Snowshoe races to be held Saturday
The second annual Winter Warrior Snowshoe Race will take place Saturday at the Purgatory Nordic Center with 10K and 5K options plus a Kids Snowdash.
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on race day. Races start at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 with proceeds benefitting the Durango Youth Nordic Club.
Medals will be presented to the top three finishers for men and women in Open (14-44 years old) and Masters (45-plus) divisions. There will be other giveaway prizes, and ribbons will be presented for the kids race (no showshoes necessary).
Some rental snowshoes will be available at the Nordic Center, and those needing rentals are advised to arrive early or get them at other local ski and outdoor shops.
For more information, call the Nordic Center at 385-2114, email race director Steve Ilg at Steve@WholisticFitness.com or visit the Winter Warrior 10K page on Facebook (includes video footage from last year’s race).
Forest service seeks comment on fish project
The San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District is seeking public comment during the early phases of planning for a proposal to construct additional fish barriers on Hermosa Creek and the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. The structures would build on work under way since 2001 to maintain and increase Colorado River cutthroat trout populations.
The proposal is to create two barriers limiting upstream movement of non-native fish (brook, rainbow and brown trout) into the upper reaches of Hermosa Creek and the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. One structure would be located on Hermosa Creek immediately below the confluence with East Fork Hermosa Creek and the other on the East Fork approximately a quarter mile upstream from the Hermosa Trail trailhead.
Comments should be submitted no later than March 12 to Cam Hooley, Columbine Ranger District, P.O. Box 439, Bayfield, CO 81122, or via email to chooley@fs.fed.us.
For more information or details concerning the project, call Dave Gerhardt at 385-1266 or Clay Kampf at 385-1220.
Seniors Outdoors! announces activities
Seniors Outdoors! announces these activities:
The Wednesday Wanderers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to walk the Animas River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information, call Eric Pahlke at 247-1130.
An advanced backcountry ski hike into McMillan Bowl will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday. This is intermediate terrain above Red Mountain Pass. Participants need climbing skins and be able to make turns on intermediate terrain. RSVP to Jeff Bailey, 764-8120 or jewlbailey@yahoo.com.
Silverton to host skijoring event
Silverton’s third annual skijoring event will take place Feb. 18 and 19 on Blair Street.
Races will begin at 11 a.m. each day. Registration will be held from 5 p.m. Feb. 17 to 8 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Bent Elbow in Silverton. Racing participation is limited to skiers or riders older than 12. Parental permission is required for participants younger than 18, and the parent must be present.
Entry fee is $25 per rider or skier per day. This fee includes two races for each day registered. Cash prizes will be awarded. No dogs are allowed at the event.
For more information, visit www.silvertoncolorado.com or call (800) 752-4494 or (970) 387-5654.
Herald Staff
