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After Laurie and I got serious about each other we decided that instead of hanging out together at Sun Valley where we both had deep roots we would settle somewhere else. So we wound up in Vail and before I knew it we had become good friends with the new owner, George Gillette, and really liked everything about Vail except its lack of steep runs such as Exhibition and the canyon, both favorites of ours in our younger years in Sun Valley. When I invited an old Sun Valley friend to come and ski with us there he said, “Last time I skied there I got hurt very badly.”
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For folks looking for a new winter activity, the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex will be the place to be this weekend. The historic inn is hosting Ski Fest on Saturday and Sunday, and people can get free cross country skiing lessons on area trails.
“It's just a weekend to introduce folks to cross country skiing and is for people who may not know much about it,” said the inn's Amanda Kern.
Festivities will start at about 10:30 each day and go until mid-afternoon. Sportsman and Ski Haus will be on hand with demo gear that people can use free of charge and the Izaak Walton's gear will be available to rent at reduced rates. Trail passes are free all weekend. Kern said the event has been going on for more than a decade and is always popular.
“It's usually a busy weekend and we're excited to see so many people,” she said.
For more information call the Izaak Walton Inn at (406) 888-5700.
Read “It's just a weekend to introduce folks to cross country skiing and is for people who may not know much about it,” said the inn's Amanda Kern.
Festivities will start at about 10:30 each day and go until mid-afternoon. Sportsman and Ski Haus will be on hand with demo gear that people can use free of charge and the Izaak Walton's gear will be available to rent at reduced rates. Trail passes are free all weekend. Kern said the event has been going on for more than a decade and is always popular.
“It's usually a busy weekend and we're excited to see so many people,” she said.
For more information call the Izaak Walton Inn at (406) 888-5700.
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| Tim Tebow - Courtesy photo |
Tebow-mania is coming to Kalispell.
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will be in town March 7 for a fundraiser supporting Stillwater Christian School, the school announced on Tuesday.
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Comments (2) TotalMushers from across the United States and Canada descended on a network of trails between Olney and upper Whitefish Lake to participate in the 2012 Flathead Sled Dog Days. Twenty-six teams of dogs divided into three classes – 36-mile 12-dog class, 25-mile eight-dog class and four-mile four-dog class – participated in the two-day race through the Whitefish Mountain Range.
Click the image or use the arrows to see more photos from the first day of racing.
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| Jesse Uhde and Shelley Burton. - photo courtesy Shelley Burton |
Shelley Burton has brought back Friday Night Fights with eight bouts scheduled for Jan. 13 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The event will benefit Relay For Life and will feature a sanctioned professional fight between local boxer Jesse Uhde and Jesus Vallejo, the fifth ranked fighter in the Northwest.
Fights start at 8 p.m. The current card has seven men’s fights lined up and one women’s bout.
Burton, a former professional boxer who recently opened her own gym, Burton Boxing, in Kalispell, said she hopes to rejuvenate the sport’s status both locally and across the state. She recently transitioned from fighter to promoter after being officially licensed through the state, and in her new role she plans on trying to offer more opportunities for boxers like Uhde who are looking for a chance at fighting professionally.
Plus she believes the Flathead Valley is full of fans who will turn out to watch.
“There’s tons of people interested in (boxing),” she said.
Burton held a boxing event in November, which drew almost 900 people, she said. Another event is planned for Feb. 24 to benefit the Wounded Warriors program.
Burton recommends buying presale tickets, which are sold at a discount.
For more information, call 871-1181 or visit Burton Boxing at 1075 N. Meridian Rd.
Read Fights start at 8 p.m. The current card has seven men’s fights lined up and one women’s bout.
Burton, a former professional boxer who recently opened her own gym, Burton Boxing, in Kalispell, said she hopes to rejuvenate the sport’s status both locally and across the state. She recently transitioned from fighter to promoter after being officially licensed through the state, and in her new role she plans on trying to offer more opportunities for boxers like Uhde who are looking for a chance at fighting professionally.
Plus she believes the Flathead Valley is full of fans who will turn out to watch.
“There’s tons of people interested in (boxing),” she said.
Burton held a boxing event in November, which drew almost 900 people, she said. Another event is planned for Feb. 24 to benefit the Wounded Warriors program.
Burton recommends buying presale tickets, which are sold at a discount.
For more information, call 871-1181 or visit Burton Boxing at 1075 N. Meridian Rd.
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| A selection of ice skates is seen available for renting at Woodland Ice Center in Kalispell. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon |
In the search for outdoor activities during the unseasonably warm winter, check out Woodland Ice Center at Kalispell’s Woodland Park.
The rink’s icy surface is chilled by 22 miles of plastic pipe that weaves its way beneath the 185-by-85 foot frozen playground. The facility is equipped with stadium lights, comfortable locker rooms and team benches. At times, there is a fire burning in a designated area to warm frozen fingers.
Read The rink’s icy surface is chilled by 22 miles of plastic pipe that weaves its way beneath the 185-by-85 foot frozen playground. The facility is equipped with stadium lights, comfortable locker rooms and team benches. At times, there is a fire burning in a designated area to warm frozen fingers.
