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ALL EVENTS WILL NOW BE ON SATURDAY

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There's much to see here, a few changes, and some guidelines. So, take your time, look around, and pick your races. Let's have a great weekend!

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50th Annual Chama Chile Ski Classic

We look forward to seeing you on the mountain! Don't forget your costume! This year you may order the anniversary t-shirt at online registration!
In-person registration will be on Friday January 13, 2023 at 5:30-7pm at Outlaw BBQ in Chama, New Mexico.

Adult Pricing

Saturday Events - January 14th

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

  • 6K Freestyle XC Ski, Adult = $25.00
  • 18K Freestyle XC Ski, Adult = $30.00
  • SW Nordic Race Series 18K, Adult = $35.00
  • 6K Snowshoe, Adult = $25.00
  • 12 Snowshoe, Adult = $30.00

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

  • 6K Classic XC Ski, Adult = $25.00         
  • 12K Classic XC Ski, Adult = $30.00
  • 6K Ski/6K Snowshoe, Adult = $30.00
  • 12K Ski/6K Snowshoe, Adult = $40.00
  • 1 - 3K Rookie - Ski or Snowshoe, Adult = $20.00 (postponed)

Youth Pricing

Saturday Events - January 14th

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

  • 6K Freestyle, 17 & under = $20.00
  • 18K Freestyle, 15-17 yrs = $20.00
  • 6K Snowshoe, 17 & under = $20.00

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

Saturday Events - Afternoon Events

  • 6K Classic, 17& under = $20.00
  • 12K Classic, 15-17 yrs = $20.00   
  • 6K Ski/6K Snowshoe, 15-17 yrs = $30.00
  • 12K Ski/6K Snowshoe, 15-17 yrs = $30.00
  • Rookie - Ski or Snowshoe, 17 & under = $20.00 (postponed)

About the Races

Guidelines

  • Have FUN!! and ENJOY the course! It is a beautiful place.
  • We ask that all racers and users be considerate of each other.
  • Slower racers need to stay to the right, faster racers please pass on the left.
  • Snowshoers, please avoid the Classic ski tracks when using the course.
  • Ski or Snowshoe in a manner that does not endanger other users.
  • Stay off the course when the groomers are grooming the course, especially on Friday afternoon, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
  • Please pack out or pick up any trash and keep it beautiful.

Course Description

The Chama Chile Ski Classic features a loop course, 6 kilometers in length. The difficulty level is moderate. Elements include rolling hills, open meadows, a section of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad tracks, and aspen, spruce, and fir forests.  The course is located at approximately 9,800 feet elevation.  All the races, except the Rookie Races, are based on distances that are once, twice or three times around the course.


The Rookie Race includes sections of the course that are easier to ski or snowshoe, or are shorter in length.  The 1K and 2K Rookie Races use a section of the course that is in a relatively flat meadow with a couple of gently sloping hills.  The 3K Rookie Race includes the meadow and other mild sections of the course.

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Race Descriptions

6K & 18K Freestyle Cross Country Skiing Races: Freestyle skiing is also called skate skiing because of its skating like motion. The course is groomed for Freestyle skiing. 


6K & 12K Classic Cross Country Skiing Races: Classic skiing is the type of skiing that most cross-country skiers first learn.  In classic skiing, skiers move forward in a kick and glide motion, keeping their skis parallel. 


6K Snowshoe Race: The snowshoe race is on the same course as the skiers and is a hard packed course, no trail breaking is needed. We ask that snowshoers avoid ski tracks, and please pass on the left.


6K Ski/Snowshoe Combined & 12K Ski/6K Snowshoe Combined: These two races are actually a combination of the other races. Racer's times from each event are combined to produce a total time.  Combined racers begin their event with the 6K Snowshoe race on Saturday. The next part of the event takes place on Sunday, starting with either the 6K or 12K mass starts. All races begin in the Staging Area of the race course. 


1K to 3K Rookies Races: The Rookie Races are for adults and kids who are new to racing and who want an easier course. Racers can choose to snowshoe or to cross-country ski. They can also choose to go 1K, 2K or 3K, depending on what they feel comfortable doing. The Rookie racers use shorter sections of the main race course. There is a cut-off from the main course for the 3K Rookie Race section.

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The Chama Chile Ski Classic is made possible through a special-use permit from the Rio Grande National Forest.

Partial funding provided by Village of Chama and Rio Arriba County Lodgers' Taxes.

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

Welcome to the 50th annual Chama Chile Ski Classic and Winter Fiesta! On-site registration begins at 9:00 am. 

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