It was a bright sunny day and conditions were excellent for the 34th Great Ski Race. 1005 racers skied the 30 kilometer course from Tahoe XC to Truckee. Far West dominated the podium with 5 out of the 6 top spots. Adam Swank was 1st with a time of 1:11:30 while Far West seniors Ian Case, and Phillip Violett were 2nd and 3rd. Beth Reid was 1st woman at 1:18:51, with Katerina Nash 2nd and Cathy Howard 3rd.

Complete results.
Race photos by MacBeth Graphics

Saturday April 10, 2010 at Truckee River Winery
Come meet the Far West Nordic directors, officers, and committee members.
Learn how you can get involved and help shape the future of Far West Nordic.
Appetizers and wine and an informal get together from 5:30pm followed by the board meeting and annual election of directors and officers at 6pm.
We need representatives from all walks of the skiing community, parents of junior athletes, racers, and recreational skiers. Board members and committee members are desired from all regions (Mammoth, South Lake, Bay area, etc.).
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend!!

Far West Nordic Junior Olympic Team members are posting updates and thoughts on their experiences at Junior Nationals.
GO TEAM!!!

Follow the Far West Nordic Junior Olympics Blog

Junior Olympic Event Schedule:
Monday March 8 are the sprints [1k (J2s), 1.2k (J1/OJ)]
Wednesday March 10: Mass Start Classic [5k (J2s), 10k (J1/OJ girls), 15k (J1/OJ boys)]
Friday March 12: Freestyle [5k (J2s and J1/OJ girls), 10k (J1/OJ boys) ]
Saturday March 13: Freestyle Relays [3k (J2s), 5k (J1/OJ)]
Race results.

 

Biathlon Season is fast approaching with events at Auburn Ski Club, Northstar XC and Mammoth this month

Calling all biathletes and those who would like to try this exciting Olympic Sport

Sunday March 14th: Range Procedure, Dry fire & Ski improvement clinic at Auburn Ski Club (see www.biathlon-asc.org for info)
Saturday March 20th: Clinic at Northstar XC's Biathlon Range (see www.biathlon-asc.org for info)
Sunday March 21st: 10th Mnt Division Biathlon Race at Northstar XC's Biathlon Range (see www.biathlon-asc.org for info)
Sunday March 28th: Mammoth Winter Biathlon Race- contact w6sx@arrl.net or visit Eastern Sierra Nordic Association for info

photo by Jim Stimson

Saturday March 20, 2010 11am to 5pm at Tahoe XC
Please join Randolph Green's friends and family in supporting him, his wife and two young children during this very challenging time. Join us for a wonderful day of cross country skiing, delicious BBQ lunch catered by Men Wielding Fire. Microbrews on tap and live music by the Drunken Neighbors. Silent Auction. All money raised will go to Randolph.

Auction items and more information.

 

California Gold Rush
March 28, 2010 at Royal Gorge XC
Gold Rush: 45 km. • Silver Rush: 30 km. • Bronze Rush: 15 km

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.

Registration: Register online at www.farwestnordic.org, at active.com 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. No race day registration.

We need volunteers for the Gold Rush - Contact Lea McKinstry for details.

Visit www.goldrushskirace.com for more information.

 

It was a close finish in Sunday's Midseason Freestyle at Royal Gorge. Tav Streit was 1st at 24:19.4, Rick Reynolds a close 2nd at 24:20.4, and Phill Violett a close 3rd at 24:21.4. For the women Beth Reid came in 1st at 25:37.9, with Kara LaPoint and Ekatarina Vimogradova in 2nd and 3rd.
Race photos by MacBeth Graphics.
Complete results.

 

 

 

Over 10,000 people participated in the various events of the 37th annual American Birkebeiner last week in Hayward, Wisconsin. Excellent conditions and new course records marked both the 50k Birkie Skate race and the 54k Birkie Classic. From Far West, Greg Walker, Jeff Camp, and Eric Carr were among the 3646 Birkie Skate finishers and Thomas Altenbach and Ralph Hendrix were among the 1434 finishers of the Birkie Classic.