tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91105141574657584372024-03-05T06:50:23.860-08:00Pocatello Outdoor RecreationTrip reports and upcoming events in the Pocatello Outdoor Recreation Progam.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-2353097302524204042010-05-05T08:54:00.001-07:002010-05-05T08:54:55.278-07:00As most of you have guessed this blog is definct. please frined us on Facebook. Profile name is Pocatello Recreation.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-36159107543065878382009-07-21T14:18:00.000-07:002009-07-21T14:19:31.594-07:00Upcoming eventsMost of the postings are moving over to facebook. Search for pocatello outdoor recreation.<br /><br /><br />Aug 1 Pocatello Triathlon<br /><br />Aug 8 Poky run with the senior games<br /><br />Aug 12 payette river raftathonpocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-59440543402797198822009-06-04T08:13:00.000-07:002009-06-04T08:16:31.673-07:00The Fun run Saturday is all set to go. We will have over 400 participants. It will be chip timed again. Pick up your chip and shirt 5-7pm Friday evening at the rec center or the morning of the race from 7am-7:45.<br /><br />there is a recer meeting at 7:45am. <br /><br />I understand the courses are a hair short 4850 meters and 9700 meters. <br /><br />We still have a few shirts left that aren't spoken for, come register and claim one.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-28398589166368337552009-05-18T15:46:00.000-07:002009-05-18T15:50:49.279-07:00Summer ProgramsOutdoor summer programs are open for registration. There are rafting trips, kayaking, rock climbing, more runs, a triathlon, family nights, mountain biking, disc golf, backpacking, more runs, GPS courses, and so much more.<br /><br />My reccomendations:<br /><br />Salmon River Rafting- spend 5 days deep in the central wilderness traveling 85 miles and campiong on the beach every night. Absolutely no experience is necessary, all equipment can be rented or is provided.<br /><br />Family city of rocks- Climb for 2 days just 2 hours from Pocatello on excellent beginner routes. The group camps together. No experience necessary.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-33229672546346434422009-04-27T13:36:00.000-07:002009-04-27T14:23:40.817-07:00Law Day UpdatesPlease read the bottom part about chip timing.<br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70xnPj2V21-fnlnV2bKCtdrRlcHW9RD7qYiNRKMXUiC1hiC0Px5tzXGbWLC0i1oh-p45p0R0oOm9pFU9AuI1T6isZaz-fIdq-X5-FLOcvN3Vl5CfHAjjMcJgSL8Nutoiu5E5q4Apej2w/s1600-h/law+day+walkersby+isu+2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329479473006904802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70xnPj2V21-fnlnV2bKCtdrRlcHW9RD7qYiNRKMXUiC1hiC0Px5tzXGbWLC0i1oh-p45p0R0oOm9pFU9AuI1T6isZaz-fIdq-X5-FLOcvN3Vl5CfHAjjMcJgSL8Nutoiu5E5q4Apej2w/s400/law+day+walkersby+isu+2008.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#ff6600;">The half way point for 5k, start line for 2.5k</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">What an exciting week! Only a few days left to the series kickoff event- The Law Day Run on May 2. There are 230 names in the computer right now. I ordered almost 400 shirts. The old record for any race is about 335 if memory serves. About 130 people signed up for the whole series so far. Should be some good competition. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329479478862404514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIWno7s9PDqpaB9oy_cgMdz_VtrFKRQXtpr0S8h8C3a9T2BuGMm-Po4G5ipc6BludS7j21WH90mZFuaNezIkHstA9gTMU692ui0v-mDjvxGXJxTLeJUcpsbvfuJ2epmUpAoTyppGsGTk/s400/law+day+by+isu+2008.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#ffcc33;">A steady stream of happy runners in 2008</span><br /><br />I have spent the bulk of the last few days trying to get our new timing system up and running. So far I have had little luck. I think it may have something to do with the instructions in Danish. Or lack of instructions.<br /><br />Again a reminder. The race is from city hall to the ross park pool. The gun fires at 8:00am (except 10k walk - 7:30). Routes are mapped on <a href="http://www.pocatellorunners.com/">http://www.pocatellorunners.com/</a> . A shuttle van is provided from 8:30-when the job is done.