Aether's Traverse

Aether's Traverse Is a point-to-point gravel grinder that starts in Sandpoint, Idaho, and ends on top of Schweitzer Mountain Resort at the Sky House. The 35-mile route is predominantly on gravel roads and includes approximately 6,200 feet of elevation gain. This is a charity event, proceeds of which are donated to Pend O'reille Pedalers and KRFY - Panhandle Community Radio Aether's Traverse is the last of three annual events in the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series. It is preceded by the 3/4 Minus Cykeltur on the first Saturday of May and the Monarch Grind on the last Saturday in June. Riders must participate in all three events to be eligible for overall series results, or can participate in one or two events if not interested in being part of the overall series results. If planning to participate in all three events, select the bundle registration option for a 15% discount. SCHEDULE Friday, August 14, 2026: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak Street, Sandpoint, Idaho · 4:00PM-8:00PM: Registration/Packet Pick up Saturday, August 15, 2026: Start/Finish area, 10857 Baldy Mountain Road, Sandpoint, Idaho · 6:30-7:30 AM: Last-minute Registration/Packet Pick up · 7:45 AM: Pre-Ride Meeting · 8:00 AM: Ride Starts · 12:00 PM: Post-ride Celebration, food and drink, and Awards at Sky House – Prizes for top three men, women, and non-binary finishers, as well as top three men, women, and non-binary Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series finishers for post-ride and Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series festivities. · Post-ride chairlift ride down to Schweitzer Village Registration Includes: Event participation and on-course support Participation swag Post-ride meal and drink Post-ride raffle Award ceremony and podium presentations (must be fast to be in the limelight). RULES Failure to abide by the rules below will result in disqualification - Electronic chip timing will be used for this event. Each rider will be issued a number plate with a uniquely-coded electronic chip that must be attached to