CALENDAR

May 2012 – January 2013

May
26
Sat
ASC Rep Sale @ Auburn Ski Club
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jun
24
Sun
WESTERN REG: Park City, Utah
Jun 24 – Jul 1 all-day
  • June 24-July 1, 2012
  • Cost: $900 Includes food, lodging, ground transportation, camp fee, etc.
  • By Invite Only
  • Signup Deadline: June 17, 2012

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.

Coach will be  Kara LaPoint.


Checks are preferred for all payments.

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

Jun
26
Tue
LAKE TAHOE/BLISS CAMP: D.L. Bliss State Park, CA
Jun 26 – Jun 28 all-day
  • June 26-28, 2012
  • Cost: $185
  • Open to all Far West Nordic Juniors ages 12-19 (11 year olds subject to coach’s discretion)
  • Signup Deadline: June 19, 2012

Open to all Far West juniors age 12-19. This is our best camp for those of you who have never been to a Far West Camp or those of you 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 Ben Grasseschi, Mary Ellen Benier, and Stefan Benier.

Checks are preferred for all payments.

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

Jul
4
Wed
Firecracker Mile @ Donner Pass Road
Jul 4 all-day

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.

Jul
19
Thu
JUNE LAKE CAMP: June Lake, CA
Jul 19 – Jul 22 all-day
  • July 19-22, 2012
  • Cost: $235
  • Open to all Far West Nordic Juniors ages 13-19
  • Signup Deadline: July 12, 2012

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, Austin Meng, and more.

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

Aug
4
Sat
Squaw Valley Mountain Run @ Squaw Valley USA
Aug 4 all-day

For the past 31 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

Aug
15
Wed
FW/PNSA Camp: Trinidad, CA
Aug 15 – Aug 19 all-day
  • August 15-19, 2012
  • Cost: $360
  • Open to Junior National Qualified athletes
  • Signup Deadline: August 5, 2012

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.

Coaches will be Ben Grasseschi, Ben Husaby, plus others.

 

Checks are preferred for all payments.

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

Aug
23
Thu
Summer Biathlon National Champs @ Auburn Ski Club
Aug 23 – Aug 26 all-day

The Auburn Ski Club will host the 2012 USBA Summer Biathlon National Championships on Donner Summit,California August 23-26 2012. This will be the 25th annual summer biathlon championships, which were first contested in 1988. 

They will also host a Novice race (no experience required) on Saturday August 25th after the Sprint Race. 
Visit ASC for  more information.

Sep
8
Sat
Donner Summit Bike Time Trial @ up old 40 from the west end of Donner Lake to Sugar Bowl Academy
Sep 8 all-day

Challenge yourselves & your friends to bike up old 40 from the west end of Donner Lake to Sugar Bowl Academy.

Road, Mountain, tandem & single speed categories

REGISTRATION:

Click here to register – or register at Pacos the week before the race.

$25 pre reg Register or $30 Race morning

  • Race registration, bib pick & parking at Truckee’s factory stores. 
    Please note parking is not available at the start at west end Beach use the ride along Donner lake as part of your warm up
    .
  • Pre Reg racers will be randomized & start times will be published at registration
  • New Reg will be assigned start times when they register

START:

  • Starts will be at 30 Sec intervals starting at 10am
  • Your warm up is your ride to the start
    • on Donner Pass Rd or
    • on The South side of the Lake – the traffic is less there than on the North – there is a paved path all around the Lake now if you go through the State Park on the East End

FINISH:

  • Will be at Sugar Bowl Academy
  • We will have water jugs to refill your bottles with water or energy drink

SAFETY:

  • The road will not be closed – So ride smart & be safe !
  • Please stay close to the right side of the road & only pass if safe to do so.
  • Any rider who crosses the central line will be disqualified
  • To minimize impact on the road please wait till all riders are done climbing (11am ?) to bike back down. You can ride along old 40 & around Serene Lakes for a cool down – or even go all the way to Cisco if you wish
Sep
15
Sat
ASC Fall Rep Sale @ Auburn Ski Club
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sep
23
Sun
Chuck Lyda Memorial Biathlon @ Auburn Ski Club
Sep 23 – Sep 24 all-day
Nov
11
Sun
Donner Lake Turkey Trot
Nov 11 all-day

Starting and finishing at West End Beach – Donner Lake.

