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FORGED Challenge: Winter Biathlon

  • Bogus Basin Nordic Lodge 1754 North Bogus Basin Road Boise, ID, 83702 United States (map)

FORGED CHALLENGE: WINTER BIATHLON

Join us for a unique winter biathlon experience at Bogus Basin Ski Resort that combines Nordic skiing or Snowshoeing with precision shooting using state-of-the-art laser rifles. This inclusive event welcomes athletes of all abilities, offering both competitive and beginner-friendly options.

Participants will navigate a snow-covered course and complete shooting intervals using the same advanced laser rifle equipment featured in our Summer Biathlon. Snowshoe and Nordic routes are available with support from our partners at Bogus Basin.

Some level of ski experience is recommended, but beginners are encouraged to participate.

Ski Race Options:

  • 9km ( 3 x 3km laps) | 2 shooting stages

  • 3km (3 x 1km laps) | 2 shooting stages

  • 1km (kids race) | 1 shooting stage

    • (Participants must be 18+ or have parental consent for the Kids Biathlon.)

Snowshoe Race Options:

  • 2km (2 x 1km laps) | 1 shooting stage

DETAILS

Key Dates:

Optional Packet Pickup/Happy Hour

  • Date: Thursday, January 8

  • Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM

  • Location: Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse

Attendees can participate in an optional laser rifle trial, followed by a course overview and Q&A with the event staff.

Race Day

  • Date: Saturday, January 10

  • Time(s): 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Check-in begins at 12:00 PM

    • Race kicks off at 1:00 PM & runs through 4:00 PM

  • Location: Bogus Basin Nordic Lodge

REGISTER

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Course Options: Choose between a 2km snowshoe course, or 9km course, a 3km course, and a 1km Nordic ski course. The courses are designed to be challenging, but accessible to all fitness levels.

  • Laser Rifle Shooting: Each participant will have either one or two shooting bouts throughout the biathlon race. Each round of shooting will be 5 shots for 5 targets. For each missed target, the participant will be required to complete a short penalty loop. The equipment is user-friendly, and guidance will be available on-site.

  • Staggered Start Times: Participants will start in waves, ensuring a smooth flow of the event.

Interested in volunteering at the FORGED Challenge: Winter Biathlon?

Sign up to volunteer HERE

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