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James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at Mountain Images Gallery, 400 E. Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, 725-5801, and at http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

The hike (or ride) from Adams Gulch to Hulen Meadows by way of Porkchop and Harper's Trail is at its best this time of year, and is especially beautiful in the evening. The hike can be made into a loop by returning to Adams Gulch from Hulen Meadows thru Flowers Mill.

Photography by James Bourret is available at:

Mountain Images Gallery

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at Mountain Images Gallery, 400 E. Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, 725-5801, and at http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

Workshops and instruction are also available.

Wood River Valley writer-photographer duo Michael Ames and Chris Pilaro filed a story from Mackay in Wednesday's The Daily, a national publication available on iPads everywhere. 

Link to full story: The not-so-wild, wild West: One of Idaho’s legendary rodeos struggles not to get bucked

MACKAY, Idaho — People say the Mackay Rodeo ain’t what it used to be. Talk to just about any cattle rancher or whiskey slinger in this high-mountain, cottonwoods-and-camper-van, Rocky Mountain town and you’ll hear the same concern. The locals are worried about the future of “Idaho’s Wildest Rodeo,” a 66-year legacy of days of high-wire bull taunting and nights of hard boozing in this isolated, difficult, beautiful place they call home. ... 

Photo by James Bourret.

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Your Blaine County Sheriff’s Office would like to stress to all boaters that local rivers are running extremely high right now because of the significant precipitation and melting of snow. Due to the high running of these rivers debris will be floating in the local lakes and reservoirs.

The warmer temperature this weekend may draw boaters to local rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Everyone is urged to use extreme caution if they decide to recreate on local waters. Even though the air temperature may be in the low to mid 70s this weekend, water temperature will likely be less than 50 degrees.

Persons that accidentally fall into the water without appropriate safety equipment will be especially vulnerable to drowning. If you do decide to recreate this weekend, use extreme caution and keep in mind the following:

• Wear a life jacket at all times while on the water

• Scout rapids ahead of time and stay within your ability

• Wear a dry suit or wet suit and appropriate footwear

• Wear a helmet

• Watch for floating debris in the lakes...

Come on an adventuresome, moderately difficult 5 mile hike in moose territory. Riparian ecosystems will be discussed with hike leader Hannes Thum a Community School, Upper School Biology Teacher. For more information check out: http://www.idahoconservation.org/icl-community/hikes/2011-hi and please register by calling 726-7485!

Mountain Images Gallery / James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 400 E. Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, 725-5801, and at http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com

We will be open for gallery walk Saturday May 28

The 2011 Ketchum Coed Soccer Season kicks off on June 15th!  Registration is now open, and applications will be accepted until May 31st. 

The season runs until August 17th, with all games on Wednesday nights at either 5:30 or 7:00pm.  Males & Females, ages 18 and older, are welcome.  The league is non-contact and open to all skill levels.  Sign-up forms are available at Sturtevant's in Ketchum and Hailey, or online at www.ketchumcoed.com.  The $49 registration fee includes team jersey, field and ref fees, and end-of-year party.  Questions can be emailed to sd@esseyepro.com.

You can now also find us on Facebook under “Ketchum Coed Soccer”. 

The deadline is approaching quickly, so sign up today!

By John Pluntze

In another vivid sign that summer is, indeed, on its, way, there will be two Wood River Valley Camp Fair open houses taking place this week -- both tomorrow (Tuesday), at the Community Campus in Hailey (1050 Fox Acres Rd./788-3481), and on Thursday, at the YMCA in Ketchum (101 Saddle Rd./727-9622).

Both events run from 5-7 p.m., will feature information about and representatives from a myriad of Valley-based summer camp organizations here, music, and various give-aways.

Call Music 'n Me music schools co-owner Mitzi Mecham (720-3918) for more info about the Tuesday and/or Thursday summer camp-oriented events this week.

Morgan Arritola set a new course record and Miles Fink-Debray in the 2010 edition of the Baldy Hill Climb. Bill Nurge and Sara Schroeder won the Cheeso Double. See attached PDF for complete results.

James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and at

http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

The Sun Valley 4.0 Senior Tennis Team has placed second in the district championship tournament in Pocatello, losing to Boise by only one match point.

Five teams from Central Idaho region competed.

"The competition could not have been closer," said Captain Sandra Flattery. "Every point counted. Now we know that our team can do it, we are looking forward to next year’s competition and hoping to reach the Intermountain Sectional Playoffs."  

Co-Captain is Alma Mills, and other team members are Diane Bradford, Susan Flynt, Heidi Mickelson, Chio Parten, Gayle Stevenson and Joanne Wetherell. Coach is Chris Gripkey.

James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and at:

http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

sunvalleyrunning.com presents another soon to be classic trail race for the Sun Valley area. Scheduled for October 30, this course will offer classic trail running, a couple ups, a couple downs, and some good flat to really spin the legs. A little twist to the run will be the costume element. costumes are encouragerd and the best will be awarded.

