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6th annual SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2010: JULY 1-6, 2010

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 skate! The trip is skating along 74 miles of 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 breaks along the way. Overnight stays include 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 20 miles per day. Bicycles and 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 themselves and their own costs for reservations, lodging, meals, transportation, incidentals, etc. Please inform us if you plan to attend so we can know who to expect. There will be group BBQ's in the evenings and local July 4th fireworks show.

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. 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:
Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain:
These are condos located right along the pathway. Skaters are provided discount room rates. Link to online reservations & room images: 800.204.6428 opt.#1 Group discount code: #43Q4RE.
web: 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.

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 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 45 minute drive east to Kellogg. You will need to secure transportation from the airport to Kellogg, ID.

2010 SKATE SCHEDULE:
July 1 - July 6.   Full skating days: July 2, 3, 4    1/2 skating days: July 1, 5.

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: skatenow@att.net

**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.
www.saltlakevelodrome.com

Updates: Draper city approved a velopark ,and pending funding this project is happening.   Ogden is still working to develop an indoor drome. Slow, but definitely 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 & 200 meter sanctioned track, along with the road 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 stuff, this is for you. We're going the distance to put skating in SLC on the map!

**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!

SKATENOW LLC

2010 UPCOMING EVENTS, and LOCAL ICE & INLINE SKATING ACTIVITES

SKATENOW LLC

** 2010 UPCOMING EVENTS, and LOCAL ICE & INLINE SKATING ACTIVITES **

2010 UPCOMING EVENTS, and LOCAL ICE & INLINE SKATING ACTIVITES