Events
Carpool to the RANCH
Posted on February 7th, 2008
| February 9, 2008 - |
Idaho Nordic people that are going for the day should meet at the Chevron on the corner of Beacon Light and Highway 55 at 8:00am Sharp.
Look for the other nordic looking folks - (tall, blond, vikingesque)
Bring money to pitch in for gas - don’t be a freeloader.
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Swix Race Service Report - Ranch Race
Posted on February 7th, 2008
| February 9, 2008 - |
Jug Mountain Ranch – McCall, Idaho
Start times: 11:30am KIDS, 12:00 Adults
FORECAST: (NOAA)- McCall
Friday: Periods of snow showers. High near 27. South southwest wind between 9 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph.
SKI SELECTION: soft/medium flex ski
BASE PREP: Brush 15 strokes with medium bronze brush (T162) prior to applying glide wax.
PREP GLIDE WAX: Use hot scrape method to clean skis and prepare to accept warmer waxes.. ch8, lf8 are a good choice for this. Full scrape and brush prior to applying race wax.
RACE GLIDE WAX: 2 options: FAST & SUPER FAST
FAST: SWIX LF8 (25F to 32F)
SUPER FAST: SWIX HFBD8 (25F to 32F) with FC8 (cera F)
Apply race wax SWIX LF8 or SWIX HFBD8. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush (T0162) 10 strokes. Do final brushing blue nylon (T160) 15 strokes.
See Swix Wax manual for application of FC8
STRUCTURE: .75mm Linear Rill or Moisture Surplus Grind(ZR2)
“2008 Ranch Race is the last race of the prestigious Idaho Nordic Race Series”
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IN Training in town tonight!
Posted on February 6th, 2008
| February 6, 2008 - 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm |
Southeast Boise Intervals – IN Training
Instead going to Bogus we are going to hold training in town tonight. This will be a tough workout so come hydrated and ready to get after it!
We will start at 5:45pm – Technique Drills, Warm-up and do 4-6*3min intervals and warm-down.
Rock skis advised.
Location: North Entrance to Simplot Soccer Complex, Columbia Village on Lake Forest Drive.
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Boulder Mountain Tour - Swix Race Service Report**Updated**
Posted on January 31st, 2008
| February 2, 2008 - |
2008 33rd Annual Wells Fargo Boulder Mountain Tour
32km Galena Lodge to SNRA
Saturday, February 02, 2008
10:00am Wave Start
FORECAST:
Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Light and variable wind.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Light south wind.
SKI SELECTION: Soft flex ski with very fine structure
BASE PREPARATION: Clean skis with Swix Base Prep 99. Scrape and brush using Swix Fine Steel brush (T0192).
BASE STRUCTURE: Linear structure, applied with the Swix Super Riller (T401). Apply the .25mm rill. With skate skis, apply light pressure at the tip section and increase pressure as you move to the tail of the ski.
GLIDE WAX:
Base Race Wax: Apply one layer of Swix CH4. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel Brush (T0192). This is our hardest wax and is a consistent world cup race wax.
Race Wax: Apply 2 layers of Swix LF4. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel Brush (T0192).
KICK WAX: (FOR OUR CLASSIC ENTHUSIASTS!)
Base Kick Wax: sand kick zone w/ 100 grit, apply layer of SwixVG35 base wax, iron in. Let cool. Apply one layer of Swix V40 Blue extra. Cork smooth.
Race Kick Wax: apply 4 layers of Swix VR40. Cork smooth.
TECHNICAL RACE NOTES
Swix Technical Team tested the length of the course. Snow temperatures at race time at Galena were -10C, Prairie Creek -10C, SNRA -10C. The snow is acting very aggressive due to the sharp new crystals. Durability and hardness of glide wax will be key factors in waxing. Look for the Tech team on the trails and at the shops for advice and updates.
Good Luck everyone! Have a great Tour!
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IN Training in town tonight!
Posted on January 30th, 2008
| January 30, 2008 - 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm |
Southeast Boise Speeds – IN Training
Instead going to Bogus and slogging through knee deep powder(getting tired and feeling slow) we are going to hold training in town tonight. This will be a short workout to get some speed heading into the BMT!
We will start at 5:45pm – ski a short warm-up, do some 15 to 45 second speeds and warm-down.
Rock skis advised.
Location: North Entrance to Simplot Soccer Complex, Columbia Village on Lake Forest Drive.
BMT Waxing Advice
Swix is going to start testing on Thursday once the Groomers have finished and we can get an idea of the moisture content on the groomed trail. Right now we are forecasting the trail to be dry, cold, wind-blown and soft. We are advising people to start sinking CH4 or LF4 into their race skis to harden up the base. Apply CH4/LF4 at 150C, running the iron tip to tail 3 times. Let cool for 15 minutes at room temperature and repeat the ironing/cooling cycle 3 times to insure good wax penetration. To help the skis take on the wax make sure they are at room temperature before starting the waxing cycle. Run your iron in a steady motion to avoid overheating the base. This wax will provide a good prep for the race wax, or if LF4 called out as the race wax, you only have to scrape and brush to be race ready. We will post the wax rec on idahonordic.com by Thursday evening.
This morning at 7am it was negative one at Galena and the beer at Grumpy’s was a perfect 36.
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Swix Race Wax Service Report: Bogus Challenge
Posted on January 24th, 2008
| January 26, 2008 - |
Event: Bogus Challenge, Bogus Basin
Saturday, January 26th
Forecast from NOAA as of 1/24 at 4:30pm:
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 13 and 21 mph
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 21 and 24 mph
Ski Selection: Medium/Firm flex ski.
Base Prep: If skis bases are dirty, clean skis with Swix CH10. Scrape and brush using Course Bronze Brush (T158) or Fine Steel brush (T192).
Glide Wax
Race Wax: Brush skis with Swix Med Bronze Brush (T162) tip to tail 10 repetitions.
Kid’s/ Junior Racers: A good choice for fast skis and your parents wallet is Swix CH6. If your parent’s spoil you then Swix LF6 is even a better choice.
Apply Swix HF6 or even better HF6BD (BD will help with the wind blown abrasive snow – although the temps are rising we have had very cold temps and snow will be dry and abrasive). Iron in, 5 seconds tip to tail x 3 repetitions. Cool ski 5 minutes and then scrape and brush with Swix Med Course Brush (T162) x 10 repetitions tip to tail followed by the Swix Blue Nylon Polish Brush (T160) x 10 repetitions tip to tail.
Structure: Swix Super Riller T401 with .25mm linear rill. Apply rill after you have finished scraping and brushing.
Kick Wax
N/A
They call it the “Challenge” for a reason. If you are not up to it, just remember the Russians will be here in March to kick your soft American arse.
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RACE: BOGUS CHALLENGE
Posted on January 18th, 2008
| January 26, 2008 - |
Idaho Nordic Race Series - Race # 3
Location: Bogus Basin Nordic Center
Technique: Freestyle (skate) - mass starts
Distances: 15k, 5k, 2.5k, 1k
Entry Fees: 1k & 2.5 k $5 / 5k $10 / 15k $20
Registration: 8:45 to 9:45, race day upstairs in Frontier Point Lodge
Start times: 1k & 2.5k 10:00am / 5k & 15k 10:30am
Brought to you by: BOGUS BASIN NORDIC TEAM, WORLD CYCLE, and IDAHO NORDIC
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The Equinox Ski Challenge: How Far Can You Go?
Posted on January 15th, 2008
| March 22, 2008 to March 23, 2008 |
Event Name: Equinox Ski Challenge
Date: March 22-23, 2008
Location: Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT.
Event Website: www.equinoxskichallenge.com
Race Type: 6, 12, or 24 Hour / mass start / freestyle
Contact: Sam Newbury
Phone: (406)-209-3533
Email: equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com
2nd annual Equinox Ski Challenge is a 24 Hour nordic ski
race to be held on March 22nd and 23rd at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in
West Yellowstone, MT. There will be a 6 Hour and 12 Hour divisions in
conjunction with the headlining 24 Hour race. All categories are open
to both relay teams and soloists. This year the 9 kilometer course
will be lit by a nearly full moon if the skies are clear, (headlamps
still recommended)! Last year we saw multiple 24 Hour soloists exceed
300km and a team at just under 400km on the challenging loops. To
avoid skiing on refrozen chop, we have two courses set up and will
switch to the fresh course about 12 hours into the race.
An aspect of this event that is equally important to challenging the
participants is supporting local organizations that are keeping our
communities mentally and physically healthy. The Equinox Ski
Challenge will again do so by raising funds for the West Yellowstone
Ski Education Foundation, a ski advocacy group, and for Manaia Youth
Programs, a youth leadership and empowerment program serving Gallatin
and Park counties in Montana. Participants are encouraged to bring
food donations for the West Yellowstone Food Bank. Those donating
food will be entered into a special raffle.
The festivities will include a costume contest to be judged at the
start of the race, a potluck with beverages on Saturday evening, and
an all night bonfire near the start/finish line. Complete details and
registration forms are available at www.equinoxskichallenge.com.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed as well.
How far can you go?
For more information contact:
Sam Newbury
Equinox Ski Challenge
P.O. Box 184
Bozeman, MT. 59771
(406)-209-3533
equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com
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SWIX WAX CLINIC: BOULDER MOUNTAIN TOUR
Posted on January 15th, 2008
| January 22, 2008 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Date: Tuesday, January 22nd
Time: 7:00pm
Location: World Cycle & XC Ski
Downtown Boise on 8th, between Idaho & Main
Topics:
- Snow Science
- Ski Technology
- Ski Flex and Fit – The path to fast skis.
- Base Structure
- Choosing the “Right Wax”
- Basic Tool Requirements
- Ski Preparation: Skate Skis
- Application of Glide Wax
- Application of 100% Fluorocarbons “Cera F”
This clinic will cover the basics, and then jump to advance levels of glide wax and fluorocarbon applications. There is something for all levels
INSTRUCTORS: Joe Jensen & Eric Jensen
The Jensen Brothers both represent Swix Wax & Poles as members of the Swix Tech Team and Fischer Ski Company Ambassadors. Eric and Joe are elite level master racers and have both raced in the BMT for over 20 years with multiple top ten and even top 5 overall results. Joe is the current U.S. Masters National Champion in the 30-34 age class.
Questions? e-mail Eric at: ejensen@aceco.com
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Idaho Nordic Members Tune-Up Training Race/Interval Session
Posted on January 14th, 2008
| January 19, 2008 - 9:30 am - |
On Saturday, January 19th, Idaho Nordic will host a training race and interval workout starting at Frontier Point Lodge.
Start Time: 9:30am Sharp
Race Fee: Free to Idaho Nordic Members
Timing: Self timed. Report your time afterwards and Joe will post. No cheating.
Mass Start - Classic or Freestyle
Distance: 25k, but since it is practice you can make it any distance you want. Others will be doing a Threshold workout during the same time. Either way this is a great way to test those BMT skills.
Below is the course
- lodge to chair 3 via highway
- chair 3 to lodge (feed) via sappers.
- redtail/sappers loop like the 10K race (out on the flush exit)
- sappers back to lodge and down to lower loop.
- lower loop and up the flush to highway
- down to chair 3 and back on highway
Idaho Nordic will video tape sections of the race and then we will watch it in the lodge afterwards.
