Welcome to the Nordic Festival

Snow, Snow and more Snow!!

Well the snow may have come later this year than most people would have liked but finally it is here. Galena Lodge has over 31/2 feet of new snow from this past storm making a base of over 5 feet!! The Nordic trails are incredible and the snowshoe trails (after some tough trail breaking) are perfect. Come up and enjoy a winter getaway soon.

The last Boulder Training Clinic with Nicole DeYong is this Sunday at 11am. The group will leave from Baker Creek and head south to the SNRA. Only $40 and includes the shuttle back to Baker Creek. Please call to sign up!

Twilight Ski and Dinner on Tuesday January 31st. Enjoy an after work ski under the setting sun and tiki torches on the trails at Galena. Then head back to the lodge for dinner. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30pm and will be an a la carte menu. Live music, good friends and incredible snow!

Get Ready for the Boulder Mountain Tour

Women's Only Skate Ski Clinic

Saturday Jan 21

10:30 to 1:30

$60 (includes lunch)

Join Galena Ski Instructor Abbie Harris for this fantastic skate clinic for women only. Learn proper skating technique in a supportive and encouraging community of like minded women. All levels are welcome for this clinic.

Call 208-726-4010 to sign up

Sunday Jan 22

Ski the entire BMT course

11am start time at Galena

Join SVSEF and Fischer Athlete Nicole DeYong & Galena Lodge ski instructors for this fantastic event. Learn race tactics while skiing in a fun and supportive group. Cost is $40 and includes transportation. Please call to reserve a spot.

It's Incredible!

Galena Lodge has snow! While most of the Nordic resorts in the country are lacking snow, Galena Lodge is fully open for the winter season. With over 50 km of Nordic trails and 25 km of snowshoe trails open we are the perfect winter getaway. Come up and experience the spirit of Nordic this winter at Galena Lodge.

Join us for one of our Classic Only Clinics, Women's Only Skate Clinics or a Lunchtime Workout at the SNRA. Get in outside and enjoy winter in the Wood River Valley. We'll see you up here!

Free Ski Day, Boulder Training Clinics and Full Moon Dinners

Check out all the great things happening this week at Galena Lodge:

Sunday is Free Ski Day on the entire North Valley Trail system. It is also free learn to ski day with a free skate clinic at 1pm and a free classic clinic at 2:30pm. Rentals are included for the lesson and offered at a discount for a full day rental. Make sure to sign up early and save your spot!

Sunday Galena Lodge is hosting Boulder Training Clinics with Nicole DeYong at 11am. Get yourself ready for the BMT this year with world class instruction from one of the countries top XC skiers. Learn technique, race tactics and strategies in this weekly 1.5 hour clinic. Make sure to sign up early!

Full Moon Dinners are this Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Enjoy an incredible four course dinner followed by a moonlit ski or snowshoe with friends and family. Reservations are limited.

Free Ski Day, Boulder Training Clinics and Full Moon

Whoomp - the snow has fallen!

High pressure finally left the Boulder Mountains this week and has left us with nearly 30 inches of fresh snow! All of our cross-country ski trails are open and groomed with the piston-bully, and we're making progress packing out the snowshoe trails. For a true winter experience look no farther than 23 miles north of Sun Valley.

Happy Holidays!

From the Galena Lodge family Matt, Katie, MacKenzie, Erin, Abbie, Vicki, Don, Kelly, Sam, Mathias, Maddie and Pedro (John and David not pictured).

Head North to the Galena for snow and a great holiday! Galena Lodge has over 30 km of groomed ski trails and 20 km of packed snowshoe trails. The conditions up here are great. Enjoy freshly groomed trails, great food, incredible eggnog and amazing ski lessons. Galena is open daily 9-5 and we would love to see you up here!

Holiday Buzz at Galena

As the holidays quickly approach we are getting geared up at Galena Lodge. The Nordic trails are really fantastic. The BCRD has been doing an incredible job of snowmobile grooming on the trails and though there isn't as much snow as some winters, the snow we have is fast and fun!

Try a Snowshoe Tour with Galena Lodge this winter. Looking to get into snowshoeing? Want to learn a little bit more about the rich mining history of the Galena Area? Join Galena Lodge snowshoe guides for a 2 hour journey on the trails at the lodge. Choose a relaxing stroll along the river or a heart pumping climb up Psycho, either way you wont be disappointed. Take a guide with you and discover all the secrets of the trails and history surrounding the lodge. Advanced registration is recommend as tours book up fast. Cost is only $35/person (3 people minimum) and includes snowshoes and trail passes.

