After a one year hiatus ( because of Covid concerns) we are so happy to bring back once again the Billy Goat 10K Loppet skate race.
Backwoods Mountain Sports is once again sponsoring this popular Nordic event to be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. This popular event historically was held at Billy’s Bridge, hence the name, but due to limited parking at the Billy’s Bridge Trail Head, past headaches with lack of snow, too much snow (remember the “snowpocalypse” in 2012) it was decided to move the venue. Sun Valley Nordic Center enthusiastically agreed to host this event.
The race course will encompass Proctor Loop and the Trail Creek trails for this 10 k.m. freestyle (skate) event and is the perfect race for getting well tuned for the Boulder Mountain Tour or the Half Boulder two weeks later. It can also be just a fun and low-key event for those wanting to test their racing skills.
Backwoods Mountain Sports, sponsors for the past 18 years, have always been so generous in giving some wonderful prizes. These are given as raffle prizes at the conclusion of the event, so everyone has a chance to win!
Once again, we are looking forward to seeing a great turnout for the event. Registration will beheld inside the Sun Valley Club/Nordic Center between 9 a.m. and10 a.m. the morning of, withthe mass start for men starting at 10:30 a.m. and mass start for women following 3 minutes later. Entry fee is $10.00. Members of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation may ski the race free.
Chief of Race Course is Kris Thoreson assisted by Steve Haims and Tate Mills. Any further information please contact either Jenny Busdon at 208-720-2540 or Ted Angle at 208-720-2822
