Silver Mountain celebration of fall is this weekend, Oct. 6-7

KELLOGG - Silver Mountain Resort is hosting Fall Fest over the next two weekends, as it celebrates the end of summer with a variety of fun activities.

The gondola will run both weekends for great views of the fabulous fall colors in the Silver Valley for both bikers and scenic riders.

The fun gets under way today, with the gondola operating from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scenic rides and downhill biking. Silver will host some of the top downhill bike riders in the Northwest as they compete in the SilverRoxx Race Series.

Local vendors will be set up in the Village Plaza displaying a variety of unique products. There will also be live music in the plaza from 1-4 p.m. A variety of kids activities will take place throughout the day.

On Sunday, the gondola will operate for scenic rides and bikers and the SilverRoxx downhill bike races will conclude. Kids activities will also happen throughout the day.

On Oct. 6 and 7, the fun continues for a second weekend of scenic gondola rides, vendor fair, and more kids activities. An uphill bike race is slated for Oct. 6. The 12.6-mile race will start at the Village and finish at the Mountain House after a grueling 3,400 foot climb. The race is a fundraiser for the Silver Mountain Alpine Race team.

On Oct. 7, Silver Mountain will host a unique event at the Galena Ridge Golf Course, Speedgolf.

Speedgolf is a combination of your golf score combined with your time to run the course while you are playing. The course record is 77 - 42 golf score and 35 minute run time - in a nine hole tournament.

This tournament is a fundraiser for the Kellogg class of 2015.