Midwest Seeley Hills Classic Race – Hayward, WI CXC Report by Brian Gregg After a week of extreme cold, 465 racers enjoyed balmy temperatures in the high single digits for the 17th annual Seeley Hills Classic in Seeley, WI. The 22k and 42k event was dedicated to the memory of Gary Penman. In the 22k, University of Wisconsin Green Bay skier Santiago Ocariz took off from the start to win by over five minutes in...
As always, we would love to hear about your local or regional event. Just send us a a write-up and a results link to info@fasterskier.com. You may not think that your event is nationally news-worthy, but you may be surprised. Skiers are interested in what is going on around the country on a local level. New England Bogburn Dartmouth’s Patrick O’Brien narrowly took home the victory over Eli Enman with a time of 39:05 on...
The Fourth annual Mountain Top Inn / Tippmann Paintball Biathlon will be held on the beautifully groomed trails of the Mountain Top Nordic Center in Chittenden, Vermont on the evening of January 24, and all day on January 25th. Paintball Biathlon combines the sports of Nordic skiing and target shooting with paintball markers. Unlike traditional Biathlon, where competitors are penalized for missing the targets by skiing a penalty lap, skiers in The Mt Top Inn...
The weekend regional recap. Remember, if you want to see your race included, please send us results and/or a write up! New England Craftsbury Classic, Craftsbury, VT We had quite a turnout for the Craftsbury Classic – nearly 180 racers of all ages raced on Sunday. The bunch was greeted by nearly ideal trail conditions for classic skiing: cold snow, reworked with the tiller to be nice and fast, but easily waxed for. The day...
Last year Far West Nordic debuted a brand new race-the Tahoe Rim Tour. The Race was designed to add another long point to point race to the area allowing people the adventure of skiing or snowshoeing 30 kilometers on a groomed trail across the wild lands between Tahoe XC and Northstar. Last year a huge blizzard forced us to change the course on race morning to a 20 kilometer loop but this year we are...
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Anchorage Cup http://www.anchoragenordicski.com/Racing/AnchorageCup/index.htm
After the holiday season of good food and good cheer, the 3rd Annual Tour the Summit is the perfect way to kick off 2009. Join the Summit County community on January 11 for a fun recreational Nordic ski and snowshoe tour. The tour starts at Gold Run Nordic Center, continues along the Summit Country recreation path, and finishes at Frisco Nordic Center. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Dillon Ranger District. This event is open to...
Methow Valley Organized By Methow Valley Nordic Club Pull out your old wool knickers,skirts, mittens, knee socks and grease up the leather boots for the annual Wooden Ski Race scheduled for New Year’s Eve in Mazama. Old wood skis are required, extra points for bamboo poles and authentic period ski outfits. Assistance with pin tar waxing will be scheduled before the event.
Carleton College Recreation Center Organized By Carleton Nordic Ski Club The Crazy Carleton Classic Relay is a 3x3km classic relay race through the scenic Cowling Arboretum of Carleton College, and is open to the general public. Come relay and relax with the Carleton Nordic Ski Club! Entry fee is $5/person on race day.
Soldier Hollow Legacy Park Multisport – Run, Mtn Bike, Nordic Ski Classic or Freestyle Mass start Organized By Wasatch Area Race Productions (WARP) Who’s ready to BATTLE it out on the snow?!? BASH Winter Triathlon is just that…a Winter Multisport event that consists of running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing – all performed on the packed and groomed XC ski trails of the World famous Soldier Hollow (former 2002 Winter Olympic Venue). BASH is a...
Mink Creek Nordic Area Organized By Randy Anderson 10K Mass Start Classic followed by a short break and then an individual start 10K Skate. The classic will be run clockwise on the traditional race loop. The skate leg will use the same course counterclockwise. This was the format used in the 2008 race and skis very well both directions. Also, there will be 3K/5K distances as well as a seperate skate-only class. Race Series: Idaho...
Windy Point Organized By Chama Rotary Club Cross-country “classic” 5K and 10K ski and 5K snowshoe events for all ages and abilities. Race location is on permitted groomed trails in national forest at Windy Point, below Cumbres Pass on Hwy 17. There is also a 1K groomed loop for the beginner/non-competitive skier. Race registration and Pasta Feed on 1/17; Race day registration and Breakfast Buffet at High Country Restaurant (in Chama), beginning at 8am. Warming...
Hundreds of Nordic skiers will begin arriving in Aspen for the Aspen Nordic Festival set for Friday through Sunday. The festival’s highlight is one of Colorado’s favorite annual events, the 22nd Owl Creek Chase from Snowmass to Aspen presented by the City of Aspen Parks and Recreation department and The Ute Mountaineer. Added events such as sprint races Friday and a “Skate with the Pros” Sunday create a unique 3-day festival on cross country skis....
Jan 17 – 18, 2009 Canmore Nordic Centre Organized By Biathlon Alberta Biathlon Race
Elk Avenue Organized By Crested Butte Nordic An American Birkebeiner qualifying race, Colorado Cup Series Race AND Crested Butte’s largest costume party, the Alley Loop features a unique course that winds its way through the streets and alleys of downtown CB! The course meanders through snow-lined alleys, behind false-fronted stores and restaurants, over footbridges and alongside residences before heading out to the pristine outskirts of Crested Butte. Great prizes and loads of fun for all...
Snow Mtn Ranch YMCA Organized By Colorado Biathlon Club Biathlon Sprint with 3 laps and two shooting bouts. Europe’s most popular winter spectator sport. The most exciting nordic race you’ll see! Race Series: Colorado Biathlon Series
Steamboat Lake Organized By Steamboat Springs Nordic Council 3rd Race of the Sven Wiik Race Series Race Series: Sven Wiik Nordic Cup