2012 Tahoe Rim Tour

Tahoe Rim Tour 2012

Tahoe Rim Tour April 7, 2012 Race ResultsPhotos It was a beautiful klister day for the 2012 Tahoe Rim Tour. 121 racers skied or snowshoed the 26 kilometer course from Tahoe XC to Northstar XC. Despite a broken pole, August Teague won the men’s classic division with a time of 1:23:09, Farm Team racer Gustavo [...]

2012 Tahoe Rim Tour

Tahoe Rim Tour

Tahoe Rim Tour April 7thDON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SKI THIS GREAT POINT TO POINT RACE FROM TAHOE CITY TO TRUCKEE!. This is a fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association’s Junior Ski Programs.Race Day Registration 7:00am-8:15am at North Tahoe High School

Snowshoe Thompson 2012

Snowshoe Thompson 2012

  There was plenty of fresh snow at the summit for the rescheduled Snowshoe Thompson Classic. Farm Team racer Elias Bucher took 1st place in the men’s 10k race with a time of 30:15.2 and Far West coach Nancy Fiddler won the women’s race at 33:58.5. August Teague and Gus Johnson took 2nd and 3rd [...]

Snowshoe Thompson Classic

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March 18, 2012, 10 AM Interval StartsASC Training CenterOne of the oldest ski races in the west.  Classic technique only. 10 km Adult; J1/OJ boys 10km; J1/OJ girls & J2s 5kmMASTERS CHALLENGE * FISCHER CUP EVENT Don’t forget Ski Chasers – tomorrow is the drawing for some cool shwag if you are a Far West [...]

Sierra Ski Chase Update

Sierra Ski Chase Chico Bags

This year’s Sierra Ski Chase participation prizes are Chico Bags. They will be handed out at this Sunday’s Paco’s Freestyle Race and next weekend’s Snowshoe Thompson Race. The Sierra Ski Chase raffle drawing will be held on March 18th at Auburn Ski Club after the Snowshoe Thompson. We have lots of wonderful raffle items but [...]

ASC Presidents’ Cup

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There were 116 racers at Auburn Ski Club for today’s President’s Cup, the 3rd and final Junior National Qualifier for this season. Farm Team racer Elias Bucher won the 10 kilometer men’s race with a time of 20:43.7, Far West junior Patrick McElravey was 2nd at 20:47.0, and Tav Streit was 3rd at 20:53.6. Far [...]

Final JNQ this Weekend

PRESIDENTS’ CUP Monday, February 20, 2012 10AM Auburn Ski Club The 3rd and final JNQ is this weekend at Auburn Ski Club. Skate distances are 10 km for all J1/OJs and 5 km for all J2s. In addition, all juniors that participate in ALL 3 JNQs this year will receive the cool NEW JNQ T-shirt! [...]

ASC Race on Sunday January 29th

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Date: Sunday January 29, 2012Time: 8 AMStart: Auburn Ski ClubMass StartDistance: 10 km (1.5 km youth race ages 13 and under)Registration: until 7:30am race day – or for a cheaper price & less hassle race morning – sign up online till 6pm Sat Info: auburnskiclub.orgSIERRA SKI CHASE Auburn Ski Club Training Center will be hosting [...]

Sierra Ski Chase Changes

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All Far West members who complete a minimum of 3 eligible XC races this season are eligible to receive the 2012 season commemorative Participation Prize. New Far West members will receive last years prize (a t shirt) for just 1 race!

SEASON FINALE: 2011 CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

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Royal Gorge XC April 16th, 2011 The 2011 California Gold Rush was notable for a new date and a new course due to blizzards in late March that left Serene Lakes buried in record snow. 115 racers skied either the Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Junior Rush on a warm, beautiful day at Royal Gorge XC. [...]