Biathlon in Northern California

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:34 pm

I just thought I'd mention, for those in the area and not aware that it exists, that there is a new permanant biathlon range at Northstar Ski Resort now. My wife and I are now hooked on this sport and just completed our first biathlon ( the 10th Mountain Division Biathlon ).

They have more clinics and certification to use the range on open range days - check it out !!

http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/ski/biathlon.asp

http://www.auburnskiclub.org/content/view/23/37/

ARshooter · Post by **ARshooter** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:35 pm

Craig,
I think I remember you and your wife from the race last week (how many biathlon couples with rifles are there?)
I was the German guy without a rifle. Talked to you briefly.
Great race, lots of fun. I have a call in to Altius and I am looking for a practice range here in Marin.

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:51 pm

Yes, that was us - great meeting you, and that was a great group of folks.
Altius has some great biathlon stuff. If they should be out of Izhmash rifles, MT guns is where we bought ours - http://mtguns.com/

See you at the biathlon range !! Craig

ARshooter · Post by **ARshooter** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:57 pm

thanks for the link. Did not know them but have been in touch w/ Altius.
I still need to find a range around here in Marin/Sonoma where I can go practice.
What kind of targets do you bring to the range and how do you set up?
Any more races planed this year?

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:21 pm

Here's a target - print one and go to a copy store to make more -

http://www.coloradobiathlon.org/images/target.pdf

We will be going to the biathlon in Mammoth March 26th !!

http://esnsa.org/

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:25 am

Open range Friday biathlon practice at Northstar was totally fun and a great way to start getting more dialed in !!

ARshooter · Post by **ARshooter** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:21 pm

sounds like a great day. Probably spring like temps.

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:35 am

It was warm and spring like for sure !

It looks like there will be more biathlon range days added too for those that are interested - keep an eye on the Northstar website which I assume will be updated - http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/ski/biathlon.asp

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:56 pm

If there is anyone in the Northern California / Lake Tahoe area that is interested in getting together for biathlon practice, we have a new website to stay in touch with -

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/norcalbiathlon/

Come join us !!

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:07 pm

If there is anyone in the Northern California / Lake Tahoe area that is interested in getting together for biathlon practice, we have a new website to stay in touch with -

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/norcalbiathlon/

Come join us !!

Craig1956 · Post by **Craig1956** » Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:40 pm

There are two biathlon races coming up in Northern California - check 'em out !!

http://esnsa.org/

http://esnsa.org/biathlon2011.htm

http://www.auburnskiclub.org/images/fil ... %20pdf.pdf

airmaxindia12 · Post by **airmaxindia12** » Mon May 07, 2012 2:11 am

Open range Friday biathlon practice at Northstar was totally fun and a great way to start getting more dialed in !!

haresdehan · Post by **haresdehan** » Thu May 24, 2012 1:55 am

According to me Biathlon is a Winter Olympic Sport which combines cross country skiing with precision target shooting. There is also a warm weather variant called Summer Biathlon which replaces skiing with running. In a typical Winter race, a Biathlete is required to ski with his or her rifle over a set distance to a shooting range, where five shots at five knockdown targets 50 m down range are taken from prone position. Depending on the format, either a time penalty or penalty laps are assessed for missed shots. Again penalties are assessed for missed shots. The biathlete then skiis a final loop to complete the race.

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wowkacui · Post by **wowkacui** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:12 am

If they should be out of Izhmash rifles, MT guns is where we bought ours 。。。

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