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Save the Foothills! What makes Boise so nice? Why do we like living here so much? A big part of the reason is the Boise Foothills. How many places in America can you go from a large downtown area into the "wilds" in 15 minutes? Not many. That's why Boise is a great place for us outdoor enthusiasts. To maintain the foothill as they are, we need to work together. Much of the land is privately owned and can therefore be developed at any time. To help prevent this we need to work to maintain the hills. First, respect the current owners. Don't ride off-trail, or cause damage to the land. Good relations will go a long way to maintaining its current status. Second, respect other trail users. Hikers yield to equestrians. Bikers yield to hikers and equestrians. Everyone needs to maintain compatibility to ensure continued access for all trail uses. Finally, support the local tax levy proposal. Our local government is trying to buy some of the land in order to preserve it. The more land that becomes public, the more trails will continue to remain open for all of us. If we lose the foothills. Where will we go next?			Mountain Biking and Hiking Events AROUND BOISE April 12, 2000, 7:00 pm: Mountain Biking Idaho. REI, located at 8300 W. Emerald in Boise, is sponsoring a presentation by Steve Stuebner, local author of many books and guides. His latest work, Mountain Biking Idaho will be the main topic of discussion. For more information call 322-1141. April 19, 2000 7:00 pm: Bicycle Tuning 3: Wheels and more! REI, located at 8300 W. Emerald in Boise, presents the third in series of free bicycle repair workshops. Store mechanics discuss how to maintain and tune your own bike. For more information call 322-1141. April 26, 2000 7:00 pm: Idaho's Backcountry. REI, located at 8300 W. Emerald in Boise, is sponsoring a multi-media slide presentation by local author Stacy Gebhards. The show features hiking, skiing, and paddling throughout Idaho. For more information call 322-1141. April 29, 2000: Cycling Day. REI, located at 8300 W. Emerald in Boise, hosts a series of mini-clinics covering bicycle repair, commuting, touring, and more. For more information call 322-1141. May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2000: Wildflower Walks. Botanists will lead tours through the foothills teaching about native plants, habitats, and wildlife. Meet at Bishop's House at the Old Idaho Penitentiary at 6:30pm. For more information call 384-3465. May 6, 2000: Tending Our Foothills. Volunteer to help with trail repair, land restoration, and cleanup from 9am to 1pm. Meet at the Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Rd. Bring sturdy shoes, hat, and work gloves. May 23, 2000: Wildflower Walk. Botanists will lead tours through the foothills teaching about native plants, habitats, and wildlife. Meet at Hidden Springs Mercantile on Seaman Gulch Road at 6:30pm. For more information call 384-3465. June 17, 2000: Idaho City Excellent Adventure. Excellent Adventure holds the record as the largest mountain bike race ever held in Idaho - 904 racers in '96. Beginners, sports, pro and expert class cross-country races. See www.wildrockies.com for racing series details. August 12, 2000: Bogus Bomber. Wild Rockies Mountain Bike Racing Series. (more to come) August 26, 2000: Brundage Bike Festival. Wild Rockies Mountain Bike Racing Series. (more to come)   AROUND THE STATE April 16, 2000: The Devil's Slide - Lewiston, ID. This NORBA sanctioned single day cross-country event has races for beginner, sport, and expert classes. Aug 26-27, 2000: Dirt & Rock Tour - Sandpoint, ID. The annual mountain bike races at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort are scheduled for 2000. Events include cross-country, downhill, and dual slalom. This year's event is the finals of the WIM racing series. Sandpoint is located 45 miles north of Coeur d'Alene. June 3, 2000: Revenge of the Singletrack - Twin Falls, ID. The Wild Rockies Mountain Biking Series third race of the year. Beginners, sports, pro and expert class cross-country races. See www.wildrockies.com for racing series details. July 1, 2000: Galena Grinder - Sun Valley, ID. Wild Rockies Mountain Bike Racing Series. (more to come) July 15, 2000: Pomerelle Peaks - Albion, ID. Wild Rockies Mountain Bike Racing Series. (more to come)   AROUND THE REGION April 9, 2000: Sagebrush Sundae - Bend, OR. Oregon's first cross-country race of the century! Located at Pine Mountain, 15 miles east of Bend. This is an Oregon Bicycle Race Association event. See www.obra.org for racing series details. May 20, 2000: Bordertown Challenge - Oasis, NV. The Wild Rockies Mountain Biking Series second race of the year. Beginners, sports, pro and expert class cross-country races. See www.wildrockies.com for racing series details. July 27-30, 2000: NORBA NCS Race #4 - Park City, UT. The fourth race of this year's NORBA National Championship Series will be held in Park City. Professional mountain bike races will be competing in cross-country, downhill, dual slalom, and observed trails. Be there if you want to see the Pros race.