Yellowstone Ski Festival Schedule
Tuesday November 21, 2017
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7:30AM
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Stretch & Breath - Pilates/Yoga bases (Holiday Inn - $10 drop in)
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8:00AM
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Bootcamp: The Studio, 125 Madison Avenue ($10 drop in)
Class is limited to 8 people. Call 646-7744 to reserve a space |
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8:30AM
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5-day and 2-day "Tune up" Clinics begin
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10:30AM - 12:00PM
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"Try It" Biathlon Demo - $10.00
* This clinic is required for participants in the Wednesday Novice Biathlon race. Pre-registration is required. |
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Biathlon Try-It Clinic participants must have a trail pass and ski equipment to participate in the clinic. Registration is limited to 80 participants. All skiers should meet at the Biathlon Range (1.5k from trail head area, accessible by skiing only) 15 minutes prior to clinic start in order to check in. Spectators are welcome to ski out (with a trail pass) or walk along the South Plateau Rd (without ski equipment). There are no shuttles available. Participants should wear proper attire for standing outside in winter weather.
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11:00AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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1:30PM
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Help feed Grizzly Bears with the KEEPER KIDS program at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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3:00PM
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Pilates with Anna (Studio)
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4:00PM
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Biathlon Coaches Meeting (Chamber of Commerce) - open to all biathlon racers
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7:00 - 9:00PM
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INDOOR EXPO OPEN
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7:00 - 8:30PM
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Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
WYSEF Fundraiser. Check out all the great backcountry movies for only $5 |
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7:00PM
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Yellowstone Myths, Legends and Lore
Learn about the history of winter adventures in Yellowstone National Park with the Ranger Talk Series |
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8:00 - 9:00PM
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Waxing Made Simple
Learn the basics of waxing Nordic skis, from when to use what color and what the hectic is klister and why do I need it? |
Wednesday November 22, 2017
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7:30AM
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Stretch & Breath - Pilates/Yoga based (Holiday Inn $10 drop in)
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8:30AM
8:30 AM
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9:00 - 10:00AM
10AM - 3:00PM
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Biathlon Zero and Bib pick-up
On-Snow Gear Demo (Demo Area-Rendezvous Ski Trails)
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10AM - 3:00PM
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Freestyle Sprint Race Skill Challenge - Free race with lots of prizes
Hosted and sponsored by the U.S. Ski Pole Company |
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10:00AM
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Biathlon Sprint Race (Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range)
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11:00AM
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Pilates with Anna (Studio)
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11:00AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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11:00AM
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Novice Biathlon Race (approximate start time)
*Novice athletes MUST attend the demo clinic on Tuesday to take part in race. |
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1:30PM
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Help feed Grizzly Bears with the KEEPER KIDS program at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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3:00 - 5:00PM
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Apres Ski (Demo Area-Rendezvous Ski Trails)
Meet your friends and unwind after a long day on the snow with some music, fire pit, and beverages for those of age. Hot drinks and sledding for kids of all ages. |
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5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Whiskers, Whiskey, and Waxing featuring whiskey tasting samples from Willie's Distillery of Ennis, MT (Holiday Inn)
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5:00 - 8:00PM
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Branch Beer Bash: Micro and craft beer tasting
Sample Montana's best craft beers with unlimited tastings for $10 from 5 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, November 22 at the Branch Restaurant in the Holiday Inn. Price includes a glass of your favorite brew. Souvenir pint glasses and t-shirts also available for purchase. |
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6:00 - 8:00PM
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TOKO Wax Clinic
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7:00 - 9:00PM
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Indoor Expo Open
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8:00 - 9:00PM
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Join Yellowstone National Park Senior Wildlife Biologist Doug Smith as he presents the history and tales of the Wolf In Yellowstone
Doug Smith is a senior wildlife biologist in Yellowstone National Park. He manages the wolf, elk, and bird programs, and studies beaver in the park. He has studies wolves for 37 years. Before arriving in Yellowstone in 1994, he worked on Isle Royale National Park and in Northeast Minnesota. He has a wildlife degree from the University of Idaho, a MS in Biology from Michigan Technological University, and a PhD from University of Nevada, Reno, in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. |
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8:00 - 9:00PM
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Madshus invites Junior athletes to learn about professional racing, training, and life on the snow. Madshus athletes will be answering questions about their experiences and how they got to where they are now. Come ready to listen to a panel of Madshus pros, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask your questions as well!
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Thursday November 23, 2017
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7:30AM
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Stretch & Breath - Pilates/Yoga based (Holiday Inn $10 drop in)
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8:30AM
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10AM - 12:00PM
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On-Snow Gear Demo Demo Area-Rendezvous Ski Trails
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11:00AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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1:30PM
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Help feed Grizzly Bears with the KEEPER KIDS program at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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Friday November 24, 2017
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8:00AM
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Pilates with Anna (Studio)
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8:30AM
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10AM - 3:00PM
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On-Snow Gear Demo. Demo Area-Rendezvous Ski Trails
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10AM - 3:00PM
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Freestyle Sprint Race Skill Challenge - Free race with lots of prizes
Hosted and sponsored by the U.S. Ski Pole Company |
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11:00AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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12:00PM
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Pilates with Anna (Holiday Inn)
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1:30PM
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Help feed Grizzly Bears with the KEEPER KIDS program at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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3:00 - 5:00PM
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Apres Ski & S'Mores (Demo Area-Rendezvous Ski Trails)
Meet your friends and unwind after a long day on the snow with some music, fire pit, and beverages for those of age. Hot drinks and sledding for kids of all ages. Bring the kids, big and small, to roast marshmallows, sip on hot cocoa, and enjoy a favorite dessert. Free fun! |
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4:30 - 6:00PM
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Women, Wine, and Waxing (Holiday Inn). All women interested in learning about waxing are welcome. SWIX wax guru Jack Hart will give a short and informative clinic followed by time to wax your own skis!
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5:30PM
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Saturday's Race - Coaches Meeting Chamber of Commerce, Yellowstone Avenue
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6:00 - 7:00PM
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Presentation, Salomon TV premiere
Come join us for the world premiere of the Jessie Diggins Salomon TV episode with prizes from Salomon, Swix, Bose, and Nuun. We will also be announcing the winner of the Jessie Diggins’ Favorite Things Social Campaign. |
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6:00 - 7:00PM
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Wax Clinic
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7:00 - 9:00PM
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Indoor Expo Open. Last Night!
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7:00 - 9:00PM
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Keynote speaker Billy Demong followed by the WYSEF Raffle
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Saturday November 25, 2017
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10AM - 3:00PM
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On-Snow Gear Demo. Demo Area-Rendezvous Ski Trails
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8:30AM
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10:00AM
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RACE DAY - 10k/5k Freestyle Race
(Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range) |
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11:00AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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11:00AM
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Approximate start of WYSEF/NNF Masters Race 5K Freestyle
(Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range) |
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11:30AM
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Approximate start of WYSEF Juniors Race 5K Freestyle
(Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range) |
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12:00PM
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Pilates with Anna (Holiday Inn)
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1:30PM
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Help feed Grizzly Bears with the KEEPER KIDS program at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
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5:00 - 7:00PM
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Yellowstone Ski Festival Social
Finish off a week of skiing with a nice drink and even nicer company. Stay to cheer on the winners of the week's races |
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7:00 - 9:00PM
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Yellowstone Ski Festival Awards Ceremony
Join us as we honor all the athletes who earned medals throughout the week. |
Sunday November 26, 2017
Enjoy skiing on your own or have a safe trip home! Thank you for coming!
