Sun Valley Nordic Festival
January 28 - February 5
The Sun Valley Nordic Festival is a week filled with nordic skiing, demonstrations, races, seminars, and activies all culminating with the Boulder Mountain Tour.
Skin It 2 Win It Randonee Race will have teams of 1, 2 & 4 persons skinning from the base of Dollar Mountain to the summit where they will remove their skins and ski back to the start to hand off their baton to the next teammate. Racers will complete as many laps as possible in 5 hours. The distance is approx. 1.3 miles and 600 vertical feet.
This is a fund raising event for the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. Entry fee is $50/person. Racers are encouraged to secure sponsors to cover entry fee and beyond. Hot drinks & food will be provided for racers. Awards will be same day at Dollar Lodge @ 4:30. Prizes will be awarded for fastest lap, most laps completed, best costume, and most money sponsored.
Join us for a fun filled, community tour from Ketchum to Hailey on the famous Wood River Trail path! Buses can take you to the start near River Run and then ski down the 12 miles with family, friends, and dogs to a great party with music at the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey, Idaho. See you there. Look for up to date info on times, buses and more at bcrd.org.
Boulder Training Clinics with Fischer Athlete Nicole DeYong
Make 2012 the year you attack the Boulder Mountain Tour! We want this to be your best year yet – set a goal and achieve it! How? Join Fischer athlete Nicole DeYong for this Sunday training in our series of Boulder Training Clinics. Taking place on Sundays in January at 11am these clinics are designed to get you ready for the Boulder Mountain Tour on February 4. Clinics will cover race preparation, nutrition, tactics, aid stations, efficient starting and overall skiing technique. Instruction will take place at Galena Lodge and along the Boulder Mountain Tour race course. Cost is $40 per session or $140 for all 4 clinics.
Advanced registration is requested for these clinics. Call 726-4010 or email erin@galenalodge.com
Every year, the community rallies with music, live and silent auction to support the community trail system and Galena Lodge. Join friends and family to celebrate these treasures in NordicTownUSA...the ultimate mountain lodge and over 130K of Nordic trails throughout the community and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. More info at bcrd.org.
Sunday
Alturas Lake Trail Ski and Apres Ski Dinner at Smiley Creek Lodge
Spend the day skiing one of the hidden gems of the central Idaho Nordic trail network. Alturas Lake Ski trail winds 16 km along Alturas Lake Creek and through the meadows to Alturas Lake. The trail is groomed for skating and classic and features fantastic views of the Sawtooth Mountains. This is a noncompetitive event. Whether you are new to these trails or they are old friends from the Busterback days, you will enjoy this terrific trail system.
After a great day of skiing, come to Smiley Creek Lodge for an apres ski buffet between 4 pm and 7 pm. Apres ski menu
Chicken Picatta > Beef Stew > Meatballs > Cheese and Crackers > Ham and Turkey Pinwheels > Spinach Salad > Hummas > Cookies and Brownies > > Price will be $16.99
Reservations Required for Apres Ski Dinner. Small Grooming donation recommended for the day of skiing.
Smiley Creek Lodge and Alturas Lake Ski Trail are 37 miles and 40 miles North of Ketchum/ Sun Valley on Highway 75.
Please call us at 877 774 3547 or visit SmileyCreekLodge.com for reservations.
Monday
Nordic Lecture: Building a Bigger Engine
1/30/2012
7:00:00 PM
The Community Library
Join SVSEF Heads Coach Rick Kapala for a presentation on how to improve your physical capacities for Cross Country Skiing. We'll cover training physiology, workout design and training monitoring as key elements in managing your training plan.
Meeting Time: Shuttle leaves SNRA at 8:30. Coffee and snack at Galena Lodge at 9:00 AM. Session Preview 9:15 to 10:15 at Galena Lodge
Course and tactics Technique over-view Race Strategy
Ski from Galena to SNRA 10:30-1:00 Cost: $95 per person (minimum 8 participants, maximum 30 participants) Fee Includes; transportation from Ketchum to Galena, pre- workout snack at Galena Lodge, Training Session. For registration and more information please go to; http://jimgalanes.com/
Join us on a snowshoe hike in the Boulder Mountains near Galena Lodge. Come to Galena Lodge early for lunch or stick around for the Twilight Dinner--both of which are sure to be delicious.
