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Online registration will close at the end of the day on May 27. Go to https://www.imathlete.com/events/SunValleyHalfMarathonRelay/Register What are you waiting for? Don't miss the opportunity to run this scenic and challenging course! Challenge yourself or challenge a friend. Not up for the full 13.1, grab a partner and run the two person relay! Scott Sport King & Queen of Elkhorn hill will be awarded once again, post race festivities including food and beer for runners, as well as the Y Kids Fun Zone and races! Don't miss this annual spring event.

For information, go to: www.sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com or email info@sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com

Don't miss the 8th running of the Sun Valley Half Marathon and the return of the two person relay.The "Procrastinators" entry fee will be closing on May 20th. "Late" entry fee will be available May 21st and will close May 27th.

Register today and avoid the increased entry fees. Go to: https://www.imathlete.com/events/SunValleyHalfMarathonRelay/Register to register on line. For race information, visit: www.sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com Have a specific question? Contact RD Brad Mitchell at info@sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com

Also returning is a bigger than ever, fun for the whole family YMCA Kids Fun Zone featuring kid specific races and activities. Kick start the summer with a half marathon or relay run and an afternoon of family activity!

The 8th running of the Sun Valley Half Marathon and Relay is quickly approaching; June 2, start time is 9am.

Early registration closes on April 29, at which time entry fees increase. Don't delay, register today at https://www.imathlete.com/events/SunValleyHalfMarathonRelay/

Not quite ready for the full, challenging, and beautiful course of the Half? Consider teaming with a partner and running the relay. All participants run the same course except with the relay you may choose the first half or the second half of the course. Relay runners receive  the same course support, tshirts, medals and post race offerings the full half runners receive. No reason not to come run!

For Race information, contact Race Director Brad Mitchell at info@sunvalleyhalfmarathon.com

Retuning in full force is the bigger than ever YMCA Kids Fun Zone. The Y is stepping it up this year with added activities for the kids - kids races, bounce castle, dunk tank, fire department activities and much more; fun for everyone! For information... (more)

In keeping with tradition, the Sun God smiled brightly on the 27th Annual Paw n’ Pole Sunday, March 4. Around thirty human and thirty canine racers turned the Sun Valley Gun Club into a racecourse of a different color. Multiple colors, to be precise. This year's costume theme, “It’s a Three Ringed Circus,” turned the site into a rainbow of craziness worthy of the Paw n’ Pole in all its glory. Racers weren’t the only winners on this fine day. One lucky gal, Pam Lyford, won the raffle for a 2012-2013 North Valley Trails Pass, and several Costume Contest, Pet Tricks, and Special Category winners took home prize bags stuffed with gift certificates, dog toys and other fun stuff.  And the winners are…

In the Kids’ Under 12 1K X-C, Tayah Hamilton and her dog “Behrol” won first, and Maren Feltman and “Boone the Peanut Dog” captured second. Sarah Feltman and “Boone the Tiger Dog,” and Natalee Morse and “Delvie Dog,”... (more)

(Hailey, ID) –  It was an unusual sight at a ski slope --  a shark, race car, sphinx, grandma’s slipper and a batmobile sliding, and sometimes tumbling, down a snowy hillside.  This was the scene at Rotarun Ski Area in Hailey on Saturday.

The Snow Box Derby, sponsored by the Hailey Kiwanis Club, was a delight for participants and viewers as cardboard concoctions competed for fastest, most creative, and most inspiring creation or run. 

And the Winners Are:

-          Kids Fastest – Kai Younger (11 years old) in the “Sphinx 3000,”  a golden, claw-footed Egyptian figure that crossed the finish in 12.24 seconds.

-          Kids Second Fastest – Thea Kraft (7 years old) in “Engine #1” steaming in at 13.18 seconds.

-          Kids Third Fastest – Ella Guy (9 years old) in “The Roxi Taxi”... (more)

The Y Sun Valley Half Marathon 12 week training program kicks off on March 10 and will take runners all the way to the start line of the 8th Sun Valley Half Marathon on June 2, 2012. Join other local running enthusisasts and area coaches for group runs on Saturday mornings, a lecture series on running form, nutrition, sport psychology; receive weekly workouts and more. For the running parent, free childwatch is being offered on Saturday mornings during the group runs. Questions can be directed to coach Brad Mitchell at bmitchell@woodriverymca.org. To register call 727-9622.

