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• January 30-February 3, 2013
• Cost: $500
• Open to all Far West athletes age 13 or older wishing for top-notch race experience. 
• Sign-up Deadline: January 14th -Sign Up Early, as this trip will Fill Up Quickly!

This is one of the most anticipated trips of the year for the Juniors. It combines hard, extremely competitive racing on the trails of the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics in Soldier Hollow with a really fun excursion to Utah. We will leave on Wednesday afternoon after school (athletes will be responsible for their own dinner on the road), a quick stay-over in eastern Nevada, and then head to Midway, Utah to check out the trails. Friday and Saturday will feature racing against the finest nordic skiers in the entire Western United States.  Saturday afternoon is reserved for Tubing or Crater-Swimming, or just hanging out. Return is first-thing Sunday morning, back in Truckee by early evening.

Whether you’re an elite Junior Olympian or a young, first-time (serious) racer, this is an important trip for all ages of junior skiers (13 and over).

Coaches will be Ben, Jeff, Ambrose, Mark, Holly.

This year these races are two of the Far West JNQs.

February 1, 2013  Super JNQ Freestyle Sprint  
February 2, 2013  Super JNQ Classic  15km/10km/5km

The Super JNQ is the biggest pre-Junior Nationals event in the West

Sign-up deadline is Monday, January 14th (firm!), but please sign up early to enable us to plan our transportation for this trip.

Checks are preferred for all payments.

Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!

HS: 5 km Dual Interval Start
MS: 3 km Dual Interval Start

HS: 11:00am
MS: 1:00pm

Race Order:
Boys/Girls

15km/10km/5km

Date: Sunday February 3, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 20 km (short course 10 km, juniors 5 km or 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $25 (Jrs: $5) before 1/28; Late Reg $30 (Jrs $5)
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

HS: 3 km classic/3km skate pursuit
MS: 3 km skate

HS: 10:30am
MS: 12:30pm

Race Order:
Girls/Boys

The Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival is an event that will cater to one of the fastest growing cross-country regions in the United States. While it is no secret that Lake Tahoe is a famous alpine skiing destination, we are also lucky enough to possess world-class Nordic skiing. With multiple cross-country ski resorts and hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails, Lake Tahoe serves up some of the finest Nordic skiing in the United States.

1 km Interval Sprint

MS: 12 noon
HS: 3:00pm

Race Order:
Boys/Girls

Date: Monday February 18, 2013
Time: 9:45 AM youth race: 10:30 AM regular race
Start: Auburn Ski Club
Wave Start 
Distance: 10 km; Kids 2 km race (13 and under); J1/OJ boys 10km; ALL girls 5km; J2 boys 5km (J2 boys race will not be scored for USSA points)

Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
USSA scoring + $10 (For athletes wishing to be USSA scored (yes that’s all you Junior National hopefulls) add $10)
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
NRL sanctioned 
Registration: athleteinyou
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org 

Cobblestone Relays – Family Nordic Ski Racing Returning To Downtown Tahoe City – February 23 – 11am – 2pm

After a hiatus of several years, this popular event returns to downtown Tahoe City.  The Cobblestone Nordic Relay is a fast paced, cross-country relay race which begins in the Cobblestone parking lot then flies around the trails of the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park.  Not only will it be an incredibly fun race, but an awesome spectator opportunity at The Cobblestone. Come participate or cheer on the racers. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association.  $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 12, including lunch at the Tahoe City Golf Course.

More Information:  www.tahoexc.org or call 583-5475.

Family Races, Elite Races, Snowshoe races

Registration 11:00am Saturday February 23

Races begin at 11:30am

Date: Saturday February 23, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Start: Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park
Distance: 18 km (Juniors 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $30 (Juniors $20) by 2/9/13; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Price includes both Saturday and Sunday races plus Tele Race on Saturday and half day lift ticket
Info: www.yosemitepark.com

41st Annual Nordic Holiday Ski Race

Date: Sunday February 24, 2013
Time: 10 AM Pro race; 12 noon Youth/Novice race
Start: Auburn Ski Club
Wave Starts
Distance: 8km Pro/ 8 & 4km Novice/ 1km Youth
Cost: Pre Reg: $60 (ASC members $40); Juniors: $35 (ASC members $25)
No race day registration
Mandatory Safety Clinic 11:30 AM for Novices
Clinics offered on Saturday February 23rd
Sponsored by the 10th Mountain Division Veterans
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
PreReg: Athlete in You

