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Masters and BK This Week

By Adam Terko on 23 March, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

Spring is here…. I don’t think so! Right now over the entire Northeast, we have some of THE BEST ski conditions we have seen in years. Take advantage of this opportunity enjoy skiing even though you may now be changing your focus to running or biking.

Our lease agreement with the National Guard carries us through the end of March so this is our last week of skiing at the range. Although trail grooming has officially ended there is a chance that some of the Guard biathlon team may do some grooming. If we get any new formation we will post it on the blog.

For now Masters can plan on skiing (any technique) on both Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm.
BK will be at Bolton on Tuesday at 3:45 and early masters skiers are welcome to join us there. Please email Rick if you are going to be there and bring $6 per head to cover the trail passes.
There will be no 3:30 Masters at the range on Tuesday.
More detail on the Tuesday BK practice is in the previous blog posting.

Thursday we will a offer 6 pm Masters as usual – grooming is still a question mark at this time. This will also be the last EABC biathlon practice for the season.

Here are a sample of pics from Masters and BK skiing last week. Look for a pics from the NYSEF Nordic Kids Festival tomorrow.

Masters skiing “the other side” of the road

Masters enjoying a post ski outing to the Jericho Cafe and Tavern

BK Recognition Ceremony and Ski at Bolton

By Adam Terko on 21 March, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog

STOP! DON’T PUT AWAY YOUR SKIS JUST YET.

ALL MNC BK Skiers and Families are invited to one more special spring skiing day at the Bolton Valley Nordic Center.

Tuesday – 3/25 – BK Ski and Recognition Ceremony – Meet at 3:45 at the Bolton Valley Nordic Center and ski until 5 pm then inside for a RECOGNITION CEREMONY for all of our BK skiers.

PLEASE respond to Rick if you are going to be there – with the number of trail passes required for your family – so we can have them printed ahead of time. This will speed things up considerably, allowing us more time for fun on our skis. The Bolton Valley Management has graciously offered us the great price of $6 per head for use of the facilities. We will pay with one check and the coaches will collect from the parents.

BRING

SKATE SKIS
$6/skier for each trail pass
Lots of energy and smiles

This is our last official day of BK skiing but please check the blog and email for some special spring skiing adventures that may fit your schedule.

THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL SKI SEASON!

Here a few pics from Thursday ski practice. Mostly games and then some fun and a relay with the UVM Nordic Team. THANKS UVM!

Brendan Copley (Quinnipiac / Essex) Returns to 2014 Staff

By Adam Terko on 19 March, 2014 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog

Brendan Copley. Photo (C) QuinnipiacBobcats.com

I am pleased to announce that Brendan Copley — 2012 Essex HS graduate and now sophomore at Quinnipiac — will return to help MNC Summer Programs. Brendan and I work together to lead weekly running workouts for all MNC athletes.

As a sophomore on the Quinnipiac, Copley ran a PR 10km time of 32:17. He is also a runner-up in the Vermont State Championships in both XC and Track (running a 3:58 in the 1500m in 2012).

Copley is a great asset to our program as he brings current knowledge and experience as a local athlete that has successfully transitioned to competing at the collegiate level. He also has an inquisitive and positive nature that is fun for everyone to be around. Welcome back, Brendan!

Perfect conditions for Jumping!

By Adam Terko on 19 March, 2014 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

The Range is home to an old alpine slope that is unused nowadays. Dan Westover of the National Guard was kind enough to groom across the road and and nice GS-style run down the slope for us to use yesterday. Some of us built jumps in the non-groomed areas since the powder landing was deep and soft. THe BKL’ers, Juniors and many parents got to watch as the athletes took flight. Pretty cool.

The fun continues tomorrow (Thurs) when we join the BKL, Juniors and UVM ski team for some fun relays and perhaps some more jumping!

Ethan John — donning the new Vermont Team jacket from EHSC’s — puts the finishing touches on a jump that we’re saving for Thursday

Amy Bruce was having fun (even though she looks a bit terrified here)

one of the BKL skiers doing a 360*

Tim Cobb testing snow depth

Young Miss Haydock getting over the jump in her own manner

Bill Harmeyer jumping the mountain

Amy Bruce

Bill Harmeyer overhead

Henry Harmeyer

Charlie “Birdman” Cobb

Kai Richter is psyched to build jumps on a beautiful day!

Dakota leading the charge. Perfect corduroy thanks to the National Guard groomer Dan Westover

Connor Munns going BIG. Look at his shadow!! Nice soft landing, too 🙂

Some of the athletes and parents making their way up

BK AND MASTERS THIS WEEK

By Adam Terko on 16 March, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

WE WILL BE SKIING AT THE RANGE THIS WEEK!

Tuesday 3/18

BK skiers will join up with the JRS for some slalom and jumping fun on the “alpine hill”. We could use the help of some parents with shovels to help us build a small jump. Please bring SKATE SKIS.

MASTERS – Let’s finish off our last week at the range with a SKIERS CHOICE OF TECHNIQUE for both days. Enjoy the incredible conditions.

Thursday 3/20

BK will once again join the JRS and….THE UVM NORDIC TEAM!!! We ask Parents to being snacks and drinks for the kids to share with the UVM skiers after practice. We will start at the usual time but meet up with the UVM skiers at 4:15 and finish a little later than normal (around 5:15) before retuning to the Walker Building. SKATE SKIS

Masters – Once again – choose your technique and….Consider a brief “social stop” at one of our local establishments on he way home?

The Weekend

BK – the NYSEF Nordic Kids Festival in Lake Placid

Masters – If you are looking for a good race – try the Sugar Loaf Marathon in Maine https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1585.

There is also excellent skiing throughout Vermont so make sure you get out and enjoy it!

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