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329479480025943522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwOLMcXhHH2bfLPfpM4Ye8HuJeNqc9AIWs2IFXHyXZNrZGUXr2Hm7cK9snVF-VaRjCR6WK86XOHR2i2_AkxPrSUYQrpO4HZD0hJdUtnFVSgI58pRnVQYK7a8_ATH0AusBaiSALpbKTjs/s400/10k+law+day+2008.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">This is where the 10k takes off from the 5k.</span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The sponsor is the 6th district bar association (that's lawyers, not brewers). They do an excellent job even in tough times and prizes should be great. I have heard the shirts are going to be awesome.<br /><br />I still need a lot more volunteers! email me <a href="mailto:lclark@pocatello.us">lclark@pocatello.us</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Chip timing: Every registered racer will receive a quarter sized white plastic token that holds a small mircochip. You zip tie your chip to your shoe. The finish time plus chip number is transmitted to the computer at the finish line when you cross our new finish mats. That is coordianted to our racer database to produce results. You will not get resutls if: you lose your chip, you miss the mats, you wear your chip on your wrist or hat. </div><div align="left">IF YOU LOSE YOUR CHIP WE WILL CHARGE YOU $10. Some one will be at the finish line to collect chips. If you are picking up multiple chips please keep the straight. they all look the same and if someone wears the wrong chip results are messed up forever. I am still unsure what will happen if you cross the finish line multiple times (this always happens with at least one person every race). </div><div align="left">So a summary: wear your own chip on your shoe, be normal.</div></div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-89266716048861639452009-04-21T14:34:00.000-07:002009-04-21T14:38:12.802-07:00Law Day 2009I can't believe Law Day 2009 is almost here. <br /><br />This is a call for volunteers. I am getting desperate. I need help at some intersections, water stations and possibly the registration table.<br /><br />Volunteers will be feebly rewarded with a certificate for a free fun run, or $10 cash. The run certificates are fully transferable and there is a brisk black market for them. Please email me if you know someone that can make it at 7:30am-9:15am on May 2.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-57749367929192873052009-04-17T15:54:00.000-07:002009-04-17T15:58:52.186-07:00Two of the homeless people last year at sister city park finish line. This is part of the reason the race is moving to....................................Raymond park.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325797579335066562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QYpPwBujy_9qv5M0tFLCDG52T_BsZSJS_IO5Yt8W0OGQwCzDCkxVBitG-AzWB9ml1UFDLecmnpxgDhh69Fd7WfgIJC6w6R-dJvL7a6jKFpg2bTjyRoj6SLjwFC2emLEXPP9OjEpEkM0/s400/kayacabin.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />here's a copy of the email announcement:<br />Hey early season runners,<br />Raymond Park is the super secret meeting location and start line for the race tommorow. Raymond park is near Irving Junior high, has lighted tennis courts and the river divides the park. We will meet at the shelter across the river from the tennis courts. The course is only 5k but may feel like eight, so be ready for some possible elevation changes. Also plan on meeting at the shelter at 8:30 am to pick up bibs and make sure you are registered. The race will start at 9 am sharp. There are course maps available, but you will have to wait until you get your bib to look at it. So carb up tonight and get ready to kick off the running season.<br /><br /><div></div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-78689926792839561552009-04-16T13:35:00.001-07:002009-04-16T13:43:02.100-07:00Rusty Joe II<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4BS01CLOcKcaPkZaE4Bfzhvhks9lTNTC41-isBabb6aHIGKww3128TKMscEbh5K9dss05SXLRhzIUVy3cQNPymRQka89vlLceOsxr6hJRx7RLcDATUnFY178DLnWjClQmzTTu1m2Q44/s1600-h/rusty+joe+small.