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IMPORTANT UPDATE 
2021 Yellowstone Ski Festival 
In 32 years our committee has never had to make the difficult decision we did this evening. Due to current conditions and without significant snow in the forecast we are unable to groom. With much regret the Yellowstone Ski Festival Committee must cancel all events at this time. 
We hope you all enjoy a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving and we look forward to seeing you at this event in the future. 

FIS RACE CANCELED
CLINICS CANCELED                   
PRESEASON PASSES 
An email will be sent with refund options for all of these categories.

*For those in close proximity, we will groom the Rendezvous Ski Trails for recreational skiing as soon as there is sufficient snow.*

West Yellowstone is going back to its Roots and bringing back the Yellowstone Fall Training Camp. We will focus our efforts on providing “First Tracks” for Nordic Skiers in November. Thanksgiving week will be all about skiing!
Look to our website, Facebook page (@RendezvousSkiTrails) or Instagram (YellowstoneSkiFest) for continued updates.

Email: info@skirunbikemt.com with questions or call Freeheel & Wheel 406-646-7744
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Race Events More Info Coming soon!  

This is a sample race schedule from 2019
  • WYSEF/Altius Biathlon
  • FIS/USSA Freestyle
  • WYSEF Masters
  • WYSEF Juniors
  • WYSEF Seniors
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Sorry!  Biathlon Race is cancelled for this year.

Wednesday, November 25 • Altius Handcrafted Firearms/WYSEF Biathlon Race

RESULTS
$20.00 per skier until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, November 18

$25.00 per skier through 12:00 Noon. Tuesday, November 24

Online registration only.  No paper registrations. ​
​
Registration closes on Tuesday, November 26 at 12:00 Noon for all biathlon races.
Range Rules & Schedule
Sprint Race

Format:  This event will be organized following standard IBU & USBA rules for the Sprint Race. The Start will be individual at 30 sec intervals.
​ 
Categories/Distance/Shooting:
U15 M/W*  4.5km  Prone-Prone
U17 M/W* Youth Women  6km  Prone-Standing
Youth Men, Junior Women, Women, Masters M/W  7.5km  Prone-Standing
Junior Men, Men 10km​  Prone-Standing

*U15 & U17 Categories use 'Rack to Rack' procedure in the range.


Awards Schedule:  Awards to the top 3 finishers in each class.  All awards will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony at the Biathlon Range following the completion of all Biathlon races, approximately 12:30PM
​
Novice Race

This event is open to all interested skiers. No previous biathlon or shooting experience is necessary.  Rifles and Ammunition are provided.

All new biathletes are required to participate in the "Try It" Biathlon clinic at the range on Tuesday Nov. 26 from 10:30 am to noon.  All Novice racers are welcome but you are not required to attend the clinic if you attended it in 2018.

Novice Race is also for any experienced biathletes with their own rifles, but who do not plan to carry their rifles.

Categories/Distance/Shooting: 4.5km for all categories. All Novice categories shoot Prone-Prone, rifle rest permitted. Due to new developed trails, map will be posted at stadium area.
U15
15-34
34+
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Awards Schedule: Awards to the top 3 Men and Women in the each category.  All awards will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony at the Biathlon Range following the completion of all Biathlon races, approximately 12:30PM.  

Biathlon Race Schedule

Monday, November 23, 2020

4:00 - 5:00 PM
​Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber Visitor Center) to assist with late online registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
“Try It” Biathlon Demonstration.  (Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range).  Rifles and Ammunition provided.  All novice biathletes must attend in order to participate in Wednesday’s race.  Pre-registration is required.  2018 attendees are welcome but need not register or attend this demo in order to race on Wednesday.
Sorry! "Try It" in cancelled for this year

12:00 Noon ​
Registration closes for ALL BIATHLON RACES

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ​
Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber visitor center) to assist with late online Biathlon registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.

