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Strong Performances at U.S. Nationals & SuperQ for far west

Far West junior athletes delivered outstanding performances at U.S. Senior Nationals (January 4–9) and the recent SuperQ Junior National Qualifier at Soldier Hollow (January 23–25), showing depth and competitiveness across age groups. U.S. Senior Nationals Highlights At Senior Nationals, Far…

Thank You for an Amazing 2026 Tour de Royale!

Thank you so much for coming out to the Far West Tour de Royale today! With over 100 skiers touring and racing, it was an awesome day on the trails, and we are incredibly grateful you chose to be a part of…

Tahoe XC Seeks Executive Director

Tahoe XC is seeking a new Executive Director to lead a year-round human powered recreation facility built on a strong base as a cross-country ski area. The application period opens Monday, January 12, 2026 and closes Monday, February 2, 2026.…
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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events
Feb
6
Fri
2026
6:00 pm Friday Night Lights Palisade Hut... @ Royal Gorge
Friday Night Lights Palisade Hut... @ Royal Gorge
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm
Friday Night Lights Palisade Hut Skate @ Royal Gorge
Friday Night Lights race series at Royal Gorge Palisades Hut Headlamp Huff • freestyle Finish at Palisade Hut • Headlight strongly recommended 4:00 – 5:45 pm: registration 6:00 pm: start $20 adults, $10 juniors andRead More »Friday Night Lights Palisade Hut Skate
Feb
8
Sun
2026
all-day Classic Mass Start 5/10 km @ Royal Gorge
Classic Mass Start 5/10 km @ Royal Gorge
Feb 8 all-day
Classic Mass Start 5/10 km @ Royal Gorge
Junior National Qualifier Citizen race Details pending www.royalgorge.com • (530) 426-3871
10:00 am She Bowl Laser Biathlon Relay @ Tahoe XC
She Bowl Laser Biathlon Relay @ Tahoe XC
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am
She Bowl Laser Biathlon Relay @ Tahoe XC
For women, trail pass + $30 Fundraiser for Tahoe Community House and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association www.tahoexc.org • (530) 583-5475
Feb
14
Sat
2026
9:30 am President’s Cup Skiathlon @ ASC Training Center
President’s Cup Skiathlon @ ASC Training Center
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am
President's Cup Skiathlon @ ASC Training Center
Early registration by Tuesday, February 10, 11:59 pm. No registration after Friday, February 13, 3 pm. With clock running, ski first half classic and second half freestyle. 9:30 am: untimed stadium race and 2k 10:00Read More »President’s Cup Skiathlon
Feb
15
Sun
2026
9:25 am ASC Freestyle Sprint (reschedule... @ ASC Training Center
ASC Freestyle Sprint (reschedule... @ ASC Training Center
Feb 15 @ 9:25 am
ASC Freestyle Sprint (rescheduled from 12/20/25) @ ASC Training Center
ASC Freestyle Sprint (rescheduled from 12/20/25) 8:00-9:15 am: bib pickup 9:25 am: youth stadium and 1k sprint untimed 9:30 am: 1k, individual start U14 and younger 10:00 am: 1.3k sprint qualifier 11:00 am: youth heatsRead More »ASC Freestyle Sprint (rescheduled from 12/20/25)
Feb
16
Mon
2026
9:00 am Chuck Lyda Biathlon @ ASC Training Center
Chuck Lyda Biathlon @ ASC Training Center
Feb 16 @ 9:00 am
Chuck Lyda Biathlon @ ASC Training Center
Pursuit format: Prone, Prone, Standing, Standing. 2 km lap length, 10 km total for all categories. Check ASC website for details. asctrainingcenter.org • (530) 426-3313
Feb
20
Fri
2026
6:00 pm Friday Night Lights Flying Kilom... @ Royal Gorge
Friday Night Lights Flying Kilom... @ Royal Gorge
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm
Friday Night Lights Flying Kilometer Skate @ Royal Gorge
Friday Night Lights race series at Royal Gorge Flying Kilometer • freestyle • downhill 4:00 – 5:45 pm: registration 6:00 pm: start $20 adults, $10 juniors and youth Lantern-lit race course  Announcement www.royalgorge.com • (530)Read More »Friday Night Lights Flying Kilometer Skate

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Far West Nordic Ski Education Association
PO Box 10046
Truckee, CA 96162
info@farwestnordic.org

Far West Nordic Ski Education Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sport of cross country skiing and facilitate competitive XC skiing.
Our Tax ID Number is 68-0374049.

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