MBSEF Nordic

CASCADE CREST IS HAPPENING! 👏
Visit mbsef.org for more details and a map of updated course, approved 3/30. If we receive enough snow this week the course may be updated slightly to include more trails. Early bird deadline Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59pm, registration with a late fee until Friday, 4/3 at 5pm.

A HUGE THANKS to , our Presenting Sponsor. We couldn't put on our races without their support!

The 2026 Great Nordeen brought out over 60 hardy racers who faced howling winds and less than ideal distance conditions. In spite of it all, smiles and joyful camaraderie filled the air. Everyone was simply happy to be racing, given this crazy season. Special thanks to for stepping up as our Presenting Sponsor, for hosting and grooming, and all our amazing volunteers who make these local races possible.

Nothing about this season has been "par for the course" so we've decided to really mix it up and offer a Skiathlon option in addition to the traditional 4k Skate option. Skiathlon may be done solo or as a pair! Registration closes on Friday, March 6th at 5pm. For more details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wBhZvTd1LUWv9PWsmnmVBWEjzR-znTPidxjWO8ZBSV0/edit?tab=t.0

RESCHEDULED - With the hope of running the traditional point-to-point course, conditions permitting, MBSEF has rescheduled The Great Nordeen for Saturday, March 14th. Course will be confirmed in March, depending on actual conditions. Thanks to everyone for your patience as we navigate these rare winter conditions!

A special thank you to Latitude 44 Sports for supporting the Nordeen as the PRESENTING SPONSOR!

The Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Race Series is made up of four ski events brought to you by the Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) in partnership with Mount Bachelor. Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome. The goal is to have fun, ski on well-groomed trails and enjoy the amazing Bend ski community. For more information visit https://mbsef.org/mt-bachelor-cup-nordic-races/

MBSEF Nordic is excited to offer programming for skiers 20+ of all abilities, starting this fall! Signup four our Nordic Ski Club and set yourself up for your best season on skinny skis yet! Visit mbsef.org/nordic/program-info for more details.

Come join MBSEF and PPP enthusiasts for a fun, low-key race on the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle Nordic Course on Saturday, May 3rd. The "PPP Preview" is presented by Powder House and is only $10 to enter, but a Mt. Bachelor Nordic pass is required. This is an especially great opportunity for newer-to-Nordic skiers who plan to race PPP on May 17th. Be sure to also stop by Powder House for all your Nordic and Alpine needs related to PPP - they are excited to hook you up!

Visit:https://pppbend.com/nordic-ski-prep-services/

The Cascade Crest is the end of season culmination of the Mt. Bachelor Cup. It is the last of the four race series and the last chance to get those Mt Bachelor Cup points! This is a special event that takes racers on a network of trails with some sections groomed only for this event each year.

To learn more about the Mt. Bachelor Cup Nordic Series, or to register for the Cascade Crest, visit: https://mbsef.org/mt-bachelor-cup-nordic-races/

Also sending a special thanks to our supporting sponsors:
Apollo Mechanical Contractors, Rebound Physical Therapy, and Central Oregon Spine & Sports.

And, of course, Mt Bachelor Nordic Center for supporting our community events!

Way to go Annie!

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We would like to recognize some of the recent accomplishments of our amazing Nordic Program alumni, who have been mixing it up on the NCAA circuits and at international competitions.

Greta Leitheiser, Junior at the College of St. Scholastica, who just took her first career podium, in a Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) race, at the Saints Invite on February 2nd.

Out east, Annie McColgan, Senior at the University of Vermont, notched her second career win, and second of the season, in an Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) event at the recent Dartmouth Carnaval. Annie pulled out an impressive win in the women's 20k Mass Start.

Meanwhile, in the west, Zach Jayne, Junior at the University of Utah, took the first Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) victory of his career as a Ute! And finally, Neve Gerard, Freshman at the University of Utah, has just wrapped up her trip representing the Us Ski Team in the 2025 Junior World Championships, in Schilpario Italy, where she placed 12th in the individual Freestyle event.

We think it goes without saying how incredibly proud we are of all our athletes, at home and across the world, and how rewarding it is to see them succeeding!

-Reitler Hodgert, Nordic Program Director





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Don't forget to register for MBSEF's annual GREAT NORDEEN, presented by . Early Registration Deadline is Sunday, 2/2 at 11:59pm.
Choose between 30k Freestyle Ski, 18k Freestyle Ski, & 15k Fat Bike Race.
All distances and disciplines will start near West Village at Mt. Bachelor between 7:30-8:30am on February 9th, 2025. Visit mbsef.org and look under the "events" tab for more details.

Thanks to our Supporting Sponsors:


Central Oregon Spine & Sports
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Great Nordeen Nordic and Fatbike Race – Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Early Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 2, 2025, 11:59 pm Online Registration Race Fee: $60 All distances $20 Late Registration Fee after regular registration closes until February 8th at 5 pm.