MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Benefits of Far West Nordic Membership:
- Trail pass discounts at many of our area’s cross-country ski centers (all you need is your membership card and a sincere thank you).
- Junior camps and trips: Far West Juniors are eligible to sign up for our many Junior Camps and Trips held throughout the year
- Far West programs and clinics: Far West members are eligible to register for various Far West programs, including on-snow clinics at discounted member rates.
- The Sierra Ski Chase: this is a low-key, age-handicapped racing series, that rewards both participation and race performance. The Sierra Ski Chase is open to Far West members of all ages, including juniors.
- Masters Challenge: the Masters Challenge is new for 2009-2010 and replaces prior years' Masters Team competition. This race series recognizes the achievements and perseverance of Far West Nordic's skiers over the age of 30.
- Fischer Cup: this race series is all about being the fastest.
- Far West Scholarships: each year we award scholarships to promising junior athletes
In addition, members will have access to the following on the Far West Nordic website:
- Historical race results for the last 10+ years: we have all the data so you can chart your progress year-to-year
- Our fun library of photos and multimedia, covering races, camps, and events as far back as 2001
- Over library of informative articles on training, technique, coaching tips, and other fun stuff
Trail Pass Discounts*
| Auburn Ski Club | One-time FREE guest trail pass | Valid Anytime (one trail pass per Far West membership card) |
| Bear Valley | $20 Trail Pass | Valid Anytime |
| Kirkwood | $5 off Full Day Pass | Valid Anytime |
| Northstar-At-Tahoe | $10 Full Day Rate | Valid Sunday-Friday, Non-Holiday only |
| Mt Shasta Ski Park | Donation Only Method | Valid Anytime |
| Royal Gorge | Full Day Pass for Afternoon Rate | Valid Midweek & Non-Holiday only |
| Royal Gorge | 2 for 1 Thursdays | starting January 7th, 2010 |
| Squaw Creek Nordic | $5 off Full Day Pass | Valid Anytime |
| Spooner Lake | $5 off Full Day Pass | Valid Anytime |
| Tahoe XC | Full Day Pass for Afternoon Rate | Valid Anytime |
| Tahoe XC | 2 for 1 pass for NEW Far West Nordic members | First time Far West Nordic members can buy 1 trail pass at full price and receive a free second trail pass of equal or lesser value (benefit may be used only once, valid anytime) |
| Tahoe Donner XC | $4 off Full Day Rate | Valid Anytime |
| Tamarack Lodge | Full Day Pass for Afternoon Rate | Valid Anytime |
* Discounts to our area resorts are a privilege, not a guaranteed benefit of membership. Discounts are offered at the sole discretion on participating ski areas resorts and are subject to change. Please be courteous and let participating ski areas know you appreciate discounts for Far West Nordic members. If you encounter any problems, or if you are told that discounts are different than stated on this page, please contact us at web@farwestnordic.org and let us know.