4th annual SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2008:  JULY 3-8, 2008        Idaho, the movie:   SKATENOW IDAHO....skating adventure                                             Pics:  Idaho trip pics

                     This trip always gets "thumb ups!" 74 miles of  Rail Trail Skating Pleasure in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

        Looking for a great skating adventure vacation? Look no further.
        Check out the info below, and plan your next skating vaction to Coeur d' Alene, ID with SkateNow!   

TRIP DETAILS: A total of 74 miles of skating over 3 day, averaging 25 - 50 miles of skating per day, with  rest stops, photo oportunities, and water breaks along the way. Overnight stays include motels with ammenities. Participants on this skate tour should be in good physical condition, be experienced skaters, and have strong skating skills: including basic skating strides, turning, and stopping, and be comfortable with grades (slight downhills). Skaters must be able to skate a minimum of 25 miles per day.  Cyclist are welcome to join skaters. Helmets are required for all skaters participating in any SkateNow organized activities.  Other protective gear recommended.  This skate tour is an informal skating get together. Participants assume full financial and liable responsibility for their own costs for lodging, meals,  transportation, incidentals, etc.   

LODGING: Skaters will stay in nearby hotels with access to trail head in Kellogg, ID. Rooms are also available at any of the following nearby places.

AREA LODGING: 
Morning Star Lodge: 
These are condos located right along the pathway.
Link to online reservations & room images:  morning star

Baymont:  1-208-783-1234 / 800-785-5443
http://www.baymontinns.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ4634&propId=4634
Near Gondola

River Walk Condos:    1-800-435-2588
http://www.kelloggvacationhomes.com/homes/riverwalk.html
1/2 mile from Gondola.

Silver Ridge Mt Lodge: 
http://www.kelloggvacationhomes.com/homes/silverridge.html 

Silverhorn Motor Inn & Restaurant: 208-783-1151 (pet friendly place)
www.silverhornmotorinn.com

Trail Motel: 208-784-1161
Located only 1/2 mile from Silver Mountain's Gondola Village

TRANSPORTATION:  Airfare or other transportation are to be arranged individually by participants.  Drive distrance from the  Salt Lake area is aprroximately 714 miles(approx 10 hours driving), all highway.  Those who carpool to share on gasoline, expenses, etc. are on their own to coordinate themselves.  For air travelers, fly into Spokane, WA - approximaltey a 1 hour drive east to Kellogg. You will need to secure transportation from the airport to Kellogg, ID.

SKATE SCHEDULE:
July 4th -  July 8th. 

WEATHER:  Link:  WEATHER KELLOGG    Last season weather ranged from mid to high 70's, with mostly sunny skies.  We cannot guarentee a repeat of last years perfect weather.  In event of change of weather conditions, please be prepared.  Pack accordingly.  As an alternate activity, we will plan to do some hiking on Silver Mtn when skating is prohibited by weather. 

OTHER AREA STUFF TO DO:  Hiking, Cycling, Mtn biking, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Camping, Hoseback Riding, Golfing....

MORE TRAIL and AREA INFO:

General Information Links:

http://www.skatejourneys.com/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=56&catid=26
http://friendsofcdatrails.org/CdA_Trail/index.html
http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2004/06/07/news/news01.txt
2 more very good links:  

http://www.idahoparks.org/pdf/TrailCDAweb.pdf

http://friendsofcdatrails.org/our_map.html

** All PARTICIPANTS ASSUME THEIR OWN RISK.**

Disclaimer: This event is considered an informal skaters' get-together and is not sponsored or paid for by Skatenow, or any of its members/affiliates. SkateNow skaters, who generously volunteer to organize and coordinate this trip (lodging, transportation, route planning, etc.), assume no risk or general liability for any accidents, injury, losses, or death of the participants who choose to particiapte on this skate tour.  Skaters assume full repsonsibilty for themselves getting to and from the event location and while  participating in this event.

For more info contact: skatenow@att.net

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**NEWS!! "VELODROME in the SLC VALLEY"? 

Could 100 meters of smooth stuff happen any time soon?
We need you to make this venue happen!!  Please call, write, or email us with your support.  

Updates: slow, but forward progress on a proposed outdoor and indoor Velodrome facility here in the greater Salt Lake area. We are behind the effort 110%!  Having a 100 meter sanctioned flat track, along with the road track, would be crutial in bringing organized roller sports to Utah, for events such as100 meter Track Inline Racing and Roller Derby. If you interested in becoming a financial sponsor or volunteer contact us at Skatenow and let us know.  If you like the short stuff, this is for you. We're going the distance to put skating in SLC on the map! 

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**NEWS!! "HEY SALT LAKE, ARE YOU READY to SKATE a MARATHON "? 

You've got 26 MILES to ROLL, BABY!  
We need you to make this event happen!!  Please call, write, or email us with your support.  

Okay, you've skated a few 5K's, but what's next you ask??  How about 26 miles of inline skating through streets of Salt Lake?  We're planning inline events and we need your help and feedback. If you are up for the miles contact us at Skatenow and let us know.  If you like the short stuff, please let us know that, too. We're going the distance to put skating in SLC on the map!  

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**NEWS!! "LEARN to SKATE like the PRO's with the PRO's!"  

BREAKAWAY SKATE Inline Clinic.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

We will bring you the very BEST Speedskating has to offer, the legendary Barry Publow, author of "Speed on Skates".  Barry will conduct a special 2 - 1/2 Day Breakaway Skate Clinic.  This one-time inline clinic is custom designed for skaters of all levels of ability: from novice to speedskaters alike looking to improve their skating skills.  The clinic is open to both inline and ice skaters, and will provide skating technique concepts which will benefit skaters of both disciplines to fine-tune their skating skills, including  hours of personal instruction, technical sessions, and video analysis. If you are interested in participating in the clinic, please contact SkateNow to reserve your spot.  Specific Dates and Times for either summer 2008 will be announced once we have commitment of participants, however, the clinic will be limited in size. Let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in enrolling.  Financial commitment of $75.00 (non-refundable) is required to hold a spot in this clinic.

The clinic will be held over a single weekend: including a Friday evening, and from 9-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Cost will be approximately $200 per particpant, includes electronic clinic workbook, t-shirt, nice discounts on Bont products, and discounted copies of Barry's book 'Speed on Skates'.   

** We need a minimum of 15 skaters to conduct the clinic.  If you are interested, please contact SkateNow.