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325392169931175602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4BS01CLOcKcaPkZaE4Bfzhvhks9lTNTC41-isBabb6aHIGKww3128TKMscEbh5K9dss05SXLRhzIUVy3cQNPymRQka89vlLceOsxr6hJRx7RLcDATUnFY178DLnWjClQmzTTu1m2Q44/s400/rusty+joe+small.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here's an update on rusty Joe's. We have 25 folks in the computer right now, well below the 100 person limit. That is actually fine with me since it is largely a tune up for the timing system.<br /><div>Early SUPER GOOD set of hints: The start line is in a park with tennis courts. You have to cross a bridge.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA8tI4hDtYgsZNziJq2IKXjXoff_0aNpqTJWU256d2wzEuH3zgUu4vqr-1T_Qr6i8gPtIlPTRXNUH10vB5b9UJXlGstBn6auLiaFDUDY27DCgjZZa615CtUwcFQOMn5Ckwll8YgTmaCU/s1600-h/IMG_5038.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325391596209512242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA8tI4hDtYgsZNziJq2IKXjXoff_0aNpqTJWU256d2wzEuH3zgUu4vqr-1T_Qr6i8gPtIlPTRXNUH10vB5b9UJXlGstBn6auLiaFDUDY27DCgjZZa615CtUwcFQOMn5Ckwll8YgTmaCU/s400/IMG_5038.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The weather looks OK. We'll be there either way. We will call and email the night before, so be ready about 5-6pm on Friday to hear from us.</div></div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-46891262849191072052009-04-06T08:52:00.000-07:002009-04-07T10:37:55.615-07:00Rusty Joe IIThe course is set and the permit is in the mail. Here's a hint for the one person checking this blog: we start and end at a park that no fun run has used before. we are also in an area of town that soesn't see any running action at our usual races. The course is almost exactly 3 miles. It is hilly, or one big hill to be fair.<br />The course is a loop and we will finish where we start. We will mark the miles for you Nic.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-78926819473955379452009-04-01T13:24:00.000-07:002009-04-01T13:28:43.907-07:00River trips are OPENSign up for a June trip on the main for of the Salmon River or an August trip on the payette rivers.<br /><br />Costs are very reasonable and include transportation and some equipment rentals. For more info email lance<br /><a href="mailto:lclark@pocatello.us">lclark@pocatello.us</a>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-15298856561573636112009-03-12T12:29:00.000-07:002009-03-12T12:36:52.299-07:00Race stuffI have been working on race stuff lately. check out <a href="http://www.pocatellorunners.com/">www.pocatellorunners.com</a> for general info. <br /><br />Rusty Joe's- April 18th. Secret location, secret distance, cost: $11, no shirts, no sponsors 100 participant limit. <br /><br />Law Day- May 2nd register at rec center or online: <a href="http://www.active.com/">www.active.com</a><br /><br />Other runs, same as always, one a month till September<br /><br />Poky tri will change courses this year. the run and bike will change to make routes safer, scenic and transition easier. It will not add significant elevation to the bike, the runn will now have a few ups and downs, nothing huge.<br /><br />Just Cuz- the fall half marathon will join the fun run family. Nov 7th. see past races as <a href="http://www.justcuzhalfmarathon.blogspot.com/">www.justcuzhalfmarathon.blogspot.com</a> discounts for series participants will be offered. Fun will be mandatory.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-49709664784442664542009-02-09T14:03:00.000-08:002009-02-09T14:05:13.205-08:00Grooming and snowpackIf you haven't skied at the nordic center lately, then get up there, the snow is holding up really well. we've had about 3 inches in the last 5 days. the course is very flat and a good balance of fast/hard and soft/steerable.<br /><br />the racecourse is in great shape.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-9691553501710528712009-01-13T11:34:00.001-08:002009-01-13T11:36:25.524-08:00summer scheduleThe summer schedule is almost done. it will be posted here by the end of the month. sign ups will start Feb 1. Some trips and programs have limited space and will fill on a first come first served basis. a deposit is required on some trips and full payment on most classes.