Besh Cup

Cross Country Alaska's Besh Cup Race Series is the premier competition series in Alaska. The series draws approximately 300 entries from all parts of the state to each of the six races in the series. Results in Besh Cup races are used to select the Alaska Teams to the United States Ski and Snowboard Association Junior Olympic National Championships, as well as the biennial Arctic Winter Games. In addition, Cross Country Alaska awards trophies to the series winners in each of the age-classes.

Photos and Race Summaries From Fairbanks Besh Cup
Dec 31, 1969 -
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks put on two days of excellent racing on Feb 3rd and 4th for the final two Besh Cup races of the season. Here are a couple of reports and LOTS of photos from the races.

BESH CUP 5 & 6 RESULTS, PLUS JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Dec 31, 1969 -
Results are now online for Besh Cup 5 & 6 held at Birch Hill in Fairbanks. The points lists have also been updated to reflect the 2007 Alaska Junior National Ski Team, which was named immediately following the race.

Lost & Found - Did you take the wrong skis? - Updated 1/23/07
Dec 31, 1969 -
Did anyone take the wrong skis home from Soldotna? We have two cases of skis being taken, but similar skis being left behind. Please double-check your equipment to make sure you have your own gear!

RESULTS FOR BESH CUP 3 & 4
Dec 31, 1969 -
Results are now online for Besh Cup 3 & 4 held January 20 & 21 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.

Besh Cup 1 & 2 Results
Dec 31, 1969 -
Full results from Besh Cup #1 and #2, and current points lists.

Age Group Classifications
Dec 31, 1969 -
Not sure which age group you are in this season? Click this link to see a chart of all age groups.

Besh Cup Race Schedule For 2006-2007
Dec 31, 1969 -
Here is the 2006-2007 Besh Cup schedule, including race techniques, venues, and distances.

Final JN, AWG, & Besh Cup Points, Plus Teams For JN & AWG
Dec 31, 1969 -
Final Points lists from the 2005-2006 Besh Cup series, including the teams for Junior Nationals and Arctic Winter Games.

Besh Cup #6 Results
Dec 31, 1969 -
Results from Besh Cup #6 at Birch Hill are now online. Click above.

Besh Cup #5 Results
Dec 31, 1969 -
Results from Besh Cup #5 at Birch Hill are now online. Click above.

Besh Cup #4 Results
Dec 31, 1969 -
Results from Besh Cup #3 at Kincaid Park, hosted by NSAA, are now online. Click above.

Besh Cup #3 Results
Dec 31, 1969 -
Results from Besh Cup #3 at Kincaid Park, hosted by NSAA, are now online. Click above.

Besh Cup 1 & 2 Results, Plus Junior Nationals Points Lists
Dec 31, 1969 -
The points lists for Besh Cup and Junior Nationals Qualifying have been calculated and are now available here.

The Basics of Besh Cup and Junior Olympics
Dec 31, 1969 - Cory Smith
An explanation for first-time Besh Cup junior racers who are interested in Junior Olympics.

Besh Cup Race Series General Information
Dec 31, 1969 -
Cross Country Alaska’s Besh Cup Series provides top-quality racing opportunities for skiers of all ages. Besh Cup races are used to select Alaska’s Junior Olympic team and Arctic Winter Games team.

Rules For Postponement, Cancellation or Relocation due to Weather
Dec 31, 1969 -
This article contains the rules and regulation regarding cancellation of Besh Cup races due to weather factors.

2005-2006 Besh Cup Schedule Announced
Dec 31, 1969 -
The Besh Cup race schedule for 2005/2006 has been finalized.