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| Ronn Larsen, wearing the Jared Allen jersey, takes the field as an honorary team captain at a Minnesota Vikings game on Jan. 1. - Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings |
It’s a 24-hour train ride from Whitefish to Minneapolis where the Minnesota Vikings play football. Over the last two NFL seasons, the Vikings have won a total of nine games, but Kalispell resident Ronn Larsen has still made the exhaustive trip six times. That’s how devoted he is to his team.
“He is a very loyal Vikings fan,” Larsen’s coworker Jim Kelly said. “Given the fact they’ve not done so well these last couple years, a lot of fans have dropped off. But he’s been heartily sticking by them.”
Read “He is a very loyal Vikings fan,” Larsen’s coworker Jim Kelly said. “Given the fact they’ve not done so well these last couple years, a lot of fans have dropped off. But he’s been heartily sticking by them.”
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| Brock Osweiler. - Photo courtesy of Arizona State University |
Kalispell’s Brock Osweiler will forgo his senior year at Arizona State University and enter the NFL Draft, the school confirmed on Friday.
The former Flathead High School star recently finished his record-breaking season with the Sun Devils, becoming the first quarterback in school history to throw for more than 4,000 yards. He passed for 4,036 and 26 touchdowns, the fourth most in school history. He also set records for completions (326), pass attempts (516) and completion percentage (63.2 percent).
Osweiler is not scheduled to hold a press conference at this time but did release a statement through the school explaining his decision to leave early:
McCarvel, the head football coach at Flathead, spoke with the Beacon on Friday about Brock's decision. McCarvel said he's excited for his former player to take the next step.
"It’s a lot of players' dreams to have a chance to enter the (NFL) draft. I know that he’s going to work extremely hard between now and draft day," McCarvel said.
"The sky's the limit. He’s got great potential and he’s got great work ethic," McCarvel added. "Somebody's going to pick him and in a year or so be really excited that they got him."
McCarvel said he hopes a regional team drafts Osweiler, making it easier for local fans to travel to games and cheer him on.
"He has a great following up here," McCarvel said.
Read The former Flathead High School star recently finished his record-breaking season with the Sun Devils, becoming the first quarterback in school history to throw for more than 4,000 yards. He passed for 4,036 and 26 touchdowns, the fourth most in school history. He also set records for completions (326), pass attempts (516) and completion percentage (63.2 percent).
Osweiler is not scheduled to hold a press conference at this time but did release a statement through the school explaining his decision to leave early:
"Winter Break was an important time for me and after much deliberation, I came to an important decision. In a lot of ways it was similar to my last year in high school. In high school, I was heavily recruited and visited a few of the top programs in the country. Of all of the recruitment trips, it was ASU that struck a lasting cord. Every person I encountered was so kind and it made my decision at the time more difficult to make. As a young man, I had some serious decisions to make, not even 18 years old and I had to make a choice that would ultimately impact my life forever.”
As many of you know, before I chose to live in Arizona, I had a commitment to Gonzaga University to play basketball. For a over a year I was certain that this was my path, it wasn’t until May 16th of 2008 that I was certain I had to be ASU’s quarterback. My coach at the time, Russell McCarvel stood by my decision and I graduated a semester early from my class. By January 2009 I was officially a Sun Devil.
ASU has taken excellent care of me and the city of Tempe has changed my life for the better. Not a single day has gone by where I have had to second guess or question my decision to enroll at ASU. I knew that in my heart this was part of my destiny. While I bleed and sweat Maroon and Gold I have now made the second-most difficult decision in my life. I have decided to declare myself eligible for the NFL draft. It was an exceptionally difficult decision to make, but having spoken to my family and close friends it became clear to me that this is the next path I must take to advance my personal and professional career.
I wish I could truly thank everyone that has helped me through my years at ASU, but there isn’t a proper way to match what everyone has done for me. I have been touched by the most amazing people and have made relationships I know will last my entire life. When I arrived in Arizona I was spellbound and culture shocked by Kush stadium. Seventy-two-thousand people could fit in the stadium which is 40,000 more people then the entirety of my hometown of Kalispell, Montana.
ASU has been my home for the last three years. I will never forget how many people have gone out of their way to make ASU home for me. I would like to thank the fans that have supported me through out all of the trials and tribulations. Sincerely, there is nothing like walking onto Kush Field before kick off and having the crowd erupt. There are so many things that I will miss about ASU, but I know that I will be a Sun Devil until I die. I have a pitchfork tattoo on my ribs to symbolize the BEST three years of my life. Thank you again for all of the support and positive wishes throughout this process.
Go Devils!"
McCarvel, the head football coach at Flathead, spoke with the Beacon on Friday about Brock's decision. McCarvel said he's excited for his former player to take the next step.
"It’s a lot of players' dreams to have a chance to enter the (NFL) draft. I know that he’s going to work extremely hard between now and draft day," McCarvel said.
"The sky's the limit. He’s got great potential and he’s got great work ethic," McCarvel added. "Somebody's going to pick him and in a year or so be really excited that they got him."
McCarvel said he hopes a regional team drafts Osweiler, making it easier for local fans to travel to games and cheer him on.
"He has a great following up here," McCarvel said.
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