It is a great time to see wildlife tracks. Ann Christensen will join us to help identify tracks we come across.
Dress warmly and bring water. Snowshoes are available for rent at the Galena Lodge.
To make reservations or for more information call ICL: 208.726.7485
Join Don & Erin at Galen Lodge for an amazing evening complete with an amazing meal from Don's kitchen and a wonderful evening ski tour or snowshoe trek on the wilderness trails around Galena Lodge. No trip to Sun Valley is complete without stopping off at Galena Lodge, the community's lodge that started as an 1880's mining town in the mountains north of Ketchum!
Precursor to the 2013 US National Masters Championships. 10 and 5km, 10am mass start. Registration at the SV Nordic Center begins Tuesday, 1/31, and ends Wednesday, 2/1 at 8:30am Entry Fee: 10km - $15, 5km - $10. Awards at 12:30pm.
Awards following completion of the races at 12:30pm Entry fee: 10km - $15 5km - $10
Pre ski the course on Wednesday with your Sun Valley Nordic Festival $49 Trail Pass! Questions? Call SV Nordic Center @ 208.622.2250 or Ivana 208.721.8340
Questions? Call SV Nordic Center @ 208.622.2250 or Ivana 208.721.8340
The Ketchum Sun Valley Ski and Heritage Museums are pleased to announce the 2012 Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame Inductee’s. The Alpine Committee has selected: Dick Durrance, Warren Miller, Janette Burr Johnson, Pete Patterson and Michel Rudigoz. The Nordic Committee has selected Bill & Annie Vanderbilt, N’tala Skinner, Charley French, Hans Muehlegger and Jenny Busdon
The 2012 Induction ceremony will be at the Ski and Heritage Museum on Wednesday, February 1st, at 4:00 pm. The celebration includes live music, drinks, and a brief presentation and speech by each athlete.
The Ski Museum has dedicated an exhibition area in the Ski Museum to house the laser engraved plaques of The Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame.
The process for nomination is done by committee and nomination, one for Nordic and another for Alpine. Each committee has several members, all dedicated athletes who continue to work in their sport areas. Each committee member works to find the top inductees for the year, people who have excelled in their sport and given back to the greater Sun Valley community. The Inductees are honored with a party and a permanent plaque in the Ski Museum which highlights their contributions to their sport.
For questions regarding the Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame, please call The Ski Museum at 208.726.8118.
An evening of Nordic stories at the Community library. Don't forget to stop by the Community Library after the Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame for a great evening. Jim Galanes will share his unique perspective on cross-country skiing and talk about his experience as a U.S. ski racer and an Olympic team coach. Hot cocoa and peppermint schnapps will be served!
Thursday
FREE SKATE SKI CLINIC WITH 3-TIME OLYMPIAN JIM GALANES!
Join Jim Galanes for a fun, noon time ski on Thursday February 2, 2012. We will start our ski from the SNRA Parking Lot. This 1-1/2 hour fun and informative clinic will include technique tips and tactics for the coming Boulder Mt Tour.
FREE TO BCRD SEASON SKI PASS HOLDERS!! JOIN IN THE FUN!! When: Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Where: SNRA Parking lot, Boulder Mt Tour Finish Area What: Technique Advice/Tips Training, Easy Ski RSVP: jimgalanes@jimgalanes.com, limited to 20 skiers
Quickly becoming the can't miss event of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival! World class sprints with olympic caliber athletes, kids races, and accompanying music all in one! Get some dinner with Galena Lodge onsite, grab a warm drink and enjoy the bonfire and on site winter artwork after checking out the amazing sprint races!
Tim Snider and Sound Society
Tim Snider and Sound Society are going to rock the Ketchum Downtown Jam and Nordic Town USA Sprint races! Tim has traveled to Europe, Cuba, Morocco, Spain, Indonesia, and much of Central America in his ongoing journey to study the world's different styles of music. Blending American roots, world beat, and Latin rhythms into an inspired sound that has been dubbed "World Rock," the group creates a high-energy performance that gives its audiences an irresistible desire to dance. Some say it's just foot-stomping soul-stirring goodness! Grab the kids, bundle up and get ready to watch the races, dance and then compete in the legendary World Snowshoe Dance Competition. Refreshments will be available for purchase and the bonfire will be going!
