CALENDAR

May 2012 – January 2013

May
14
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING and ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS @ Truckee River Winery
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Far West Nordic Annual Meeting and the Annual Election of Directors and Officers will be held Monday, May 14, 2011 at the Truckee River Winery (11467 Brockway Road, Truckee CA). Appetizers and wine and an informal get together from 5:30 pm followed by the board meeting and annual election of directors and officers at 6:30 pm. Come meet the Far West Nordic directors, officers, and committee members. Learn how you can get involved and help shape the future of Far West Nordic.

May
26
Sat
ASC Rep Sale @ Auburn Ski Club
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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.

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
13
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING @ Tahoe XC
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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
10
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING @ Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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
Oct
8
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING @ Tahoe XC
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Oct
27
Sat
FAR WEST NORDIC AUCTION/RAFFLE PARTY @ Olympic Village Lodge
Oct 27 – Oct 28 all-day

 

Saturday • October 27, 2012 • 6PM

Olympic Village Lodge

Squaw Valley

A Benefit for the Far West Nordic Junior Ski Program

The 27th annual Far West Nordic Auction/Raffle Party will be held at the Olympic Village Lodge in Squaw Valley
Far West Nordic’s largest fundraiser for its Junior Nordic Programs. 


TICKETS

Katrin Larusson

$30 Admission Ticket for ages 12 and up includes one raffle ticket.
Juniors age 11 and under $7 admission includes one kids raffle ticket.
Buy additional raffle tickets for $5 each.

Tickets will be available from Far West Nordic juniors, online, and at the door.

You can designate a Junior to receive credit for your online purchase.
We cannot credit individual Juniors for tickets purchased at the door.

FOOD

Pasta Party

Traditional Caesar Salad
Spaghetti and Meatballs in Basil Marinara
Meat / Vegetable Lasagna
Gluten Free Pasta
Steamed Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Garlic Bread Sticks
Assorted Cookies

Wine by Truckee River Winery
Beer by Great Basin Brewing Company

 

PRIZES

Live Auction • Silent Auction • Raffle Prizes • Kids raffle

It is not necessary to be present to win.

Thanks to all of our generous donors we have a phenomenal array of raffle and auction prizes including…

The Grand Raffle Prize Dream Ski Package: Salomon boots and bindings, Fischer Skis, Swix Poles, all top of the line,
and a 90 minute “Pick Your Pro” lesson. Pros include Glenn Jobe, Sally Jones, or Ben Grasseschi.

Great Auction Items include Ski Area Passes – Restaurant Dining – Romantic Weekend Getaways – Ski Equipment – Vacations – “Celebrity” Ski Lessons – Fine Art – Outdoor Gear & Clothing – “One of a Kind” Prizes

Check back here for a list of prizes.

 

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
12
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING @ Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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
9
Sun
Far West Nordic 2012 Season Kickoff Party @ Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Far West Nordic 2012 Kickoff Dinner
Cottonwood Restaurant
Sunday, December 9, 2012    5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

5:00-6:00               Social hour with no-host bar
6:00-7:00               Dinner, 3 course meal with choice of entrée
7:00-7:45               Guest Speaker: Grant Korgan with audiovisual presentation
7:45–8:15               Questions and Book signing

Grant’s extraordinary achievements and universal message of survival has helped him to become a renowned and sought-­after keynote speaker. While his own story is one of overcoming a significant challenge, Grant’s message isn’t about obstacles. It’s about Deciding What You Want in life, Focusing on What IS Working, and at all points Choosing Positivity Through Adversity—these are Grant’s 3 Points of Possibility, the keys to meeting adversity head-­on and overcoming it joyfully.

Cost is $55 for Far West Nordic members and $65 for nonmembers.
Group discount for a table of 10 Far West Nordic members $500.  

Tickets are available online until 9 pm Saturday,
at Tahoe Posters (10095 West River Street, Truckee), 
and at Alpenglow Sports (415 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City)

Raffle tickets can also be purchased at the door for some great prizes to help you get ready for the ski season!

Online sales are now closed.
A limited number will be available at he door.

Dec
10
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING @ Tahoe XC
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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

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
14
Mon
FAR WEST BOARD MEETING @ Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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