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The 39th Annual Far West Nordic Auction & Dinner is this Saturday, December 20th!!!

The 39th Annual Far West Nordic Auction & Dinner is this week, and we need your support to make this one of our strongest fundraisers yet. Join us for an Olympic-themed evening of community, celebration, and support for youth skiing across the Sierra.   BIDDING IS NOW LIVE!!  You can now preview all of the awesome items in our auction and start bidding now. Highlights include: Salomon S/Lab skis, a… Read More »The 39th Annual Far West Nordic Auction & Dinner is this Saturday, December 20th!!!

PACOS SEASON OPENER HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SNOW

The Paco’s Season Opener Nordic Races scheduled for December 14 have been cancelled due to insufficient snow coverage. Despite recent cold nights, there is not enough natural or man-made snow on the course to safely host the event. Our organizers, venue partners, and volunteers explored all backup options, but ultimately determined that conditions would not improve in time. We know this is disappointing for athletes, families, and our community who… Read More »PACOS SEASON OPENER HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SNOW

JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR 2026

The Junior National Championships (JNs) is the highest level of Junior Competition available to athletes in the United States. The Far West Nordic Ski Education Association is responsible for developing selection criteria. The selection criteria is used to determine the composition of the team to represent the Division. SELECTION COMMITTEE The Far West JNs Selection Committee is responsible for applying the selection criteria set forth herein, subject to the oversight… Read More »JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR 2026

Building Skiers in Summer: Tahoe Endurance’s Summer Training in the Tetons

Article provided by Tahoe Endurance. Reformatted and published by Randy Gibbs, Communications Director. They say skiers are made in the summer — and at Tahoe Endurance, that couldn’t be more true. Summer is when endurance athletes lay the foundation for winter success. Across the Nordic world, this is the season of long runs, hours on rollerskis, and consistent training that builds strength, stamina, and the mental grit needed for the… Read More »Building Skiers in Summer: Tahoe Endurance’s Summer Training in the Tetons

Call for Coaches & Wax Techs — 2026 Junior Nationals in Cable, WI

Dates: March 6th-15th, 2026 Location: Cable, WI    Who can apply: -Any USSS certified individuals who want to coach, wax, or offer additional support -Applicants for age group coaches must have a USSS coaching license, SafeSport certification and be L100 certified and current for the 2025-26 season. -Applicants for wax crew need to be USSS and SafeSport certified, but do not need their L100.  -If you have any questions, please… Read More »Call for Coaches & Wax Techs — 2026 Junior Nationals in Cable, WI

Ted Beauchamp Scholarship

Each year, the Far West Board and the Beauchamp family join together to select a recipient who shows a love for Nordic skiing and is a dedicated athlete who may have some financial need. Funds benefitting the scholarship are raised through a silent auction at the Billy Dutton Uphill at Palisades Tahoe. Open to Far West Junior members (ages 12-19) in good standing who are regularly involved in cross-country skiing… Read More »Ted Beauchamp Scholarship

Join the FaR West Board

Passionate about cross-country skiing? Want to give back to the community that glides through your heart every winter? Far West Nordic is looking for 5 new board members for the 2025–2026 season — and we’d love to have you on the team. Board members are like the binder in kickwax: they keep everything together and help the whole region glide forward. As a board member, you’ll help guide our programs,… Read More »Join the FaR West Board