NordicTownUSA Downtown Jam and Sprints Join us Thursday, Feb. 2rd, before, during, or after xc sprint races and music at the Simplot lot. 15% of sales will go to the 16th Annual Galena & North Valley Trails Winter Benefit. Donations gladly accepted.
Specials include: Roasted Chicken Breast: Free range boneless chicken breast and wing accompanied with homemade Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables. $12.00 Home-style meatloaf: Lean sirloin, pork sausage, and Lava Lake Lamb drizzled with a tomato BBQ sauce and served with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables. $12.00 Wild Alaskan Salmon: Served Papillion style with fresh dill and thyme, brushed with a tequila butter reduction, accompanied by garden fresh veggies with coconut saffron rice. $16.00 Baby Back Ribs: Served with a side of Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables. Half Order - $13, Whole Order - $17 Lava Lake Lamb Stew: Seasoned, braised, and slow cooked. Served in a red wine tomato gravy with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed golden corn. $12.00 Ruby Red Trout Filet: Fresh local Hagerman 8-10 oz. Ruby Red Trout filet, pan seared and topped with a pineapple mango salsa, served with a side of seasoned white beans and rice. $15.00
APPETIZERS Buffalo wings Baked stuffed mushrooms caps Steamed artichoke Brew city onion rings Featuring 11 premium beers and 12 select wines by the glass
Celebrating Nordic Ski Festival week by serving dinner from 5 pm to 9pm every evening! Make online reservations at our website: http://www.perryssunvalley.com Or http://www.OpenTable.com
Pre-Race Bib / Bag Pick-up All entrants will need to pick up their Race Bibs and Clothing Bags along with last minute race information, wave seeding information, souvenirs and promotional materials on Friday February 4th at the Boulder Mountain Tour Expo from 10:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. in Ketchum at the YMCA on the corner of Warm Springs Road and Saddle Road.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
2/3/2012
7:00:00 PM
Next Stage Theater
Main St., Ketchum, ID
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an inspiring international film competition featuring the world’s best footage on mountain subjects, is the largest traveling film festival in the world and will showcase over 15 films over two nights in Ketchum.
All proceeds from the film festival support the Friends of the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center and the Satipo Kids Project. The Satipo Kids Project funds 38 school children from Peru to attend school.
The Friends will hold a raffle during the event, giving away skis, snowshoes, packs, clothing, avalanche gear, an overnight at a Sun Valley Trekking Yurt and gift certificates to local business.
One of America’s longest running and most respected cross country ski races, the Boulder Mountain Tour is the Wood River Valley’s winter treasure. Drawing a field from across the country, and across the spectrum of abilities, the BMT welcomes all. The race traverses the spectacular Boulder Mountains for 32 kilometers of breath-taking beauty and world class competition. Some of the finest skiing to be found anywhere on the planet combined with warm hospitality and first rate race organization.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
2/4/2012
7:00:00 PM
Next stage Theater
Main St., Ketchum, ID
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an inspiring international film competition featuring the world’s best footage on mountain subjects, is the largest traveling film festival in the world and will showcase over 15 films over two nights in Ketchum.
All proceeds from the film festival support the Friends of the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center and the Satipo Kids Project. The Satipo Kids Project funds 38 school children from Peru to attend school.
The Friends will hold a raffle during the event, giving away skis, snowshoes, packs, clothing, avalanche gear, an overnight at a Sun Valley Trekking Yurt and gift certificates to local business.
The final event of the 3rd annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival. Try the latest ski equipment from BMT sponsors and enjoy the beautiful and unique skiing at Sun Valley Nordic.
The Sun Valley Nordic Festival celebrates the more than 200km of Nordic trails in and around Sun Valley, one of the largest and most diverse systems in the United States!
We invite you to accept the "Trails Challenge" this year and try to ski 200km this season! You can ski every trail or ski your favorites over and over to reach a total of 200km! Click here for more information!We invite you to accept the "Trails Challenge" this year and try to ski 200km this season! You can ski every trail or ski your favorites over and over to reach a total of 200km! Click here for more information!
