The Great Ski Race^TM

Directions and maps (with links) to the race start are below, either coming from Reno/North Shore Lake Tahoe, or from the Sacramento area. Folks coming from Reno that wish to take Highway 80 instead of the Mt Rose Highway should get to Truckee (take the Hwy 89 South exit and turn left towards Tahoe City) and then follow the Sacramento instructions from #3.

Directions from your very own doorstep are available from .

Note that buses will run from Truckee (Hilltop Lodge) to the Tahoe Cross Country ski area on race morning, leaving Truckee at 7:00 AM. Seating is limited so register early. Buses from Truckee returning to the Tahoe Cross Country ski area will run from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - again, seating is limited, first come first serve. Parking for the 7:00 am buses from Truckee is in the Regional Park on the North side of Hwy 267, across from Cottonwoods.

Parking at both the start and finish is limited; please carpool if possible. Parking at the start will be strictly enforced; you will be towed if you park outside the designated areas. Please refer to this map: designated parking will be available on the North side of Polaris and Cedarwood; on the East side of Village; on the West side of Country Club; and on the South side of Highland. However, your best option is parking at the High School at the end of Polaris; a groomed track will be available to skate to the start at the Nordic Center, a distance of less than .5 miles. Plus bag trucks and bathrooms will also be available. Please do not park in any undesignated areas.

Whether coming from the direction of Sacramento or Reno, you can check the Caltrans web page on the status of the major highways (Hwy 80, Hwy 50, Hwy 89, Hwy 267, Hwy 431) into Lake Tahoe. You can get similar information by dialing (800) 427-7623.

Tahoe Cross Country
925 Country Club Dr
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 583-5475