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Tag: Tahoe XC

  • Tahoe Nordic Expo to Bring Together Olympic, Paralympic, and World Cup Athletes for Inaugural Virtual Panel

    Tahoe Nordic Expo to Bring Together Olympic, Paralympic, and World Cup Athletes for Inaugural Virtual Panel

    The April 4 event pairs a live global broadcast with on-snow programming at Tahoe XC.

    The inaugural Tahoe Nordic Expo will take place April 4, 2026, bringing together some of the most accomplished names in Nordic sport for a live, global virtual panel focused on the past season, the Olympic year, and the future of the sport.

    Designed as a hybrid event, the Expo centers around a live virtual panel featuring Olympic, Paralympic, and World Cup athletes across multiple Nordic disciplines, including cross-country skiing, biathlon, Nordic combined, and telemark.

    Julia Kern (USA) racing the World Cup cross-country mass start in Ruka (FIN). (Photo: Modica/NordicFocus)

    The panel lineup includes:

    • Kikkan Randall, Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated U.S. cross-country skiers in history
    • Oksana Masters, 24-time Paralympic medalist in Nordic skiing and multiple sports
    • JC Schoonmaker, Tahoe native and two-time Olympian
    • Julia Kern, World Cup medalist and Olympian
    • Annika Malacinski, national champion and leading voice in women’s Nordic Combined
    • Jaz Taylor, multiple-time World Cup champion

    The discussion will be moderated by Andy Newell, a four-time Olympian and prominent voice in the sport.

    The 90-minute panel will serve as a live season recap, covering the 2025–26 World Cup circuit and the Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games, while offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear directly from athletes about training, competition, and the evolving culture of Nordic sport. Virtual attendees can submit questions in advance, while in-person participants will engage in a live Q&A.

    Coach Andy Newell all smiles at the 2023 BMT. (Photo: BMT)

    Founder Elyse Sara created the Expo to fill a gap in the Nordic landscape – one that emphasizes connection, storytelling, and access to athletes across disciplines and levels. The event brings together voices from across the global Nordic community, from Olympic medalists to emerging leaders shaping the future of the sport.

    The event also includes a limited in-person component at Tahoe XC featuring clinics, demos, a laser biathlon relay, live viewing of the virtual panel, and other community events.

    In addition to its focus on sport and storytelling, the Expo also supports inclusion in athletics. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit Move United, a national leader in adaptive sports programming.

    The Tahoe Nordic Expo aims to establish a new kind of gathering within the sport – one that reflects, connects, and looks ahead.

    Event Details

    Date: April 4, 2026
    Virtual Panel: 2:00–3:30 PM PT (global access)
    Live Event: 10 AM – 5 PM PT (Tahoe XC)
    Registration: tahoenordicexpo.com
    Contact: elyse@tahoenordicexpo.com

    JC Schoonmaker (USA) onhis way to finish the individual sprint in 15th place at the World Championships in Trondheim (NOR) in 2025.
    (Photo: NordicFocus)

  • TXC Hires New Executive Director

    Ben Grasseschi, new executive director of Tahoe Cross Country

    (Press release) 

    Tahoe Cross Country Board of Directors is pleased to announce long-time resident Ben Grasseschi as the new Executive Director of Tahoe Cross Country! Ben has been a cross country skier for over 40 years, raced in college, pursued a post-graduate racing career and began coaching full time as a PSIA Level 3 instructor in 2005. His 18 years of coaching experience and 4 years as Assistant Manager, nordic buyer and specialist for Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City places him as an ideal choice for TXC’s Executive Director.

    Thank you to everyone who applied, helped spread the word and continuously support TXC’s efforts to provide perfect grooming and ideal nordic experiences. We look forward to a snow-filled winter and invite you to stop by and say hello to our new Executive Director, Ben Grasseschi!

  • Tahoe XC Seeks Executive Director

    Tahoe XC Seeks Executive Director

    (Job posting)

    Executive Director Position Description Summary

    Want to live and play in beautiful Lake Tahoe?  Tahoe Cross Country and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TXC) are looking for a new Executive Director.  The ski area was established in 1975 and operated by other concessionaires until 1999.  TXC has been operating as a non-profit for 18 years. TXC operates under a concession agreement with Tahoe City PUD.  In addition to normal cross country ski operations, TXC oversees several youth programs with participation of over a thousand skier days per year.

    The Executive Director (ED) works closely with the Board to ensure compliance with legal, financial, health and safety regulations that apply to TXC operations. ED will oversee as many as 30 employees and manage annual incomes in the $650,000 range. Operations oversite will be very important in the first year.  Fund raising and program development are also very important functions for this position.

    If you are interested in the position, please download the complete job description, application, narrative questions, and operation plan at https://tahoexc.org/employment.  Submit a cover letter, resume, application and narrative questions to employment@tahoexc.org.  The application period will end June 15.  We hope to complete interviews and make a selection by July 1.

  • Tahoe Cross Country Seeking Head Coach for Junior Development & Competition Team

    Tahoe Cross Country Seeking Head Coach for Junior Development & Competition Team

    Tahoe XC

    The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA) program is seeking a Head Coach to work with its Nordic Junior Development and Competition Team, serving primarily middle school and high school age racers. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established association and be a part of the very successful Devo/Comp Program.

    This is a 7 1/2-month salaried position (mid August through early April) with an opportunity to stay on for the 2016/17 summer/winter season. The position requires that you be available for practice 5-6 days week and assist in other aspects of running the team on a more flexible schedule. Additionally there might be longer day trips and camps on the schedule. The position is part-time. Approximately 30 hours per week including weekends. Additional work might also be available at the Tahoe XC Ski Area.

    Please email expressions of interest to: valli@tahoexc.org
    Visit our team’s website: www.txcjrteams.com