Don't forget that ski lesson and yurt gift certificates make great stocking stuffers!

Time to Get Ready for the Boulder Mountain Tour

Check Online for Yurt Availability

The holidays are here and it's a great time to spend time with your family in a yurt at Galena Lodge.

Check our calendar for availability by clicking here.

What's a yurt? Find out more by clicking here.

Mid Winter Skiing in November!!

When you look out the window at Galena right now you would think it was mid winter out there. Then maybe you go out for a ski on the trails and you definitely think it is mid winter. The conditions right now are INCREDIBLE! With over 12 inches of new snow this past week we probably have a 36 inch base out on the trails. Take a look at some of our pictures from this week if you don't believe me. It is time to get out your skis, scrap your wax, book a Nordic lesson and get on up to Galena for a celebration of winter!

See you up here.

Galena Lodge Winter Video

Galena Lodge from Visit Sun Valley on Vimeo.

Galena Lodge opens with tons of snow!

If you love snow, you love a La Nina year, and that is what we have this year. Galena Lodge is now open for the winter season and has one of the best early season snowpacks in years. Over 12 inches of new snow has fallen in the last 2 days and the trails are in great shape. Get up here and get your Nordic on!

Galena Lodge Opens this Saturday, November 19th!!

Galena Lodge is opening this Saturday, November 19th for the winter season. With some new snow on the ground this morning and up to a foot of snow in the forecast for this week it looks like we could maybe, possibly, with some luck and help from mother nature have some skiing this weekend. I went out this morning with my rocks skis and the skiing was so much fun. I love the 1st ski of the year, it is always perfect no matter what the snow is like.

Grab your friends and family and maybe your skis (but maybe call 1st about this) and come up for opening weekend at Galena!

We are now taking reservations for our holiday dinners, full moon dinners and yurts. As of right now, Thanksgiving dinner is fully booked.

See you up here!

Getting Ready for Winter

With the fresh snow in the mountains it is time to get ready for winter. Get the wood cut, clean up the yard, blow the sprinklers out, and more. Just make sure to book your yurts early this year to ensure you get the dates that you want. They fill up fast! We are already taking reservations for Holiday and Full Moon Dinners so if you are a planner, now is a good time to get your reservations done. This winter is packed full of great events at Galena. Just check out our calendar for a full listing.

We are headed off to the Southwest for a few weeks so enjoy the fall and we'll see you in November.

Erin and Don (& the dogs of course)

Ahh Fall Riding! What more can I say?

In the Galena back back yard this is what we ride! Hello Castle Peak! Wendy Rector enjoying some fine singletrack.

Trail Work Day at Galena

Mose and Erin working on the connection of the new trail

What a beautiful day for trail work. The IMBA trail care crew (Morgan and Steve) were out with this afternoon helping us get a better understanding on how to build responsible, sustainable trails. We had about 15 people out to volunteer today. Some even came as far as Twin Falls to learn and help. Thank you so much for all your help! The reroute on Psycho Ridge Trail is half way done and it looks great. Thank you, thank you , thank you to everyone who came out today to learn how to build trail. Please come up and volunteer to help build the next half!

Mark and Greg putting in the new trail

sweet new trail!!

old trail, no longer there!

Time to rest, ride and do some trail work with IMBA

IMBA trail care crew is coming to Galena Lodge this Saturday September 17th! Get signed up. Come up and learn how to build a sustainable and fun mountain bike trail. We will be working on a reroute on the Psycho Summer Trail. Register online.

Now is a great time to get out and ride those trails that have been on your to do list all summer. With more free time and the days perfect for riding get on out there and enjoy the trails. That is what we plan to do.

Check out our calendar online to see when our upcoming dinners and events are. Make sure to book your yurts early!

THANKS FOR A GREAT SUMMER!

Galena Lodges closes for the summer season on Sunday September 11th with the Boulder Mountain Bike Tour. Come up and celebrate another incredible summer at the lodge!

Congratulations to Blair and Julie! Great use of the Hailey Tandem for the most unique stroll down the isle!

