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Grand Teton Endurance Race

September 20th, 2012 by katie

The Yellowstone – Teton Endurance Race

2012 is the inaugural running of the 100 and 50 mile road races along the spectacular road that traverses Yellowstone National Park along the beautiful scenic by-way to the doorstep of Grand Teton National Park. The dates for the race are October 6 & 7.

The 100 mile course will start just outside West Yellowstone, with the 50 mile course starting along that route. Both courses will follow the stunning Yellowstone-Teton Scenic Loop and end in Driggs, ID.

Are you an Endurance Runner?

Registration fees are $95 for an individual in the 50-mile run, $195 for an individual in the 100-mile run and $750 for a team in the 100-mile relay. Register online at the Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventures website; they are the host of the event.

Route for the Yellowstone Teton Endurance Races

By the way, there is a new relay division this year! Put together your own dream team of runners to cover this scenic course. You can have as many people on your team as you want up to a maximum of 6.

Endurance Race Rules & Regulations

Race Directors: Lisa Smith-Batchen and Dave Carder

Race Start: West Yellowstone, Montana

Race Finish: Driggs, Idaho

Pre-Race meeting: required for all runners. 7:00 PM Friday (location TBA). 5:30 AM Saturday (at race starting lines): for those arriving late on Friday.

Course Description: The 100-mile race starts in West Yellowstone and the 50-mile race starts at mile 51 of the 100-mile course. This is a road race that primarily follows the beautiful Scenic By-way from Yellowstone National Park to the doorstep of Teton National Park.

Have you visited Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons before?

We would like to hear about your past travel experiences in these beautiful National parks.

Lodging near the Grand Teton Races

If you are thinking about visiting the Yellowstone/Teton area, for the endurance races or anytime of the year, consider one of our fine Yellowstone area bed and breakfasts for you accommodations.

Tags: athletics, endurance, Grand Teton National Park, race, Yellowstone Park
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Idaho Mountain Festival at the City of Rock National Reserve

September 13th, 2012 by katie

Idaho Mountain Festival in Castle Rocks State Park

The Idaho Mountain Festival is a four-day outdoor event taking place Thursday thru Sunday, September 27-30 at City of Rock National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park. These two parks are home of some of the best granite domes for sport, trad, and bouldering. The Festival is a climbing, trail running, and mountain biking event that has little to do with competition and more about the celebration and gathering of these great outdoor sports.

At the festival, outdoor enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy the classic granite rock climbing and peaceful trail runs while socializing with new and old friends.

Climbing Events at the Idaho Mountain Festival

Open climbing at City of Rocks and Castle Rocks
Various activities, group sessions, clinics, and contests
Camping inside Castle Rocks State Park
Various meals
13.1-mile Trail Race
6.2-mile Trail Race
Scavenger hunt

Mountain Climbing and Trail Runs

Jenn Flemming, a La Sportiva athlete and a representative of The American Alpine Club, will be conducting a sport climbing workshop during the festival. It just so happens that the Idaho Mountain Festival website is spotlighting her right now.
Buddy Jones, a La Sportiva athlete, will be attending the festival to run the IMF Half-marathon Trail Race. Jones will also be guiding the morning group trail runs. Make sure you set some time aside during the festival to hit the trails with Buddy.

Other Events at the Idaho Mountain Festival

Free Saturday Breakfast by The American Alpine Club
Free Sunday Breakfast by Solid Rock Climbers for Christ
Trade Show
Asana Slacklining
Morning Yoga Sessions with Beth Stuart
City Slicker Contest
Adopt-A-Crag – An Access Fund Service Project
Various Activities and Contests to Win Prizes

Have you gone climbing in Idaho?

Tell us about your experiences in the mountains of Idaho!

Castle Rock Lodging

Stay in a comfortable bed and enjoy a hearty, hot breakfast at one of our Magic Valley Idaho bed and breakfasts.

Tags: athletics, Castle Rock, City of Rocks, climbing, educational, mountain biking, race
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Perrine Bridge Festival

August 25th, 2012 by katie

The Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls

If there are any adrenaline junkies reading, the Perrine Bridge Festival is gonna be your type of event! Get ready for base jumping, swimming, paddling and racing! It is taking place in Twin Falls, Idaho on Friday and Saturday, September 7th & 8th. For all the details on the event, you can visit the Perrine Bridge Festival website.

Twin Falls Base Jumping

Feel a rush that cannot be duplicated right here in Twin Falls, Idaho. The annual base jumping events commence at 10:00 am Saturday. Come join others in for a day of fun, sun, and free falling.

