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MNC members and skiers,

Skirack has put together some special pricing for us with rollerskis! You can order Swenor skis from Skirack at the link below, with submissions due May 13th.

Note the inclusion of some #2/#3 speed wheel options on the Fiberglass Classic model…if you have been rollerskiing for a few years now (say, if this is going to be your second pair of classic rollerskis) this slightly-slower wheelspeed is recommended as it is much more relatable to actual classic skiing. Double poling is more realistic, and striding work is more effective.

The Fiberglass model also comes in a standard #2 front and back speed, and all other models are #2 speed.

On the order form, you can check out specific notes on models and descriptions which I put together. You can also view those descriptions directly by clicking here.

Click the link below to submit your form for ski ordering through Skirack! Orders are due May 13th.

Skirack Swenor Order Form

Thanks to everybody who stopped by for our Wax n’ Waffles event yesterday! While we didn’t get to have our traditional, larger end-of-season party up at Craftsbury this spring, it was still great to connect with club members and celebrate a sunny, surprisingly-snowy spring day.

Folks enjoyed the snow at Cochran’s in all sorts of ways, from sledding and snowballs to skinning and schussing. With lots of waffles and tasty hotdogs from the “grill cart” nobody was hungry.

Coach Liz deserves a big thank-you for coming up with this idea, and putting all the pieces into place to make it a success. Who knows, maybe next year this will be our main event to cap off the season? We are also grateful to Cochran’s for use of their space like the awesome patio, grill cart, and the entire facility itself. While some septic issues meant the base lodge was not available, the sunny weather and warm temps made the outside experience plenty enjoyable and fun.

You can check out a small photo album at the link below, and also a great video Coach Sara put together. To celebrate all our graduating “seniors” (including Nico and Greta who are UVM freshmen this year, but in their last season as MNC club skiers) Sara put together footage from their earlier years all the way through current times. Fun to see the years all play out!

Wax n’ Waffles Album

MNC members and families,

Our collegiate training group, MNC University (MNCU) is growing! With a full slate of applicants for 2024, this collective of awesome athletes is looking to be one of the strongest in the nation.

This training group has members from all over the country, beyond just Vermont! If there’s one thing that’s extra tough in our state right now, it’s finding a place to live.

If you are interested in hosting an MNCU athlete this summer, please reach out to me (Adam) and MNC U coach Brandon (bherhusk@uvm.edu) and let us know. Maybe you have an extra room in your home, a space above your garage, or know someone looking to rent a spot. If you have the need, this could be a great chance to:

• Make a little extra income from rent
• Score some accessible babysitting!
• Nab some reliable transportation for a younger athlete looking to get to Jericho on Tues/Thurs mornings!

Thanks for considering helping out some of these athletes!

MNC U at their Bethel, ME training camp last year