Date: Sunday February 24, 2013
Time: 9 AM
Start: Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park
Distance: 38 km (Juniors 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $30 (Juniors $20) by 2/9/13; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Price includes both Saturday and Sunday races plus Tele Race on Saturday and half day lift ticket
Info: www.yosemitepark.com

41st Annual Nordic Holiday Ski Race

HS: 3 km Classic Mass Start
MS: 4 km Freestyle Mass Start
HS: 4 km Freestyle Pursuit Start

HS: 10:00am
MS: 11:15am
HS: 12:30pm

Race Order:
Girls/Boys

Date: Sunday March 3, 2013
Time: 9 AM Wave Starts
Start: Tahoe XC to Truckee
Distance: 30 km
Cost: $55 through Feb 15; $65 Feb 16-March 2; $100 on race day (in person by 8:30 am); 
$25 if under 18 yo
Benefit for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team
Info: www.thegreatskirace.com

• March 8-17, 2013
• Open to all Junior National Qualified athletes for 2013.
• Cost:  $1,800 plus Airfare Cost via Far West Group Rate: $980, (which includes baggage costs of 1 duffle plus 1 ski bag per person) 
  For a total cost of $2,780 per person.
• Far West Uniform (required) for those who do not own already: $250
• Signup/Payment Deadline: February 24, 2013

Purchasing the group rate airfare is on a “FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED” basis. PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED. 

There will be an Official Team Meeting will be on Saturday, March 2, directly following the CNISSF State Championships awards at Auburn Ski Club. It is mandatory that athletes and parent(s) attend.

Coaches for this trip will include Mark Nadell (trip leader), Ben Grasseschi, Jeff Schloss, Kara Lapoint, Martin Benes, Holly Whitney, August Teague, and Joel Chew.

Every athlete needs to have a valid USSA license, available on the ussa.org website->cross country->membership tools->new registration/license.

More info: http://www.jo2013fairbanks.us/

 2013 Independent Study Form

 2013 JN Fairbanks Waiver 

• March 8-10, 2013
• Cost: $200
• Open to all Far West Juniors age 12-19 who would like a fun trip in lieu of Junior Nationals.
• Signup deadline: March 1, 2013

Kampers will travel to the beautiful Bear Valley XC Centre on the Central Sierra’s west side for a weekend of racing and camaraderie. It is a super fun place to ski with great terrain and fun courses. Paul Peterson, and his staff at Bear Valley XC, are super accommodating and welcoming and will treat you all with great enthusiasm.

We will leave Friday after school and drive down to Bear Valley. We will all stay in the Bear Valley Hostel, a large space with a kitchen and bunk beds within waking distance of the race venue. You will all cook, clean, and eat together.

We will race the famed Bear Valley Bjornloppet Skate on Saturday with a 10km Junior option and we will race the BV Bjornloppet Classic on Sunday with a 5km Junior option. There will be a 5km, 10km, and 20km option on the Saturday Bjornloppet Skate race.

After the races, we will collect our race schwag, pack up the cars, and drive back home.

Coaches: Glenn Jobe and Joel Chew

Space is limited to 8 Kampers! so sign up early as this trip will fill up!

Checks are preferred for all payments.

Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!

Date: Saturday March 9, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km or 20 km / 5 km Junior
Cost: Pre Reg $35 (Juniors $25) by 2/23; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Fee includes T-shirt, party, prizes, food and music
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com

Bear Valley Cross Country will host the 40th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race and Festival on March 9th and March 10th, 2012. This is one of the longest running ski races in the west and it is open to all ages.  In addition, the California Senior Winter Games (CSWG) will be held the same weekend in Bear Valley. Bjornloppet racers ages 50 and up will automatically have their Bjornloppet race times entered in the CSWG Nordic Race Results for the California Senior Winter Games gold, silver and bronze medals.

On Saturday, March 9th, the Freestyle (skate ski or stride) race begins at 10:30 a.m. and racers have a choice of participating in the 20K race, the 10K Open Division race, or the 5K Junior race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in the 10K race). On Sunday, March 10th, the race begins at 10:00 a.m. (don’t forget Daylight Savings Time begins—spring forward!) and racers can compete in the 10K or 5K Classic (stride only) or Snowshoe race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in one of the 5K races). Saturday’s race fees include the race, a t-shirt, the Bjornloppet awards party with lunch and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals; Sunday’s race fees include the race and Bjornloppet awards party with snacks and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals. For an official Bjornloppet race registration form, visit our Events page at www.bearvalleyxc.com.

For more information, contact Bear Valley Cross Country at 209-753-2834 or bvxc@sbcglobal.net.

