Nordic Holiday Races at Yosemite

41st Annual Nordic Holiday Race

Badger Pass celebrates cross-country skiing each year with their fabulous Nordic Holiday Race. The two day event includes an 18K classic, downhill telemark and 38K free-style events. Whether you're a competitive XC skier, or just someone who'd like to meet other XC skiers, stop by and join in the fun.

Registration: $40 registration fee for all three races includes 1/2-day lift ticket and evening awards party ($30 until 2/9/13)

2013 Nordic Holiday Race Information

Race Dates: February 23 - 24, 2013

Saturday
Classic Race - a fun friendly 18K classic race, open to everyone, with a prize for best costume.
Race Registration: 8:30am - 10am
Race Starts: 10:30am

Amateur Telemark Race - Telemark through the gates for time. It's all down hill on this race, and the real goal is to have fun.
Register ahead of time with the Race Organizers.
Race starts: 1:00pm on the NASTAR course.

Sunday
Glacier Point and Back "Freestyle" Race - 38km skate race to spectacular Glacier Point and back!
Race Registration: 8 - 8:30am
Race Starts: 9:00am

Kids can race too!
For Juniors (18 and under) we will offer a junior loop of approximately 10 km (to about Bridalveil Campground and back). Adults should accompany children under 10 years of age.

Juniors (under 18 years): $30 Race Day, $20 Pre-Registration (By 2/9/13)

Awards Parties
Awards parties are held Saturday and Sunday evening with a raffle on Saturday.

See Race Photos and Results for the Classic, telemark, and Skate races on the Far West Nordic site.

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