All Things Frisco
Courtesy of the Town of Frisco
Come stroll the Main Street to the Rockies for shops, galleries, restaurants, and museums that all guide you to the Frisco Bay Marina.
--- The word on the street is “Frisco”!
ROMP TO STOMP
Frisco has become identified with one of the most fun races and worthwhile causes...the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer.
On March 7, 2009, at 7:30am., you can romp with the best of them in a 3K or 5K snowshoe walk, or a 3K fun race sponsored by Tubbs snowshoes and benefitting the Denver Metro affiliate of S
usan G. Komen for the Cure.
Since 2002, Tubbs Snowshoes has partnered with local affiliates in the fight against breast cancer, raising three-quarters of a million dollars for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The Frisco Nordic Center is the venue for these classic races. Tubbs will provide free demo snowshoes on a first come, first served basis or bring or rent your own. In addition to the races, enjoy a free pancake breakfast.
Early registration is definitely recommended. February 1 is the deadline for early pre-registration for $25; the charge is $30 after February 1 or $35 the day of the event, March 7.
Online registration closes March 4, 2009. For more information, visit www.tubbsromptostomp.com.
BATTLING THE BEETLES
It’s no secret pine beetles have devastated many of the lodgepole pine trees in Summit County. There seems to be no way to stop them.
However, in an effort to reforest Frisco, the town awarded up to $500 to each resident who removed pine infested trees from his property ($100 per tree) and replaced them with new trees.
Since the beetles have an appetite only for lodgepole pine, it’s safe to plant aspen, Colorado spruce, Englemann spruce, white fir and Rocky Mountain Douglas fir trees. These tree species are naturally acclimated to the high altitude.
Reforestation doesn’t just replace trees; it establishes plant diversity, controls erosion, increases wildlife habitat, and provides natural noise barriers against the ravages of I-70 traffic.
For more information, call 970-668-5276 or visit www.townoffrisco.org.
A 39 YEAR OLD LEGEND – THE FRISCO GOLD RUSH
Frisco’s Gold Rush weekend (January 31-February 1) begins spectacularly with “Spontaneous Combustion,” a roaring community bonfire at the Frisco Bay Marina, which is open to everyone.
Saturday evening’s gathering sets the stage for those teens, adults and seniors registered for Sunday’s cross-country ski and snowshoe races, Colorado’s oldest such event.
The town of Frisco and the Frisco Nordic Center host the Salomon classic and skate skiing races and the Tubbs Snowshoe races.
But, it’s the Summit Nordic Ski Club that benefits with its well-balanced ski racing program for the youth of Summit County. The Gold Rush, however, welcomes ages 12 and under to seniors 70 and over.
Entrants receive finisher gifts, refreshments, and a chance to win a number of prize drawings.
Register for the 5 to 20K classic and skate skiing races and the 7K snowshoe race online at www.active.com by noon, January 31. Or register in person at the Frisco Nordic Center January 17-31.
For more information, call 970-668-5276, visit www.townoffrisco.org or call the Frisco Nordic Center at 970-668-0866.
