INKOM — Two events aimed at kids will be hosted at Pebble Creek Ski Area over the next few days.
The first event will be the Stacy Smith’s Fun Race for Kids on Saturday.
Kids are invited to experience the excitement of racing at Pebble Creek. Stacy Smith races are designed with fun in mind and focus on children who have not raced competitively.
Kids ages 16 and under can participate on either skis or snowboards. The course is an easy course set in the Aspen area. There is no race fee; all the kids need is a lift ticket. Sign up in the lodge by 12:45 p.m. on race day. Race time is 1:15 p.m. with awards at 3:30 p.m.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded each day.
Additional Stacy Smith’s Fun Races for Kids will be held on March 4.
The Stacy Smith’s Fun Races for Kids are sponsored by the Pocatello Ski Association through a fund established by Stacy Smith to encouraging skiing for youth. Stacy’s Run at Pebble Creek is named for Stacy Smith.
The second event is Scout Ski Day, which is set for Presidents Day on Monday.
This program assists Boy Scouts in obtaining their Snow Sports Merit Badge.
First-time beginner lessons are offered for Scouts who have never skied or snowboarded before. Scouts who already have their merit badge can just have fun on the slopes. This allows troops with Scouts of varying abilities to participate together.
To complete the merit badge program, Scouts need to be able to demonstrate skiing or boarding skills as required for the Snow Sports Merit Badge. All requirements for the merit badge will be covered during this one-day program.
Scouts should register downstairs in the lodge by 9:30 a.m. with the merit badge clinic and first-time beginner lessons starting at 10 a.m. The program fee is $25 for the lift ticket and the merit badge clinic or first-time lesson. Rental skis for this program are available for only $12 and snowboards for just $15. Helmets are $3.
