. Since the course is well shaded for most of it length this consideration may be negligible. In conditions such as this structure is very important, with a fine linear structure being the best choice. Another good option would have been to use Swix LF4 as a durable base layer.
Skiers that followed the recommendation for wax and structure established by our testing procedures reported having good glide despite the dry snow. It is often tempting in conditions of widely fluctuating temperatures to panic and change your wax for race day. In this case, a strong local knowledge of how snow conditions behave in these situations proved to be invaluable.
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Boulder Mountain Tour Swix Wax Recommendation
Posted on February 4th, 2010
Looking for the 2011 BMT wax recommendation? Click here.
Want fast skis for the BMT? Better check out the Swix wax recommendation then: 2010 Boulder Mountain Tour Swix Wax Recommendation
Have a great race!
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IMT Wax Service for 2010 Boulder Mountain Tour
Posted on February 2nd, 2010
| February 2, 2010 6:00 pm to February 5, 2010 6:00 pm |
Idaho Mountain Touring, 13th & Main - Boise, is offering race wax services this week for the big race.
Base Race Wax Service: Base Prep, Scrape, Brush, Low Flouro Race Wax, Scrape, Brush, Polish $24.99
Performance Race Wax Service: Base Prep, Scrape, Brush, High Flouro Race Wax, Scrape, Brush, Polish $49.99
PREMIUM FULL Race Wax Service: Base Prep, Scrape, Brush, High Flouro Race Wax, Scrape, Brush, Polish, 100% Pure Flouro Top Coat, Brushed, Polished $74.99
Fine Nordic Grind available for additional $30.00 on any package.
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Sun Valley Nordic Festival “Nordic Town USA”
Posted on December 23rd, 2009
| January 30, 2010 to February 7, 2010 |
The First Annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival will take place January 30-February 7, 2010. The festival features 9 days of activities, races, clinics and fun events along with a $49, 9-day valley-wide Nordic trail pass, discounts on demos/rentals, lodging and dining which showcase and celebrate Sun Valley’s well-deserved reputation as “Nordic Town USA”. A trip to the Nordic festival will also be given away at www.svnordicfestival.com.
Highlights of the festival include:
• Ski the Rails – a family-friendly “ski at your own pace” tour along the Wood River Trail. Don’t forget the after party at the Sun Valley Brewery featuring live music and downtown shopping specials.
• Nordic Night of Champions – a send-off celebration for local Nordic skiers who will be participating in the 2010 Olympic Games.
• Downtown Ketchum Nordic Night & Concert – a celebration of all things Nordic at the future site of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Sol’ Jibe will supply some high energy dance music as the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation and the Elephant’s Perch hold some fun races. Enjoy the ice sculptures and bonfire and stay warm with some great winter fare.
• 200K Trails Challenge – a non-competitive challenge to ski all of our world class trails and be eligible for some great prize drawings.
• Sun Valley Nordic Sprint Races – featuring a 1.5K course and cash prizes.
• Sun Valley 5K Snowshoe Challenge – a fun 5K course and great prizes.
• Author/Olympic Skier John Morton – Behind-the-scenes observations from his experiences at seven different Olympic Games. Presented by the Community Library.
• 10th Annual “Best of Banff” Mountain Film Festival – enjoy award-winning films on mountain sports, culture and environment.
• Boulder Mountain Tour – The festival culminates with the renowned race with over 800 participants on the beautiful 32K course on the North Valley Trails. The first annual Half Boulder Race will also be introduced this year for racers who want a little less of a challenge, and offers a special Parent/Child Combo entry fee.
• Other great activities include: Guided Snowshoe Adventure, Avalanche Awareness Program, Showshoe With a Ranger, Boulder Mountain Prep, a ski/dining experience at Smiley Creek and more. www.svnordicfestival.com for more details.
Sun Valley has a well-deserved reputation for world-class alpine skiing, but is also making a name as “Nordic Town USA” with the best nordic ski terrain in the US. In fact, it’s so good, members of the Norwegian Olympic Nordic Ski Team come to the valley to train. Sun Valley has plenty to offer Nordic skiers and winter recreationalists of all ages and abilities, from over 200 kilometers of groomed trails and one of the country’s premier Nordic ski races, unmatched snow and weather conditions, and a vibrant community of Nordic skiers and sports enthusiasts, to plenty of other top-notch yet affordable recreational and cultural diversions. For all the Cool Deals on lodging, dining, and activities, please visit www.svnordicfestival.com.
The creation of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival was a collaborative effort from a wide variety of groups, individuals, and businesses, now known as the Sun Valley Nordic Ski Alliance, who are all interested in further promoting Sun Valley as a major Nordic ski destination. They include: Sun Valley/Ketchum CVB, Boulder Mountain Tour, Blaine County Recreation District, Sun Valley Resort, The Elephant’s Perch, Backwoods Mountain Sports, Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Hawley Graphics, Idaho Conservation League, Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage & Ski Museum, Sawtooth Avalanche Center, Sun Valley Running, The Community Library, Galena Lodge and Hailey Chamber of Commerce.
