Baldy Hill Climb
2010 Baldy Hill Climb Results
Baldy Hill Climb
Saturday, Sept 24, 2011
One Big Mountain - 5 Awesome Events!
Hiking Running Biking The Cheeso Double (bike & hike) The Kinderclimb (age 11 and under)
$100 Cash Prize for Course Records in Mnt. Bike, Cheeso Double and Running Divisions
The 33rd Annual 2011 Baldy Hill Climb will include hiking and mountain biking events on Saturday, September 24th. The “Cheeso Baldy Double”, named in honor of late coach Craig "Cheeso" Kjesbo, features a mountain bike race to the top followed by a hiking race to the top! You must finish the mnt. bike race by 10:30 if you are signed up for the Double!
The traditional hike to the summit will ascend the Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain with the recreational class starting at 10 a.m. and the racing class starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Bikers will ascend the Cold Springs Perimeter Trail with a start from St. Luke’s Hospital at 8:30 a.m. The traditional children’s event – The KINDERCLIMB, for children aged 11 and younger will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Warm Springs.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register online at
Spondoro.com. Forms will also be available at local stores including Sturtevants in Ketchum and Hailey, The Elephant’s Perch and Backwoods Mountain Sports. There is
NO race-day registration.
You may download the entry form HERE. Must be received via fax or mail in the SVSEF offices by 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23. Our fax is 726-4129, and our P.O. Box is 203, Sun Valley, ID. 83353. Entry Fees: Checks payable to SVSEF.
Fee: $25
KinderClimb: Free
All participants will receive a T-Shirt, Summit Aid Station, Lift Service (DOWNLOAD ONLY, NO BIKES) and an Awards Party at Apple's Bar and Grill following the Event. Lift Service will be open (weather dependent) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Event Schedule
Friday, September 23
Registration open until 5 p.m. at SVSEF offices and local stores
Saturday, September 24
8:30 a.m. - Start of Mountain Bike/Cheeso Double - up Baldy Perimeter Trail (Coldsprings to the Top)
9:30 a.m. - Start of KinderClimb - 300 vertical feet up Warm Springs, 11 and under, everyone gets a ribbon, just show up!
10 a.m. - Start of Hiking Class - Warm Springs
11 a.m. - Start of Running Class - Warm Springs
12:30 - 2 p.m. - Awards Party at Apple's (base of Warm Springs)
Cheeso's Baldy Double: Mountain bike race starts at 8:30 AM. You must finish the mountain bike portion by 10:30 to download in time for the start of the hike. We will transport a bag from the start of the bike to the start of the hike for you
Questions? Contact race organizer Rick Kapala, 726-3899, or Jody at 208-726-4129 x 101.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Sturtevants, Sun Valley Resort, Apple’s Bar & Grill, Perry’s Restaurant, The Elephant’s Perch, Backwoods Mountain Sports, Chums/Beyond Coastal, Sun Summit, Durance Cycleworks, Lefty’s, Smith Optics, Johnny G’s Subshack 