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-16224228218285752892009-01-12T20:24:00.000-08:002009-01-12T20:28:08.022-08:00recent snow happeningsThe ski free day on the 10th was a big success. 300 people pushed through. On the 17th is the potato cup. come up and pactice a lap on wed night at the free fun race.<br /><br />the temps are very warm right now and it looks bad in places (the stadium), but the skiing is still quite good out on the trails. it didn't freeze last night, and that is bad but we still have enough snow to push on.<br /><br />We'll do a full groom tonight and probably call it good until Friday except to refinish the skate on the racescourse occasionally.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-4393395392988832172009-01-04T09:41:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:50:19.863-08:00grooming 1-3&4The rain on friday turned to snow by 1:00. about 3 inches accumulated but promptly started blowing all over the place. the temprature drop was quite sudden and the rain that was falling froze quickly and powery snow accumulated on top. This prevented the snow layers from bonding together and has presented a grooming challenge. the top layer tends to slide around on the ice below and make mounds and trenches in random places. the new snow was also not enough to press track into and the ice below was too hard without tilling up the ice, a long tedious and often unsuccessful process. Sometimes when you break through the ice it all goes terribly wrong. exhibit A was at teh lower canyon/fox tail intersection. big crater.<br />Add to this the fact that I was trying to widen the trails for the potato cup and the friday night grooming was slightly messed up. it was OK but should have been awesome. the easiest grooming is typically 2 inches of fresh on a good base with tempratures in the 15-25 degree range.<br /><br />Last night I tried to fix some of the ruts on the race course skate lanes by tilling the entire course twice before smoothing it all out and hoping it would re-set by morning. well- it was below zero and the snow would re-set almost immediately so I had to break the course into small sections and till and groom anout 1k at a time. this is less than ideal ebcause any time to stop and start a nice ridge/jump appears. At this point the best thing is to hope for some snow on monday and avoid making things worse tonight. the creekside area is still a bit thin for th PB to set track ad the ginzu can't do it without making about 20 passes to soften things up first. maybe Monday.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-24579726345125986312009-01-02T16:14:00.000-08:002009-01-02T16:17:30.234-08:00grooming 1-2groomed all the upper areas early morning of 1-2. lost groomer and high basin are in great shape. didaction is passable. Water trough and lagomorph/screamer are good. rained and steeted from 9am-noon and turned to snow after that. we probably lost a little snow overall. the skiing is still good overall but a few more days of 40 degrees will make it a lot less attractive. the track is all older because I don't dare press new track in to really thin snowpack and dig up dirt.<br /><br /> if we get much snow i will focus on the race course and creekside tonight.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-70965567533620925442008-12-31T08:27:00.000-08:002008-12-31T08:30:48.647-08:00Creekside was groomed yesterday. it was also re-routed somewhat around the contrived parts or dirty spots. it is the best skiing right now. the race course is set with double classic tracks. the sakte in the middle is a little chunky but passable. the upper west areas are in less than ideal shape. should get groomed after we get a skiff of fresh snow to mix in. the skiing is still good and the road is super dry. the a-frame will be staffed every day this week and weekend. please check in your season pass so we can get a good head count. thanks.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-75161919154326186252008-12-23T14:48:00.001-08:002008-12-23T14:50:03.610-08:00An estimated 6 inches fell last night and today.