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Sun Valley Nordic Festival
January 29 - February 6
The Sun Valley Nordic Festival is a week filled with nordic skiing, demonstrations, races, seminars, and activies all culminating with the Boulder Mountain Tour.
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- 2010
Events>
- Saturday
1/30/10
- Sunday
1/31/10
- Monday
2/1/10
- Tuesday
2/2/10
- Wednesday
2/3/10
- Thursday
2/4/10
- Friday
2/5/10
- Saturday
2/6/10
- Sunday
2/7/10
CHECK OUT THESE SVNF SPECIAL DEALS !
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Saturday 1/30/10
| BCRD Ski the Rails/Downtown Hailey Winter Celebration |
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| 1/30/2010 |
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| 9:00:00 AM |
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BCRD Wood RIver Trail
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| www.bcrd.org/wintertrails/tabid/55/Default.aspx |
BCRD Ski the Rails
Join the BCRD to kick off the week long Sun Valley Nordic festival at this year's "Ski the Rails!" Enjoy a fun, family friendly tour at your own pace along 12 miles of groomed trails starting in Ketchum and ending in Hailey, Idaho.
Downtown Hailey Winter Celebration
After skiing the rails to Hailey, head over to the Sun Valley Brewery, get warm, and see what Hailey has to offer with live music by "Up a Creek," great food, and dining and shopping specials organized by the Hailey Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Full Moon Dinner |
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| 1/30/2010 |
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| 6:30:00 PM |
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Galena Lodge
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| www.galenalodge.com |
| Full Moon Dinners this Saturday and Sunday night. Enjoy a snowshoe or ski under the Full Moon as well as an incredible dinner at Galena Lodge. Dinner begins at 6:30pm. Space is limited so call to make a reservation. Cost is $40/person (does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity). |
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| An Evening With Alyson Cambridge |
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| 1/30/2010 |
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| 8:00:00 PM |
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Carol's Dollar Lodge
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| www.sunvalleyopera.com |
Critics have described Alyson Cambridge as a dynamic soprano with unlimited potential whose vocal solos are unparalleled. She is recognized for her beauty of voice, striking stage presence and affecting musical and dramatic interpretation. Having Miss Cambridge perform in the intimate setting Carol’s Dollar Lodge, provides a unique opportunity for attendees hear her in a solon-style concert.
January 30th concert tickets can be purchased through Sun Valley Entertainment at www.sunvalley.com or by calling the ticket office at 208-622-2135 or 888-622-2108. Tickets for January 30th are $35 for general seating and $75 for preferred seating.
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Sunday 1/31/10
| Boulder Mountain Tour Prep |
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| 1/31/2010 |
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| 9:00:00 AM |
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Galena Lodge and the Harriman Trail
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| www.galenalodge.com |
| Pre ski the BMT route on your own or with a group. Get tips and instruction at galena Lodge and then trek down the actual Boulder Mountain Tour race course on the BCRD North Valley Trails. Transportation takes you back to Galena Lodge. |
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| Full Moon Dinner |
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| 1/31/2010 |
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| 6:30:00 PM |
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Galena Lodge
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| www.galenalodge.com |
| Full Moon Dinners at this Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Enjoy a snowshoe or ski under the Full Moon as well as an incredible dinner at Galena Lodge. Dinner begins at 6:30pm. Space is limited so call to make a reservation. Cost is $40/person (does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity). |
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Monday 2/1/10
| Alturas Lake Trail Ski and Swiss style Apres Ski at Smiley Creek Lodge |
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| 2/1/2010 |
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| 10:00:00 AM |
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Alturas Ski Trail, Smiley Creek Lodge
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| SmileyCreekLodge.com |
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.
Alturas Lake Ski Trail is part of the 200 km trails challenge.
After a great day of skiing, come to Smiley Creek Lodge for a Swiss style apres ski buffet between 3 pm and 7 pm. Originally this event was planned to end at 6pm, but we have extended to 7pm, so everyone can come for a ski and mingle after work. Can't wait to see you all there!
