WAX Protocol: SWIX HS6 has been running well and is recommended for both days.
The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation is hosting the Intermountain Opener
Saturday, December 16th & Sunday, December 17, 2023.
All races will be held on the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, MT.
The Stadium for all races is approximately 1.5 km from the Trailhead, located at the biathlon range. Please give yourself plenty of time to ski to the start area each day.
Chief of Competition: Peggy Lynn - plynnski@gmail.com
Race Secretary: Leanne Schuh - race_secretary@skirunbikemt.com
Chief of Timing: Mac Read/Sportstats
Chief of Stadium: Travis Hansen - travisdhansen@me.com
Chief of Course: Marc Sheppard - altiusguns@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Brenda Holland - hollandbrendadh@aol.com
TDs: Robert Landis - landrob56@gmail.com
Andy Weenig - andyweenig@yahoo.com
Program Director: Rachel Spence - info@skirunbikemt.com
(NEW DEADLINES) Registration Information:
$45 per race for U16, U18, U20, and Seniors
$30 per race for U8, U10, U12, and U14
TRAIL PASSES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RACERS, COACHES, AND SPECTATORS, FOR ALL DAYS
The best option is to purchase a 3-day Trail Pass for $30 at Trailhead Kiosk, Freeheel & Wheel or Forest Service Office.
*ONLY EXCEPTION WILL BE REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS* if you would like to volunteer please do so via Zone4 using the registration form above).
Early Registration: Closes at 5:00 pm TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2023 (moved back 1 day)
Late Registration: 5:00 pm Tuesday December 12 to 12:00 pm Thursday, December 14.
NO REGISTRATION AFTER 12:00 PM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14.
If you want to be included in group email and link sends, please register as a coach on the Zone4.
$30 per race for U8, U10, U12, and U14
TRAIL PASSES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RACERS, COACHES, AND SPECTATORS, FOR ALL DAYS
The best option is to purchase a 3-day Trail Pass for $30 at Trailhead Kiosk, Freeheel & Wheel or Forest Service Office.
*ONLY EXCEPTION WILL BE REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS* if you would like to volunteer please do so via Zone4 using the registration form above).
Early Registration: Closes at 5:00 pm TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2023 (moved back 1 day)
Late Registration: 5:00 pm Tuesday December 12 to 12:00 pm Thursday, December 14.
NO REGISTRATION AFTER 12:00 PM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14.
If you want to be included in group email and link sends, please register as a coach on the Zone4.
USSA Membership:
Competitors License: Required for all athletes wishing to score NRL points.
General License: Required for all other athletes (no points earned)
Safe Sport Training: Required for U20 and older athletes, and coaches
*Check that your membership is current by going to the link below:
https://usskiandsnowboard.org/public-tools/members
Athletes missing their USSA number or not current will not be eligible to race.
Race Distances
Freestyle Sprint - All 1.5 km Orange Course
Classic Distance - U8/10 B/G 1km Purple Course
U12 B/G 2km Red Course
U14 B/G 3km Yellow Course
U16 M/W 5 km FIS 5 km Course
U18/20, Seniors M/W 10km (FIS 5km course, 2 laps)
Schedule of Events:
(All times and race intervals are subject to change due to weather, number of participants or other reasons event host deems warranted.)
Friday, December 15, 2023:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Race Courses Marked for Training
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Check-in (Optional unless a payment is due) at Rendezvous Trailhead Building
(bring registration paperwork and payment)
6:00 pm - Team Leaders Meeting via zoom. Link will be sent to registered coaches.
6:00 pm - COURSE CLOSED FOR GROOMING. NO NIGHT SKIING ALLOWED!
Saturday, December 16, 2023 - Freestyle Sprints:
7:00 am - First gear shuttle out to the Stadium Area
7:30 am - Bib pickup at the Taylor Fork Cabin at the Stadium Area
9:00 am - Freestyle Sprint Qualifier- 15 second interval starts.
