Stanley Idaho, Stanley Sawtooth Chamber of Commerce

Alturas Lake Ski Trails

ski — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:48:25 +0000

On Tuesday, the 9th of March, the temperature at 10:10 a.m. was about 24 degrees at the Alturas Lake Ski Area. A light snow was falling and we estimate that 2 -5 inches of new snow had accumulated between the highway and the lake since last night. Grooming is scheduled for midday today. Yesterday, trails were given a ginzu treatment to breakup the hard pounded glazed surface left on skating lanes after Sunday’s massive attack by happy skiers attending the 8th annual Sawtooth Ski Festival. A grand success by any standard, happy smiling faces under a memorable sun, everyone looking up and cheering the swans overhead, veering victorious against the bright the blue sky, sour kraut and focaccia, tortellini and cookies… ahhh, but now snow is covering all signs of that good time we had…. and at the Alturas hilltop soup kitchen site, as the snow piles up, two ravens share a last bite of bagette and a good laugh, arrrrrr…. arrrrrrr… thanks to all. Bye now

Park Creek 3/5/10

ski — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:39:46 +0000

Park Creek received a couple of inches of fresh snow the last few of days. Alan has been grooming in the mornings, but with the warm weather the trails are hard packed by the end of the day. The new Ginzugroomer has been put to the test, and is doing well. It is able to chew down into the packed snow and reconstitute it. The weather for Saturday is mostly sunny with a high of 44. The trails should be in good shape for the Poker Run. Festivities get started with the Poker Run at noon, along with some great chili donated by local ski club supporters. A special Thank You goes out to all of you helping out with this annual fundraiser. Enjoy a great ski weekend!

8th Annual Sawtooth Ski Festival

david — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:14:09 +0000

Ski in the Sawtooths!

Grab your skis and head for the hills, it’s time for the 8th Annual Sawtooth Ski Festival!
Mark your calendar for March 6th and 7th 2010, and join us in the Stanley Basin and Sawtooth Valley, where the cross country ski trail systems of Park Creek and Alturas Lake are showcased during the Sawtooth Ski Festival.

The fundraiser begins with the Park Creek Poker Run and Chili Feed on March 6. Festivities kick off at eleven and chili is served from noon until 2 pm. At Park Creek, 7 miles west of Stanley, skiers and snowshoers follow a course, pick up cards at check points and the best poker hand wins new snowshoes from Backwoods Mountain Sports!!! Enjoy a bowl of homemade chili, some cornbread and delicious cookies provided by our volunteer cooks. Spend the day enjoying the incredible trails and stunning views at Park Creek.

At 5:30 pm, Saturday evening, at the Stanley Community Building, a dinner extravaganza is served! Join in the spirited bidding on SILENT AUCTION items while listening to the great Bluegrass music of our favorite local band, Headwaters.

Round out your weekend on Sunday, March 7th, with lunch and social hours at Alturas Lake Ski area. Look for signs that direct you to the hilltop, where another feast and a great party awaits!!! Take part in a trailside “gnome search” and win a ski club vest!

Donations at all events are gratefully accepted, heartily encouraged and truly appreciated!!!

The Sawtooth Ski Club, based in Stanley, Idaho, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality groomed cross country ski trails in the Sawtooth Valley and Stanley Basin. The Sawtooth Ski Club pays for expenses such as machinery, gas, oil, repairs, maintenance and grooming implements, as well as matching grants for some of the grooming costs. Membership dues are extremely affordable, so fundraising is an essential part of having groomed, protected ski trails in this remarkable area. We appreciate your kind support. If you can’t attend and wish to send a donation, the address is Sawtooth Ski Club, PO Box 224, Stanley, Idaho, 83278. Thank you! Call Karen at 774-3487 for more information. See you there!

Stanley Dog Town Sled Dog Rendezvous 2010

david — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:22:58 +0000

Races of 4, 8, 20 and 40 miles will take place on a course which tracks through the Stanley Basin.

For more information contact Erin at 208-774-2286 or Sara at 1-800-843-5475 or to download the entry form visit the event page.

ALTURAS SKI TRAILS

ski — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:52:10 +0000

In the upper Sawtooth Valley, the temperature was 29 degrees and snow was falling from a grey sky at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, the third day March. Trails at Alturas Lake were groomed on Monday and Tuesday, back when sun and blue skies were the rule. The trails were firm, flat and fast at that time. Grooming will take place on Thursday once again to prepare for this weekend’s Sawtooth Ski Festival, promising fine trails for both the classic and skate ski enthusiast.

March 3, 2010 Snowmobile Report

city — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:31:30 +0000

Hey Sled-Heads! Not too much going on in the way of weather up in these parts. It’s been unseasonably warm, leading to decreasing snow levels, but the trails are groomed and there is great trail riding still available. Keep those fingers crossed and send happy vibes ‘ol Mother Nature’s way – let’s see some more white stuff! We had a dusting of snow fall last night, but the weather report doesn’t look too promising. There’s about a 50% chance we’ll see more snow today and tonight with about a 70% chance for tomorrow. If you’re hanging up your snowmobile gear for the season, come and watch Stanley’s 1st Annual Sled Dog Rendezvous next weekend, March 13 & 14. There will be multiple dog sled teams competing in a 40 mile, 20 mile, 8 mile sprint, and 4 mile sprint races. Promises to be exciting and something new! Hope to see you here! Happy Trails!!

March 3, 2010 Highway Report

city — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:22:53 +0000

Good Morning fellow travelers! All highways leading to Stanley are currently open. The conditions on Hwy 21 from Boise are good to fair with a dusting of snow having fallen overnight. Watch out for icy corners, but with the unseasonably warm temps we’ve been having lately, the roads should be pretty clear. Hwy 75 from Stanley to Ketchum has been seeing some windy conditions the last couple days which can lead to low visibility. A bit of snow fell overnight, so Galena may be tricky. The conditions are listed as “difficult” according to ITD. Hwy 93 from Arco to Challis and then on to Stanley also has good to fair driving conditions. Shouldn’t see any real problems. Our local buddies at ITD are out there rock bumping for you! Remember to check the ITD website at www.511.idaho.gov for up-to-date travel info. Always drive with caution! Hope to see you here – happy trails

Alturas Lake Ski Report

ski — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:30:56 +0000

On Thursday morning, the 25th of February, an inch of light new snow covers the trails at Alturas Lake. The temperature at 8 a.m. was around 15 degrees. The trails have been in good shape and additional grooming today should produce a combed unbroken corduroy trail through a soft snowscape of preternatural beauty.

Tuesday, February 23 Highway Report

city — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:29:42 +0000

Good morning all! All highways are open leading into Stanley. Driving conditions are good to fair. Just remember those dark corners…….no new snow has fallen recently, but there can still be ice lurking. Come on up and play!

Tuesday February 23 Snowmobile Trail Report

city — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:26:48 +0000

Hello all you sled-heads! It is a chilly February morning here in Stanley, but the sun is shining! The groomer has been out and about grooming our lovely trails according to schedule ( I saw them out on Nip & Tuck/Kelly Creek Loop last night). No new snow has fallen recently, but we are hopeful Mother Nature will dump some of that fluffy white stuff on us mid-week. If you are riding with the Cougar Mountain Club, welcome! All the trails will be groomed and ready to go for you this weekend. Here’s to winter!