Our menu for the day:
Potato Pancakes Topped with Zurich Style Cut Beef
Vackerin Mont Cheese, Poached Pears and Candied Hazelnuts on Toast Points
Croute au Formage served with Handmade Bread and Vegetables (Fondue)
Mini Churer Meat Pies
Swiss Alpine Gingerbreads
Engadine Nut Cake
$17.00 includes one drink with your meal.
Reservations recommended for apres ski.
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.
For more information or directions visit SmileyCreekLodge.com
or call 877 774 3547 |
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| Dick Dorworth |
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| 2/1/2010 |
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| 5:30:00 PM |
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Ski & Heritage Museum - 1st & Washington in Ketchum - Forest Service Park
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| www.ksvhs.org |
| Sun Valley's own Dick Dorworth; author and local columnist as well as often being referred to as the fastest man on downhill skis will read from an unpublished collection of past ski writings that he has written over the past 40 years. This collection of stories makes up an as of yet unpublished 2nd book. Dick’s first book "Night Driving" is a great success and will be available for signing by the author after the reading. |
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Tuesday 2/2/10
| Boulder Prep Tips and Technique Clinic |
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| 2/2/2010 |
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| 1:00:00 PM |
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Sun Valley Nordic Center
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| www.nordic.sunvalley.com |
1pm-3pm. $40. NEW AFTERNOON ONLY FORMAT.
Join Sun Valley Nordic instructors, Olympians and Sun Valley Ski Education coaches for an afternoon of tips and pointers specific to skiing the BMT. Skate technique only. Clinic will cover efficiency, starts, corners, feeds and nutrition, all essential to improving your BMT time. |
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| Avalanche Awareness Program (1 hour) |
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| 2/2/2010 |
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| 7:00:00 PM |
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Hailey Community Campus, Rm 903
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| www.sawtoothavalanche.com |
| This presentation provides an introduction to avalanches, including where and why they occur, avalanche warning signs, and the basics of avalanche safety. This program is an excellent primer before taking an avalanche class, or for anyone who is seeking information about avalanches. |
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Wednesday 2/3/10
| Guided Snowshoe Adventure |
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| 2/3/2010 |
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| 11:00:00 AM |
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Galena Lodge
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| www.galenalodge.com |
| Come experience the wonderful snowshoe trails around Galena Lodge with friends and family and settle into a great meal at the rustic and historic Galena Lodge. |
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| Lizzy's Fresh Coffee Tastings & Tours |
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| 2/3/2010 |
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| 12:00:00 PM |
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971-4 N Main St Ketchum
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| www.lizzysfreshcoffee.com |
| Every Wednesday from 12-4 p.m. Lizzy's Fresh Coffee opens its roasting room doors for coffee tastings and tours. Drop in to sample one of the featured coffees, or buy a freshly roasted bag to enjoy at home. You can also pick up or order a freshly roasted Boulder Mountain Tour coffee in person, of which $3 goes to the BCRD grooming fund. |
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| Sun Valley 5K Snowshoe Challenge |
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| 2/3/2010 |
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| 12:00:00 PM |
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Sun Valley Nordic Center
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| www.sunvalleyrunning.com |
SUNVALLEYRUNNING.COM presents: Sun Valley 5K Snowshoe Challenge
Instead of skiing during your lunch hour, come join in the fun for the first annual Sun Valley 5K Snowshoe Challenge. A noon hour fun run snowshoe event utilizing the varied terrain of the White Cloud Nine golf course. Runners will be confronted with groomed trail, packed snowshoe single track, and sections of crosscountry travel.
WHEN: February 3, 2010
WHERE: Sun Valley Nordic Center
REGISTRATION: Register at www.active.com December 1, 2009 -midnight February 2, 2010. Race day registration will be available from 9am-11:30am at the Nordic Center.
COST: Early registration – December 1, 2009 – Midnight February 2, 2010: $15.00. Race day registration: (Updated 1/29/10) $15.00
START TIME: 12 NOON
We will have a limited number of Atlas race/run snowshoes available for the race. They will be issued first come, first served. We will not be restricting snowshoe dimensions, use any size you desire.