  • 9:30am – Walkers start
  • 10am – Kids “Mashed potato Mile” race starts.
  • 10:30am – 7 mile race starts

Entry fees are kept low at just

  • $15 for adults, $10 for 18 & under, $5 for mashed potato mile if you pre register
  • $25 for adults, $20 for 18 & under, $10 for mashed potato mile if you wait till race morning.

REGISTRATION

Well behaved dogs on a leash welcome – no need to buy them a race bib!

Nov
17
Sat
WEST YELLOWSTONE SUPERTOUR: Montana @ West Yellowstone
Nov 17 – Nov 25 all-day
  • November 17-25, 2012
  • Cost: $1350
  • Open to: any Far West Junior J1 and older (J2s need coaches’ permission)
  • Sign-up Deadline: November 9, 2012

How does a week of full time ski immersion sound? 7 days of on-snow training, technique, drills, and fun with Far West’s best coaches and our nation’s best skiers- the US Ski Team will be there as well as other divisions and clubs. Industry representatives and new product demos. A festive atmosphere. Join us to kick off your season in grand style.
Camp open to all Far West Juniors J1 and older. *J2′s need to talk to a coach and get his/her permission before signing up. This is an intensive camp with two x’s a day training and full skiing immersion. West Yellowstone is a long way from home in many ways…

Coaches:  August Teague- lead coach, Martin Benes, Glenn Jobe, Mary Ellen Benier

 

Checks are preferred for all payments.

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

 
Dec
1
Sat
BOZEMAN SUPER TOUR
Dec 1 – Dec 2 all-day
  • December 1-2, 2012

Farm Team  skiers Beth Taylor and Spencer Eusden, as well as juniors Katrin Larusson and Patrick McElravey, will be representing Far West at the Bozeman SuperTour. The races on December 1st and 2nd will be a Classic Sprint and a Classic 10/15km. We are excited for these skiers and this opportunity to race another SuperTour (besides West Yellowstone) out West.

Dec
2
Sun
Kirkwood 10k: CANCELED @ Kirkwood XC
Dec 2 all-day
Date: Sunday December 2, 2012 CANCELED
Time: 10am
Start: Kirkwood XC (meadow)
Distance: 10 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $15 (Jrs: free) by 12/1; Late Reg $20 (Jrs: $15)
Fun, Easy 2 lap flat course in rolling meadow
Info: www.kirkwood.com
Dec
16
Sun
Tannenbaum Classic @ Tamarack Lodge
Dec 16 all-day

Date: Sunday December 16, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 10 km (juniors 5 km)
Cost: Reg: $30 (Jrs: $5)
ESNSA Fundraiser
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

Dec
22
Sat
ASC Classic Sprints @ Auburn Ski Club
Dec 22 all-day

Date: Saturday December 22, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 1 km
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10 for ages 12 and under; 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 hopefuls) add $10
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
Register online at athleteinyou 
NRL sanctioned 
Preregistration required for JN Qualification 
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

Dec
30
Sun
Snowshoe Thompson Classic @ Auburn Ski Club
Dec 30 all-day

Date: December 30, 2012
Time: 10 AM Interval Starts
Start: ASC Training Center
Distance: 10 km Adult; J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls 5km; J2s 5km
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
Register online at athleteinyou 
Sponsored by Silver Sage Sports Performance
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org
Preregistration required for JN Qualification

Dec
31
Mon
Paco’s Freestyle @ Auburn Ski Club
Dec 31 all-day

Date: Monday December 31, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 10 km (5km short course, 2km youth race)
Cost: Pre Registration (by 3pm day prior) $25, Juniors $20, Youth race $10; Late Reg $30 , Juniors $30, Youth race $10
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
Register online at athleteinyou 
Sponsored by Paco’s Bike and Ski
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

US NATIONALS: Soldier Hollow @ Soldier Hollow, Utah
Dec 31 – Jan 9 all-day
  • December 31, 2012 – January 9, 2013
  • Cost: $1075 
  • Open to: Far West Junior National Qualified J1 and older, and all Far West Senior Team
  • Sign-up Deadline: December 21

This full-tilt racing trip is open to Far West JO Qualified Juniors, J1 (please talk to your coach for confirmation) or older, plus all Far West Seniors. It promises top-notch ski racing and competition with the best skiers in the country. This trip is the ideal proving ground for athletes to see how they stack up with the best in the US. It is also the event where athletes qualify for the USST J1 Scandinavian Trip, and for the USST World Juniors (age 18-19) or U-23 (age 20-23) Championships. 

