The Potato Cup Pursuit race is being rescheduled for Sunday February
19th. This is President's Day weekend so many people will have
the following Monday off. We will accomodate everyone that has already
registered with credit for the rescheduled race or next year's Potato
Cup or a refund. Hopefully February brings better.

I apologize for the inconvenient conditions. If any race volunteers
are unable to make it on the 19th please let me know.
-Randy Anderson Race Organizer

2012 Potato Cup Registration now posted on the Potato Cup page

PXCXSF is applying for a grant to purchase an Alpina Sherpa Snowmobile as pictured here. This will replace our current snowmobile that is currently being leased-to-sell to the city. This is a pricey but superior machine that should last decades instead of years. The grant is for matching funds.

We have met the $6500 commitment necessary to meet
the matching grant for a new snowmobile.
Even with a shallow snowpack PXCSF's community support for Nordic
skiing is deep. I'll keep you all posted with updates when I get them.
Thanks to everyone and special thanks to Bill Woodhouse for organizing the grant request.

January 24th 2012 The sections of the race loop with the ice-base are excellent. About 1/4 of it is not.

With the exception of one small section everything above the yurt towards Ermine, Highbasin and Lost Groomer are excellent.

2012 PXCSF Registration Form

TRAIL CONDITION FORUM 

NWS Point Forecast for Mink Creek Nordic Area 

DIRECTIONS TO MINK CREEK

                                      PXCSF Mission
The Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and improving Nordic skiing for all levels of experience in Pocatello. We believe that a quality ski experience for novice and expert skiers depends on well maintained trails with excellent grooming.  PXCSF assists the City of Pocatello operate Mink Creek Nordic Area with volunteer labor and equipment for trail maintenance and grooming.  PXCSF also promotes local skiing through events such as the Potato Cup race, Fun Race Series and fall Trail Runs with volunteer work days. We also support both masters and junior ski programs based on interest.

Fun Race #3 1/18/12 First leg on roller skis, second running and third ski to the top of the race loop. The skiers version of the Occupy Winter movement.

Josh starts the run leg to the snow

Meanwhile in the kitchen...

The patrons alls seem happy with the French cuisine

Dog Owners: It's your responsibility to learn the designated dog trails and stay on them. Please respect our ski area.

Alta, WY Skate Race  - It will be on Saturday, Feb 25th and include a 20K and 10K race.  This is a great race and for a good cause.              

PXCSF: Shamelessly promoting anyone that promotes our sport.      

        2012PXCSF Sponsors - please thanks these sponsors for their contributions to this year's Potato Cup Pursuit ski and PXCSF.

Hammer Nutrition

2012 Corporate Sponsors include Old Town Embroidery and Idaho Orthopaedic

Other Sponsors include:

Toko Nordic

Wild Rose

Krieg Climbing

Other Sponsors: Wright Socks, Yakima, Nickwax, Yakima, Rossignol

TRAIL PASS IS REQUIRED TO SKI AT THE AREA REGARDLESS OF DAY OR HOUR.  Trail pass money funds grooming of the area.  If no one is staffing the A-frame, simply put payment in red "Donation" box near parking lot.  To reduce costs, the honor system is in place.  Please be honest.  The survival of the area depends on it.  Wouldn't you like to see the area get better?  Leveler trails, grooming machinery maintained, new structures, lights...?  The growth potential is endless, but we need your help.  Grooming isn't free even with volunteer groomers.   

Record setting trail volunteerism!  Find out more....

For all questions about Mink Creek Nordic Center rentals, lessons, equipment, and passes, please contact Lance Clark 232-3901  or stop by the Pocatello Rec. Center on Wilson.   

PXCSF Email List: If you want to be added to our email list please contact Randy at highbasin@gmail.com               

    East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center

Located just 7 miles outside of Pocatello, ID East Mink Creek Nordic center is a dedicated nordic ski and snowshoe area.  It is run and operated by the City of Pocatello through a special use permit with the United States Forest Service and through volunteer services of the Pocatello Cross-Country Ski Foundation (PXCSF).  It hosts approximately 25K of groomed classic and skate trails. 

Season passes are on sale at the City Parks and Recreation Offices.  It is important that season pass holders sign-in at the yurt with each use, as this provides us with documentation of the necessary use numbers to justify the area staying open.  There is also a red fee box located at the entrance to the trails for trail use when there is no attendant.