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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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 .

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

• 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!

This camp is full. Please email info@farwestnordic.org to be put on the waiting list.

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.

• 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

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

• 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!

Date: Sunday December 15, 2013
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

Date: Sunday January 5, 2014
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

Date: Sunday February 2, 2014
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

Date: Sunday March 2, 2014
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

Date: Friday March 21- Sunday March 23, 2014
Time: 9 AM
Start:
Distance: 15km/7.5km
Cost: $65 Adults, $30 Juniors, (ESNA members $5 discount)
3 day event
Clinics on March 22nd
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