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Flying Dutchmen members compete in many local ski area races throughout Pennsylvania and the northeast.

These include the American Ski Racing Alliance (ASRA), NASTAR, USSA Masters, Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council (EPSC) Carnival Cup and EPSC Council Cup Races.

Participation in racing is open to any member of the Flying Dutchmen Ski Club who is interested in racing. Both novice and advanced racers are welcome.

Members of FDSC also attend the Killington Race Camp, usually held in early December. Any club member who is at least an intermediate skier and would like to improve their skiing and learn more about racing can attend. Information about race camp is usually available in early October.

Winners of FDSC Club Race getting their awards at a club meeting

OUR 2025 CLUB RACE IS ON!!!

Bear Creek will be once again hosting the legendary FDSC CHAMPIONSHIP RACE Tuesday, February 18th, 6:30-8:30, on the equally legendary Timberline Trail! As usual, your club will pay for your first two runs, and as usual, we have classifications for EVERY age, gender, ability, attire, and snow equipment choice. Registration is open on our FDSC website (so we know how many racers to expect) AND you should also check in between 4:15 and 5:45pm, in the lodge, 2nd floor, by the stairs.

Fun is guaranteed…

2025 Racing Info from Eastern PA Ski Council

With these cold temps, hope you've been able to get out on the slopes! I wanted to confirm our race dates and some of the ideas being kicked around by the race committee!
(Online registration will be opened once race and lift ticket costs are confirmed.)

Montage Mountain [GS]: Sunday, February 2nd
Bear Creek [GS]: Tuesday, February 18th
Bear Creek [SL]: Wednesday, February 19th
ELK Mountain (Council & Shaker Cup): Saturday, March 8th

2026 Season Summer Kick-Off:

BigSnow (Pending official timing equipment.)

4SeasonAlpine (Virtual Race) Please complete the two question survey to assist with planning @https://forms.gle/uiue8MhMZfrrmCgu9

Additionally, we had our first committee meetings and have some good ideas to help propel our race program, notably:

New Awards: Single Fastest Run (Women) Masters Class in honor of Ann Nordhoy!
'Starting Gate' Medals: Mountain specific medals to commemorate your EPSC races, collect them all!
Top Racer Plaques at each race location.

Seeking Donations & Sponsorships: To offset racing fees
More value and incentives If your club / local establishments are interested in donating a prize item or monetary donation (Suggested $50+)

Reminders:

Racing is open to skiers and snowboarders ages 12+ of all skill levels!!
Non-racers share in the group rate savings!
Post race awards and tailgate!

Look forward to seeing you on the hill soon!

-Jared
jared.walck@gmail.com

FDSC team from an EPSC race

Public NASTAR Racing at BC

will run from January through February, Mother Nature permitting!
On the Timberline Trail every Tuesday (GS) and Wednesday (SL) 6:30-8:30 pm (note the time change...15 minute earlier than previous years)
Also on Sunday mornings 9:00-11:00 am (except for January 21st when the course will be closed to the public for a MAM race)

At NASTAR Nationals

NASTAR National Championships

will be at Aspen/Snowmass again this season, running from April 8th through the 13th, with each medal division (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) racing on the first day in their age and gender group, with the 32 best handicaps advancing to the finals on the second day.
Just by racing at BC (or any other NASTAR hill), you may get an invite.
It’s truly worth it just to ski the four Aspen mountains all week on $79 lift tickets!