NASTAR National Championships will Return to Squaw Valley, CA Next Year
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Marco Sullivan at a NASTAR pace-setting event. Credit: Ben Arnst, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
The US Ski & Snowboard announced today that the NASTAR National Championships will return to Squaw Valley April 3-7, 2019. With US Alpine Championships and NorAm Finals wrapping up in March, the early April dates will allow for maximum attendance from U.S. Ski Team members and ideal timing for good snow cover at Squaw Valley, reports snowindustrynews.com.
The passion and dedication of the NASTAR community were on full display at last year’s Nationals at Squaw Valley, complimented by steep, fast courses, celebrity pacesetter appearances from the likes of Daron Rahlves and Marco Sullivan and a wide range of entertainment options at the resort and beyond. Squaw Valley sees an average of six feet of snow in the month of March, making early April a prime time for a racing event.
“Squaw Valley showed such dedication to putting on a great event for our racers last year,” said Director of NASTAR Bill Madsen. “We are excited to bring the Liberty Mutual Insurance NASTAR National Championships back to Squaw Valley and once again provide the NASTAR nation with the opportunity to experience western spring skiing in all of its glory.”
NASTAR retured to Squaw last year after more than 40 years. Credit: Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
“Everyone at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is looking forward to hosting our second year of NASTAR Nationals,” said James Clifford, Squaw Valley events services manager. “We saw a record-breaking year in participation in the NASTAR race course at the resort, which tells us that interest in our region is growing rapidly. The season-long course is a fun, easy way for skiers and riders of all ability levels to try out racing. The stoke level of the NASTAR athletes is something that brings amazing energy to both of our mountains and we can’t wait to entertain these passionate racers for yet another year.”
Credit: Squaw Alpine
NASTAR (NAtional STAndard Race) participants qualify for the championships by winning a medal on two or more race days at any of the 100+ NASTAR resorts during the 2018-19 season within their age, gender and ability group. Racers can also qualify by earning a top ranking at a Regional Championship event. In addition to the Alpine Ski division, the NASTAR National Championships will also host snowboard, telemark, and physically challenged disciplines.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of 26 iconic resorts offered on the Ikon Pass.