The Boulder Mountain Bike Tour is Sunday September 11th

Join Galena Lodge and the cycling community on Sunday, September 11th for the annual Boulder Mountain Bike Tour! Ride your road bike or mountain bike up to the lodge and enjoy a fantastic lunch buffet, live music and discounts on just about everything. There will be an aid station at Baker Creek and a Sag Wagon provided by The Perch and Sturtos as you ride up to the lodge. Mountain Bikers leave at 9am from the SNRA parking lot and Road Bikers leave at 10am from Ketchum town square. This final day of our summer season is filled with fun and celebration of bikes, summer and friends!

Don't forget to sign up for the Harriman Trail 10 Miler Trail Run on Sunday, September 4th!

Summer Riding and HIking at Galena

Late summer is a great time to get out on your mountain bike or lace up your hiking shoes and enjoy one of the numerous trails at Galena Lodge. If you haven't hiked or biked on the Old Toll Road now is the time. The 5 miles (one way) lower section of the Toll Road is a great introduction to mountain biking or a casual stroll through history. Right now the wildflowers are still blooming, the views are amazing and you will feel like you are exploring a new part of Galena and it's mining history. Stop by the lodge and grab a free map and some directions, a Don Bar and lunch before you head out on this new adventure.

For our Sunday brunch lovers this weekend we will be enjoying the sounds of Bruce Innes from 11am to 2pm on the deck!

Summer Wine Dinner this Sunday!

Featuring wines from Grassi Vineyards, Person-Meyer and L'Angevin

with Chef's Don Shepler and Scott Mason

Sunday, August 21st at 6:30pm

Limited seating avaiable. Reservations requested

All proceeds go to benefit the Galena Lodge Summer Trails Plan

$125 per person not including gratuity

Shuttle service from Ketchum is available

Menu

Passed Appetizers on the Deck

Served with

Pierson Meyer Sauvignon Blanc

1^st Course

Soft boiled egg salad with frisee lettuce, lardons, summer peas and grilled bread

Paired with Grassi Ribolla

2^nd Course

Paperdelle pasta tossed with chantrelles (if avail), grilled halumi cheese, arugula and thyme

Paired with L’Angevin Chardonnay

3^rd Course

Stuffed smoked ½ Quail with caramelized shallots, herbs and a red wine gastrique

Paired with L’Angevin Pinot Noir

^4th Course

Pair of Lava Lake Lamb Chops over au gratin potatoes, braised chard and a red wine jus

Paired with Grassi Cabernet

Dessert

Peach and mascarpone crostada with a spiced ice cream

Wilderness First Responder Course

Galena Lodge is sponsoring a hands-on Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course September 17-24, 2011. Advanced registration before August 12th is recommend to ensure the booking of the course.

This course is a 70 hour course and is 8 full days of class. Class begins each day at 8am and ends around 5:30pm. Typically, half of your day will be devoted to classroom lecture and discussion with half outdoors for practical skills training and scenarios. This course will certify for Wilderness First Responder as well as CPR. Recertification can be earned at anytime during the three years following your course, but no later than the last day of the month in which your original certificate expires. Cost for this Wilderness First Responder course is $695 and includes lunch and snacks daily. There are options for on site room and board.

Call Galena Lodge and ask for Erin at 208-726-4010 for logistical information or Wilderness Medical Associates at (888) WILD-MED for curriculum information.

Summer Dinners, Wagon Rides and Adventures at Galena

This summer continues to be packed full of fantastic events at Galena Lodge.

Join us on Friday, August 5th for our Summer Dinner. The menu will feature passed appetizers on the deck, Idaho beef flank steak salad, Idaho Elk tri-tip, Idaho ruby trout, summer berry shortcakes and more. Cost is $40/person not including alcohol, tax or gratuity. Reservations are requested for this dinner.

Make sure to come up on a Thursday Night over the summer for our Wagon Ride and BBQ Dinners. Wagon rides depart at 5, 6, and 7pm for a historical journey out into the meadows around the lodge. Learn about our rich mining history, wildlife, and great stories! Cost is $37.50 for adults and $19 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required as seating on the wagons is limited.

Galena Grinder is Saturday!

Join us this Saturday for the Galena Grinder Mountain Bike Race. This is a fantastic local race featuring some incredible high altitude riding around Galena Lodge. Camping is available in the National Forest and we will be serving an early breakfast on Saturday and food all day until 7pm. There will be live music by Ryley Coyote (Bluegrass) from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Come up for the weekend, enjoy the race and relax at the lodge! Race times are 9am for the Marathon race and 10:30am for everyone else. See you up here!