<br />The pisten bully is up and running. I will go up and pack and groom tonight. the are should then be ready to ski everywhere and touch up will be possible by the club machine, once it is working again. <br /><br />summary: go ski wednesday morningpocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-24795642488708472572008-12-22T17:29:00.000-08:002008-12-22T17:37:03.799-08:00Let It SnowThe nordic center got hammered last noght and today. the pisten bully has a flat tire which requires quite a bit to fix. it should be up wed night. Ho Ho Ho.<br /><br />The snowmobiles were out all day today packing and rolling trails. the race course is in decent shape and had classic track at 5pm. the wind will wipe awa most of the day's work but that only adds to the trail depth and snow quality. anytime it is blowing we try to have a guy out riding to 'catch' more snow in the tracks. it was very effective last year. <br /><br />most of the trail were ridden about 6 times, which is what it took today to get them ready for the roller. then it takes 2 passes with the roller and 2 or more passes with the ginzu. It is quite a preocess. <br /><br />Jerry D put in a full volunteer day today and we altenated getting each other unstuck for hours and hours. it was fun.<br /><br />No pictures today but here's a good gauge. Snow was coming up over the snowmobile winshield so heavily that if you poked your head up to see through it your face was pummeled and mouth was packed full. <br /><br />Average depth is now about lower thigh. it is kee deep or more virtually everywhere and some drifts are reaching epic proportions.<br /><br />Do: racecourse, upper canyon.<br /><br />don't: didaction, mule deer and creekside connector<br /><br />Maybe: everything elsepocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-67075936587027543722008-12-15T13:48:00.000-08:002008-12-15T13:58:44.742-08:00Opening Of Nordic Center!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTdYpgr3eQEaY63kbvdMpaHWwrJqIDHkCn80Q-DC1lSKoDaLqMTy9uLpjOT9Z9AXifmyJgyura23tzlE7hzu2kQGvUjHueTnVlsmDwc_rNdFerk1-iTQLv7ICee5Sk0rvW70ftP3FEas/s1600-h/Picture+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280139201801849570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTdYpgr3eQEaY63kbvdMpaHWwrJqIDHkCn80Q-DC1lSKoDaLqMTy9uLpjOT9Z9AXifmyJgyura23tzlE7hzu2kQGvUjHueTnVlsmDwc_rNdFerk1-iTQLv7ICee5Sk0rvW70ftP3FEas/s400/Picture+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The A Frame rental center will open Friday, December 19th. It will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-5pm the rest of the season as snow conditions permit. Season and Day trail passes can be purchased during open hours. Use the fee box located at the parking lot for skiing 24/7. Prices for day trail passes are $3 for kids, $6 for adults, $5 for seniors. Rental fees for ski packages are $8 for classic and $12 for skate ski package. Hope to see you up there soon, and keep the positive thoughts of snow coming, even if you have to bet someone.</div><div>TK</div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-5899465670111129362008-12-15T11:56:00.001-08:002008-12-15T12:01:07.048-08:00Skiing open<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1T2Ktzjilf3IOLgNkQqzl7uSYWw0yehMLoE7M_m92XLNpa2ylG6M2v0NGbcBIQjJgSgYwTWh7Yv8uG6g8WHVxfqh8ZU1Kc9oHcYWFTjdfsQBmTGE3j9XTUDVu4km-mkbbin5NVKipKqA/s1600-h/Picture+004.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_vUOwHUaH_CoVbMCdyS6ArAxFhWU4pNhI-fwIBY4QVhMGfCsq9Rm9Y2CBDLFrRuqqi-IqRR4UY0eY3MpMfD2rXIMOU-WeBU7-dI4kldOpK4bq5iRSFft8_8ZcK2Y4QL3SD7YnIHmBH0/s1600-h/Picture+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280109135049275874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_vUOwHUaH_CoVbMCdyS6ArAxFhWU4pNhI-fwIBY4QVhMGfCsq9Rm9Y2CBDLFrRuqqi-IqRR4UY0eY3MpMfD2rXIMOU-WeBU7-dI4kldOpK4bq5iRSFft8_8ZcK2Y4QL3SD7YnIHmBH0/s400/Picture+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>the ski area now has about 6 inches of snow and Andy has groomed enough that the gate is open now. park in the lot and enjoy. the 5k loop and canyon are best. the creekside area and connector is worst.