2020 Yellowstone Ski Festival Update
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! Due to the pandemic ALL events CANCELED this year.
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
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
Race Events ALL RACES CANCELED
This is a sample race schedule from 2019
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WYSEF/Altius Biathlon
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FIS/USSA Freestyle
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WYSEF Masters
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WYSEF Juniors
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WYSEF Seniors
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ALL EVENTS CANCELED FOR 2020 Due to COVID
This is a sample schedule from 2019
Altius and WYSEF
Biathlon Race on Wednesday November 25
Wednesday, November 25 • Altius Handcrafted Firearms/WYSEF Biathlon Race
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$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. |
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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+ 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
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4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber Visitor Center) to assist with late online registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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“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.
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12:00 Noon
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Registration closes for ALL BIATHLON RACES
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber visitor center) to assist with late online Biathlon registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.
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4:30 PM
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Biathlon Coaches Meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave)
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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8:30 - 9:50 AM
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Biathlon Bib Pickup, Biathlon Range
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9:00 - 9:50 AM
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Biathlon Zero for Sprint and Novice race
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10:00 AM
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Biathlon Sprint Start, Biathlon Range
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11:00 AM (approximate)
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Novice Biathlon Start, Biathlon Range
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12:30 PM (approximate)
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Biathlon Podium Ceremony and Awards, Biathlon Range
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Saturday, November 28 • Freestyle Distance |
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
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
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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
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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