Far West is happy to announce that the Far West Tour de Royale will take place on Sunday, January 18th. Last year, Royal Gorge stepped in as the venue for the 2025 Tahoe Rim Tour — and what a fantastic course they created! We decided to run it back and hold our fundraiser race here again this year — thank you Royal Gorge! Racers this year will start at the West Hut in Van Norden Meadow, tour the meadow, switch back up to the fabulous and eponymous Switch Back Trail, descend to cross Sterling Canyon, cross Castle Pass and Snow Mountain Pass before riding Little Dipper back up to finish at Summit Station Lodge. The 26km course will be offered for both skate and classic. Lunch at the Royal Gorge Cafe is included in the entry fee. There are classic and skate divisions, both mass start. Registration is $70 for Far West Nordic Members, $75 for Non-Far West Members/ $35 or $40 for juniors. Late and Day-of registration is $85