Program Description
Mansfield Nordic Club (MNC) offers a popular Masters program for adults with a variety of backgrounds and goals. We provide opportunities for all levels of skiers with an emphasis on camaraderie, fun, fitness and skill. Beginners, novices and intermediate skiers work in small groups to improve skills and get a good workout, while advanced skiers can take part in challenging workouts.
Coaching Groups
Our evening Tues/Thurs training sessions will be structured around multiple coaching groups to better provide individual instruction and challenge our athletes at every level. So whether your goal is to race faster or focus on fundamentals, we plan to have a group for you. Groups will be assigned by the coaches based on skier goals, fitness and skills levels. Groups may also change based on technique and may also be adjusted throughout the season as skiers progress.
Weekday Training (Tues/Thurs)
You may choose either the Early Weekday Session: 4:00-5:30pm or Late Weekday Session: 6:00pm -7:30 pm.
Where
Afternoon (4:00) Tomasi Meadow trails in Underhill
Evening (6:00) Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (“The Range”) in Jericho, or Sleepy Hollow if the Range is unavailable
Note that large-scale construction is slated for The Range in the winter of 2025/2026 and will likely mean Evening Masters Training will take place at Sleepy Hollow. Evening Masters can purchase a special MNC Masters pass through Sleepy Hollow in this instance.
When
December 9th through Mid-March (depending on snow conditions)
We alternate classic and skate depending on conditions. Masters coaches will publish weekly and daily updates on the Masters Training Google Doc in real time.
Afternoon sessions will have 1-2 groups, while evening sessions will be divided into ability-based groups, ranging from new-to-ski training, up through experienced racers; you can change groups at any time for more or less advanced coaching; you may be in one group for classic, another for skate. For more information see our Masters Training FAQ
Training starts promptly, so plan to be on snow and meeting your group at the published start times. We recommend arriving early if you are new and need assistance or need time to prepare your classic wax for the day.
Program Fees
- $399 Masters Coaching and Training
- $125 Range Access Only (Tues/Thurs 3:45pm-7pm, pending access to Range trails this winter)
Pricing notice:
- Registration for programs requires MNC Membership valid 10/1 thru 9/30.
- Coaching and Training price increases $50 on November 15, 2025
MNC Registration page
Masters Winter Racing
Whether you are an experienced racer or interested in competing in your first race, we are encouraging Masters to come race with us! Our club has an active group of racing masters competing at all levels, distances, speed and abilities. Races are going on every weekend during the ski season. If you are interested in being part of the fun, email Karen kalence@comcast.net to get on the racing masters list. You will receive mid-week email updates on race entry and course details, meeting places, carpooling etc.
A list of targeted races can also be found on our Masters Training Doc. Watch our Masters Blog for race updates and plan come out to ski hard, have some fun and earn some Zak Cup points for the club!