</div></div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-28546502903934183572008-12-14T13:49:00.000-08:002008-12-14T13:51:40.357-08:00No pictures today, just news. Andy has put in about 40 hours in the last 2 days compacting and smoothing the trails. there is 4-6 inches of snow and some folks are skiing. It is still snowing and we may "open" mid week. At this point it is not good enough to "open" but people are welcome to go in and ski and make a donation to the ski club for their effort. <a href="http://www.pokyxc.org/">www.pokyxc.org</a> . Park at the creek crossing gate (but don't block it) and walk in. If you see Andy, Randy, or Steve just slip them some cash to cover the fuel and upkeep on the snowmobile.pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-89058101294262478352008-12-13T19:04:00.000-08:002008-12-13T19:13:54.686-08:00Saturday StormAndy gearing up for a few laps on the snowmobile.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279476544807479010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pxkK_xTBEIxt_X2DzDfwGGUItHVK9Ukj9uqIODIzp9j8TY2nMP-ErPAKUe5rMwyTQWHtHTXErnjBk9g4SlgjrLQZ0ePA_7kPxZfKm7XlNv9WNRHyy4XoMtepHI43Nwwmod7xQsIaGBs/s400/andy+dec+12.jpg" border="0" /><br />The base area buildings are starting to look festive.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmMf6JDFmdFpGhxGToW5j7o2Jqlk3gLgLnqgyCF7Se_KG3PreOQMGNPgZtfpRpULKZU0xBTYK6wKG0hiO6rCyYFuRFrxAIUpYL3Za161DHF0ovrzEUzVSjykNzXFtSplCe3-PNEEoD9s/s1600-h/a+frame+dec+12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279476538878162530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmMf6JDFmdFpGhxGToW5j7o2Jqlk3gLgLnqgyCF7Se_KG3PreOQMGNPgZtfpRpULKZU0xBTYK6wKG0hiO6rCyYFuRFrxAIUpYL3Za161DHF0ovrzEUzVSjykNzXFtSplCe3-PNEEoD9s/s400/a+frame+dec+12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Does anyone know how a hedge fund works? A manager buys a stock or asset at market price, hoping it will go up. Then they buy insurance that will pay them if it goes down. They hope that any movement in the market still makes them money. I hedged my snow bets. A staff member that shall remain nameless bet me $10 that he would have 3 inches of snow in his front yard in town by Monday morning. I figure if it snows then I win, because we got a lot of snow. if it stays dry I at least get a nice lunch on Monday.</div><div> </div><div>The area got about 3 inches overnight in most places. A few places got a little scoured, a few places got some drifting. Andy rolled some of the trails to encourage drifting and prevent scouring further. The area is NOT OPEN yet, but the lead draw gate is unlocked. If you are willing to walk up from the creek gate then go for it. the trails are rough, use a lot of caution and take old skis.</div><div> </div><div>I will head up tomorrow if we get any substantial snow overnight.<br /></div><div></div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-78367967179495342432008-12-08T14:21:00.001-08:002008-12-08T15:20:56.386-08:00LET IT SNOW<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffXjM11atSELvyLGgwbP1Ohr_I6o0axn1Az-5JnLMyK3NJp2rm_2tytX303X33BF7QzaLiRP_s9E2ILdCz-kft1kEqRYvmRcOGe4SoJ7TeQd9bJWHA_oSm6AhqFrilfXAumsrwE_BU5A/s1600-h/snow+crystal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277549614375511826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffXjM11atSELvyLGgwbP1Ohr_I6o0axn1Az-5JnLMyK3NJp2rm_2tytX303X33BF7QzaLiRP_s9E2ILdCz-kft1kEqRYvmRcOGe4SoJ7TeQd9bJWHA_oSm6AhqFrilfXAumsrwE_BU5A/s400/snow+crystal.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;">This stellar crystal would lead to nice fluffy powder. it is in great shape with no melting, low wind and no real damage. Perfect</span><br /><br /><br /><br />It is snowing again today in Pocatello. This can only mean one thing. Premature enthusiasm. Every year about this time we get a few flakes and skiers go crazy. Sure targhee and west yellowstone nordic are open but really..... mink creek is christmas to spring break. the only exception was the 2007-2008 year. But that being said the mechanincs spent last week tuning the snowmobiles and groomer just in case. If things get crazy we're ready.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />HERE ARE SOME IMAGES FROM <a href="http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/">SnowCrystals.com</a>. Here's a fun exercise. Say you dig a hole in your ski/snowmobile slope and find a 2 inch snow layer that is different from the top foot. which type of crystal would you least like to see, what is the best?