Soldier Mountain in Fairfield is excited to open up its mountain bike park this weekend. Due to unexpected weather, they will actually be the only ski area mountain bike park open this weekend.
This weekend the Magic Carpet officially opens up at Soldier Mountain. The ski resort in Fairfield will be operational Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 10th through December 12th.
If you want a chance to win some prizes, play some disc golf and get outside, check out Soldier Mountain this Saturday, September 4th for a test run on a disc golf tournament. If you are looking for more places to play disc golf you may want to attend this tournament.
I am in the process of trying to find some places to explore backpacking. I found some places that I believe would be a good start for me and other beginners. If you can think of any more please let us know. I think I am going to have to try a few of these out when it isn't too hot out though.
If you love skiing or snowboarding but don't like to battle the crowds of people, you can be the big man, or woman, on the mountain and own it out right for the day. You just have to find about 100 people you wouldn't mind spending a day with.
UPDATE: The Phillips Fire north of Fairfield is closer to full control as firefighters worked to contain the blaze that threatened homes and a ski lodge in the area.
Fire crews are battling a blaze on the Sawtooth National Forest eight miles north of Fairfield. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Phillips Fire was reported on August 5, in the Free Gold Creek drainage.