2013 Sierra Ski-O Tour and WRE
Day 8 at Tahoe Cross Country
Date: (Sat.) Feb. 2, 2013
Location: Lake Tahoe, CA
Event Directors: 
- 530.562.5099,
Course Setters: Greg Walker, Donatas Ereminas
Type: Ski-O; Point-to-point Ski-O event
The Day-8 event is a point-to-point Ski-O event. Greg Walker and Donatas Ereminas are designing the White, Orange, Green, Red, and Blue courses for this event. This fast-skiing trail network was used for the 2012 World Cup event.
Course Stats
| Course | Optimal Distance | Climb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1 km | TBD m | |
| Orange | 4.5 km | TBD m | |
| Green | 6.0 km | TBD m | |
| Red | 8.1 km | TBD m | |
| Blue | 10.6 km | TBD m | |
One-Day Embargo Area for Competitors
If you are competing in this event, most of the Tahoe Cross Country trail system is embargoed for the day before our event. Any exceptions to this embargo (typically made only for first-time ski orienteers who have not pre-registered for this event) must be made by an Event Director. If you have a regular workout with a team at this resort on that day, let one of the Event Directors know ahead of time so an exception can be made.
Registration and Prices
Pre-registration has closed, but you can register at the event. Event fees are required of all competitors (but not of guardians that shadow children on a course). Trail passes are required only if you do not already have a trail pass for that day.
| O-Club Member | Non-Member | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes | Age | Day-of-Event | Day-of-Event | ||
| F–16, M–16, F–20, M–20, F–21+, M–21+, F40+, M40+, F55+, M55+, F65+, M65+, Open-Red, Open-Green, Open-Orange |
Adult (21+ years) Junior (9–20 years) Child (0–8 years) |
$12 $6 Free |
$17 $9 Free | ||
| Open-White (beginners) | Adult (21+ years) Junior (9–20 years) Child (0–8 years) |
$6 $3 Free |
$6 $3 Free | ||
Note: Open-White competitors register at the event (these courses have the lowest fees — no pre-registration discounts for the Open-White class).
| Age | Discounted Trail Pass Fee |
|---|---|
| 70+ | Free |
| 60–69 | $13 |
| 18–59 | $18 |
| 9–17 | $13 |
| 0–8 | Free |
Competitors who come from outside the USA can pay their registration fees (in U.S. dollars) when they show up at the event.
Beginner Clinics
Free beginner clinics, which typically last 15 to 20 minutes, are available to any competitor who needs to learn how to use the map and learn about the rules of the sport. If you need a beginner clinic, let the registrar or event director know and we will direct you to the person giving the clinics. Typically, we have a person assigned to give clinics from 9:30 to 11:00. After 11:00, we can find someone to give you the clinic but you might have to wait a few minutes.
Starts
All competitors will be assigned start times between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM on a first-come-first-serve basis. Typically, you get faster snow with the earlier start times.
Directions
From the Bay Area, Sacramento, or Reno:
- Take Interstate-80 to Exit 185 in Truckee.
- Go south on CA-89 for 13.6 miles to Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.
- Turn left onto CA-28 and go 2.7 miles to Fabian Way (across the street from a 7-Eleven store).
- Turn left onto Fabian Way and go 0.1 miles to Village Rd.
- Turn right onto Village Road and go 0.3 miles to Country Club Drive.
- Turn left onto Country Club Drive and go a couple hundred feet to the ski area on the left.
- Park either in the parking lot, or preferably in the street if there is space. If necessary, wait for a car to leave the parking lot. If we can, we like to leave the parking lot for locals, who come and go on a regular basis.
Check-in and registration are in the building by the parking lot (go into the lounge/cafe area).
Food
Tahoe Cross Country has a nice cafe that serves various warmed foods and sandwiches. We've told the owners to stock up for a larger crowd.
Thanks
- Greg Walker and Donatas Ereminas are setting courses and directing this event.
- Trinka Gillis is running Registration.
- Tony Pinkham is running E-punch.
- Kevin Murname is in charge of the Tahoe Cross Country resort.