Sign up for this flamenco workshop with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and you’ll be stomping and snapping with the best of them.

In town for a performance, New York City–based Flamenco Vivo is one of the most renowned Spanish dance companies in the United States. On Saturday, February 25, one of the core company dancers will offer a fast and fun 75 minute class starting at 11:15 am, prior to its evening performance as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Winter Performing Arts Series.

The flamenco dance workshop is open to all ages and levels of experience and costs $20 for Sun Valley Center members, $30 for nonmembers and $10 for kids 13-18 (minimum 13 years old for this workshop). The workshop will be held at Zenergy at ThunderSpring at 11:15 am; register online at www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 726.9491 ex 10.  

Tickets to the evening performance are also available at www.sunvalleycenter.org or by phone.

Two series of bridge lessons will begin the first week in January.

“Bridge Basics” is designed for people who played years ago and want to learn modern bidding systems, as well as people who have never played bridge. Classes will be on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the community room of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 206 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley. Cost of the 14-week class is $250.

“Polishing the Basics” is designed for people who have completed the basic course and want to continue to refine their skills. Topics will range from defense to major suit raises to Jacoby transfer bids. Classes will meet on Fridays, beginning Jan. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m., also at Our Lady of the Snows. Cost is $25 per class, or $100 for five classes.

Instructors are Jo Murray and Chuck Abramo, both certified as teachers by the American Contract Bridge League. To register, send an email to jo@sunvalleybridge.com or call 720-1501. Additional details about the classes, as well as a new weekly game for less experienced... (more)

Smith Optics and Sun Valley Adaptive Sports are pleased to welcome Chris Waddell to tell his story of his historic journey to the roof of Africa in his film, One Revolution. The movie will be hosted at Sun Valley Opera House Wednesday November 16th, 2011 and starting at 6 pm. 

Here’s a little background. Chris Waddell was a promising young ski racer when in 1988, a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to not let it slow him down, Chris was back on the hill a year later riding a monoski and two years later was named to the US Disabled Ski Team. He is one of the most decorated male skiers in Paralympic history, winning 12 medals over 4 games and he spent 11 years on the US Team. He’s one of very few that have medaled in both the summer and winter games. In the fall of 2009, Chris became the first paraplegic to summit Mt Kilimanjaro unassisted.

All proceeds from the evening will be split between Sun Valley Adaptive Sports and Chris’ non-profit – One Revolution. Additional tickets... (more)

Less than two weeks until the final trail race of the season; the Trail Creek 12K Trail Run. I ran the course this weekend and it is in great shape. The trail is clear, tacky and always challenging. The leaves are in color and the temps have been perfect. There are even some new signs posted indicating Aspen Loop and Proctor Mountain Trail.

Race day is October 29, start time is 10am. Costumes are highly encouraged. Great awards for the top finishers as well as the best costume worn start to finish. Scott Sport has stepped in with some amazing footwear as prizes and EJ Harpham is once again creating some great awards. A raffle for all runners will also take place.

Onlilne registration is currently open at www.imathlete.com and will close on October 27. Race day registration is available at an increased entry fee. Don't delay, register now! Complete race details can be found at www.sunvalleyrunning.com

Don't miss the last trail run of the season, the Trail Creek 12K Trail Run! Scheduled for October 29 with a casual start time of 10am. Show up and run in your costume for the opportunity to win the Best Costume catagory. Awards for top runners from from La Sportiva, EJ Harphman and others as well as raffle items for all participants. First 50 runners to register will receive an embroidered Headsweats Midcap Hat (winter hat).

Registration is currently open online at www.imathlete.com. Online registration will close October 27, so avoid the race day entry fee increase and register now! No gaurantee of receiving a hat if you wait until race day to register. Complete race details can be found at www.sunvalleyrunning.com, questions can be directed to info@sunvalleyrunning.com.