Coaches : Ben Grasseschi, August Teague, Martin Benes

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

 

Jan
6
Sun
Lakes Basin 15K @ Tamarack Lodge
Jan 6 all-day

Date: Sunday January 6, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 15 km (juniors 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $25 (Juniors $5) by noon 1/1; Late Reg $30 (Juniors $10)
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

Sierra Nordic Duathlon @ Tahoe Donner XC
Jan 6 all-day

Date: Sunday January 6, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Mass Start
Distance: 5 km Classic / 5 km Skate Continuous Pursuit
Cost: Pre Registration $25 (Jrs: $18)/ Race Day Registration $30 (Jrs: $23)
FIRST LEG DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Sponsored by Sierra Nordic
Info: www.tdxc.com

Jan
9
Wed
Tahoe Donner Night Race @ Tahoe Donner XC
Jan 9 all-day
Date: Wednesday January 9, 2013
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $15 (Juniors $8)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tdxc.com
Jan
13
Sun
Alpenglow 20K Freestyle @ Tahoe XC
Jan 13 all-day
Date: Sunday January 13, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 20 km; J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls 5km; J2s 5km
Cost: Pre Reg by 2pm Jan 12th: $25 (Jrs: $5)
Reg: $30 (Jrs: $5)
Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Info & Registration: www.tahoexc.org
Jan
19
Sat
CLASSIC TECHNIQUE CLINIC @ Tahoe XC
9:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Coaches: Glenn Jobe
  • Dates: Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:00am – 11:00am
  • Location: Tahoe XC
  • Cost: $50 Far West members; $70 non members

Back by popular demand is our classic ski clinic. This year it will be led by renowned Far West coach and Olympian Glenn Jobe. Glenn was an Olympic Biathlete in the 1980 Olympic Games, was the 1981 National Biathlon 20 km champion, as well as a former Far West Nordic head coach.  He was the founder of both the Kirkwood and Tahoe Donner Nordic centers and has been coaching Far West Junior skiers since 1977.

We’re scheduling this clinic before the Tahoe Rim Tour to give Far West members time to improve their classic techniques and get “on-course” instruction from some of Tahoe’s best classic skiers. This clinic is geared to intermediate and advanced classic skiers looking to improve their skills and race performance. This clinic will include 2 hours of “on snow” time where coaches will review various aspects of how you classic ski, help you correct bad habits, and identify opportunities for improving your skiing. After two hours of on-snow instruction, we will spend an hour reviewing video -where you will learn from analysis of your technique and in comparison to the technique of others.

Note: You’ll need a Tahoe XC trail pass for the day. Far West members can present their membership card to receive a full day pass at the half day rate.

 

Jan
20
Sun
JNQ Classic Distance @ Auburn Ski Club
Jan 20 all-day

Date: Sunday January 20, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Start
Distance: J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls 10km; J2s 5km; 2km youth race
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
Register online at athleteinyou 
NRL sanctioned  
Preregistration required for JN Qualification 
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

Jan
21
Mon
Sierra Skogsloppet @ Tahoe Donner XC
Jan 21 all-day

Date: Monday January 21, 2013
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 15 km / 7.5km / 2km youth
Cost: Pre Reg $25 (Juniors $18)/ Race Day registration$30 (Juniors $23)/ Youth free
Fundraiser for the Truckee Schools Nordic Teams
Info: www.tdxc.com

Jan
23
Wed
Tahoe Donner Night Race @ Tahoe Donner XC
Jan 23 all-day
Date: Wednesday January 23, 2013
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $15 (Juniors $8)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tdxc.com