Finishers line up with awards after the first kids race of the 05 SISNA Twilight
series
Mountain Biking in the Panhandle of
Idaho:
The Green Owl Rendezvous, the SISNA Twilight MTB Races &
a new ride...
the Priest River Downhill and much more MTB'ing!
NEW MOVIE FEATURING GOLD HILL TRAIL #3
& #2
The Green Owl is a 24-mile mtb bike ride off the backside of Schweitzer down to a tavern on the Priest River!
The ride includes 17 miles of downhill and you descend a vertical mile! Total descent - 5350 feet!!
You'll start with a helpful 12 noon chairlift ride to the top of the ski area, then descend through the Priest Lake State Forest alongside the Middle Fork of the East River (home to Bull Trout, a threatened fish) and lastly turn with it's confluence with the Priest River. Stopping anywhere along the way, you and friends can sit in the bear grass beside cascading creeks keeping watch for the elk, moose & deer. Even further down stop for a refreshing creekside snack and water break. Finishing up on 6 miles of dirt county road…the Green Owl Tavern, the refreshing Priest River and a big yellow school bus await!
For beginners: The initial 13 miles is downhill on moderately difficult logging roads - the bottom section gradually gets to the point of a rolling, hard-packed county road. It's initially rough, but don't worry because we provide a "sweep" guide who rides last and offers riding tips and words of encouragement for those new to the sport.
Stay back with the "sweep guide" and get private lesson!
Our 4-wheel drive 15-passenger van, SHERPA, follows the entire way so non-riders and those who would rather drive can join in on the fun.
For experts and intermediates: We don't guide the front of the pack, but let you rip-it for the river.
Ride at your own pace and enjoy the ride!Transportation: Your designated bus driver and your truck transported bikes return to Schweitzer Village around 5:30pm
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10am pre-flight check-in, 11am lift-off
$50/pp includes lift access, bus & bike transportaion back to SMR
and taxes
Green Owlers, after descending 5000ft over 24 miles, before loading up with their designated driver 07-02-05CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW GREEN OWL MOVIE (3.9 megs)
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Required
equipment:
Mountain bike with front or full suspension,
26*1.95 or larger, knobby tires, gloves
and a bike helmet
Extra gear can be carried in a pack and stored in
SHERPA for later use
For bike rentals:
The Source, Schweitzer Village (mountain) 208.263.9555
Sandpoint Sports, Cedar St. (downtown) 208.265.6163
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Call us for more information on private
Priest River rides or guided single track rides
for families, corporate groups and bike clubs!
A NEW FEATURE RIDE! The PRIEST RIVER DOWNHILL; For groups under 12. Now you can enjoy all 17 miles of downhilling made famous by the Green Owl Rendezvous without the added amenity of the infamous Green Owl Tavern. Coming down off the backside, we'll head stright down to our own private 6-acre, riverside campground. Here, in an alcohol and smokefree environment, we can swim and play in the river, have an awesome picnic before we depart. These trips are more custom oreinted and are quoted per person in regards to travel and food logistics.
The sky is the limit here! Give us a ring today to discuss your fun adventure!
AAA, Inc. has exclusive private access to 6-acres of pristine Priest River waterfront. What a destination, just 19 miles downhill!
2005's 6th Annual
SISNA Twilight Mountain Bike Race Series
The youngsters rip it around the village in race week one. Each one was a winner!
SISNA Race Series video (week I)
SISNA Race Series video (week II)
WEEK III SISNA Race Series video 1.9 megs lo rez
WEEK IV SISNA Race Series video 2.9 megs lo rez
FOR SUPERIOR INTERNET SERVICES AND NATIONWIDE ACCESS
CALL SISNA OF SPOKANE OR JUST CLICK THE LINK
PRIVATE
GUIDED RIDES
Give us ring about private guided
rides for small group and family: singletrack and double track around
Schweitzer Mountain Resort or eastside of Priest Lake.
SCHWEITZER VILLAGE TRAILS
Happy trails- Schweitzer Mountain Activity Center Phone: (208) 255-3081
activityinfo@schweitzer.com
BIG NEWS:
SELKIRK
REC DISTRICT has created
many new
singletrack trails below Schweitzer
Village:
1. Sparky- Accessed off the switchback on lower Snowplow Rd, follows above
the main access road and ends at the fire station parking lot.
2.
Telemark - under construction.
3.
Upper Basin - Accessed from the leftside of the horsebarn across from the
fire station, follows below the main access road and ends at the "Chicken
Foot" or 3-way intersection of the main access road. Note: Bridging
is still is the works.
4.
Creek - Accessed for descent(s) from Christie Lane, Ullr and Snowplow Rds,
follows the creek to the Chicken Foot to access Upper Basin or Sparky.
5.
Water Fall - Accessed from the leftside of the horsebarn, follow Upper Basin
for 100yds to the fork and go right, cross dirt road and follow trail for
400 yds before taking a hard left at first intersection.
Waterfall is a down & back at this time.
6.
Cascade: Down - Accessed from rightside of horsebarn
Cascade: Up - Accessed a 1/4 mile up from the 2nd switchback of the main
access road.
PANHANDLE
RIDES
More Mountain Biking around Sandpoint and the Idaho Panhandle:
WELCOME to the nation's finest riding area!
In the northern counties of Idaho (IMBA's only "A" rated state!) there are thousands of miles of single track
trails leading to every peak, down every creek and along the exposed ridges of the Selkirk, Cabinet, Coeur d'Alene
and Bitteroot Ranges of the Rocky Mountains.
Add to the mix the geologic features of the area: the world's largest floods; Lake Pend d'Oreille, the Priest Lakes and you get the picture that we don't suffer from dehydration here unless it is intentionally inflicted.You won't have much to worry about once you cross the Long Bridge...the weather is gorgeous through the end of October,
there are 4 full service bike shops (Specialized, Kona, Trek/Klein & Schwinn) in our town of 5000 diverse and friendly folks
Bike Shops in Sandpoint and north:
The Source @ Schweitzer Village, 263-9555
Sandpoint Sports, Cedar St., Sandpoint 265-6163
Sports Plus, Hwy 200 and Boyer, Sandpoint 263-5174
Outdoor Experience, 1st Ave., Sandpoint 263-6028
Alpine Designs, 5th Ave, Sandpoint 263-9373
Far-North Outfitters, Hwy 95, Bonners Ferry 267-5547
Choose "EPICS" or cruisers, mountain top rides with 7000+ feet vertical descents or lakeside rides with 500 feet vertical laps.
It's all here! Enjoy it!PLAY and STAY UP IN THE VILLAGE
cycling
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