November 07, 2015 (West Yellowstone, MT) – West Yellowstone received 10+ inches of snow the first week of November, with the forecast calling for more. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are covered and the South Plateau is shaping up nicely. Our team is out on the trails in town so that they will be rolled, groomed, and ready for the Yellowstone Ski Festival.

With the 2015 Yellowstone Ski Festival in sight, the final details are wrapping up. It is not too late to register for a clinic. Consider a three or five day Nordic clinic to start the ski season off right. Or a one or two day to fit your holiday schedule. Take in an early season race. There are five different races at this year’s ski festival. Online registration is available now. Sign up by Thursday, November 19 to avoid late fees. Check out the schedule of events at skirunbikemt.com/Yellowstone-ski-festival. Enjoy an array of wax clinics, movies, classes, and presentations. The schedule is updated constantly, so check back often.

The Indoor Expo is packed with all things Nordic and free of charge. Visit with those in the know from Rossignol, Alpina, Salomon, Fischer, TOKO, Atomic, Fast Wax, Bjorn Daehlie, Madshus, BeFast Headwear, Swix, Yoko, the National Nordic Foundation, Mt. Borah, Cirrus Aircraft, Podiumwear, and the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation.

Fill in your wish list at the On-Snow Demo- Your ski pass allows you full access to demo gear on the trails. Be sure to schedule some time so you can sample the latest and greatest from Alpina, Atomic, Fast Wax, Fischer, Madshus, Rossignol, Salomon, Swix, and Yoko.

Join us for keynote speaker Peter Ashley, and win great prizes at the annual WYSEF Raffle, all at the Holiday Inn, Yellowstone Ski Festival’s event headquarters.

Enjoy your First Tracks in West Yellowstone. Whether First Tracks truly means the corduroy and you, or it is the first time on skis this season, or the first time on skis period; you are invited to take them at the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Think Snow and make plans now to attend the 2015 Yellowstone Ski Festival. For more information, visit here and follow westyellxcski on Twitter, or friend Yellowstone Ski Fest on Facebook for up-to-minute news.

West Yellowstone Fall Training Camp – Ski with a Pro

Want to start your Nordic ski season off on the right foot? What better way than on the reliable snow of West Yellowstone’s Rendezvous Ski Trails, and with a seasoned coach like those that staff the West Yellowstone Fall Training Camp? The coaches think snow and skiing just about year round, and are ready to give you just the tips and techniques you need to launch your season with the best focus for you.

This is no stand-around-and-learn kinda deal either. The coaches know that the best way ingrain effective movement is through practice. Plan on logging some k’s. You’ll also get feedback, in the dose that’s right for you. While some just need a new focus and mileage, others benefit from a more consistent stream of information about whether and how much they’re performing the task to the desired degree. The coaches know how to pace the flow of information, and offer up a great balance of new information, drills, and practice.

Not only will you get great instruction and a fitness bump for skiing 1, 2, 3 or 5 days, but you’ll be immersed in a touchstone event for the cross country ski culture, with on snow demos, an indoor expo and lectures in the evening. Event organizers bring in a keynote lecture to entertain and inspire. There’s even a session called Women, Wine and Waxing where SWIX wax guru Jack Hart will give a short and informative clinic followed by time to wax your own skis!

Some of the special offerings include:

• Five and two-day “Tune Up” Clinics
• Adaptive Nordic Biathlon Clinic
• Adaptive Cross Country Skiing Clinic
• Coaches Clinic
• Three-day and Skate Ski Clinics
• Classic Ski Clinic

For more information, schedule and registration visit here.