NEWS
Far West Nordic rocks the Super JNQ Freestyle Sprint
Far West Nordic juniors won three out of four classes in today’s freestyle sprint at the Super JNQ in Soldier Hollow. Way to go Patrick McElravey 1st MJ1/MOJ, Dylan Syben 1st MJ2, Hannah Halvorsen 1st FJ2, and Katrin Larrusson 3rd FJ1! Far West racers had a strong day across the board. MJ1/MOJ: Finals: Patrick McElravey [...]
Sochi 2013 Wold Cup by Noah Hoffman
Today is the first World Cup race ever in Sochi, Russia, the site of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. This does not feel like a normal World Cup. Everybody, from my teammates to the U.S. Ski Team staff to the media and the officials are talking about next year. I’ve never been to an Olympics, [...]
Soldier Hollow Super JNQ
Far West Team at the 2002 Olympics statue at Soldier Hollow Conditions in Soldier Hollow are pretty warm, with a few inches of new snow in the past couple of days. Far West Nordic has 33 athletes who made the trip, and are looking forward to the Freestyle Sprints tomorrow and the Classic Distance [...]
Masters Challenge Update
6 races down and 5 races to go in the Masters challenge. You only need to do 5 races to be eligible for awards so, oddly enough, there is time left! -Andy 2013 Masters Challenge Standings
2013 Tahoe Rim Tour
It was a blustery cold morning with a fresh dusting of snow for the 6th annual Tahoe Rim Tour. Farm Team racers took the classic division honors with Noah Brautigam 1st with a time of 1:37:04, Wyatt Fereday 2nd at 1:37:09, and Gus Johnson 3rd at 1:41:28. Holly Whitney was first woman, 11th overall, with [...]
Snowfest Queen
Far West Junior TARA GALLANT will be a SNOWFEST QUEEN candidate for Far West Nordic Ski Education Association. Please show your support for Tara by attending Snowfest events and purchasing raffle tickets from her. 50% of the ticket sales she achieves will go to help support Far West Nordic’s programs. Raffle tickets are 6 [...]
Sierra Skogsloppet
Sierra Skogsloppet Race Results Photos by MacBeth Graphics 175 racers enjoyed a beautiful morning at Tahoe Donner XC for the Sierra Skogsloppet. Farm Team racers prevailed with Spencer Eusden taking 1st at 38:27, Wyatt Fereday 2nd at 38: 28, Gus Johnson 3rd at 39:00, and Holly Whitney won the women’s race, 6th overall, with [...]
2013 Ted Beauchamp Scholarship Awarded
The Far West Nordic Ski Association is pleased to announce that Katrin Larusson has been awarded the Ted Beauchamp Scholarship for 2013. Katrin is a senior at Sugar Bowl Academy and has been at the top of her age group in ski racing for the past 5 years. Katrin has been a medalist at the [...]
Preski the TAHOE RIM TOUR Course
Preski the TAHOE RIM TOUR course. The entire course from Tahoe XC to Northstar will be groomed Wednesday January 23rd, for you to classic, skate, or snowshoe. Please purchase a $20 trail pass available from Tahoe XC to cover grooming costs and to help support Far West Nordic. You must have your own shuttle [...]
Sierra Skogsloppet
Monday, January 21, 2013 @ 10AMTahoe Donner Cross Country Come race a 15 kilometer fun course around the Tahoe Donner trails. New 15 km 2 lap course, 7.5 km 1 lap course for juniors and novices, and 2 km youth race for under 13. ALL profits benefit the Truckee High School and Alder Creek Middle School [...]
Alpenglow Freestyle
Alpenglow Freestyle 20K Race Results JNQ ResultsPhotos Photos by MacBeth Graphics 155 racers braved the cold on a beautiful morning for the Alpenglow Freestyle 20K and JNQ. Farm Team racer Noah Brautigam won the men’s race with a time of 1:00:46, followed by Farm Team racer Gus Johnson at 1:02:42, and Taylor Sundali at [...]
Classic Technique Clinic
CLASSIC TECHNIQUE CLINICJanuary 19, 2013 at Tahoe XC We’re scheduling this clinic the weekend before the Tahoe Rim Tour to give Far West members time to improve their classic techniques and get “on-course” instruction from one of Tahoe’s best classic skiersThis year our classic technique clinic will be led by renowned Far West coach and Olympian [...]
Nordic Rocks
Nordic Rocks Ski for Ks is a collaboration among four ski regions, Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA), Far West Nordic Ski Education Association (FWNSEA) and Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN), for Juniors to keep track of how much they ski. Count and log ALL kilometers you ski this winter, follow the leaderboard, and earn [...]