The time has come to pick out the costume you will wear during the second Trail Creek 12K Trail Run. Yes, fall is quickly approaching and the trail running is great. So, mark your calendar for October 29 and get your costume race ready! The race will once again start at 10am, allowing those that need to travel time to get here or to enjoy a leisurely morning before a great mountain trail run.

As last year, awards will be offered to top finishers as well as a little something for the best costume worn start to finish! Online registration is currently open at www.imathlete.com and will close October 27. Why delay, why pay more on race day? Make the commitment now for the last trail race of the season and register online.  

Complete race details can be found at www.sunvalleyrunning.com

Today is the last opportunity to register online for the inugural running of th Harriman Trail Ten Miler Trail Run. Online registration will close at midnigt tonight but will be available on race day at an increased entry fee. Don't pay extra! Register now at www.imathlete.com  Complete race details can be found at www.sunvalleyrunning.com A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Galena Summer Trails Plan.

In the past year, much has changed for the wolves of the Northern Rockies, keystone members of our natural ecosystem that have now been removed from the list of Endangered Species. As management of wolves changes hands from the protection of the federal government to the states, wolves have become a hunted big game animal, and many new questions arise. Are we capable of sharing the land with wolves? Can honest answers overcome misinformation and fear? We believe that education will lead to understanding that brings tolerance and coexistence with wolves. Living with Wolves provides factual information in order to dispel the myths that not only perpetuate many common misconceptions of wolves, but also drive policy decisions. But the future of wolves in the West will be decided in the hearts and minds of people like you.

 Jim and Jamie Dutcher

Founders, Living with Wolves

Part One:

Are the wolves killing all the elk?

Elk, the primary prey of wolves, are holding steady in... (more)

The inaugural running of the Harriman Trail Ten Miler Trail Run is in need of volunteer help on Sunday September 4th. Race start is 10am at Baker Creek and ends at Galena Lodge. Volunteer positions to fill include morning registration/bib pick up at Baker Creek (starting at 8:30am), aid station staffing, finish timing, and course "sweep" (bike or run/walk). Volunteers are invited to participate in the food and beverage offerings provided by Galena Lodge post race. For more details or to sign up to help, please contact Brad Mitchell at info@sunvalleyrunning.com

Sunvalleyrunning.com announces a new addition to Labor Day weekend festivities, the Harriman Trail Ten Miler Trail Run. Scheduled for September 4 (Sunday), 2011 at 10am, a run suitable for the novice to the experienced, come enjoy the amazingly beautiful Harriman Trail following the course of the Big Wood River and the surrounding Boulder Mountains. The course is a point to point starting at Baker Creek and ending at Galena Lodge. Runners have the option of participating as a solo runner or partnering and running as a two person relay team. Post race food, beverages, awards and a raffle will take place at Galena Lodge. Shuttle service will be provided. Registration is currently open at www.imathlete.com

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Galena Summer Trails Plan.

For complete race details, go to www.sunvalleyrunning.com. Questions for Race Director Brad Mitchell may be sent to info@sunvalleyrunning.com.

ERC member participation is  free; suggested donation $10 individuals/$25 families for non-members.  Registration is requested; please call 208.726.4333.  We will choose the exact site a little closer to the date, based on beaver activity.  Then we will  let you know, so you can either carpool with us from the ERC office in Ketchum, at 471 N Washington Ave, or meet us at the trail head.  Come explore with us, and learn about our wonderful home.

Mark your calendars, Labor Day weekend festivities have an addition: the Harriman Trail Ten Miler, solo or two person team run! A great opportunity to enjoy one of the Wood River Valleys amazing community assets, maybe have an opportunity to spot a mountain goat from one of the "spotting" locations, or just enjoy the beauty of the Boulders.

