New Sport in the Arsenal?

Outdoor Recreation is probably a long way off from teaching kitesurfing. This was Lance's first day with his new full-size kite. Call it a highlight reel.

Surprisingly the second day was not as successful.

Main Salmon Rafting

The Rafting/Kayaking trip for 2009 on the Main Salmon River is on the calendar for June 12-16. This 5 day trip covers 90 miles of whitewater in the biggest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48. We camp on the beach and float every day.
Participants in the trip share the workload evenly including loading and cleaning gear, cooking, cleaning more, setting up camp and making important decisions. Participants also share the cost evenly including gas, shuttles, food and gear rentals. It usually costs about $250 per person.
Email me for more info if you are interested.

Kid Rock is Coming

Our after school rock climbing program is opening just one fall session. You can sign up at the community recreation center between 6am and 10pm Mon-Fri. Grades 1-3 climb on Mondays 3:30-5:00 starting September 29. grades 4-6 climb 3:30-5:00 on Wednesdays Starting Ocotber 1. Each session goes for 4 weeks and costs $24. All classes are held in the Community Recreation Center indoor wall- 144 Wilson Ave. 232-3902

Halloween Haunt Disc Golf

The Local disc golf club is holding the third annual halloween haunt tournament on October 18. The entire Upper Ross Park course is lit and decorated with 12 theme holes. The tournament is held at night, very scary.

Entrants are divided by skill and there are prizes for just about everything. You can win for; low score, hitting a certain tree, carving a pumpkin, improving score, costumes.... and just about everything else. So far the payout will be about $2000 from sponsors. Just by signing up you get a lighted disc. click on this link for more info: http://pvdgc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=52

Trail Run Series

Registration is now open for the fall trail series. These off road events start October 11 and run every other Saturday. All of the events meet at the East Mink Creek Nordic Center. Trails range in elevation and distance but most are about 5 miles long. Participants can enter one of 3 divisions: elite, sport and fun. Participants can choose to walk, run, rest or stop at any time. The fun division has no time limit. Participants are transported to a trailhead and follow well marked forest service trails back to the Nordic center. At least one water station is provided along the way.
You can sign up for any combination of the races and you get a discount for registering for all three. More information is available on http://www.pocatellorunners.com/
It is better than mowing the lawn and makes the transition to ski season a little less painful. Contact Lance in outdoor recreation for more information. lclark@pocatello.us

After the second (October 25) and third (November 8) runs the Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation will host a work day to improve the ski trail system. Lunch is provided. Bring work clothes and gloves as well as any useful tools. Check the pocatello ski club page for updates to the work days: www.pokyxc.org

A map of the first race course, October 11

Other maps are available on the pocatello runners website http://pocatellorunners.com/Trail_runs.htm

Welcome!

Due to the huge process of getting an official website up and running for the Pocatello Outdoor Recreation Program I decided a blog would do for now. It will contain links to important partners, upcoming events, good information, pointless information, pictures and anything else that crosses our minds.

Lance will be the main contributor but comments and submissions are welcome. Do something cool in Pocatello? Let me know.

Some appropriate activities include rockclimbing, kayaking, rafting, running, hiking, trails, photography, triathlons, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, anything backcountry, disc golf, fitness..... you name it.