Twin Falls Charitable Tourism: 5k/10k Walk/Run

Saturday morning you can do something good for you and for others. Participate in a 5k or 10k for charity. Run, walk, do both or just have fun and support the “Children with Special Needs” fund. Register early to enjoy the Friday night dinner at Outback Steakhouse. The cost is $25 before September 1st and $30 after. Race starts Saturday morning (9/8) at 7:30 am at the Centennial Park.

Other Twin Falls Idaho Tourism Attractions: Run, Bike, Paddle

While visiting Twin Falls, if jumping off perfectly good bridges is just not for you, take the scenic route and participate in this three-legged event. You can compete as a group or as an individual. Participants paddle (your choice of kayak or stand-up paddle board) to the Perrine Bridge and back, a 6 mile bike ride to Auger Falls followed by a 3-mile run. The event was designed as a business to business challenge or for other groups of competitors. Pre-registration is highly suggested.

Do you have history in Twin Falls, Idaho?

Have you ever visited the Perrine Bridge for a jump, or paddled below it? What event activities sound appealing to you? We want to hear from you!

Bed and Breakfasts in Twin Falls, Idaho

When planning your trip to the Twin Falls area, whether for an exciting base jumping excursion or simply for a relaxing get away, consider one of our hospitable and welcoming South Central Idaho bed and breakfasts for your accommodations.

Tags: athletics, base jumping, family friendly, festival, paddling, race, triathlon
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Paul Bunyan Days in St. Maries

August 18th, 2012 by katie

Labor Day weekend. The last long weekend of the summer before kids go back to school and the weather begins to turn cool again. Everyone needs this weekend to soak up sun rays, enjoy a little more free time and just relax. One great place for all of this is Paul Bunyan Days in St. Maries, Idaho. The festival takes place over four days, from August 31 – September 3.

Paul Bunyan Days

An audience watches a portion of the Civil War reenactment show held during the 2011 Paul Bunyan Days celebration. Photo courtesy of the St. Maries Gazette Record.

Celebrating the logging history in the region, St. Maries (pronounced Marys) comes alive with an exciting series of competitions and entertainment. Paul Bunyan Days boasts a bevy of attractions that include a carnival in city park, a Junior Olympic skills competition, a quilt show, a 5K fun run and pool events. Get ready for logging competitions, water events, Moto-cross races, food & craft vendors, music, a stunning fireworks show and much more during this family friendly send-off to summer. Sunday at dusk is one of the country’s largest arena firework shows. Monday morning is the Labor Day parade – bigger and better every year.

Visit St. Maries, Idaho

Have you visited St Maries before? If so, was it for Paul Bunyan Days? What else did you like about the city? We recommend you shop St. Maries sidewalk sales for great bargains. Also check out the city park, which boasts “The Biggest Topless Bar in Idaho” called the Blue Ox (the beer garden doesn’t have a roof).

St. Maries, ID Lodging

There are numerous bed & breakfasts where you can stay the weekend.

St. Maries Paul Bunyan Days Event Highlights:

Saturday, Sept. 1:

10:00 a.m. Lawn Mower Races, Registration and Inspection down at Hill A Beans Esspresso 801 Railroad Avenue across the railroad tracks.

9:00 p.m. St. Joe Valley Car Club Dance. Everyone 21 years or older is invited to the Cormana Building, City Park, to have some fun and dance the night away. Music provided by the King Pins. Tickets $5 at the door.

Check out the full schedule of events at the Paul Bunyan Days Facebook page.

Tags: arts and crafts, athletics, carnival, educational, family friendly, fireworks, history, live music, logging, parade, quilts, race, St. Maries
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Ride Sun Valley

June 16th, 2012 by katie

The Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival

The 2nd Annual Ride Sun Valley Mountain Bike Festival showcases the area’s over 400 miles of continuous singletrack (a narrow biking trail wide enough for only one bike) trail. The event is centered around some of the best race courses in the US.

Sun Valley is a bike rider’s paradise with over 32 miles of multi-use paved bike paths, two bike parks, and miles of scenic road riding.

Beginning on June 29th and running through July 8th, the events at the festival are diverse and fun for bikers of all ages and skill levels.

The Ride Sun Valley Expo

The technical Expo will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 4-8, 2012. Located at the main entrance to the racing venue, all spectators and competitors will pass through the expo corridor daily. Top cycling vendors from around the world will be here to display new equipment and trends in cycling. If you are a rider or visitor, make time for this. It’s a candy store for mountain bike lovers.

Championship Cycling Events at Sun Valley

There will be four championship races taking place at the end of the festival (July 5 through 8): The USA Cycling’s Cross Country Olympic Races (Pro and Amateur); Short Track Cross Country and the intimidating Super D Race.

