On Friday the 4th of March, preparations for the 14th annual Sawtooth ski festival on Saturday and Sunday are shifting into high gear. Trails are lookin’ good, the chili is cookin’, soups are simmerin’, and cookies bakin’. Don’t miss the poker run, chili feed and cookies the at the Park Creek ski area beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday.  Take in dinner, music and the benefit silent auction at the Stanley Community Building starting at  5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and finally, don’t miss the ever popular soup kitchen at the Alturas Lake ski area beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday. More details can be found on the ski club website at www.sawtoothskiclub.com.