SUPPORTING: The highest level of membership offered, SUPPORTING membership includes all benefits of RACING and BASIC membership, and represents a mmojor level of support for Far West Nordic and our mission. Far West Nordic is very grateful for the generous backing of our supporting members.

RACING: All the benefits of Basic membership PLUS eligibility to compete and be scored in Far West race series: Fischer Cup, Sierra Ski Chase, Masters Challenge

BASIC: Ski area discounts*FW clinics & programs* Sierra Ski Chase participation* FW website access to archived race results, photos, articles

JUNIOR: Far West junior programs and trips*FW scholarships* Sierra Ski Chase participation

Membership Year is from May 1 through April 30

Date: Saturday April 7, 2012
Time: Classic Wave 9:00 AM Skate and Snowshoe Wave 9:30 AM
Start: North Tahoe High School, Tahoe City Finish: Northstar Resort XC Center
Distance: 26 km (Classic, Skate); 21 km (Snowshoe)
Cost: Pre Registration $45 Adult • $40 Far West members •  $10 Junior
Aid Stations: At Starratt Pass at half way point.
Transportation: Buses will run finishers back to Tahoe City between noon and 3:00 PM

In order to participate in this event you must submit a waiver and release.
Waiver and release forms will be available at bib pickup.
 

• Lead Coach: Chauncey Parker
• Dates: February 5, 2012 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Location: Royal Gorge XC
• Cost: $50 Far West members; $70 non members

Chauncey is currently President of the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association. He is a long-time resident of the Tahoe/Truckee area where he has been active in Nordic racing. In addition, Chauncey is a former coach of the UNR Nordic ski team.

We will explore ways to find speed on downhills and through transitions, choosing the best line around corners, and how to carry speed on technical sections of the race course. Improve your confidence, control, speed, and fun on the downhills through this specialized clinic that provides an in-depth focus on improving your skills on downhill terrain. In this clinic we'll cover the following areas:
- body position for downhills: the correct body position is key for control
- step turns: "setting-up" for a step turn; key components of the step turn
- parallel turns: technique and weight transfer
- choosing your line in a turn; turning in slush/crud/skied out areas
- tips, tricks, and practice drills

This clinic is for intermediate to advanced skiers interested in improving their skills at the races. Prior racing experience required.

Participants should bring skating gear for this clinic. The first part of the day focuses on technique and drills and
the later part, after a lunch break, is the practical application of the technique/drills on the trails.

• $100 for the new suit includes jacket until we run out of jackets. (new=unused from previous seasons)
• $50 Jacket only.
• $25 for Sample suit top OR Sample suit bottom or Sample jacket.
• $50 for Far West Warm Up Pant- a donation to the Farm Team.

Please submit your Tax Deductible Donation to Far West Nordic here. Please donate to Far West Nordic. We need your donations to keep our great programs going strong!

Our Tax ID Number is 68-0374049. Thank you!

For additional donations, please contact the Far West Nordic office at (530) 587-0304.

• Energy systems and how the body uses each system to convert fuel into energy
• Determinants of performance:  VO2 Max, lactate threshold, efficiency
• Lactate and VO2 Max testing
• How to improve your lactate threshold and your VO2 Max
• Training zones
• Nutritional issues
• The Training Pyramid
• Training priorities
• Sample training plans
• Level 3, 4 and 5 interval training guidelines
• Race training and strategy