While some fine details are still being worked out, here is the current scoop: race day is September 4 (Sunday), start time is 10am (yup - you get to sleep in!). Start location is Baker Creek Rd. / Harriman Trail junction (for solo and team runners). Prairie Creek Rd. / Harriman Trail junction will serve as the team tag / switch location. Galena Lodge will be the finish line (actually, the finish will be on the west side of HWY 75) for all runners. After the race, runners will be treated to post race goodies at the Lodge as well as awards and a raffle for all entrants. A shuttle is being planned to return runners from Prairie Creek... (more)

The newly formed Wood River Valley Friends of the NRA Chapter is hosting its first fundraising banquet beginning at 5:30 PM on Saturday, July 16th at the Next Stage Theater in Ketchum.  In addition to a pig roast BBQ, the evening will include live and silent auctions, games and raffles.  Prizes will consist of over 30 firearms, custom knives, artwork, hunting equipment and home items.  The 2011 gun of the year, the limited edition 1911 Colt Pistol .45 ACP, will be one of the prizes.

Tickets for the dinner and festivities are $40 and are available at Tamarack Sports, 15 West Croy, in Hailey (788-3308).  They are also available at Guffy’s, 203 South Main Street, Bellevue (788-4384).  Tickets will not be available at the door; all tickets must be purchased by July 9th.

In conjunction with the banquet is a Locked N Loaded Raffle of a full-size gun safe loaded with 8 handguns and rifles.  Winner takes all in this raffle limited to only 150 tickets.  To view the safe and guns,... (more)

A one night only course preview of the Dollar 10K Trail Run course with Race Director Brad Mitchell. This is not a training run. Participants should be capable of running 6 mountain trail miles. Meet at Carols Dollar Lodge parking lot at 5:30pm.

Race day is June 25, 8am start. Online registration closes on Thursday, register now at www.imathlete.com.

Questions? Contact Brad at 720-3759

Returning for the second year, the Dollar Mountain 10K Trail Run is Saturday June 25, 2011. Sunvalleyrunning.com along with local and national sponsors bring back the Dollar Mountain 10k Trail Run, showing off a different side of the world famous Sun Valley Resort Dollar Mountain and offering a true running challenge. On-line registration is open at www.imathlete.com and will close June 23.  On line entry fee is $30. Race day registration is $40 and will be available from 7am-7:45am. Bib pickup will take place on race morning, starting at 7am, at the start/finish area. Race start time is 8 a.m. Race details at www.sunvalleyrunning.com

Not running this year but would like to help? Volunteers are still needed. Contact Brad Mitchell at info@sunvalleyrunning.com

The Dollar Mountain 10K Trail run is approaching quickly, June 25! The course is running well and again for this year, Race Director Brad Mitchell will be offering a one night only course preview. Come run the course at a relaxed pace (this is not a "training" run) on Tuesday June 21. We will meet at Carols Dollar Lodge parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Depending on group size, the run will take approximately 1.5 hours. Participants should be comfortable running 6 mountain trail miles. This is a great opportunity to see the course prior to running it on race day.

Race day is June 25. Registration is currently open at www.imathlete.com Race details can be found at www.sunvalleyrunning.com

Everyone is wanting the sunshine and warm weather!  This weekend it is looking good for the Stanley area, Warm and Sunny!  If you book a room or cabin tonight you will recieve Saturday night  (6/4) at Half Off!  What is stopping you from coming up?  The Whitewater Rafting is also amazing!  

Come on up to the lake for a quick weeekend get-a-way!  

Please call us with any questions: 208-774-3536 or visit our website: www.redfishlake.com

LiveRez.com was proud to support the Doug Zembiec Memorial Wrestling Clinic May 21-22 at Eagle High School in Idaho. About 80 young wrestlers from across Idaho attended the clinic, which honors United States Marine Corps Major Doug Zembiec, an All-American wrestler and 1995 graduate of the Naval Academy, who was killed leading a raid against Iraqi insurgents during his second tour of duty in 2007.

A fearless warrior and leader among men, Zembiec gained the moniker “Lion of Fallujah” after his heroic efforts in the United States’ April 2004 effort to capture the Iraqi city. In a telling example, Zembiec’s former high school wrestling coach once said: "If you took 100 Doug Zembiecs to war with you, you could conquer the world."

Zembiec’s valor earned him a Silver Star and his courageous exploits have been well documented in many books and newspaper articles, including an August 2004 profile in the Los Angeles Times. Since his death, Zembiec has received numerous honors. General David Petraeus dedicated the helicopter... (more)