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Big racing weekend!

Three big races, with MNC at all three!

Saturday was the Silver Fox Trot, and while this race was not counted for Club Clup/Zak Cup points that didn’t stop a lot of MNC folks from taking part. We had competitors in the BKL races in the morning, followed by some Juniors and a LOT of Masters racing in the main event. Here’s some video footage from the BKL and open races:

Sunday was the Race for Snow down in Boston. Believe it or not, they got some snow! Despite the southern locale, Dave Charlie and Karen all raced for MNC and scored some points in the coveted Club Cup.

Dave in the hunt!

On Sunday, we had one of the biggest group efforts I’ve ever seen at the Geschmossel. It was a gorgeous day, with the wind holding off and Mt Washington towering over the landscape in all its splendor. We had a big crew ride down in the van, and met up with even more Masters on site. Easy waxing (green!) and a gentle course made for a fun time.

MNC van and waxing compound. Looking fresh!

The start line, lots of MNC kits in there…

Mix Master Mike enjoying the necessary post-race coffee and breakfast sandwich stop

EVENT RESULTS

Cross Country Skiing in the Sud Tirol

By Kort Longenbach on 17 January, 2020 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

Interested in cross country skiing in Europe? Recently, we returned from a spectacular trip and wanted to share our experiences and express our thanks to Lumi Experiences. Lumi Experiences specializes in both self-guided and guided experiences to some of the world’s renown cross country destinations.

Lumi was founded by Garrott Kuzzy (Olympian, former US Ski team and former MNC Coach/BOD member). We worked with Garrott to design a self-guided 10-day cross country skiing vacation in Seefeld, Austria, and Seiser Alm, Italy. Aside from flights, Lumi took care of everything, including: lodging, ground transportation, passes and personalized daily trail recommendations. Lumi’s local knowledge and attention to detail made this an incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience. A vacation we will cherish for a long time!

If you want more information or to plan your own experience you can contact Garrott at the following link: Lumi Experiences.

Skiing in the Seefeld stadium area. Photo courtesy of @lumiexperiences.

Skiing at Wild Moos. Photo courtesy of @Lumiexperiences.

Skiing rest day in Innsbruck. Photo courtesy of @Lumiexperiences.

Save The Date! Mountain Camp/Mini Mountain Camp 2020

By Adam Terko on 15 January, 2020 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog

Please save the date and stay tuned for more information!

Mountain Camp 2020 will be held July 8-12 (Wed – Sun)

Mini Mountain Camp 2020 will be held July 16-19 (Thurs – Sun)

Both camps will take place in North Conway, NH

BKLers- Check your Poles!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 5 January, 2020 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Someone went home with Dylan Torrizo’s skate poles on Thursday night, so please check your poles. The poles are SWIX, black and red and Dylan’s name is written under the grips. He found a very similar pair left at the Range- black with orange, but there is no name on them.

If you find you have Dylan’s poles, the poles he found must be yours. Please email his mom, Margie at margaret@watershedca.com so that you can make a switch.

First BKL Race: Stowe Cross-Cut Classic!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 5 January, 2020 in BKL Race Blog

And they’re off: Virginia, Noah, Elsa, Matias, Astrid and Ripley at the start.

It was a blustery, snowy day at Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Center, but not too cold for racing! Six MNC Racers came to ski the Stowe Cross-Cut Classic. It was a mass start with everyone going at once and skiing the same course- a short 2km featuring a couple of steep climbs and a fun bomber downhill. MNC skiers led the way out, about, and to the finish line, where everyone was treated to chocolates from Laughing Moon. After a little lunch, we went back out for a warm down ski through the woods and along a bubbling brook. It is so much fun to explore new trails! A fun day and a great start to the race season. Great work to all the skiers- you all skied well, especially on that difficult uphill! Thanks to Nadya Bech-Conger for helping me wax!