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
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. [...]
SIERRA SKI CHASE WINNERS
The 2011 Sierra Ski Chase results are in. Congratulations to Sierra Ski Chase winners Beth Reid and Russell Reid. Congratulations to everyone who participated this year! Thank you to this year’s Sierra Ski Chase sponsors and to Juliet Bradley for her hard work on the ski chase. Sierra Ski Chase information and standings.
GOLD RUSH REGISTRATION
California Gold Rush April 16, 2011 at Royal Gorge XC Gold Rush: 45 km. • Silver Rush: 30 km. • Bronze Rush: 15 km • Junior Rush 3km NEW EARLIER START TIME: 8 AMNEW COURSE MAPS *NEW start time: 8:00am * This is an hour earlier than published to try to catch the best conditions [...]
MAMMOTH MARATHON
Tamarck Lodge XCApril 3, 2011 “It was a great race, Nancy Fiddler called it mixed conditions, but the racers where enthusiastic and had a good time.” – Ueli Luthi (race director) 39 racers completed the 42 kilometer marathon and another 49 completed the 21 kilometer half marathon. In the women’s marathon, Julie Young was 1st [...]
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
March 20, 2011 7AM: CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH CANCELEDUnfortunately due to Interstate 80 closure, heavy snow, and high winds, the California Gold Rush has been canceled.
GOLD RUSH REGISTRATION
California Gold Rush March 20, 2011 at Royal Gorge XC Gold Rush: 45 km. • Silver Rush: 30 km. • Bronze Rush: 15 km • Junior Rush 3km The California Gold Rush is one of the most scenic, exciting and challenging Nordic ski races in the country. Whether you’re a serious cross country ski competitor, [...]
THE GREAT SKI RACE 2011
The Great Ski RaceMarch 6, 2011Despite challenging weather, 667 racers including 98 juniors, skied the 30 kilometer course over Starratt Pass and along Sawtooth Ridge from Tahoe XC to Truckee. Local skiers won the day with Farm Team racer Chelsea Holmes as 1st women, 3rd overall, with a time of 1:30:13, followed by Katerina Nash [...]
THE GREAT SKI RACE
The Great Ski Race 2011 Congratulations to Tav Streit and Chelsea Holmes! Race Results
NEXT UP: THE GREAT SKI RACE!
Sunday March 6th, 2010 9AM Tahoe XC to Truckee Be a Part of the Largest Ski Race In California The 35th annual point-to-point 30km Great Ski Race is an event not to be missed! Sign up by March 5th to catch lower entry fees (click on link below to sign up). Race day registration in [...]
