Time & Place
Saturday, January 12th, 2008 at Teton Ridge Ranch, located 10 miles northeast of Driggs, Idaho.
Race packet pickup 5:30 to 7:30 PM January 11th at the Teton Mountain View Lodge in Tetonia, and from 8:00 - 9:15 AM at the race start on race day. See the maps page for directions.
There is no race day registration.
The post race lunch will begin at 11:30 AM.
Race Start Times
28 km 10:00 AM
14 km 10:03 AM
5 km 10:06 AM
Awards and prizes will begin at noon.
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Course & Distance
5, 14, and 28 km courses will be set on the private Teton Ridge Ranch acreage. The Ranch grooms 30 kms of nordic trails with their Pisten Bully each winter. The terrain for classic skiing is some of the best in the Western US. The race course will be on rolling terrain through meadows, Lodgepole and Aspen forests, with views of the valley floor and the Grand Tetons. Despite climbing 900' for the 14 km loop the entire course will be skiable in the track.
There will be two feed stations (water and Heed sports drink) – one at 3 km and one at 11 km.
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Registration:
| Postmarked by December 1st, 2007 |
| 5 km |
$15 |
| 14 or 28 km |
$35 |
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| Postmarked by January 1st, 2008 |
| 5 km |
$25 |
| 14 or 28 km |
$45 |
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| Postmarked after January 1st, 2008 |
| 5 km |
$35 |
| 14 or 28 km |
$55 |
Registration closes at 7:30 pm at Teton Mountain View Lodge in Tetonia on January 11th.
There is no race day registration.
Entry Fee includes post race lunch and entry for prize drawings and a TRC long sleve T-shirt. There are no refunds on registration for any reason.
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| Age Classes
28 and 14 km races will have 5 year age group classes: <19, 20-24, 25-29…
5 km race will have age groups for the kids, based on participation.
Top 3 overall finishers from each race and each age group class will receive awards.
Race Bibs must be returned immediately after the race. If you are picking up a race goody bag for someone who registered but was unable to attend, please leave the race bib with the organizers.
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Prizes and Awards
Each racer will have the opportunity to win a pair of classic racing skis from Atomic and other draw prizes from our sponsors. |
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Parking
Parking is limited at the race venue. Please plan to carpool with other participants.
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Saturday Night Dinner
Miso Hungry Café in downtown Driggs will be hosting a post race dinner at 6:00 PM. $25 per person will include appetizers and a 4 course meal with a main entrée of either vegetarian, chicken or seafood. Libations and gratuity not included. Space is limited to the first 40 people to sign up. There will also be door prizes consisting of a pair of Nordic skis, clothing and equipment that dinner guests will have a chance to win.
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Lodging
For first class, five star, all-inclusive lodging stay at the race site in the beautiful Teton Ridge Ranch Lodge (208)456-2109 www.tetonridge.com
For hotel style accommodations contact Teton Mountain View Lodge in Tetonia. This is also the location of Friday, January 19th race packet pickup and registration. Teton Mountain View Lodge will provide a wax room for skiers and a special skiers continental breakfast consisting of yogurt, bagels, fruit, and juice. Mention the Teton Ridge Classic to receive the special rate.
www.tetonmountainlodge.com
1-800-625-2232
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Teton
Ridge Ranch
This spectacular lodge offers an exclusive retreat, with a balance of luxurious guest amenities and invigorating outdoor attractions. The ranch is surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery in the West. Though its location is secluded, the 4,000-acre ranch is just 40 miles northwest of Jackson, Wyoming.
The lodge itself is a majestic 10,000 square feet of warm knotty pine, cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and light-filled windows. Charming and comfortable, each of their guest suites offers a king-size bed, wood-burning stove, roomy Jacuzzi tub and steam shower, and private porch with a view of the Tetons' breathtaking beauty.
www.tetonridge.com
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Teton Valley Trails & Pathways "Linking People and Places"
TVTAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops and maintains year-round non-motorized transportation and recreation facilities in Teton Valley. The organization brings together citizens, businesses, and local governments to expand the valley's opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation, while linking communities, providing access to national forest trails, and promoting healthy mountain lifestyles. TVTAP grooms over 35 kms of nordic trails in Teton Valley with their Pisten Bully. Money raised from Teton Ridge Classic is used towards fulfilling our goals as an organization. For more information, visit www.tvtap.org
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Sunday January 19th
Grand Targhee will have a 2, 5, and 10 km skate race on their nordic trails at 11 AM. Information can be found at www.grandtarghee.com or 1(800)-TARGHEE, or (307)353-2300 ext. 1352
Saturday Januray 26th
Spud Chase - 20km & 10km skate race in Teton Valley. Visit www.peakedsports.com for more information.
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Contact Information
Dan Streubel – Race Director
160 Tablerock Dr.
Driggs, ID 83422
(208)354-3750
dan@tetonridgeclassic.com |
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