Order (tentative-will be finalized at Coach's meeting):
U20/U18, U16, Seniors Women
U20/U18, U16, Seniors Men
U14 Girls
U14 Boys
U12/10/8 Girls Mass Start
U12/10/8 Boys Mass Start
Heats (start approx. 1.5 hrs after conclusion of U14 qualifier)
U14 Girls Final, U14 Boys Final (Top 8 of each category)
U20/18 Women Quarterfinals
U20/18 Men Quarterfinals
U20/18 Women Semifinals
U20/18 Men Semifinals
U20/18 Women B/A Finals
U20/U18 Men B/A Finals
U16 Women Quarterfinals
U16 Men Quarterfinals
U16 Women Semifinals
U16 Men Semifinals
U16 Women B/A Finals
U16 Women B/A Finals
Awards: At the venue at the conclusion of the Final Heats for each age group (after protest period).
6:00 pm - COURSE CLOSED FOR GROOMING. NO NIGHT SKIING ALLOWED!
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Classic Distance Race:
7:00 am - First gear shuttle out to the Stadium Area
7:30 am - Bib pickup at the Taylor Fork Cabin at the Stadium Area
9:00 am - Start Time, 30-second interval starts (times to be determined)
U8/10 Boys/Girls
U12 Boys/Girls
U14 Boys/Girls
U16 Men/Women
U20/18/Seniors Men
U20/18/Seniors Women
Awards: At the venue at the conclusion of each race each age group (after protest period).
Competitors License: Required for all athletes wishing to score NRL points.
General License: Required for all other athletes (no points earned)
Safe Sport Training: Required for U20 and older athletes, and coaches
*Check that your membership is current by going to the link below:
https://usskiandsnowboard.org/public-tools/members
Athletes missing their USSA number or not current will not be eligible to race.
Race Distances
Freestyle Sprint - All 1.5 km Orange Course
Classic Distance - U8/10 B/G 1km Purple Course
U12 B/G 2km Red Course
U14 B/G 3km Yellow Course
U16 M/W 5 km FIS 5 km Course
U18/20, Seniors M/W 10km (FIS 5km course, 2 laps)
Schedule of Events:
(All times and race intervals are subject to change due to weather, number of participants or other reasons event host deems warranted.)
Friday, December 15, 2023:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Race Courses Marked for Training
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Check-in (Optional unless a payment is due) at Rendezvous Trailhead Building
(bring registration paperwork and payment)
6:00 pm - Team Leaders Meeting via zoom. Link will be sent to registered coaches.
6:00 pm - COURSE CLOSED FOR GROOMING. NO NIGHT SKIING ALLOWED!
Saturday, December 16, 2023 - Freestyle Sprints:
7:00 am - First gear shuttle out to the Stadium Area
7:30 am - Bib pickup at the Taylor Fork Cabin at the Stadium Area
9:00 am - Freestyle Sprint Qualifier- 15 second interval starts.
Order (tentative-will be finalized at Coach's meeting):
U20/U18, U16, Seniors Women
U20/U18, U16, Seniors Men
U14 Girls
U14 Boys
U12/10/8 Girls Mass Start
U12/10/8 Boys Mass Start
Heats (start approx. 1.5 hrs after conclusion of U14 qualifier)
U14 Girls Final, U14 Boys Final (Top 8 of each category)
U20/18 Women Quarterfinals
U20/18 Men Quarterfinals
U20/18 Women Semifinals
U20/18 Men Semifinals
U20/18 Women B/A Finals
U20/U18 Men B/A Finals
U16 Women Quarterfinals
U16 Men Quarterfinals
U16 Women Semifinals
U16 Men Semifinals
U16 Women B/A Finals
U16 Women B/A Finals
Awards: At the venue at the conclusion of the Final Heats for each age group (after protest period).
6:00 pm - COURSE CLOSED FOR GROOMING. NO NIGHT SKIING ALLOWED!
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Classic Distance Race:
7:00 am - First gear shuttle out to the Stadium Area
7:30 am - Bib pickup at the Taylor Fork Cabin at the Stadium Area
9:00 am - Start Time, 30-second interval starts (times to be determined)
U8/10 Boys/Girls
U12 Boys/Girls
U14 Boys/Girls
U16 Men/Women
U20/18/Seniors Men
U20/18/Seniors Women
Awards: At the venue at the conclusion of each race each age group (after protest period).
Saturday's Race Course and Stadium for ALL Races
Sunday's Race Courses and Stadium
This event is held on and permitted by Custer Gallatin National Forest.