2021 Tour Results Are Now Live
Fourth Annual Tour of Tsalteshi
Sunday - Feb 21st, 2021 - 11:30 a.m.
20K Single Tour (Skate and Classic Divisions)
40K Double Tour (Freestyle)
The 2021 course is finalized with a few changes this year to help better spread out skiers at the beginning of the course: 2021 Tour of Tsalteshi Course
Registration
First 100 entries receive a Tour of Tsalteshi mask featuring the artwork of Amy Kruse!
Notes regarding COVID-19 and changes to this year's Tour of Tsalteshi
The Tour of Tsalteshi was created to promote cross country skiing and fellowship in our community. Amid all the difficulties COVID-19 has brought, we hope this event can continue to be something positive for our community's health and well-being this winter. But we recognize the risk inherent in holding a public event and will be implementing the following measures this year to protect the health of participants, spectators, and volunteers:
All participants, volunteers, and spectators are required to wear a face covering and maintain 6 foot social distancing guidelines, except when actively racing.
Skiers will be self-supported. There will be no aid stations in the course.
No day-of-registration. Registration will close at 5 PM on Friday the 19th. Bib packets will be self-pickup morning of race.
Skiers will start in multiple waves, with a maximum of 15 skier per wave. At registration you will be asked to select which wave you feel is most appropriate for you.
This year's course may have an altered start to maximize skier dispersal.
There will be no after-party this year .
While we are hopeful that these mitigation measures will allow us to safely hold this winter's Tour, it is difficult to predict in advance what the state of COVID-19 in the community will be at the event date. If the Tour of Tsalteshi decides the risk level is too high to responsibly put on the event, we may switch to a virtual race.
Registration Information
Race starts at 11:30 a.m. February 21. Bib pickup 10-11:15 a.m. behind Skyview Middle School. There will be no day-of-race registration this year.
Early online registration by Jan. 31:
$25 for current Tsalteshi Trails Association members (see below for other ski clubs*)
$35 Non-members / $15 Students
Online registration Feb 1. to Feb. 20 (Online registration ends at 6 pm Feb. 19):
$35 for TTA members (see below for other ski clubs*)
$45 Non-members / $15 Students
* Members of the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club and Seward Nordic Ski Club receive the TTA member discount. Use registration code NORDICPENINSULA.
If the race is cancelled, your registration may be applied to next year's Tour of Tsalteshi registration.
No refunds will be given for any reason. Unfortunately, many of the race costs are not recoverable if the race is canceled. All entry fees go toward putting on the race and supporting the Tsalteshi Trails Association in its mission of promoting skiing in the central Kenai Peninsula.
Awards, Prizes and After-party!
Top three men’s and women’s finishers in each division will receive an award.
All competitors are eligible for great raffle prizes provided by our generous sponsors.
Unfortunately there will be no after-party this year :(
Course Details
The Tour of Tsalteshi traverses the entire trails system
Single Tour (20K) One Lap
Double Tour (40K) Two Laps
Total Elevation Gain: Single Tour 1,100’, Double Tour 2,200’
Volunteers Needed!
Want to participate without racing?
The Tour of Tsalteshi needs help in several areas — registration, course setup, timing, aid stations, photography and more. Contact Steve Cothran, Race Director to sign up:
Sponsors
