Biathlon Schedule
Winter Biathlon Citizen Events
MVNSEF is excited to announce the following winter biathlon events. Please save the date for these biathlon opportunities and look forward to registration links for these events later in the fall.
December 31, 2023 TriBi #1
Methow Valley Biathlon Team shares details on equipment, history, and safety before participants get individualized shooting instruction, practice shooting at targets and then combining skiing and shooting on a short, easy biathlon course. Open to ages 9 and older; no previous biathlon experience is required. First come, first shoot. All proceeds help keep biathlon affordable and accessible for Methow Valley youth.
Location: Mazama Biathlon Range, 1.5km east of the Corral Trailhead.
Suggested Donation: $25 to cover cost of ammunition and assist MVB’s mission.
Jan 20, 2024 Chasing The Sun Biathlon Race
Short Individual Format biathlon race. Experienced and novice category for adults and kids who have completed a USBA biathlon safety course(red book) or Canadian equivalent. For ages 9-99.
Location: Liberty Bell High School
Cost: $35 for US Biathlon members, $55 for non USBA members
Jan 21, 2024 Biathlon Clinic
Adult Biathlon clinic led by former elite level biathlete & current Methow Valley Biathlon director Raleigh Goessling with Methow Valley biathlon coaches Betsy Smith and Scott Waichler. Athletes with USBA redbook safety certification are eligible to participate. Loaner rifles will be available upon advanced request. Individualized coaching sessions,,as well as designed workouts along with ski technique instruction will be offered.
Location: Liberty Bell High School
Cost: $55 for US Biathlon members, $75 for non USBA members
February 18th, 2024 TriBi #2
Methow Valley Biathlon Team shares details on equipment, history, and safety before participants get individualized shooting instruction, practice shooting at targets and then combining skiing and shooting on a short, easy biathlon course. Open to ages 9 and older; no previous biathlon experience is required. First come, first shoot. All proceeds help keep biathlon affordable and accessible for Methow Valley youth.
Location: Mazama Biathlon Range, 1.5km east of the Corral Trailhead
Suggested Donation: $25 to cover cost of ammunition and assist MVB’s mission.
For questions on these events and MVNSEF biathlon programming, please contact raleigh@mvnsef.org
For further details about MVB adult opportunities, visit our adult biathlon page.
Methow Valley Biathlon has two shooting/skiing sites in the Methow Valley. Ranges are open only during sanctioned MVB practices and events.
– Mazama Biathlon Range: 1.5 km east of Corral trailhead; participants must ski out to the range.
– Liberty Bell High School Range: Located at Liberty Bell High School in conjuction with the McCabe Ski Trails, 24 Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop.