Events
Adopt-A-Trail Spring Maintenance
Posted on March 18th, 2011
| March 29, 2011 - 5:15 pm - |
It is that time of year to get out and do some trail maintenance. This year we will be maintaing Idaho Nordic’s adopted trail, #26 Shanes Trail. We are scheduled to meet Bart from Ridge to Rivers on Tuesday, March 29th @ 5:30. Bart will meet us up on Shaw Mountain Road where Shane’s Trail meets the road and he will have all the equipment so just bring some hiking or work boots, water and some gloves if you have soft hands. We need 10 to 15 volunteers and plan on a 2-3 hour time commitment. Email info@idahonordic.com if you would like to volunteer. Meet at Fort Boise in the parking lot where we meet for Dry-Land at 5:15 and we will take the Van up. If you miss the Van meet us where Shane’s Trail meets Shaw Mountain Road at 5:30.
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Final Beer Race Details
Posted on March 14th, 2011
| March 16, 2011 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Entry Fee: A six pack of Irish Beer.
Start Time: Be ready to start @ 6:30 at the start line.
Format: Our final six pack series race will be a pursuit style start. Start times will be based on your time in the first six pack series race and if you did not participate in that race the race director will seed you where they feel you should be.
Course: The start will be on the Nordic Highway at the top of the flush. Nordic Highway back towards the lodge, take the Nordic connector to drop down towards the lower loop. Take the hard right to head down the lower loop and up the flush. Finish line will be at the top of the flush. See map, some of you may want to print this out and take with you while you ski.
Time Bonuses: The following time bonuses can be earned and will be approved by the race director:
Wearing some sort of Green bottoms, shorts, pants, tights. 5 seconds.
Wearing a green top, jersey, coat, bra (must be visible). 5 seconds.
Wearing a green hat or some sort of green head gear. 5 seconds.
Wearing a Leprechaun beard or any wig. 15 seconds.
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St Patty’s Day Eve; Six Pack Series Race Final
Posted on March 8th, 2011
| March 16, 2011 - |
In honor of St Patrick’s Day or at least St. Patricks’s Day Eve, we will be holding our final six pack series race on next Wednesday March 16th. Race details and format are yet to be determined but for now, start assembling your green clothing, hats, gear, Leprechaun ears and beards to receive some sweet time bonuses towards your race.
Race Details: Check back soon.
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Spring Skate and Classic Clinic with Colin Rodgers and Nicole DeYoung
Posted on March 6th, 2011
| March 13, 2011 - |
Elite skiers Colin Rodgers and Nicole DeYoung of the Sun Valley Olympic Development Team, will lead two sessions for all Idaho Nordic Members. Both have skied at the World Cup level and we are fortunate to have these gifted athletes visit us and share their knowledge. Participants are welcome for either or both clinics but you must be a member. Not a member? Visit http://members.idahonordic.com/ and sign up on line.
Schedule:
10:00am to 11:45am – Skate Technique Session: Colin and Nicole will break down technique for all abilities. Meet by the Idaho Nordic Banner in front of Frontier Point Lodge at Bogus.
12:30pm to 2:15pm - Classic Technique Session: Colin and Nicole will cover the basics to advanced technique for classis skiing. We will spend a few minutes reviewing kick wax and applying the wax of the day, (Waxless skis are fine to use for the clinic). Again, we will meet out front of Frontier Point Lodge. All abilities are strongly encouraged to participate.
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Backwards Boulder
Posted on January 25th, 2011
| March 12, 2011 - |
Backwards Boulder Classic Ski Tour. A 30K Classic tour from SNRA to Galena Lodge. or a 15K from Baker Creek.
New for 2011 the Mountain Faries Shutle Van will bring all skiers back to your cars at Baker Creek or the SNRA parking lot. Shuttle fees will be paid by The Perch.
Galena Lodge will offer a special 20% off your lunch plus happy hour beer prices! Code Word “Tiny Dancer”
Please register ahead of time @ the Perch. The Backwards Boulder is free but NVT trail passes are required.
Please sign up in advance by email or phone
Call 208 726 3497 or email brosso@elephantsperch.com
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32nd annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race
Posted on January 25th, 2011
| March 5, 2011 - |
This year’s race is March 5th. 2k, 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k and 25kClassic races are offered.
Visit the race website at http://www.rendezvousrace.com/ for more details.
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Alta Skate Race - Alta, WY
Posted on January 24th, 2011
| February 26, 2011 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
A new event for this year. The Alta Skate Race will offer a 5k, 10k, or 20k.
For more information please visit the race site: www.altaskaterace.tvtap.org
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Club Night at Idaho Mountain Touring
Posted on January 24th, 2011
| January 31, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Come on down to Idaho Mountain Touring on Monday, Jan 31st from 6pm-8pm for great deals on skis and wax and listen to talks about everything you ever wanted to know about nordic skiing (including: ski flex, structure, stone grinding, waxing and more).
Learn how to apply flouro waxes and hand structures to give you the best possible skis.
Check out the latest top-of-the-line skis, boots and poles from Fischer and stock up on wax while you’re at it.
Here are the details:
Where: Idaho Mountain Touring (1310 Main St, Boise)
When: Monday, Jan 31st from 6pm-8pm
See you there!
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Round Valley Roundup - Park City, UT
Posted on January 16th, 2011
| February 19, 2011 - |
This is a new marathon-distance race. The Roundup will offer a 5k, 25k, or 50k
Visit Race Website for details or go to http://roundvalleyroundup.athlete360.com/ to register
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36th Annual Boulder Mountain Tour
Posted on January 16th, 2011
| February 5, 2011 - |
This years race is February 5th. If you still have not registered, registration closes at midnight February 1, 2011.
Boulder Mountain Tour 32 K
Half-Boulder 15K
Visit www.bouldermountaintour.com for details
