Welcome to a new series! Check-in with some members of the Junior squad in a collection of video interviews, beginning with up-and-coming US biathlete and MNC racer Tim Cobb:
Also, be sure to check out the new “Resources” tab on the MNC homepage: follow the dropdown menu for an ever-growing library of video playlists and other helpful links!
BKL families and skier,
Much like years past, MNC will be getting young skiers into the winter spirit with Fall Friday activities starting mid-October!
What: Fun games, ski-specific activities like hillbounding and strength training, and general fitness work. For all skiers at the BKL level, this is a great way to start getting ready for the season ahead and also spend time with fellow MNC members! Rollerskis will be available for skiers to try on certain days.
When: Every Friday afternoon (3:45pm-5:15pm) from October 21 through November 18th.
Where: Sessions will alternate each week between Mills Riverside Park in Jericho and Williston Central School. See schedule below:
October 21: Mills Riverside Park
October 28: Williston Central School
November 4: Mills Riverside Park
November 11: Williston Central School
November 18: Mills Riverside Park
8/27: Ski walking and ski bounding with other MNC members at the Honey Hollow “Open Session”. Read more, and find directions, by clicking HERE
8/28: Rollerski at Georgia Town Park with Rick. Departing at 9am!
And food for thought: a very interesting website and online platform for XC ski technique, drills, skills, and more!
CrossCountrySkiTechnique.com and their new online platform XC Ski Nation
If the hot summer days (or last winter’s racecourses) have left your skis parched for a new stonegrind, the time to act is now!
MNC will be offering to send a grouped batch of skis to Zach Caldwell in September…if you would like to have your skis included in the order please fill out this Google Doc (click for link) and communicate with Adam (adamRterko@gmail.com) to coordinate a meeting for payment and ski transfer. Stonegrinding cost will be between $65 and $75, depending on the total number of MNC orders. The more skis, the better the deal!
This document is related directly to the information used on the Caldwell Sport work order form. When all MNC orders have been included, I (Adam) will create a single CS work order form so submit with a one-time payment. For more information on grind options, please see some more information on the Caldwell Sport website.
Tentatively we would like to have the MNC batch ready to grind by Monday, September 19st when Adam will ship or drive them to Putney. Please have your skis ready by having them scraped, brushed and attached base-to-base (no ski ties) via tape or Saran wrap. The whole process is made even easier if your skis have a piece of tape on them indicating “MNC” as well as the desired grind, although they will be double-checked prior to delivery.
On Hotboxing
Gary Solow and Sharon Henry have inherited a very high-quality heatbox made by Don Harmeyer based on instructions from Zach Caldwell. While Caldwell Sport offers a heatboxing option, it is also possible to coordinate a date to use the MNC hotbox for a reduced price. Stay tuned for some dates on that in the fall!
Juniors and parents,
I wanted to use the blog this week to highlight some news and programming events coming up. I’ll try to include links whenever possible!
Memberships and Registrations
Open Session next Saturday, August 27th
Winter Calendar: Eastern Cups and more!
Photos from recent training!
Quincy speeding along at the Range. “Q” also just set a new women’s course record at the Bolton test!
Some more rain for the Bolton test. Here is Will, spurred on by the mascot himself
The other issue with lots of storms: downed trees! Adam Glueck and crew carry out a little impromptu trail work
If you missed last weeks collection of photos and videos, be sure to check out the #BoatToLP blog post HERE!
Click through to check snow conditions at Tomasi Meadow in Underhill. Submitted by on-the-ground reports, as current as possible. Read More about “Snow Conditions”…
Our summer training is OPEN for 2026! Come join us as we work to improve and grow as skiers. Summer kickoff BBQ on June 20th! Read More about “Summer”…
A piece sharing memories and photos of MNC’s dynamic and inspiring founder, Murray Banks, who passed in February 2026 Read More about “Tighten Your Boots: A Murray Banks Remembrance”…