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!
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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!
Club Relay Championships (and Spring Fling!)
This was a busy late-season weekend that featured the inaugural New England Club Relay Championships, hosted by our club! With ample snow, amazing trails, and great support, the Relays were a ton of fun and brought out a LOT of competitors. In a great display of the depth and health of the Vermont ski scene, some competitors had recently returned from All-American performances at NCAA Championships, while some were jumping into their first ski race ever!
Racers from elementary school to Masters age churned up the trails on teams with names that ranged from intimidating (“Jacked-Up Jim and the Wrecking Crew”) to self-deprecating (“MANSA: Moderately Athletic Nordic Ski Association”). Everyone put the hammer down on classic or skate legs and champions were crowned!
The club and racers can’t thank Craftsbury enough for helping make this event happen. From grooming to race setup to volunteers on course and off, there it nothing that the Craftsbury Outdoor Center doesn’t excel at. Many thanks also go out to Jim Fredericks who first brought up the idea of this event and made it a reality.
Sunday was the annual Spring Fling event, a race which many MNC members also contested. With beautiful weather and a tasty BBQ it really capped off the weekend on a great note! You can find results from both Saturday and Sunday’s events below.
Here are a few photos from Gary Solow, with the entire album linked at the bottom. Enjoy!
Find more photos from Gary Solow HERE
Relay results by category Club Totals | BKL |<200 Men | <200 Mixed BKL | >199 Men | >199 Mixed | >199 Women
NE Club Relay Champs Wax Rec
Note: this initial recommendation is being posted on 3/21 (Tuesday) and is subject to change pending weather updates.
For this race Adam will be on-hand with all the MNC wax, ready to test and help with classic wax. We can also apply a topcoat to skis on-site to ensure maximum speed! The following recommendations are for prep and race underlayers:
Glide for all skis
Begin with a layer of NF Blue/CH6 or other blue glide wax to harden the base. Scrape and brush.
Apply a layer of SkiGo XC or LF Graphite, or Toko NF or LF Black. Scrape and brush.
Apply the following paraffin depending on your brand preference:
Toko: 1:1 mix of HF Red and HF Yellow
Swix: HF8X
SkiGo: HF Orange
Holmenkol: Racing Mix Yellow
Substitute LF or NF (non fluoro) if applicable!
Classic skis
Thoroughly clean your kick zone, and have it clearly marked
Use 100-grit sandpaper, wrapped around a cork or other flat surface, and lightly abrade the kick zone in a tip-to-tail scrubbing pattern
Club Relay Championships: Time to TEAM UP!
If you an MNC member looking for a team please notify us by 3/22.
MNC members of all ages: it’s time to cap off the season with some spring racing and a challenge to score lots of points for the Club Cup…this Saturday is the inaugural New England Club Relay Championships hosted by MNC!
Teams of 4 will compete in a relay consisting of 2 classic legs and 2 freestyle legs. This is a race for everyone: teams can be mixed in gender, all ages, and all abilities. With the recent snow from snowstorm Stella and the impeccable work of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, you can expect great conditions and a fun time!
For all information (from team signups to volunteering to forming a group to race with) please see THIS LINK
We hope to see as many MNC skiers as possible at this event, and at the Spring Fling the next day! Also, for aspiring female biathletes there will be a Girls with Guns event hosted by members of the US Biathlon Team!