Mansfield Nordic Club
Ski coaching, training and playing in the shadow of Mt Mansfield for all ages and abilities
Open to the public on December 5th at 6:30 PM, visit the Essex Free Library to hear Vermont author Sam Brakeley discuss his book Skiing with Henry Knox. The book is about his cross country ski of the Catamount Trail.
This year for our MNC coaches we will be hosting a clinic on Dec. 7th at 11 AM in Craftsbury. Adam is leading it: we will spend the first part on skis, then talk over nuts, bolts and protocols for MNC practices and logistics over lunch (bring your own or buy at Craftsbury). Then we […]
NENSA Calendar Link Skate sprint, approximately 1.0 km. King’s Court Format. Low-key race with hand timing to the second. 10:00 am juniors/open/masters prologue, BKL to follow. Heats in afternoon. *Please note this is a no-fluoro race* Registration opens Sunday, December 1Entry Fee: $15 master/senior/junior; $5 BKL Kathy Maddock kmaddock@sprise.com
Visit Skirack's lower floor on Monday, December 16th for a wax clinic with Coach Adam! Learn the basics of kick waxing, glide waxing, klister waxing, and skin ski care. 5:30-7:00PM BONUS MATERIAL: -What's the latest on wax restrictions? Helpful slides on product differentiation and suggested tips for selecting the right wax for a given venue […]
Ski-in the new year with a family ski at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center! Meet Coach Rosemary outside the Touring Center on skis at 11 AM. Parents, siblings, masters, Juniors - everyone is welcome. Your choice of technique. Purchase trail passes inside if you don't have a membership: $5 kids, $10 adults.
THE RACE FOR THE CLUB CUP IS TIGHT and our club is within striking distance. Never before have we held this close to the top of the leaderboard, with only a few key points separating us from the lead. Remember, everyone that races scores points for the Club Cup, regardless of your ability level or speed. […]
EVENT PAGE and RACE REGISTRATION Combined with US Ski and Snowboard Supertour. Events for Juniors AND Masters/Citizen racers.
Bring the entire family to this MNC signature event. Racing is available for all age groups at a new the local venue this season and the addition of an adult 5k "try it" race. Location this Season: Sleepy Hollow 427 Ski Lodge Dr. Huntington, VT Registration: https://www.skireg.com/mncskiathlon Race Format Classic/Freestyle Skiathlon: Skiers switch from classic […]
20K Classic or skate wave start or short course 6K, either technique
NE Club Relay Championships 2020 Canceled If you registered a team will be in contact to process a refund. A Festive End of Season Team Event Presented by Mansfield Nordic Club On March 22, 2020, 200 skiers comprised of 50 relay teams ranging in age from 10 to 70, will toe the starting line at […]
Now a NENSA event! With the running season starting in earnest for many of us, it’s time to collectively rally toward a goal. We may not be able to gather in person, but Virtual Races have become a way for athletes to stick to some familiar territory (the competitive side) regardless of the social distance […]
This looks like a very fun event for BKL, Junior & Masters skiers! It's a team sprint which is a two-person relay in which the first team member races around a short course, tags off to the second team member, who races around the same course and tags back to the first team member again, […]
1/12/22: Race date has been changed to Sunday 1/16 due to cold temps. All starts will be delayed one hour. Online registration deadline is now Friday, midnight. See Ski Reg for detailed schedule. Always a very well-run and fun event on the beautiful trails of Rikert! Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 13th at midnight. Day of […]
Join the MNC Juniors on Sunday, May 29th to ski 25km (or more!) on the flat and rolling terrain of Kingsland Bay. We will meet at the Ferrisburgh Central School at 9am, where there's ample parking. The roads heading west toward Kingsland Bay and the surrounding farmland make for great long-distance skiing at easy paces, […]
Join MNC for an introductory rollerski clinic focused on learning the basics of safety (turning, slowing, stopping, climbing), equipment maintenance, and road awareness. This clinic is not age-specific...if you're a BKL skier who has never tried rollerskiing, or a Masters skier who has always wanted to give it a go, this is for you! Want […]
A great rollerski event at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, July 3rd! Includes a less-challenging intermediate race with fewer descents, and a learn-to-rollerski clinic at 1pm after the races conclude. Race Info and Registration Schedule: 8:30AM - Bib pick up and day-of-race registration opens (if numbers allow); course opens for warmup 9:25AM - Course closes to […]
Join MNC for an introductory rollerski clinic focused on learning the basics of safety (turning, slowing, stopping, climbing), equipment maintenance, and road awareness. This clinic is not age-specific...if you're a BKL skier who has never tried rollerskiing, or a Masters skier who has always wanted to give it a go, this is for you! Want […]
Join us at Queen City Brewery on Saturday, November 19th for a Masters Kickoff Social! We'll be on-site from 6-9pm with reserved space in the brewery/restaurant where folks can mingle with other Masters, learn more about our programs, meet-and-greet coaches and club leaders, and hear some words on the season ahead. We'll also have some […]
MNC Masters: the snow hasn't been plentiful to start off the season, but we're fortunate to have a few snowmaking loops providing the goods! We're organizing a Masters Ski Day on Sunday, December 11th up at Craftsbury. Join-in for group drills, video footage of your skiing (if you'd like!) and technique work, as well as […]
Registration now open on Ski Reg! Our club race held at Sleepy Hollow! We always need volunteers, so please consider volunteering! Contact: Christine Massey-Bierman: Christine.Massey@uvm.edu Ski one loop classic, switch skis & poles in the transition zone and finish with a skate lap. More info and distances on Ski Reg!
Click through to check snow conditions at Tomasi Meadow in Underhill. Submitted by on-the-ground reports, as current as possible. Read More about “Snow Conditions”…
Our summer training is OPEN for 2026! Come join us as we work to improve and grow as skiers. Summer kickoff BBQ on June 20th! Read More about “Summer”…
A piece sharing memories and photos of MNC’s dynamic and inspiring founder, Murray Banks, who passed in February 2026 Read More about “Tighten Your Boots: A Murray Banks Remembrance”…