Awards will be given to the top male and top female followed by a raffle for all entrants.
Bibs will be collected after the race for recycling to other events.
Be sure to stick around for the Nordic Sprint races!
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| Sun Valley Nordic Sprint Races |
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| 2/3/2010 |
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| 1:00:00 PM |
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Sun Valley Nordic
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| www.nordic.sunvalley.com |
AFTERNOON SPRINT RACES on the White Cloud trail system at $10 ENTRY!! DAY OF REGISTRATION ONLY at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. Open male and open female categories only. $10 ENTRY goes toward a CASH PURSE!!
NEW AFTERNOON SPRINT FORMAT:
9am-12:30pm: Registration at the Sun Valley Nordic Center
1:00pm: Sprint Heats begin on 1.5 K loop (waves of 4-6 depending on registration, top 2 qualify for semi-final heat)
2:00pm: Semifinal heats (waves of 4, top 2 qualify)
2:30pm: Final heats (4 skiers, winner takes all)
3:00pm: Awards (CASH PURSE)
4pm Done |
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| Author and Olympic skier John Morton: Behind-the-scenes observations from his experiences at seven different Winter Olympic Games, book signing with hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps. |
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| 2/3/2010 |
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| 6:00:00 PM |
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The Community Library
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| www.thecommunitylibrary.org |
| Refreshments will be served including hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps. 6pm. The Community Library, 415 Spruce Avenue. 208-726-3493, ext. 120. FREE EVENT. |
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Thursday 2/4/10
| Snowshoe with a Ranger |
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| 2/4/2010 |
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| 11:00:00 AM |
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Galena Lodge
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| www.galenalodge.com |
| Come experience the trails around Galena Lodge with a ranger from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and then settle in to a great meal and refreshments at the rustic, historic Galena Lodge. |
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| Party at Perry's |
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| 2/4/2010 |
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| 5:00:00 PM |
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Perry's Restaurant in Ketchum
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| www.perryssunvalley.com |
Party @ Perry's! Celebrating Nordic Ski Festival week by serving dinner from 5 pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, Feb. 4th, to coincide with ski races and music at the Simplot lot, future home of Sun Valley Center for the Arts. 10% of sales will go to procurement of the greatly needed "Vamps Cat" groomer for the Blaine County Nordic Trails. Donations gladly accepted.
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| Downtown Ketchum Nordic Night |
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| 2/4/2010 |
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| 5:30:00 PM |
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Dowtown Ketchum (TBD)
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| www.sunvalleycenter.org/arts/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=35 |
Join us on Thursday night for an "in town" night of friendly races and Nordic competition with music, fun, and a bonfire! Ski down the Wood River Trail or walk into town and enjoy a great Sun Valley evening with the whole family. Reno-based band Sol’Jibe promises to warm up the night with a high-energy performance that demands dancing. Sol'Jibe blends American roots, world beat, and Latin rhythms into an inspired sound that has been dubbed "World Pop.” In addition to great music, the evening will include friendly races and Nordic competitions, a bonfire, and warm refreshments at the future site of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Ketchum. 5:30-7:30pm. FREE.
Presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, The Elephant’s Perch, and the Blaine County Recreation District.
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| Best of Banff Film Festival & Friends of the SNFAC Fundraiser |
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| 2/4/2010 |
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| 6:00:00 PM |
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NexStage Theater in Ketchum
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| www.sawtoothavalanche.com |
This is the 13th annual Friends fundraising event. Doors open at 6pm for a pre-film social hour with wine, beer, and food. The films start at 7pm.
An incredible raffle will be held each night with awesome prizes including skis, bindings, snowshoes, packs, clothing, avy gear, an overnight at a Sun Valley Trekking yurt, dinners at Galena Lodge and gift certificates to local businesses. All raffle tickets will be thrown back into the pot for the Grand Prize of a day of heli skiing with Sun Valley Heli Ski.
