If you live anywhere in California or Nevada, you should consider joining Auburn Ski Club (ASC). ASC has a training center with X-C trails, ski jumps, Biathlon range, locker rooms, restrooms, a fire place, and kitchen for use by members. ASC offers programs and clinics for X-C racing and Alpine racing for youths, X-C technique (both classical diagonal stride and freestyle skating), Biathlon, winter survival skills and Ski jumping, as well as social activities. We also host Orienteering events, and other recreational activities. Individual membership is only $15 dollars, plus fees for some of the activities.
Auburn Ski Club is located North of Lake Tahoe and West of Truckee, Ca. right off Interstate 80 at Donner Summit. Take the Castle Peak Exit. Make a right turn, and proceed through the Boreal Ski area parking lot to lodge beyond the sheds. The number there is 530-426-3313