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Spring ski videos

The Junior team has begun some spring training because, believe it or not, the work toward the 2017/2018 season is already underway!

It has also been one complete month from the final ski events of the season (MNC Club Relays and Spring Fling) and over a month since the Eastern High School Championships. With that in mind, today marks our first rollerski of the season. For this spring training period up until mid-June we will primarily rollerski just once per week in order to “keep skiing in the bones”.

We may occasionally rollerski more than once a week it it involved a unique opportunity or combo workout, but the spring is also a time to build gradually into running form and explore other means of outdoor adventure such as the famous “NorPine” session. When you bring nordic skis to an alpine resort (or a barely-snow-covered, icy Notch Road in Stowe) you are bound to get some interesting experiences. Thanks to the wonders of the GoPro we have been able to capture some of these moments on film…enjoy the madness!

If you haven’t registered for the Spring Program yet: Junior Spring Training

Tim Cobb invited to National U16 Camp

After a successful race season, MNC skier Tim Cobb was invited to the National U16 Camp by NENSA based on his results at Junior Nationals.

Held this year in Sun Valley, Idaho, the National U16 Camp is an important step in the USSA XC Development Pipeline en route to National and International success.

Due to conflicting schedules with several Biathlon training camps, Tim will be unable to attend this year’s camp but will partake in another important step in the pipeline at the June NENSA Regional Elite Group camp.

Congratulations Tim!

 

Junior Spring Training begins!

Tomorrow is the first day of Junior Spring programming. If you haven’t signed up, please check the updated registration forms. We’re looking to kick things off with some skate skiing at Bolton…not too often you get to start off the season with some snow time!

Spring ski training is a GO!

Bolton Sunset Summit

On Thursday afternoon some MNC Masters, Juniors, and guests brought skis to climb Bolton to catch a beautiful sunset from the top of the appropriately-named Vista quad before a nice fast descent. Plenty of late-season snow and warm temps made for a fun spring outing!

Thanks for an amazing season!

This Saturday, MNC held our annual end-of-season party to celebrate a great 2016/2017. No manmade snow was required to make for a great day of skiing, as another late-season storm brought a few fresh inches of snow to an already-snowy Vermont! It served as a good metaphor, to say the least: no matter how great our seasons are, Mansfield Nordic can always look for more!

Thank you so much to EVERYONE involved with MNC at any level: skiers, parents, volunteers, coaches, board members, the Range groomers, the National Guard, our great sponsors (Toko, Bobo’s, Skirack, Rossignol, Rudy Project, Dee PT) and all of the great skiers and community members that make our sport such a joy!

At our event, we also said a very special thanks to Sharon Henry and Gary Solow, who have contributed unimaginable amounts of their own time and energy to help organize events, capture photos, rally volunteers, and handle all manner of gatherings. Many, many thanks Sharon and Gary!

Karen gave a very nice speech recognizing all that Sharon and Gary have done for MNC!

 

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