Silverman Triathlon Aid Station #10 “Rock ‘N Rollin’” – 2009

 

 

 

 

Silverman 2009 - Elvis visits aid station - Jason

 

Nov. 9th, 2009 -  The morning after and I feel beat up.  Maybe frank and company should put aid station volunteers through a training program to get in shape for working an aid station on the Silverman?  Aid station #10 is located at the 100 mile mark on the full Triathlon bike ride portion and is the last aid station before completing the ride.  Riders have been on a steady uphill climb for the last 9 miles when then reach this station including the brutal “Three Sisters” at 15% grade.

It was a grand event from our station perspective…Great weather, lots of volunteers, hundreds of biker riders, great hot dogs and chili, no injuries or accidents, and the day ended 45-minutes ahead of schedule.  Our Aid Station theme this year was “Rock ’N Roll” complete with music of the era, costumed volunteers and prop’s which made it fun for all.  

 

 

 

 

 

Silverman Sid station #10 Rock 'N Roll crew 2009

 

During the day we had over 30 volunteers work the aid station. We were also the jumping off location for Henderson Police ATV & Motorcycle patrols of the trail course.  We all enjoyed hot dogs and chili during the day.  We kept hundreds of bike riders refreshed with cold water and Gatorade, Hammer gel, banana’s,and of course rock n roll music, bells, whistles, horns, clapping shouts of encouragement. 

Silverman 2009 racers & aid station in action

   During the day we had visits from Elvis and Peg Bundy and other hipsters yet to be determined.

Silverman 2009 aid #10 celebs Peg - Elvis - ?

Aid Station #10 photo Gallery:

Silverman 2009 Aid station #10 crew at work

Silverman Triathlon rider Station #10 2009

Silverman Sid station #10 Rock ‘N Roll crew 2009

Silverman 2009 racers & aid station in action

Silverman 2009 aid #10 celebs Peg – Elvis – ?

Silverman 2009 – Elvis visits aid station – Jason

Silverman 2009 Rock ‘N Rock kids Aid #10

National Trails Day Celebration – October 3, 2009 sponsored by Henderson Parks and Recreation Department

National Days Day City of henderson Oct. 3, 2009

Event advisory for October 3, 2009:  If you are into walking, hiking, running, jogging, dog walking, bike riding, cycling, outdoor photography, and much much more ….then this event is for you.

Location : Promenade at the Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway

Date and time: Saturday October 3, 2009   starts at 9:00 a.m. ends at 1:00 p.m.

Meet fellow trail users…….Learn about local and regional trails…..pick up trail maps….

Bring your bike for a free REI bike maintenance check up…

Visit informational booths and displays….listen to guest speakers on trails and outdoor activities…

Visit the outdoor gear swap meet…..take a trail tour on air conditioned buses…

View the “Trails Photo contest” winners display….

 

National Trails Day 2007Trail event display

 

Loop Trail project brings biologist to town to help protect desert tortoises

Great Article in todays Boulder city View about trail construction of Segment #5 of the River Mountians Loop Trail.  Good discussion about desert tortoises.  This was an unbudgeted expense for the construction, but necessary.

follow this link to the entire article:

http://www.viewnews.com/2008/VIEW-Dec-23-Tue 2008/BoulderCity/25843818.html

Snow & Ice on trail ???

Dec. 18 & 19 – YES SNOW AND ICE ON TRAIL!  I can’t believe it either.  Bikers, joggers and hikers should beware of snow and ice on the trail.  Out in open trail should be clearing, but in shadows snow and ice could remain for several days.  Portions of the River Mountains near Railroad Pass experienced snow depths 8″ and more.  Slow down and be safe. 

If you got snow/trail photos please share will all.

Happy Trails are Safety trails…..rmltman

Un-authorized Roads and Trails to be studied

The Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Henderson to begin a study of unauthorized roads, paths and trails into the River Mountains. Over the last 10-12 years with the development of the SNWA pipelines, Water treatment plant, Powerlines and the River Mountains Loop Trail many new roads and trails have been cut into the desert and the River Mountains on Bureau of Reclamation managed lands. Some of the these roads are authorized for access and patrol of utilities by authorized vehicles.  Many more are not.  An inventory process has already begun by B.O.R. on both types of roads/trails along with dumps sites and environmental issues needing clean up. Along with help from the City of Henderson, and others; a plan will be formulated to restore the desert, remove unnecessarily roads and trails over time.  Wherever possible re-vegetation will be done to restore natural habitat. The hope is that through these methods and public education these areas can return to a natural state before man’s careless activities destroyed them in the first place.  The most active areas of un-authorized uses may require temporary use of k-rails, post and cable, and large  rocks until nature can take hold.

