7th annual SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2011: JULY 1-5, 2011 Idaho, the movie:   SKATENOW IDAHO....skating adventure                       Pics:  Idaho trip pics

                     This trip always gets a "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 vacation in Coeur d' Alene, ID with SkateNow & Skate Journeys!   

TRIP DETAILS: SkateNow and Skate Journeys, invite you to join us to skate Idaho! The annual trip is skating along 74 miles of beautiful rail trail in northern Idaho, with full skating over 3-1/2 days, averaging 25 - 50 miles of skating per day, with rest stops, photo opportunities, and water/snack breaks along the way. Overnight stays include hotels/motels with amenities. 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, skating in pace lines, and be comfortable with grades (slight downhills). Skaters should be able to skate a minimum of  15-20 miles per day.  Bicycles and Cyclist are welcome to join skaters. Helmets are required for all skaters participating in any SkateNow organized activity.  Other protective gear recommended.  This skate trip is an informal skating get together, not a hosted skate tour.  We meet in Kellog, Idaho and get together to skate over the course of 3-5 days.  Participants assume full financial and liable responsibility for themselves and their own costs for reservations, lodging, meals, transportation, incidentals, etc.  As courtesy, please inform us if you plan to attend so we can know who/how many skaters to expect.  There will be  group BBQ's in the evenings and local July 4th fireworks show.  We have secured discount hotel costs for participating skaters at Silver Mtn Morning Star Lodge resort, see following.  If you plan to join us, please make your reservations using the code # when booking online, or mention SkateNow/SkateJourneys' to receive the discount rate.

LODGING: Skaters can stay in nearby hotels with access to trail head in Kellogg, ID. Rooms are also available at any of the following nearby places.  You are responsible for booking your own accommodations.  There is also camping in the area as well as other places to stay along the trail in other cities (example: Wallace, Harrison, Plummer ,etc.)

KELLOGG AREA LODGING OPTIONS: 
Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain: 
This is the host hotel, offering really nice condos located right along the pathway. Skaters are provided discount room rates. Link to online reservations & room images: morning star

Silver Mtn Resort Room options:
                     The below rooms can be reserved both online and by phone:

• Studio, sleeps 2: $110
• Deluxe Studio, sleeps 4: $116
• 1 Bedroom Condo, sleeps 4: $133
  The below room type may only be reserved by phone:

• 2 Bedroom, sleeps 6: $220, combination of 1 bedroom suite and lock-out standard studio

Official Group Name: Skate Now, Skate Journey
Online Group Code: 4421ZV
Phone Reservations: 800.204.6428 option #1
Online Reservations: http://www.silvermt.com/
Please put above #4421ZV in “Group Code” box in Travel Planner located in the upper right top

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Other area lodging options:
Baymont:  1-208-783-1234 / 800-785-5443
http://www.baymontinns.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ4634&propId=4634
Near Gondola
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River Walk Condos:    1-800-435-2588
http://www.kelloggvacationhomes.com/homes/riverwalk.html
1/2 mile from Gondola.
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Silverhorn Motor Inn & Restaurant: 208-783-1151 (pet friendly place)
www.silverhornmotorinn.com
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Trail Motel: 208-784-1161
Located only 1/2 mile from Silver Mountain's Gondola Village

TRANSPORTATION:  On your own.  Airfare or other transportation are to be arranged individually by participants.  Drive distance from the  Salt Lake area is approximately 714 miles(approx 9.5-10 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 - approximately a 35-50 minute drive east to Kellogg. You will need to secure transportation from the airport to Kellogg, ID.

2011 SKATE DAYS SCHEDULE:
June 30 -  July  5.   Full skating days: July 1, 2, 3, 4  and 1/2 skating days: June 30, July 5.  
** If you cannot make these dates group rates are extended as courtesy to skaters from June 30-July 7.

WEATHER:  Link:  WEATHER KELLOGG    Last season weather ranged from mid to high 70's, with mostly sunny skies.  We cannot guarantee 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, Waterpark...and more. 

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, Skate Journeys, 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 participate on this skate tour.  Skaters assume full responsibility for themselves getting to and from the event location and while  participating in this event.

For more info contact: info@skatenow.net

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**NEWS!! "VELODROME in DRAPER"

200 meters of smooth stuff coming soon.
We need your support to make this venue happen!!  Please call, write, or email us with your donations or to volunteer on the comittee. 
www.saltlakevelodrome.com

Updates: Draper city approved a velopark, and pending funding this project is happening. Project will include skating track (200meter), derby/exhibition skating area(100meter), and a criterium track course, and connection to existing  Porter-Rockwell trailway. City of Ogden is still working to develop an indoor velodrome. Slow, but definitely forward progress on a proposed outdoor and indoor Velodrome facility here in the greater Salt Lake area. SkateNow has been  your skating representative and driving force behind these efforts 110%!  Having a 100 & 200 meter sanctioned  tracks, along with the criterium track would be crucial in bringing organized roller sports to Utah, for events such as 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 fast track skating this is for you. We are 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? 

26 MILES to ROLL, BABY!
Want a full marathon for 2010? We cannot do it without your support and commitment to participate. 
Please call, write, or email us with your support.  We will need volunteers.

Okay, you've skated a few 5K's & 10k'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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