Date: Sunday March 10, 2013
Time: 10 AM (Daylight Savings Time Change!)
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km / 5 km
Cost: Pre Reg $25 by 2/23; Late Reg $30
Fee includes party, prizes, food and music
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com

Bear Valley Cross Country will host the 40th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race and Festival on March 9th and March 10th, 2012. This is one of the longest running ski races in the west and it is open to all ages.  In addition, the California Senior Winter Games (CSWG) will be held the same weekend in Bear Valley. Bjornloppet racers ages 50 and up will automatically have their Bjornloppet race times entered in the CSWG Nordic Race Results for the California Senior Winter Games gold, silver and bronze medals.

On Saturday, March 9th, the Freestyle (skate ski or stride) race begins at 10:30 a.m. and racers have a choice of participating in the 20K race, the 10K Open Division race, or the 5K Junior race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in the 10K race). On Sunday, March 10th, the race begins at 10:00 a.m. (don’t forget Daylight Savings Time begins—spring forward!) and racers can compete in the 10K or 5K Classic (stride only) or Snowshoe race (CSWG athletes ages 70 & up race in one of the 5K races). Saturday’s race fees include the race, a t-shirt, the Bjornloppet awards party with lunch and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals; Sunday’s race fees include the race and Bjornloppet awards party with snacks and Bjornloppet and CSWG medals. For an official Bjornloppet race registration form, visit our Events page at www.bearvalleyxc.com.

For more information, contact Bear Valley Cross Country at 209-753-2834 or bvxc@sbcglobal.net.

Date: Sunday March 17, 2013
Time: 10 AM 
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Distance: 16 km / 2km youth race (ages 12 and under)
Cost: $35 / youth race free

More info and preregistration at www.royalgorge.com

Race day registration will be at VanNorden.

Start in VanNorden and go through Sugar Bowl village then loop around the meadow.

Date: Friday March 22- Sunday March 24, 2013
Time: 9 AM
Start:
Distance: 15km/7.5km
Cost: $65 Adults, $30 Juniors, (ESNA members $5 discount)
3 day event
Clinics on March 23rd
Rifles/Ammunition Provided
Skiing with rifle not required
Info: This event will be administered by ESNSA (Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association) For details go to their Web-Site: http://esnsa.org/ |(760) 935-4264 | email Jim Stimson
Online Registration

Must be USSA or FIS licenced .

• April 6- April 7, 2013
• Cost: 
• Open to to all Far West Juniors (age 13-19). 
• Sign-up Deadline: 

 MAMMOTH MARATHON: Our Annual Un-Official End of the Season Trip will be to Mammoth for the Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and 10km

We will leave Truckee early on Saturday morning, drive to Tamarack and ski and register for the race. Then lunch and perhaps a little drive to the warmth of Bishop for some bouldering- our excuse for hanging out in t-shirts and shorts. Return to Mammoth and our luxury accommodations at the Mammoth School Gym. Sleep, Breakfast, and Race. Return to Truckee apprx 5pm on Sunday.

This is a VERY fun end-of-the-year trip/race experience. You can choose to race 10 km., 21 km., or go for the big one — 42K! No pressure, just fun!

Checks are preferred for all payments.

Date: Sunday April 7, 2013
Time: Marathon 42km 9:00 am / Half Marathon 21km
Juniors 10km 9:15 am / Kids Race 2km 9:20 am
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (Start and Finish at Twin Lakes Road Trail near Ski Center)
Distance: 42 km or 21 km (10 km juniors + 2 km kids race)
Cost: Pre Reg: $60 (Jrs: $20) by 3/24; Late Reg $65 (Jrs $20); Juniors $20; Kids Race $5
Entry fee for Adults and Juniors includes: Race Entry, T-shirt, Awards, Awards Raffle (must be present), Awards meal. Kids $ 5.00 includes: Race Entry, Ribbon and T-shirt
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com
Online registration

The Canadian Strength Test

1. Pull-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
2. Site-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
3. Push-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
4. Box jumps (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
5. Bench Dips (1 min)

To get a strength score, multiply the number of pull-ups completed by 3, then add that score to the total repetitions completed in the other four exercises. 

• June 22-June 29, 2013
• Cost: $875  This includes everything (REG camp fee, transportation, coaching, food, etc) for each athlete except personal spending money.
• By Invite Only
• Signup Deadline: June 3, 2013

Open to Far West athletes by invite only. This is the premiere summer training camp for the best Juniors in the Western Region. Super motivating for the year ahead this is a must do camp if you are serious about your summer training and winter goals. A USSA license is required.

