Citizen Events & Clinics
Go fast, take chances, think young..
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Don't let the summery conditions in town keep you home. The snow on South Pass is fabulous!!
You are invited to come and improve your skate stride, classic glide or try out skis for the first time. This clinic is available to all ages and abilities in either classic or skate techniques.
February 4 --- 10:00 a.m. - Noon @ Beaver Creek, a half hour drive from Lander. Plan to arrive at the parking lot around 9:30 to allow time to walk to the trails and sign in. Be prepared for windy, winter conditions. Dress in warm, synthetic layers (no cotton).
Cost: Donations will be accepted to help skiers attend the USSA Cross Country Junior National Championships in Soldier Hollow this March. Inquiries???? email: aaustin@wyoming.com
Ski rentals available at Gannett Peak Sports. Plan to rent before Saturday.
These skiers train all year long in hopes for qualifying for the High Plains District team and a chance to compete on a national level. Show them your support and learn some new skills.
DIRECTIONS TO BEAVER CREEK: Beaver creek trails are about 22 miles from Lander, up the South Pass Hwy 28 toward Atlantic City. The parking area is on the right (West) side of the highway. The trails are at an elevation of 8000'. For Google map driving directions to Beaver Creek: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=E+Main+St%2FUS-287&daddr=42.560098,-108.713536&hl=en&geocode=FQCOjQIdRv-E-Q%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=15&sll=42.56111,-108.70594&sspn=0.015425,0.027466&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15
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Sunlight and Headlamp Races
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Memorial Pursuit race 12/26/10 results report
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.. BtS Austin interview ......
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Citizens Clinics and Race schedule:
Click here for an interactive calender of events.
photo by Drew Leemon:
fast women with rifles.........
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Organizations
AXCS (American Cross Country Ski Association) www.xcskiworld.com
Ski information and race schedules for citizen races. Information about ski areas, conditioning, equipment, etc. Membership for mailings is $35/yr.
USSA (United States Ski Association) www.ussa.org
Supports US ski team, jr Olympics, etc. Membership is necessary to participate in their sponsored races. Adult Fee = $120/yr. Students are less expensive.
TUNA – The Utah Nordic Alliance www.utahnordic.com
Sponsors a series of citizen races on the Wasatch front.
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Masters categories are for those over 30 yrs of age. All of the following races are open to Masters, and most are open to younger versions of yourself. These races have a nice relaxed atmosphere, so novice and expert racers are welcome.
BIATHLON
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NEW!! Casper Star Tribune reporters were present for the 1/11/09 biathlon race at Beaver Creek, click here for article....
There are also some nice pictures in The Lander Journal, back page, 1/14/09.
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Results.....
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