Revolution Tour Begins STORY & PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK
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Zenergy Named Among Coolest Clubs in America BY KAREN BOSSICK
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energy Health Club and Spa has been named one of the “Coolest Clubs in America” by “Shape” magazine in its March issue. Zenergy was recognized as having the “Nicest Scenery” and that scenery was pictured with the help of an instructor doing a Pilates lesson with Sun Valley’s snow-capped mountains in the background. “Shape” has a print circulation of 1.6 million. “If you’re having trouble breathing during a workout at this pristine property, the view may be to blame,” the article said. “The club’s Pilates and yoga studios and the outdoor saltwater lap pool overlook nearby Bald Mountain.” In the summer and fall, group cycling classes, boot camp and
TRX are alfresco, making it that much easier to imaging you’re pedaling up a steep hill, the article continued. Other clubs making the top 10 included Bellevue Club at Hotel Bellevue in Seattle, Downsize Fitness in Chicago and Dallas, East Bank Club in Chicago, Shine Alternative Fitness in Las Vegas, Bunker in Beverly Hills…even the University of Missouri Student Recreation Complex in Columbia, Mo. Clubs were lauded for variety, accepting only clients who have 50 pounds or more to lose, membership dues of just $15 a month, having classes in aerial arts and antigravity yoga, having more than 130 trampolines on site and such perks as being able to get your shoes repaired, laundry done and car washed while working out. tws
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ome of the country’s best young freeskiers and snowboarders will turn Dollar Mountain into a hopping, jumping place beginning Sunday when the U.S. Revolution Tour takes over. The tour, which runs through Friday, March 22, features skiers and boarders performing tricks in halfpipe, skicross and slopestyle. Sun Valley is the last stop on a three-stop tour designed for athletes making the transition to the elite level. The top riders will get an invite to be part of the U.S. Grand Prix, Junior Worlds, the U.S. Open, USASA Nationals and Project Gold camps, which serve as development camps for the Olympics. The Rev Tour could be considered the Junior X Games, said Greg Randolph, who heads up Visit Sun Valley. Chase Josey, Ryan Roemer and Connor Smith are among the local athletes expected to compete. “Sun Valley is on everyone’s radar now with the Superpipe and terrain park features they’ve built on Dollar Mountain,” said Greg Merchep, Dollar Mountain’s snowmaking manager. “Everybody wants to come play on Dollar.” The event kicks off with skicross training from 11 a.m. to 2
Expect to see some high flying when the Revolution Tour sizzles onto Dollar Mountain.
p.m. Sunday, March 17. Ski cross finals will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday; Ladies’ and Men’s Ski Halfpipe Finals, 3 p.m. Tuesday; Ladies’ and Men’s Ski Slopestyle Finals, 3 p.m. Wednesday; Half-
Fish the Big Lost River with Trout Unlimited This Thursday, March 14, those who are interested are invited to join Trout Unlimited Hemingway Chapter for a chance to fish the Big Lost River. Participants should meet at the Atkinson’s parking lot in Bellevue at 9 a.m. Please bring lunch or buy it. Also,
pipe Finals, 3 p.m. Thursday, and SBS Finals, 2:30 p.m. Friday. Training and qualification heats will take place in between all the finals competitions. tws
bring extra clothing and rain gear. And remember your 2013 fishing license. We will carpool from the parking lot. Weather report looks good 57F and water at 111 cfs. Please RSVP to thewoody@cox.net so we don’t leave anyone behind.
Sawtooth NRA Campgrounds Open for Steelhead Fishing Season The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is opening campgrounds along the Salmon River in response to demand created by steelhead fishing season. Salmon River, Mormon Bend and Whiskey Flats Campgrounds are located downriver from Stanley in close proximity to popular fishing areas and are now available to the public. Holman Creek Campground, also downriver, will be opened once snow has melted and it dries out. Sawtooth NRA Deputy Area Ranger Barbara Garcia stressed the need for anglers to use the campgrounds rather than camping along the Highway 75
for safety reasons. The campgrounds will be free of charge until mid-May. Outhouses are open, but all garbage must be packed out to centrally located dumpsters at Sunbeam Dam 13 miles north of Stanley on Highway 75 and the Scenic Byways Rest Area located just south of Stanley on Highway 75. Road construction along the “narrows” section of Highway 75 will start back up in April, depending on weather conditions. Travelers can expect delays. For more info, please contact Stanley Ranger Station, 208-774-3000.
Free Self-Healing Workshop Offered Dr. Maria Maricich will offer a “Heal Yourself Workshop” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Quantum Healing Arts in the Gail Severn Building at 131 4th St. E., Suite 310 in Ketchum. Maricich will use the principles of quantum physics, neuro science, law
of attraction and innate intelligence to show participants how to heal any condition. Admission is free, but participants may RSVP by calling 208-7266010 or by sending an e-mail to info@drmariamaricich.com
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March 13, 2013