Film Tickets at Backwoods, The Elephant's Perch, Chapter One and at the door. Raffle Tickets at Backwoods, The Elephant's Perch and at the films. |
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| Dog sledding in Paradise |
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| 2/4/2010 |
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| 7:00:00 PM |
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Masonic Lodge
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Dog sledding in Paradise - video narrated by Hailey native, D. A. Outzs
Masonic Lodge
100 So. 2nd Ave. Hailey, Idaho
February 4, 7:00pm
Admisson is free - donations appreciated
More information call 788-4210 |
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| Dog Sledding in Paradise |
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| 2/4/2010 |
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| 7:00:00 PM |
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Masonic Hall
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| www.bchistoricalmuseum.org |
Video of Dogsledding in Hailey in the early 1900s. Narrated
by Hailey native, Dorothy Ann Outzs |
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Friday 2/5/10
| Idaho Conservation League Boulder Foothills Ski Tour |
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| 2/5/2010 |
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| 9:45:00 AM |
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SNRA Parking Lot
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| www.idahoconservation.org |
Join the Idaho Conservation League for a half-day of ski touring in the foothills of the Boulder Mountains.
With our guide, we will tour along the southwestern edge of the Boulder-White Cloud proposed wilderness area. The tour is open to people of all abilities, as we will be staying on mostly flat terrain enjoying the view.
Don’t forget your lunch and water. If you need ski touring gear, Backwoods and The Elephants Perch have great rental fleets.
We will meet at the SNRA parking lot at 9:45 am to carpool the remainder of the way.
Call Megan at 208-726-7485 with any questions and to register.
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| Boulder Mountain Tour Expo |
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| 2/5/2010 |
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| 10:00:00 AM |
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Wood River YMCA on the corner of Warm Springs Road and Saddle Road in Ketchum
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| www.bouldermountaintour.com |
Everyone entered in the 35th Boulder Mountain Tour 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 5th 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. Look for the Boulder Mountain Tour banners. For entrants arriving in Sun Valley after 8:00 p.m. on Friday there will be late bib pickup at Galena Lodge till 9:00 a.m. on race day.
There will be plenty of excitement at the Expo with sponsor exhibits and elbow rubbing with some of the best skiers in the country. Plan to spend a few extra minutes visiting with eqipement representatives and fellow skiers prepping for the next days race. |
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| KSVHS.org Reception |
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| 2/5/2010 |
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| 5:00:00 PM |
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Ski Museum - 1st & Washington
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| www.ksvhs.org |
The Ketchum Sun Valley Historical Society Heritage & Ski Museum is hosting a cocktail hour before the Banff Film festival on Friday the 5th. Come have a beer or a glass of wine and a snack while enjoying the world class ski museum before seeing the films or just stop in to say hi to all your old friends while checking out all the old skis and skiing legends of Sun Valley.
www.KSVHS.org
Museum winter hours:
M-F 12-4pm
Sat 1-4pm |
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| Best of Banff Film Festival & Friends of the SNFAC Fundraiser |
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| 2/5/2010 |
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| 6:00:00 PM |
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NexStage Theater in Ketchum
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| www.sawtoothavalanche.com |
This is the 13th annual Friends fundraising event. Doors open at 6pm for a pre-film social hour with wine, beer, and food. The films start at 7pm.
An incredible raffle will be held each night with awesome prizes including skis, bindings, snowshoes, packs, clothing, avy gear, an overnight at a Sun Valley Trekking yurt, dinners at Galena Lodge and gift certificates to local businesses. All raffle tickets will be thrown back into the pot for the Grand Prize of a day of heli skiing with Sun Valley Heli Ski.
