Ninth annual Tour of Tsalteshi
Ninth annual Tour of Tsalteshi
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027
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Ski Tour
Ski Tour
11:30 Start
11:30 Start
10:00-11:15 Bib Pickup
10:00-11:15 Bib Pickup
10K Half Tour (Skate and Classic Divisions)
10K Half Tour (Skate and Classic Divisions)
20K Single Tour (Skate and Classic Divisions)
20K Single Tour (Skate and Classic Divisions)
40K Double Tour (Freestyle)
40K Double Tour (Freestyle)
Fat Tour
In Partnership with Cook Inletkeeper
12:00 Start
12:00 Start
10:00-11:30 Bib Pickup
10:00-11:30 Bib Pickup
20K Single Tour
A new Fat Tour course this year will mainly be on single track
A minimum tire width of 3.7 inches and helmets are required. There will be no mid-course aid station for riders.
Registration Information
Registration Information
Ski Tour starts at 11:30 a.m. Bib pickup 10-11:15 a.m. behind Skyview Middle School
Fat Tour starts at 12:00 p.m. Bib pickup 10:00-11:30 a.m. behind Skyview Middle School
Early online registration by Jan. 31, 2026:
$30 for current Tsalteshi Trails Association members (see below for other Kenai Peninsula ski clubs*)
$40 Nonmembers
$20 Students
Online registration Feb. 1 to Feb. 19, 2026 (online registration closes 6 PM Friday, Feb. 19):
$40 for TTA members (see below for other Kenai Peninsula ski clubs*)
$50 Nonmembers
$20 Students
Event-day registration Feb. 21, 2026, from 10:00-11:15 a.m. at bib pickup tables. All event-day registrations will be assigned to the last start wave of their division.
$50 for TTA members (see below for Kenai Peninsula ski clubs*)
$60 Nonmembers
$25 Students
* Members of the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club and Seward Nordic Ski Club receive the TTA member discount. Use registration code NORDICPENINSULA26
No refunds will be given for any reason. 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's mission of promoting skiing in the central Kenai Peninsula.
Awards, Prizes and After Party!
Awards, Prizes and After Party!
Top three men’s and women’s finishers in each division will receive an award.
Top three men’s and women’s finishers in each division will receive an award.
All competitors are eligible for raffle prizes provided by our generous sponsors.
All competitors are eligible for raffle prizes provided by our generous sponsors.
After party starts at 3 p.m. at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna.
After party starts at 3 p.m. at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna.
The Ski and Fat Tour awards ceremony starts at 4:00 p.m.
The Ski and Fat Tour awards ceremony starts at 4:00 p.m.
Course Details
Course Details
The Tour of Tsalteshi traverses the entire trail system
Half Tour (10K): Finish at K-Beach Trailhead*
Single Tour (20K) One Lap
Double Tour (40K) Two Laps
A final course map will be available at bib pickup.
*Please note there is no shuttle for Half Tour skiers. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the K-Beach trailhead.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed!
Want to participate without racing?
Want to participate without racing?
The Tour of Tsalteshi needs help in several areas — registration, course setup, aid stations, photography and more. Contact Jenny Neyman at info@tsalteshi.org for more information and to sign up to help.
The Tour of Tsalteshi needs help in several areas — registration, course setup, aid stations, photography and more. Contact Jenny Neyman at info@tsalteshi.org for more information and to sign up to help.
Sponsors
Sponsors
ww.usskipoles.com
Tour of Tsalteshi Committee Members
Tour of Tsalteshi Committee Members
Jordan Chilson
Jordan Chilson
Steve Cothran
Steve Cothran
Jeff Helminiak
Jeff Helminiak
Jenny Neyman
Jenny Neyman
Kent Peterson
Kent Peterson
Contact
Contact
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