Second Annual
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Photo by Rachaelle Grimsrud
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Photo by Rachaelle Grimsrud
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Along with curling outdoors with spectacular views of the Sawtooth mountains, the bonspiel includes a banquet, a rink-side bar, fire barrels to keep curlers warm, and rink-side heated tents. Stanley is just an hour north of Sun Valley, Idaho, if curlers want to get in some world-class skiing while they are there. There are even a few hot springs near Stanley for curlers to soak in.
View of Stanley and the Sawtooth Mountains
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Stanley, Idaho, population 63 as of the last census count, is nestled between the “River of No Return" Salmon River and the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho. Stanley is an outdoors activity mecca, with opportunities in the area for snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, fishing, rafting, and many other outdoor activities. The Sawtooth Mountains to the west of Stanley have over 130 mountain peaks higher than 9,000 feet and hundreds of alpine lakes. The surrounding mountains combined with Stanley's elevation of 6253 feet help to create a very cold climate. Year round, Stanley is known for often being the coldest spot in the continental United States. There are only three months of the year when the average low temperature is above 32 degrees, which makes for a short growing season but makes for an excellent outdoor curling season.
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Spectators are welcome to come and watch the bonspiel for free. Curling games will take place Friday evening and continue on Saturday morning, late Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning. During the bonspiel, there will be a dedicated area on the ice rink for spectators who want to try out curling. Spectators will be able to try out curling for free and there will also be a free “Learn to Curl" session at noon on Saturday for those who want to learn more about curling and play a short game. See the “Learn to Curl" page above.
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