Film Tickets at Backwoods, The Elephant's Perch, Chapter One and at the door. Raffle Tickets at Backwoods, The Elephant's Perch and at the films. |
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Saturday 2/6/10
| Boulder Mountain Tour |
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| 2/6/2010 |
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| 10:00:00 AM |
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The 32km BMT starts in Senate Meadows near Galena Lodge 25 miles north of Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho
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| www.BoulderMountainTour.com |
| 2010 will see the 35th running of this world famous cross-country ski event. Open to everyone, of all abilities, the BMT draws a field from across the spectrum of talent. World class marathon racers and first time tourists new to the sport can rub elbows and enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The BMT follows the Wood River as it winds it's way down the valley over the historic Harriman Trail system of the Blaine Recreation District and the North Valley Trails. Unmatched for quality, the BMT is a ski race that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. The perfect trail grooming, the great souvinir hat and the always helpful volunteers come together to make for a perfect day at the races. For all the current information on the 2010 Boulder Mountain Tour and to register to ski this great event, go to the BMT website. |
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| 1st Annual Half-Boulder |
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| 2/6/2010 |
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| 10:45:00 AM |
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Baker Creek halfway point in the Boulder Mountain Tour course
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| www.BoulderMountainTour.com |
| For the first time ever, the Boulder Mountain Tour will offer a Half-Boulder. The 15km course will follow the bottom half of the regular BMT race course and be a part of the usual finish area. Skiers will start near the Baker Creek parking area at approximately 10:45 am. As the first three waves of the BMT pass this area, the Half-Boulder skiers will merge into the traffic headed south for the finish line at the SNRA Headquarters. This will be a great opportunity for novice and young skiers to participate in the BMT and find out what all the fun is about. There is no age limit on participating so it doesn't matter how young or how old you are. There is even a special registration price for a parent a child under ten. Go to the Boulder Mountain Tour website and check out all the details. |
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| Avalanche Rescue Beacon Clinic |
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| 2/6/2010 |
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Avalanche Rescue Training Park
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| www.sawtoothavalanche.com |
SNFAC Staff will teach how to use an avalanche beacon to quickly find a buried partner. Only a couple demo beacons will be available, please bring your own beacon and probe if you have one.
Clinic will take place at the Avalanche Rescue Training Park, next to Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on Sun Valley Road (please park in Forest Service lot).
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| An Afternoon with Kristin Armstrong |
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| 2/6/2010 |
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| 3:00:00 PM |
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Big Wood Presbyterian Church, Saddle Rd. (across from the YMCA), Ketchum
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Spend an afternoon with Kristin Armstrong: Once married to world famous cyclist Lance Armstrong, Kristin is a runner, author, speaker and mother of three. Kristin has been seen on the Oprah and Rachael Ray shows, has written for O Magazine and Glamour, and is a contributing editor for Runner’s World.
2:00 Youth presentation (FREE)
3:00 Presentation, Q&A and book signing of book 'Work in Progress"
5:30 - 7:00 No-host cocktail reception with Kristin, Columbine Room at the Sun Valley Inn
Tickets are $15/adult, $5/student and are available at Iconoclast Books. As is Kristin's book "Work in Progress". |
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| Best of Banff Film Festival & Friends of the SNFAC Fundraiser |
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| 2/6/2010 |
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NexStage Theater in Ketchum
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| www.sawtoothavalanche.com |
This is the 13th annual Friends fundraising event. Doors open at 6pm for a pre-film social hour with wine, beer, and food. The films start at 7pm.
An incredible raffle will be held each night with awesome prizes including skis, bindings, snowshoes, packs, clothing, avy gear, an overnight at a Sun Valley Trekking yurt, dinners at Galena Lodge and gift certificates to local businesses. All raffle tickets will be thrown back into the pot for the Grand Prize of a day of heli skiing with Sun Valley Heli Ski.
Film Tickets at Backwoods, The Elephant's Perch, Chapter One and at the door. Raffle Tickets at Backwoods, The Elephant's Perch and at the films. |
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Sunday 2/7/10
| Boulder Mountain Tour Demo Day |
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| 2/7/2010 |
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| 10:00:00 AM |
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Sun Valley Nordic Center
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| www.BoulderMountainTour.com |
| The Boulder Mountain Tour in cooperation with Sun Valley Nordic will once again host the Boulder Mountain Tour Demo Day. There will be free skiing at Sun Valley Nordic during the event which makes this a great opportunity to check out all the new cross-country ski equipment from the sponsors of the BMT. Check back at the Boulder Mountain Tour site for latest updates and make plans to attend. |
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This year, 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!
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