4:30 PM ​
Biathlon Coaches Meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave) 

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

8:30 - 9:50 AM
Biathlon Bib Pickup, Biathlon Range

9:00 - 9:50 AM  
Biathlon Zero for Sprint and Novice race

10:00 AM ​
Biathlon Sprint Start, Biathlon Range

11:00 AM (approximate)
Novice Biathlon Start, Biathlon Range

12:30 PM (approximate)
Biathlon Podium Ceremony and Awards, Biathlon Range

Saturday, November 28 • Freestyle Distance

LIVE TIMING

Register
Course map to come
Stadium map
2018 Results
  • FIS Distances:  
    • Men Masters, Seniors, U20 & U18
      • 10k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval
    • Men U16
      • 5k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval
    • Women Masters, Seniors, U20, U18 & U16
      • 5k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval
  • Start: 10:00 a.m.
  • Registration: $40.00 per skier until Saturday, November 21 at 11:59 p.m. Online registration only.
    • Late Registration: $50 fee per skier from Sunday, November 22 until Wednesday, November 25 at 5:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION FOR ALL RACES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Scoring: ​FIS rules
    ALL racers participating in this race MUST hold either an active US Ski & Snowboard license or an active FIS license. All licenses must be active and submitted no later than 3 p.m. Friday, November 27. Any athlete who is inactive after 3 p.m. will not receive a race bib.

Awards: Medals will be awarded. 

Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. VIA ZOOM. 

 
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
     ~ Online With Your Registration
     ~ At Freeheel and Wheel
     ~ At the Holiday Inn
     ~ At the Trailhead Building

Saturday, November 28 • Masters Race


Register
5K Course map coming soon
  • Start Time:  11:15 a.m.  (approximate)
  • Format: 
    • Men Seniors
      • 10k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval Start
    • Women Seniors
      • 5k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval Start
  • Ages:  ​30 and Up as of December 31, 2019
  • Registration Fee:  $30.00 per skier until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25; Online registration ONLY.  
  • Scoring:  This is a non-scored race
Awards: MEDALS will be awarded

Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. VIA ZOOM. 

 
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
     ~ Online With Your Registration
     ~ At Freeheel and Wheel
     ~ At the Holiday Inn
     ~ At the Trailhead Building

Saturday, November 30 • WYSEF Juniors Race


Register
5K Course map coming soon
  • Start Time:  11:30AM  (approximate)
    • Men U14  
      • 5k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Intervals
    • Women U14
      • 5k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Intervals
  • Registration Fee:  $30.00 per skier until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25; Online registration ONLY.  ​
  • Scoring:  This race is intended to be a low-key race to start out the season.  No scoring will occur.
  • Awards:  Medals 
Details of the race will be covered at the Friday 5:30 PM VIA ZOOM

The Juniors Race is the brainchild of timing contractor, Ernie Page.  He noticed the Yellowstone Ski Festival was the perfect venue for an early race for Juniors.  The Junior's Race is intended to follow the FIS race allowing Junior racers a chance to ski on a tough course and pick up valuable race experience.  This event is low-keyed. ​

Awards: MEDALS will be awarded

Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. VIA ZOOM

 
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
     ~ Online With Your Registration
     ~ At Freeheel and Wheel
     ~ At the Holiday Inn
     ~ At the Trailhead Building
Saturday, November 30 • Seniors Race

Canceled

  • Start Time:  11:00 a.m.  (approximate)
  • Format: 
    • Men Seniors
      • 10k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval Start
    • Women Seniors
      • 5k Freestyle
      • 15 Second Interval Start
  • Ages:  ​20 - 29 as of December 31, 2019
  • Registration Fee:  $30.00 before Sunday 22. $40.00 per skier Sunday 22 until Wednesday, November 25; 5:00 PM. Online registration ONLY.  
  • Scoring:  This is a non-scored race
Awards: Plaques will be awarded to the top three over all Male (in the 10K race) and Female athletes and the top three athletes in the various age groups. All plaques and prize money will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn. All athletes must be present to receive their awards.

 Prize Money:
     Overall 10k Men's (FIS/USSA AND WYSEF)
          1st Place ~ $500
          2nd Place ~ $300
          3rd Place ~ $150
     Overall 5k Women's (FIS/USSA AND WYSEF)
          1st Place ~ $500
          2nd Place ~ $300
          3rd Place ~ $150
     Note: We have two pools of prize money, all 10k Men racers and all 5k Women racers.



Details of the race will be covered at the coaches meeting on
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Race Headquarters/Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center, located at 30 Yellowstone Ave.

 
Trail Passes can be purchased the following ways:
     ~ Online With Your Registration
     ~ At Freeheel and Wheel
     ~ At the Holiday Inn
     ~ At the Trailhead Building
 For more information or if you have questions about registration email Magen at macnmt@gmail.com.  For technical details of the Biathlon race contact Marc Sheppard at Altius Handcrafted Firearms 406-646-9222 or altiusguns@gmail.com.
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