On line registration will open Septmeber 1, entry fee will be $20. Details can be found at www.sunvalleyrunning.com

The Sawtooth Light and Magic Show, Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Finger of Fate.  A thunderstorm over the Hell Roaring valley provided the clouds needed to reflect the light back onto the Finger and this unnamed lake at about 9pm.

James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and at http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

James Byrd of Boise did the first full descent at high flows of the North Fork of the Payette River. View some great pics of the North Fork kayakers at Mike Leeds' Photography. This freight train of whitewater was once considered unrunnable.

Between Smiths Ferry and Banks, the North Fork has more Class IV-V (expert only) rapids in 15 miles than the Colorado has in its 277 miles through the Grand Canyon.

WildWater North Fork Payette Teaser from Anson Fogel on Vimeo.

"I think that has to be considered one of the hardest pieces of whitewater ever done," said Doug Ammons of Missoula, Mont., an international expeditionary kayaker who's logged many first descents of difficult rivers.

"I believe I'm the only person ever to have paddled it at levels from 6,000 to 7,000 cfs," Ammons said. "It almost never gets that high, and it is so intimidating when it does that people just stand on the side and gape at it."

Click to continue to read a full account of Byrd's wild ride.

James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and at

http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

Goat Lake, off the Alpine Way trail, is a short but challenging hike from the Iron Creek Trailhead near Stanley. The challenge begins after leaving the Alpine Way trail on an un-mapped path leading above Goat Falls into the first of several high basins. The trail has several gravelly, exposed sections across open granite sections. Once above the falls, cross the creek and continue on it's left side the last few hundred feet to the lake, avoiding the fairly treacherous talus field.

The lake is deep and cold, but has rocks perfect a cliff jump to cool down quickly.

This photograph is a two shot stitch, made with a Mamiya 645 medium format digital, converted to black and white using Nik Silver Effects Pro.

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and at:

http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

James Bourret Fine Art Photography

The Expedition Inspiration Fund For Breast Cancer Research is pleased to announce two Sawtooth Adventures - the Elephant’s Perch Climb and the first Redfish (Fishhook Creek) Take-A-Hike on August 13 & 14, 2010. 

 This year’s climb (non-technical route) of the Elephant's Perch a 2,400 vertical gain and 5 mile round trip from the Canyon Camp. This group will leave on Friday and will be led by Sawtooth Mountain Guides. Space is limited on this overnight adventure so register soon. Cost per climber is $250 - with an additional fundraising goal of $2,500.  Only an hour drive from Sun Valley, this climb offers a wonderful hiking adventure in a very remote, isolated mountain setting.  Everyone is invited to join Expedition Inspiration’s Team of breast cancer survivors and supporters, who not only climb mountains, but move them!  Our Elephant’s Perch Team will enjoy a Celebration Dinner at the world famous Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch.

 The Sawtooth Adventure Take-A-Hike - this group will leave... (more)

James Bourret Fine Art Photography

Landscape and fine art prints in a variety of sizes  by James Bourret are available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and at

http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

The final course familiarization run will be Tuesday June 22 at 5:30pm, meet at Carols Dollar Lodge parking lot. This outing is not a training run, it is intended to show the course prior to race day. Depending on the group ability the run can take up to 1.5 hrs.

Race day is June 26, start time is 8am, start/finish location is The Community School "quad". Register now at www.active.com and save, $20 now or $25 on race day. For complete race details, go to www.sunvalleyrunning.com.

First light on the Sawtooth peaks on a cold late spring morning.

James Bourret Fine Art Photography has prints available of this and many other beautiful mountain and desert scenes as well as outdoor sport and fine art print series.

Prints are available in sizes ranging from 8 x 11 to  24 x 36 inches.

Landscape and fine art photography by James Bourret is available at the gallery, 650 N. Main St., Ketchum, 720-4652, and online at:

http://jamesbourret.photoshelter.com/

No need to hang up the skis for the season. Bring them over to Maui for a spin.

After four years of putting on an unusual yet memorable and fun filled series of events which make a point not to take competition too seriously, the Sheeptown Rally is once again bringing their unique brand of competition and camaraderie to the citizens of the valley.  Held June 24-26th in concert with the Rhythm and Ride Festival scheduled for the weekend, all Sheeptown events are free of charge and geared for the entire family.

 The Sheeptown Rally is highighted by the Sheeptown Drag Races on Thursday evening June 24.  This event pits riders head to head in a bracket elimination drag race contest “dragging” logs in a 40 yard sprint.  Any bike will work with no special gear necessary.  A fantastic spectator event, the Sheeptown Drags are definitely worth marking on your calendars.  Drag Races this year will be held on River Street between Spruce and Silver Streets.  The evening begins at 5pm at the Powerhouse located on Main Street between Spruce and Silver with a BBQ, bocci... (more)