Ride Sun Valley Activities and Events

These events take place at the beginning of the festival, from June 30th through July 3rd:

The Sun Valley All Mountain
Galena Grinder
Baldy Super Duper D
Fat Tire Criterium
Idaho Pump Track State Championship
Local Stoker Rides
Hailey 4th of July Criterium Bike Race
Welcome Dinner at Ketchum Downtown plaza
Kids Race
Sun Valley Shakedown

Get the details on all these events at the Ride Sun Valley Events Schedule website.

Have you Cycled in Sun Valley?

Share you experiences or pictures with us!

Sun Valley Lodging

There are a variety of great bed and breakfasts in the central region of Idaho. Check out some of out some of our high country Idaho Inns for a place to relax and refresh after all the athletics.

Tags: athletics, cycling, family friendly, live music, nature, Sun Valley
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Malad Valley Welsh Festival

June 14th, 2012 by katie

Welsh Culture and History Celebrated in Southeastern Idaho

The 8th annual Malad Valley Welsh Festival commemorates the heritage of the Welsh in southeastern Idaho with a four-day Festival that has something for everyone, Welsh or not! Located in Oneida County, the Malad Valley was originally settled by Welsh pioneers in the 1860s. One of their many Welsh traditions was an annual cultural arts event called an eisteddfod, celebrated for over 900 years. This event was held locally until it was discontinued before World War 1. The festival takes place from June 28th through July 1st.

Events at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival

Day 1: Experts in Welsh genealogy from the Salt Lake City Family History Library will present workshops on Welsh names and language, how to conduct Welsh family research, and how to preserve photographs. Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself. For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots.

Day 2: Entertainment of all types dominate the second day, including:

Choral and piano concerts. The music of Evan Stephens, composer and conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, will be featured at the choral concert.
Welsh musicians and dancers
Youth presentations about local historic sites
Professional presentations about Welsh culture, language, and history. Dr. Ronald Dennis will present about the Welsh Mormon emigration to the western United States.
Displays about Welsh pioneer families and pioneer games
Wagon rides to historic sites in Malad
Quilt show
Biathlon
Film festival
Community lunch and breakfast
Food and home craft vendors

Day 3: An evening program in the historic 130-year-old Presbyterian Church will feature male vocal soloists.

Directions and Location of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival

Most events are held at the Malad City Park and the town church. Take main exit to Malad. Follow Welsh and United States flags to City Park on 100 West, one block south of downtown Malad. There are many fine Idaho Bed and Breakfast options in the vicinity of Malad. Take a look at one now!

Are you Welsh?

Do you know about your Welsh heritage, or have you attended the festival in the past? Please share you experiences with us!

Tags: arts and crafts, athletics, culture, educational, genealogy, heritage, live music, Malad Valley
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Ironman Coeur d’Alene

June 9th, 2012 by katie

The Ironman Triathlon

One of the toughest events in the world of sports, more than 2,000 athletes will compete in the Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene Triathlon on June 24th. In this unbelievable race, participants will swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles in succession.

Ironman in Coeur d’Alene

Participants begin the race bright and early at 7 a.m. and have until midnight to complete the course. Ironman Coeur d’Alene starts off with a two-loop swim in beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. It is a mass start, with all 2000 competitors jumping into the lake (water temp about 67 degrees) at once. The bike course takes athletes through rural northern Idaho and the run is the highlight of the race. The running course is usually lined with spectators showing their support for the competitors.

Do you want to race in the Coeur d’Alene Ironman?

The entry fee is a whopping $600, so unless you are already a trained triathlon athlete, you might want to find a beginner’s race for a warmup. Although there are no qualification requirements, the race committee does recommend that you participate in a shorter triathlon. At this point, the general entry is completely sold out, but there are still spaces for those willing to make a charitable donation in conjunction with their entry fee.

Did you participate or attend the Ironman Triathlon in 2011?

If so, we would like to hear about your experiences. As a participant, do you have any tips or tricks about the route? If you were a spectator, where’s the best place to watch the end of the race? What kind of other entertainment did you enjoy? Share you thought with us!

Coeur d’Alene Lodging

Whether you are interested in participating in the race, coming to support a friend or family member racing or just want to watch these incredible athletes in action, you will need a nice place to stay. Peruse our Coeur d’Alene area bed and breakfasts for a spectacular place to stay. Athletes, an innkeeper can make a special breakfast for you, ready early in the morning. When you return from the competition, a huge jacuzzi tub could be waiting for you. Friends and spectators, innkeepers are locals that know all about their town. Ask and innkeeper for the best place to see the exciting splash start, or where to watch the final moments of the race.

Tags: athletics, famil friendly, race, triathlon
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