Checks are preferred for all payments.

Remember  (if you haven’t attended a Far West Camp or Trip in 2013 yet) to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!

• June 25-27, 2013
• Cost: $165
• Open to all Far West Nordic Juniors ages 12-19 (11 year olds subject to coach’s discretion)
• Signup Deadline: June 18th, 2013

Open to all Far West juniors age 12-19. This is a great camp for those of you who have never been to a Far West Camp, but also for experienced racers who want a little extra push and motivation. Super fun and challenging right here in our own beautiful backyard, the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Camp consists of hiking, kayaking, general water mayhem, rollerskiing, technique, and Fun. Coaches will be Mark Nadell, Gustavo Johnson, and others.

Checks are preferred for all payments.

Remember  (if you haven’t attended a Far West Camp or Trip in 2013 yet) to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!

Drifter Time Trial 
2 kilometers running hill climb up Negro Canyon
Individual Start

Historical results

Event starts 10am by US Bank Mon July 4th. 1 mile gravity fed fun event for all ages & abilities. Run through the crowds waiting for the parade. Fundraiser for Auburn Ski Club Nordic Programs.

Boca Double Pole 3k uphill

Roller skiing double pole only
Individual start 

Historical results

• July 18-21, 2013
• Cost: $240
• Open to all Far West Nordic Juniors ages 13-19
• Signup Deadline: July 12, 2013

The June Lake Camp is a Far West classic, the longest-running Nordic training camp in the division. It is both super fun and extremely motivating for just about any Junior athlete, whether you’re an experienced racer or an up-and-coming young competitor. Based out of  (where else?) beautiful June Lake in the Eastern Sierra, activities will include some challenging & scenic runs, great roller skiing on spectacular roads, and also an incredible hike to the top of a 13,000+ ft. peak, where you will truly feel “on top of the world.” Combined with traditional fun games, swimming, and great camaraderie, the June Lake Camp is the one must-do training session of the summer. 

Open to all Far West juniors age 13-19. A super fun and motivating camp for the ‘old hands” to the ‘newbies’. Camp consists of amazing hiking, rollerskiing, sightseeing, and technique-ing. Coaches will be Nancy Fiddler, Mark Nadell, Marie French, and others. Catering by Mac Gastronomaganza.

Checks are preferred for all payments. 

Remember  (if you haven’t attended a Far West Camp or Trip in 2013 yet) to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!

Photos by MacBeth Graphics

The Canadian Strength Test

1. Pull-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
2. Site-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
3. Push-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
4. Box jumps (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
5. Bench Dips (1 min)

To get a strength score, multiply the number of pull-ups completed by 3, then add that score to the total repetitions completed in the other four exercises. 

For the past 32 years, on the first Saturday of August, hundreds runners and hikers have made the annual pilgrimage to the top of Squaw Valley to enjoy a great workout with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra.

Starting at the base of Squaw Valley USA (6200’) the course climbs the 3.6 mile mountain run to High Camp (8200’) where awards, raffle, music, light refreshments & beer are provided.

Participants can choose to RUN or take a more leisurely pace and HIKE, or Nordic walk (hike with poles). For the less energetic – let the cable car do the 2000 foot elevation gain & join our knowledgeable guides for the beautiful FLOWER WALK on easy rolling terrain

More info

Drifter Time Trial 
2 kilometers running hill climb up Negro Canyon
Individual Start

Historical results

• August 14-18, 2013
• Cost: TBD
• Open to Junior National Qualified athletes
• Signup Deadline: 

Open to all Far West Juniors who have qualified for Junior Nationals. We have a friendly rivalry and shared training and technique experiences with Pacific Northwest Junior skiers. A super fun and challenging camp geared towards getting you ready for the hard training in the fall that is necessary to make you the best skier you can be. Camp consists of running, hiking, general water mayhem, rollerskiing, World Cup Soccer match, technique, and Fun; not necessarily in that order.

Checks are preferred for all payments.

Remember  (if you haven’t attended a Far West Camp or Trip in 2013 yet) to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!

Boca Double Pole 3k uphill

Roller skiing double pole only
Individual start 

Historical results

The Canadian Strength Test

1. Pull-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
2. Site-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
3. Push-Ups (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
4. Box jumps (1 min), Recovery (1 min)
5. Bench Dips (1 min)

To get a strength score, multiply the number of pull-ups completed by 3, then add that score to the total repetitions completed in the other four exercises.