Pebble Creek Mountain Race June 23rd 2012
The first running of the Pebble Creek Mountain Race will be high noon on June 23rd 2012. The race is in coordination with the Wildflower Festival. We will finish awards and raffle by 4pm and the festival starts at 5pm. A link to the festival website will be forthcoming. For those not familiar with the festival is a much anticipated celebration of summer with live bands, dancing, food and friends. There will be a discount voucher in each race packet.
But first the race. There will be one start and two finishes. You can choose either the Sunshine Run for 1250 vertical in about 2.5 km or the Skyline Run for 1950 vertical in about 4.25 km. The distances should be pretty close but not exact; this is the first running of the race and the route is covered in snow right now. After the finish racers can ride the Sunshine Lift back to the lodge. This is the lower of the two lifts so the Skyline runners will have to make their way back down to the Sunshine Lift. There will be an aid station at the Sunshine Lift to refresh the finishers of that race and to replenish those going higher.
Click here to register
We may be able to get rides for spectators up the Sunshine Lift, please check back for updates.
For any questions or to volunteer please contact
Steve Prestonprestonidaho@yahoo.com
208-241-9032
Lead Draw gate is currently locked. If you go up you will have to walk or bike. Thanks to Lance and staff for grooming for the later parts of the winter. Looking over some pictures November and December probably provided the best snow of the winter. Unknown to many people Ermine, Daly's, Lost Groomer and High Basin had decent snow for much of the winter. Next fall we're going to take a closer look at the connector trail that Andy cleared a few years ago from Water Trough to Daly's. This trail connects a large loop in poor season's such as this. Even when the yurt-stadium area looked grim these upper trails can fill your skiing fix.
Standy by for information on the Spring meeting and elections. If anyone want to volunteer services to give this webpage a facelift send an email to highbasin@gmail.com.
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.
NWS Point Forecast for Mink Creek Nordic Area
TRAIL CONDITION FORUM
DIRECTIONS TO MINK CREEK
Andy Hall has accepted a position with Grand Teton National Park. For
many years Andy has been a tireless volunteer at Mink Creek setting
the pace for the rest of us can only try to match. Andy has been building
and improving trails, grooming, organizing volunteer work and
virtually all other involving all things Nordic at Mink Creek. I'm not
sure how we'll get along without him but I'm grateful for all the work
he has done for this organization.
 Andy closes the 2012 Fun Race Leap Year Pursuit
Thanks Andy for the many hundreds of hours you have contributed
towards PXCSF's success and good luck with the next stage of your
life!
 Andy changing the oil in our snowmobile. A typical behind-the-scenes task he has taken care of.
 Andy and Beth at the 2009 Potato Cup
 Leap Year has been good to High Basin and Daly's
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.
 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.
 Leap Year Pursuit 2 29 2012
 What a good year looks like.
2012 PXCSF Registration Form
Dog Owners: It's your responsibility to learn the designated dog trails and stay on them. Please respect our ski area.
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.
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