Bruce Innes plays this Sunday on the deck from 11am to 2pm. Come up and enjoy our valley's favorite singer/songwriter!

The Mountain Biking Mecca of Idaho!

The US National Mountain Bike Race is in full swing down in Ketchum and it is amazing how many people are here for their 1st time. Don and I were lucky enough to take out a group of 12 riders yesterday for one of the Local Stoker rides. The ride was up Greenhorn to Lodgepole to Red Warrior and out Warm Springs Road. What a great day of riding and the wildflowers and views were amazing. Thanks to Smith Optics, Wood River Bike Coalition, BCRD, Mountain Rides and all the other guides (Susan Robinson and Ed Binney) for helping us spread the love for mountain biking in the Wood River Valley. Make sure you head down to town for the races this weekend and support our local riders! Check out www.ridesunvalley.com for a schedule of the races.

The Galena Grinder Mountain Bike Race is Saturday July 23. This race has been going on way longer than I have lived here but this is the 10th anniversary of Marc Driver's taking over putting on the race. We are going to celebrate! Come out and race this incredible local race. There are 10 mile, 17 mile, 22.5 mile and 45 mile loops so just take your pick. You can save yourself some money and preregister online at www.knobbytireseries.com. There is a lot of money to win this year and a ton of great prizes. Galena will be hosting food on Saturday afternoon and into the evening and will be keeping the bar open for post race partying! Bring your camping gear and help us celebrate Marc's 10th year of the Grinder.

Summer Dinner this Saturday Night

Join us for our 1st summer dinner of the season this Saturday Night July 2nd at 6:30pm. Enjoy appetizers on the deck upon arrival and then head into the lodge for a fantastic dinner serving up Idaho's summer bounty. Cost is $40/person not including alcohol, tax or gratuity. Reservations are requested for these dinners.

MENU:

Passed Appetizer

Lava Lake Lamb bruschetta

Poached Idaho Sturgeon with horseradish cream

Salad

Local Organic greens with strawberries and goat cheese

Entree Choices

Lava Lake Leg of Lamb with roasted tomato and rosemary chutney, summer greens and wild rice

or

Wild Salmon grilled with a blueberry BBQ sauce, summer greens and roasted potatoes

Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake

Don Bars and Summer Time

All ages are enjoying Don Bars these days. Just ask Aven, she thinks they are delicious. With summer officially here and mother nature finally cooperating we are pretty excited about the next couple of months at the lodge. Most of our hiking and mountain biking trails are open and clear of trees, the Harriman is in great shape and Horseback riding is a blast. Come on up and enjoy some great food and relaxation at Galena Lodge.

Summer Dinner Friday, July 2nd. 6:30pm. Enjoy a fantastic 4 course dinner with appetizers on the deck and dinner in the lodge. Reservations requested.

Wagon Ride and BBQ dinners start on June 30th. Rides depart at 5, 6 and 7pm. Head out on a 45 min wagon ride followed by a fantastic western BBQ at the lodge. The menu will feature BBQ chicken, pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw, green salad, cornbread, and mixed berry cobbler.

Father's Day Brunch this Sunday!

Don't forget about Dad. This Sunday is Father's Day so why not grab your bikes and hiking shoes and head up North to Galena for a fabulous brunch buffet. We will be featuring omelets to order, smoked salmon, a carving station with roasted meats, frittatas, french toast strata, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, pastries, fruit and more!

Father's Day Brunch Buffet

10:30am to 2:30pm

Cost is $21 for adults and $12 for kids 12 and under

No reservations are necessary, just come on up.

Lets celebrate Dad!

Galena Open for the Summer

Join us for opening day on Saturday, June 11th. The BCRD will be hosting the annual Friends of Galena and the Trails Benefit BBQ from 11am to 2pm. Eric Rector will be working hard on the grill and all the BCRD staff will be here to celebrate another season at Galena. All proceeds go to support your favorite lodge and the North Valley Trails. Cost for the BBQ will be $15, alcohol will be sold separately.

Don't forget about Dad. Sunday, June 19th is Father's Day Brunch at Galena from 10:30am to 2:30pm. There will be live music by Chip Booth and a fabulous buffet featuring omelets to order, french toast strata, smoked meats and fish, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, house made pastries and more. Cost is $21 for adults and $12 for kids 12 and under. No reservations are necessary just grab Dad and the whole family and come on up to Galena.