Goldstream Sports Newsletter
November Issue, Volume 2
We have had a lot of fun lately meeting new customers and visiting with old customers. It seems that as soon as the trails get better and more snow falls people feel that tugging feeling. You feel the urge to just throw on a pair of skis and glide effortlessly across the snow. Some people achieve this with less effort than others, but really it doesn't really matter if your style is world class or not - just as long as you are out there enjoying yourself.
The Junior Nordics program is in full swing and it is wonderful to see a new crop of kids getting out there and playing around on the trails. Some of these kids will be the next stars in nordic skiing, but just the fact that they are just out there learning the basics now is awesome! Joel has a great time coaching the groups up at Birch Hill and is seeing great improvement of the kids.
Have fun where ever your adventures take you, and don't forget to tell us about your epics! If you are not sure what to do with your spare time, check out the calendar of events at the bottom of this page.
Happy Trails!!!
New Classic trail is ready for use!
The Goldstream Sports 5 km classic ski trail loop is now open for use! Come into the store for directions to the start, and go and have a blast! The tracks are set and skiing is great, although we recommend you use your not-so-great skis until we have a few more inches.
Thanks to all of the volunteers who made this trail happen, and thanks to Joel, Tyson and Kai for building the grooming equipment and maintaining the groomed trail.
Sale Item - All Swix Gloves 20% off !
All Swix Star, Speed, Cross and Membrane gloves - Mens, Womens and kids - are all 20% off! We have all sizes for Kids and adults XS through XXL. Keep your hands warm and dry while skiing, and even winter biking!
New Stone Grind Menu
In the past we have had one grind for the cold temperatures and one for the warm. Recently, Tyson and Joel have been out testing new grinds and there are now too many to just call cold and warm. So, we have named our new grinds after local skiing heroes. Descriptions of the temperature and use of of the new awesome grinds are listed below:
| The Grind | The Temp | The Use |
| The Duner | When the snow gets cold and you want to go fast. (10F and Colder) | Named after Adun Endestad who is one of the toughest and fastest skiers to live in Fairbanks. We have found this grind to have a very good range in the colder conditions we usually have in the area. |
| Estle’s Revenge | If you have 2 pairs of cold skis and need something more specific (10F and Colder) | Named after the infamous John Estle who has spent countless hours running races and making Fairbanks the ski capital it is today. If you enjoy racing or skiing anywhere in Fairbanks then you can probably thank John. This grind would complement the Duner very well. It has a little more specific range in which it will work, but when it works it is the fastest grind we have found for colder days. |
| The Bad Bob | The warmer side of Fairbanks when the skating is starting to feel a bit nicer (5F – 25F) | Named after Bad Bob Baker, the man who can ski for thousands of miles and still keep a smile on his face. Another of our local legends. When testing and skiing this grind we have found it to run very fast as the temps warm up. It is good on all types of snow. It could be classified as a “universal Alaskan grind” good in any part of the state. |
| Rockin’ Lokken | When the snow gets wet and warm (28F – 35F) |
So the snow is a little wet, maybe not a usual Fairbanks grind, but this grind should deal with the moisture in wet snow to leave your skis rockin’ fast so you can do what you want. Named after Jim Lokken, if you can bike, ski, or canoe it, Mr. Lokken has done it. |
New Item - Toko ski pants!
Check out our newest clothing addition. These ski pants are tough, light-weight, windproof, fleecy lined, have suspenders and a full leg zip! We have men's and women's sizes.
The Toko Nordic Pant is a warm soft shell ski pant with full-length zips; hybrid construction offers wind protection and high breathability for cold winter days.
-Full-length, 2-way side zips with inner flap
-Small seat pocket with zipper
-Reflective inserts for visibility
-Integrated loops for braces and braces included
-Anti-slip waistband with integrated cord
Department of Natural Resources approves our Singletrack Project!!
It's official! The Department of Natural Resources has made their final decision to issue an easement for the construction of the Ester Dome SingleTrack Mountain Bike Trail. This is wonderful news for Fairbanks cyclists, hikers and snowshoers.
The trail will pass through State lands on Ester Dome, and will connect to existing trail systems - creating around 30 miles of singletrack trail. The trail will be a narrow, winding, exciting ride. It will be available for all hikers, mountain bikers and snowshoers with no fee. We will, however, be very happy to accept any monetary donations or help with the trail creation itself.
Goldstream Sports is selling water bottles to raise money for the trail. All proceeds go to the Singletrack Trail project.
For more information on the trail come into Goldstream Sports and take a look at our map of the trail system.
Feature Item - Burley trailer and We! Ski Kit
Don't store your Burley this winter! The Burley We! Ski Kit gets you, your kids or dog, and your Burley bike trailer out into the snow to enjoy all varieties of winter wonders. The We! Ski Kit installs easily, setting your Burley convertible bicycle trailer on skis for total mobility in wintry weather.
Designed for use by cross-country skiers, skate skiers, and snow shoe enthusiasts, the Burley We! Ski Kit transforms your Burley bike trailer into a safe and fun way to share the exhilaration of winter-time adventuring with your family. Your kids or pet can snuggle up inside the Burley and enjoy the rush while you get fresh air and exercise all winter long.
The non-wax skis of the We! Ski Kit are custom made of Alpina wood and attach with a quick-release system to the wheel axle. The tow bars attach to the trailer's side mounts and lead to the padded hip harness. This harness adjusts to accommodate most adults and comes equipped with a water bottle holder, key and phone pocket, and an adjustment for the tow bar to give you the proper fit and feel.
The Burley We! Ski Kit is compatible with the Burley Convertible Bike Trailers:
· d' Lite
· Solo
· Encore
November/December Calendar
| November 22 | 11am Birch Hill | Flint Hills Town Race Series #1 - Fairbanks Youth Sports Season Opener |
| November 22 | 11am Creamers Field | Training Clinic #1 |
| November 23 | 10.30am Birch Hill | USSA NRL Points Race - Interval/Classic |
| November 23 | 11.30 am Creamers field | ASPA Fun Race #2 |
| November 28 | 11am Birch Hill | Turkey Day Relays |
| November 30 | TBA | ASPA Show 'n' Go #1 |
| December 3 | 6.30pm Birch Hill | ASPA Skate Ski Clinic |
| December 6 | 11am Birch Hill | Flint Hills Town Race Series #2 - Fairbanks Youth Sports Classic Sprint |
| December 6 | 10am Alaska Feed | Beginners skijor classroom session |
| December 6 | Two Rivers | Two Rivers Tune-up |
| December 7 | 10.30am Musher's Hall | ADMA Challenge Series #1 |
| December 14 | 11am Birch Hill | Chest Medicine Fairbanks Distance Series #1 - December Dash |
| December 14 | 11.30am Creamers Field | ASPA Fun Race #3 |
| December 17 | 6.30pm Birch Hill | ASPA Skate Ski Clinic |
| December 21 | 10.30am Musher's Hall | ADMA Challenge Series #2 |
| December 26 | 10am Birch Hill | Ski Your Age In Kilometers |
| December 27 | 11am N. Star Golf Course | ASPA Fun Race #4 |
| December 28 | TBA | ASPA Show 'n' Go #2 |
ASPA (Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association: 45 SKIJOR)
ADMA (Alaska Dog Mushers Association: 457 MUSH)
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