<br /><br />Stellar<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277554003082214594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 347px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAvfQ0DYqKY_hTF-5VjHdPl9kdqvC9KLWZc0frGzIPFDBtgRIkXZmwOn88Uyly5DowpllEpmbp5s3WUdsYVfqsdKxLoIBuLo2jc2BP08e5VQtTpPws4PJHYo4cO4lkTjxZhaKb9vxyuM/s400/stellar+snow.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277554001007632114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 332px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYJCgcMehoHFqbPO0d70PJlMYc_VkDOUJM7eb71yWVf7HQXIuBeDR91uEzFK5P2uTCq8kj3Ou5U2JHrkO3nUAbGzOrTGT6Jm_d9xq-c5sv27M4nkVIItlmc4MjLpprVUqNms-asrynGs/s400/columnar+crystal.jpg" border="0" />And the answer: Who knows, there are too many unknows. But the needle or cloumn structures can act like tiny ball bearings and set off giant slides. I'd rather ski crystals anyhow.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277554005089260434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXVFwgsI9l6haY010GzSob3GJFnqAsXQ5hl4Wi9bod3xM_-eVPP9DW-Ywb_7Qr9zO3wy-42yrzgwQXVkM_g-83roma8qkh6LxscLrLgkx991y0ihWuqiwx3o2xkxiUCR4OjTvmsyNnjo/s400/slab+slide.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />And finally here's a crazy movie of a snowmobiler who is deninitely giving it all the gas he can. he should have studied snow crystal structre more.<br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxK0MQJzOBh6VacWCHoeik8R72Evnp4lyXw92uYSAC_b4M2TMosZw-b_5_DezbFz_V82uHmGZyhq9D4x_l0Cw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110514157465758437.post-20827585490298746182008-12-08T13:57:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:08:28.710-08:00bridge work<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2yMqoAPOfWblQZt3uJP3H-fjZikzsqWQaINhYDqfvZqAaqsM7JFNq-g-qWppcjmX6HMK_IucIAukmxc7XFU01E0yu610C88sukY3xeyPb0d-hUbGIO5x_CDHHGEjCFaR1O0LNJGurts/s1600-h/bridge+work+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277543409577878066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2yMqoAPOfWblQZt3uJP3H-fjZikzsqWQaINhYDqfvZqAaqsM7JFNq-g-qWppcjmX6HMK_IucIAukmxc7XFU01E0yu610C88sukY3xeyPb0d-hUbGIO5x_CDHHGEjCFaR1O0LNJGurts/s400/bridge+work+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWesPLQ59hdfmvBQEZQS7wSyLtkQ-nktgR5HSi0EQKZO4AUdMJi2THepuyid-YXOc0Y1bTXMk6LmXQGv1sqPqXu9CbulnUSHj96NRC00XsB_66GgB4wWr-I_QOm9AvMjIasUM86_7_dg/s1600-h/bridge+work+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277543395350789362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWesPLQ59hdfmvBQEZQS7wSyLtkQ-nktgR5HSi0EQKZO4AUdMJi2THepuyid-YXOc0Y1bTXMk6LmXQGv1sqPqXu9CbulnUSHj96NRC00XsB_66GgB4wWr-I_QOm9AvMjIasUM86_7_dg/s400/bridge+work+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>The ski club put up a nice post about our last volunteer work day. The staff had a work day on Sunday. things went well the bridge is 95% complete. We just need to work on the transition on and off and we are there. Sind\ce I plan to just plow snow up to make it transition it is looking good. the bridge is 12 feet wide and 25-28 feet long. 5 pine trees span the water each has a base diameter of about 16 inches. I'm not an engineer but it feels really solid. I was almost an engineer once but after taking all of the math and starting into engineering classes I thought to myself "I could not do this every day for 30+ years" and promptly became an outdoor ed student (and business management just in case).</div><div> </div><div>In case you are looking closely the tripod is a temporary means to raise the logs and notch each one out the level things at each end. the 2x4's and other dimensional lumber level things in the middle when the logs bow or turn, like giant shims.</div><div> </div><div>If you looke even closer you can see Jerry Sepich, Terrence, Wren, James and Travis all working away.</div><div> </div><div>Andy and Steve also headed up high to do some fencing and get daley's disaction squared away. They were up there until after dark so I can't wait to see the sceme they have cooked up to solve the scouring issues that plague some places on those otherwise fun trails.</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>pocatello outdoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617706472636254888noreply@blogger.com0