WINTER SPORTS -- The Snowshoe Stampede at Schweitzer Mountain will be pedaling a new option on Saturday (Feb. 2).
A snow bike division has been added to the event that welcomes all sorts of walkers, gabbers, goers -- and now, fat bikers!
The event features a scenic course Schweitzer's nordic ski area trails with 3- and 5-mile options, plus a chance to win cool prizes.
Bikes must be purpose built with tires wider than 3.7 inches and pressure no greater than 10 psi. Bike or ski helmets are required. A few bikes are available for rent at the Source, (208) 255-3062.
Event fees are $10 entry and $10 trails pass (if you don’t already have a Nordic / Snowshoe season pass). Register from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hermit’s Hollow tubing yurt.
Snowshoe races begin at 2 p.m.
Snow bike event starts at 3 p.m.