Many of these un-authorized roads and trails lead to other un-authorized uses such as desert dumping on Federal BOR lands; striping and burning of vehicles; target shooting near housing; endangerment of desert tortoise and big horn sheep; violation of PM-10 dust regulations; etc.

One thing I have learned is patience…it took ten years to do the damage and it will take even longer to fix it. So let’s all do our part.

Summerlin Wins National Trails Award 2008 – American Trails

The reason I’m inlcuding this in my BLOG is this brings national attention to Las Vegas, NV. and our developing trail systems.  A big ATTA Boy to Howard Hughes Corporation, keep up the good work.

The following is an excerpt from American Trails announcement of the winners:

2008 DEVELOPER AWARD WINNERS

The first ever American Trails Developer Awards were given to three American communities at the 2008 National Trails Symposium. American Trails has developed this comprehensive national award program to recognize quality, well designed multi-use trails systems that are integrated into private developments. The program is the only one of its kind in the nation. The American Trails Developer Award program award was established by American Trails because of the important role of developers as partners in providing access to trails from the doorsteps of American homes. Trails are increasingly popular within planned developments. In surveys conducted by the National Association of Homebuilders, trails are the number one community amenity desired by prospective homebuyers.

The following communities were selected from across the nation to serve as fitting models for excellence in trails within a private development:

• Summerlin by Howard Hughes Corporation, General Growth Properties

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Summerlin is a 22,500 acre planned community accommodating 95,000 residents. The development includes over 150 miles of trails within its comprehensive trails network. Summerlin’s extensive system of trails connects into the public trails network and includes a significant regional trail corridor running through the community. Eighty nine percent of residents cite Summerlin’s walking trails as the most important community amenity. For more information on this development visit www.summerlin.com.

http://www.americantrails.org/awards/NTS08awards/Developer08.html

NEW Trailhead…With Out a name?

New trailhead Lake Mead Pkwy NPS 2008

Oct. 27th 2008 – Hey all RMLT trail users.  We have a brand new trail head open and being used without a name? How did that happen? We are looking for a few good names which would locate and identify the trailhead, or not. The trail head is located off Lake Mead Parkway or maybe its Lake Shore Drive within Lake Mead Recreation Area – NPS. It’s paved, has a restroom, has a kiosk, and equestrian parking, etc. it just doesn’t have a name yet.  We’ve had several ideas within the advisory council, but none have stuck just yet. Here are several being kicked around:

• Entry Station Trail head
• Mountain View Trail head – you can see lots of mountains from this site.
• Lake Mead Trail Head – but very trail in Lake Mead has a Lake Mead trailhead.
• Lakeview Trail head – can’t see the lake from here anymore.
• others….

Give us your suggestions……..

 

New Trail Head Lake Mead Pkwy -NPS 2008

4th Annual Nevada Silverman Triathlon on Sunday, November 9, 2008

 Note from me: Silverman Triathlon runs a 9-mile portion of the 112-mile road race on the River Mountains Loop Trail. Three hills in this section have become known as the “Three Sisters” with grades approaching 15%.  See Frank Lowery’s news release about the 2008 race date below.

The Nevada Silverman Triathlon Opens Registration for 2008 Rac

HENDERSON, Nev. – November 15, 2007 – Frank Lowery, of Lowery’s Multisport Races announced today the City of Henderson and Christensen International Law will host the 4th annual Nevada Silverman Triathlon on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Registration for the full and half triathlons is now open.  Featuring a 2.4 mile swim in Lake Mead, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run that boasts a 2,000 foot elevation gain, the Silverman Triathlon is gaining attention across the globe. With more than 500 participants in the 2007 race, numbers are expected to almost double in 2008. “We are very excited to announce that the Nevada Silverman Triathlon will continue in 2008,” said Lowery. “Our registration for the 2008 race is up and running, we are excited to see the caliber of athletes that we are sure to attract next year.”About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon: The Silverman Triathlon is a full-distance triathlon held in Henderson, Nevada. Branded as the toughest course in North America by “The Man” himself, Dave Scott, and echoed by the finishers from 2005 and 2006, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in 2007. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Full Distance Triathlon please visit www.silvermannv.com.