CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

Hosted by Royal Gorge and presented by Far West Nordic and Auburn Ski Club, the California Gold Rush is part of the American Ski Marathon Series. This is a fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Ski Association’s Junior Ski Programs. Royal Gorge donates 100% of proceeds to our organizations.

The events attract top racers from all over the Nation, as well as local racers & recreational skiers.
You do not have to be a racer to enjoy this event. We encourage all cross country ski enthusiasts to come and join us in this great fundraising event.

Gold Rush

Challenge yourself to ski the distance,

Enjoy being part of such a prestigious event,

Soak in the scenery as you ski the course

Support junior skier development in The Far West Region

RACE TIMES & DISTANCES

Gold Rush: 45 km • Silver Rush: 30 km • Bronze Rush: 15 km • Junior Rush: 3km

The 45 km event starts at 9am• 30 km at 9:05am • 15 km at 9:10am • Junior Rush starts at 9:12am
Official timing concludes at 12:30pm in order to guarantee prompt and accurate results for the Awards Ceremony- so you should choose the distance that you can ski in 3.5 hours.
There is a hot lunch and post race party at Royal Gorge starting at 11am.
Awards (for 5 year age group winners) and a raffle for everyone who enters starts at 1pm
3 km JUNIOR RUSH: 3 km course for ages 13 and under. All Junior Rush racers are put into a raffle to win a pair of Fischer junior race skis. Plus 2 year age group medals.

SATURDAY'S EVENTS:

Fischer & Salomon Demo day - free with a trail pass. ($15 passes available to pre-registered racers on Saturday)
Come and try the latest boots & skis from Salomon & Fischer on Saturday March 19th

Gold Nuggets A special event for kids ages 4-10yrs - fun obstacle course starts at 10:30am outside the lodge. No fee for this fun event.

COURSE MAPS


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REGISTRATION AND FEES

You can register online at athleteinyou or download registration forms and drop off at Auburn Ski Club, or mail with entry fee to: Far West Nordic Association, PO Box 10046, Truckee, CA 96162
In order to participate in this event you must submit a waiver and release. Pease print and fill out the waiver and release form and either mail the form to: FWNSEA, P.O. Box 10046 Truckee, CA 96162, or Fax to (530) 852-0879.
Questions, please call: (530) 852-0879 or email info@farwestnordic.org

Entries postmarked by: 2/16/11: $45 (under 20 yrs. old pay half price); Junior Rush $10
Entries postmarked by: 3/12/11: $55 (under 20 yrs. old pay half price); Junior Rush $15
Entries received after 3/19/11: $65 (under 20 yrs. old pay half price); Junior Rush $20
No race day registration

Registration available at Royal Gorge Gold Rush Bar on Saturday March 19 till 4pm
Online registration at athleteinyou
Please remember there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
You can pick up your bib pack at Royal Gorge Gold Rush Bar on Saturday 9am - 4pm or Race morning 7am - 8.30am.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: email info@farwestnordic.org if you would like to help with the event

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do I get to Royal Gorge?
Royal Gorge is located off of Interstate 80, between Sacramento and Reno, at the Soda Springs exit. For out-of-state competitors, Reno-Lake Tahoe International Airport is the closest and most central gateway to Royal Gorge, with most major airlines servicing the Reno Area.

I am from out of town. Where do I find lodging?
Royal Gorge has two beautiful lodges - Rainbow Lodge and Ice Lakes Lodge. Go to www.royalgorge.com or call reservations at 530 426 3871 to learn about special lodging packages for Gold Rush participants.

Is the event Classic or Freestyle?
The Gold Rush Races are freestyle races; skate or diagonal stride techniques are allowed. However, no skating will be allowed for the first 100 meters after the mass start.

Are there feed stations?
The course has 2 feed stations (at the stadium pass through & at Deer Lake) providing cookies, water and fluid replacement drink. There is also a feed at the finish line.

How do I get seeded for the Gold rush start?
• Qualification is required to get an Elite Row - or a 1st row start in the 45km Gold Rush.
Please indicate on your entry if you qualify for these rows.

Elite (qualification required)
• Top 15 overall National Caliber 30K or longer
• Top 5 overall Silver Rush
• Top 15 @ NCAA Nationals
• US or foreign National Team member
• Under 200 FIS Points
• Birkie, Top 30

Row 1 (qualification required)
• Top 30 overall National Caliber 30K or longer
• NCAA Team Member
• Birkie, Top 120

• Rows 2 & 3 are self seeded; as are Silver, Bronze & Junior Rush starts

Row 2 (self seeding)
• Top 100 overall National Caliber 30K or longer

Row 3
• All other competitors

• The skiers right area in the start is reserved for female racers.

What are the age groups for medals?

45km	30km	15km	3km
GOLD Rush	SILVER Rush	BRONZE Rush	JUNIOR Rush
<20	<18	<14	<8
20+	18+	14+	8+
25+	20+	16+	10+
30+	25+	18+	12+
35+	30+	20+
40+	35+	25+
45+	40+	30+
50+	45+	35+
55+	50+	40+
60+	55+	45+
65+	60+	50+
70+	65+	55+
75+	75+	60+
80+	80+	65+
85+	85+	70+
		75+
		80+
		85+

What do I need to know about Race etiquette?
Competitors who overtake other racers are NOT allowed to command (“track”) the other skier is to give way or move. Faster skiers must move around slower skiers. Slower skiers should stay to the right side of the trail.
Please be sure to have your bib - front and back visible to timers. Bibs should be worn OVER camel-backs and jackets.

Can I preview the Course the week before the event?
Royal Gorge is open 5 1/2 days a week (closed on on Tuesday afternoons and Weds all day) You can preview course any time the resort is open - ask for a course map at ticket sales.

	Midweek	Weekend
One Day Pass	$25	$29
Two Day Pass	$45	$52
Three Day Pass	$66	$77

*On Saturday March 19th, pre registered racers can purchase a Trail pass at Race Registration for a discounted rate of $15 (regular price $29)

Thanks for supporting the event!

photos by Olof Carmel

RACE DETAILS