The snow in Vermont is as good as it gets and it’s going to be a great February vacation week! If your family is sticking around Vermont we have a couple fun BKL ski options this week. (We don’t have regular Tues/Thurs BKL during the full week of February Vacation, but practice resumes Tuesday, March 3rd.)
Anytime: Ski at Catamount Several local libraries have passes to check out that are valid for a day membership for two at Catamount Outdoor Family Center.
Anytime: Ski at Tomasi Meadow Tomasi is a great ski spot over vacation.
Sunday, February 22: Mansfield Nordic Skiathlon
Location and Time : Sleepy Hollow, Huntington, Vt – Kids races start at 11:45am
Details: Registration, Info + Schedule | Let coaches know you are racing
We invite all skiers in MNC BKL to come try the Skiathlon. The race is classic only for both Lollipop (pre k – k) and Grade 1/2. From Grade 3/4 on up to Grade 7/8 its a Skiathlon, which means it’s classic first, then skiers swap to skate during the race. Or come on out, ski around and cheer on all the skiers. There will be skiers from Sleepy Hollow BKL, Mad River BKL, St Albans BKL and Frost Mtn BKL.
Tuesday, February 24 – Craftsbury Ski Day
Join us for our traditional MNC BKL ski adventure day at Craftsbury.
Let coaches know you are planning to attend
This is a family event! Parents are encouraged to ski with us. We’ll have all different abilities and speeds and only a few coaches. If you have never been to Craftsbury, you are in for a treat! There is tons of snow and beautiful trails and it’s very affordable. Craftsbury Outdoor Center Website
** Please be aware that Craftsbury is hosting the VT State High School State Meet in Craftsbury this day. We recommend carpooling if possible.
Getting There: In google maps or your map app, enter: Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT
Meeting Time: 10:00am between the lodge and the skating pond, just outside the Nordic Center Lodge (bring a water bottle and holder)
Ending Time: It’s a little fluid. We will ski from 10 to about 11:30, have lunch and then play some games and do some relays, probably ending about 2. You are welcome to stay as long as you want!
Technique: We will skate ski. Penguins classic. And any parents that want to join, but don’t skate ski, can classic too.
Coaches and Parent: Parents of Penguin and Jack Rabbit skiers should plan to ski along with their group. We will have a few coaches, but this is definitely a family and group ski activity.
Lunch: Bring lunch! There is also a food option in the Nordic Center. Front Seat Coffee (of Hardwick) has an outpost at Craftsbury and they serve m-f 10-4 with sandwiches, baked goods, drinks and coffee. It might be very busy at Front Seat Coffee, so skiers should consider bringing lunch.
Tickets: Everyone who skis needs a day pass or membership. It’s $5 for kids, $10 for adults, Free for 6 & under and you can get tickets in the lodge when you arrive.
Conditions: Craftsbury Trail Conditions
Please reach out with any questions about any of these vacation week ski activities. bkl@mansfieldnordidc.org
