White Mountain Classic – One Day Club Championships*
2018-01-20 | Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, 153 Village Rd, Jackson , NH, 03846, United States
2018 will be the 15TH year that the White Mountain Classic event has taken place here in Jackson, NH. This event has acted as the NENSA 1 day club championship. The favorite event lunch run by the Jackson Grammar School also acts as a one of the school’s major fundraisers. This has been a wonderful community event for 15 years and we look forward to another wonderful race in 2018.
Link to more info here.

* MNC Masters Target Race: This race is part of the MNC Master’s target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

MNC BKL Range Ramble
2018-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
It’s the RANGE RAMBLE Race on Jan. 20th! This is a great low-key first time race. See event details below. WE NEED PARENTS TO HELP! Sign-up here: http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AB28AAF49-range
Range Ramble BKL Skate Race Info
Saturday Jan. 20, 2018
Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, VT
10:00 Registration, $5 entry fee
11:00 AM Start
Hot Chocolate, refreshments & BKL Ribbon Awards to follow.
Traditional BKL Distances:
Lollipop- 0.5 km- freestyle
Grades ½- 1 km-freestyle
Grades ¾- 2km
Grades 5/6- 3km
Grades 7/8- 4 km
For information: Rosemary Shea-Cobb: sheacobb19@gmail.com
Cancellation info: check the MNC website

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series @ Sleepy Hollow ^
2018-01-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Skirack hosts Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series at Sleepy Hollow. Races Start at 6:30pm, and they are mass start. Registration open from 5:30pm – 6:29pm. $12 Entry Fee (includes night skiing trail pass). $6 High School or Bill Koch. $25 for race pass for all 8 races for Season Pass holders. All types of racers are welcome – from never have raced before up through competitive racers. Race distances are 2km, 4km, and 6km – you can choose at sign in time. You also choose your technique – classic or skate. Come on out and give it a try. Prizes from Skirack based on number of races attended, and awarded after the last race of the season. Prizes provided by the Skirack in Burlington. The race is mass start at 6:30pm. Faster skiers should line up near the front, and slower skiers towards the rear.
We also have a potluck dinner available to everyone after the race. Bring a dish of your choice to share, and enjoy some great company while you eat! All racing here is designed to be fun and enjoyable from beginner skiers through faster racers. The important thing is you come out and participate!

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try. Choose 2K, 4K or 6K skate or classic. Although high end racers attend regularly, so do little kids and rec skiers. It is totally non-intimidating. Everyone gathers after each race for a potluck dinner.

2018 Craftsbury Marathon*
2018-01-27 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
New England’s oldest classic ski marathon is back for 2018! This year the marathon will be Day 2 of the Fischer Sports Marathon Ski Festival, with two days of SuperTour racing occurring the same weekend. We are working on additions to the marathon course for 2018, aiming for a 16k lap that uses new terrain in addition to old favorites.
Race Information:
Classic Wave Start. All women’s distances start at 9:00am, with all men at 9:05am. BKL racers (1 lap only) start at 9:10am.
Zak Cup participants will contest the 3-lap 48k marathon distance unless they are M7 or above, in which case they will race the 2-lap 33k.
Registration Information:
Registration is currently open on SkiReg.com (https://www.skireg.com/2018-marathon-festival) with categories for adults, college skiers, high schoolers, and Bill Koch skiers. For questions, email race director Ollie Burruss (ollie.burruss@craftsbury.com).

* MNC Masters Target Race – This race is part of MNC’s Masters target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

New England Women’s XC Ski Day
2018-01-27 - 2018-01-28 | Woodstock Touring Center
Enjoy a fun day on snow at the Woodstock Nordic Adventure Center in Woodstock, Vermont. Experience cross-country ski clinics for every level of skier-from first-timers to seasoned masters! In addition to top-notch instruction, there will be wax demonstrations, a fantastic prize drawing and a fabulous lunch. Clothing and equipment retailers will be on hand with items to try and buy.
For more information: https://www.nensa.net/women-2/

Mt. Top Paintball Biathlon - BKL, HS, & Adults
2018-01-28 | Mt. Top XC Center, Mt. Top Resort, Chittenden, VT, United States
What could be more fun than skiing a loop, then stopping to shoot a paintball gun at a big target? In this race, kids ski varying distance loops and then stop to shoot a paintball gun in between loops, just like a real biathlon. There are divisions for High schoolers and adults too! Mt. Top does a great job putting on this race and it’s always a favorite.
Coach Rosemary will be on-hand to help. Let her know you are coming by e-mailing: sheacobb19@gmail.com
Wax Recommendation for Sunday: Toko Yellow
Here’s the flyer with times and all the other info you need:
2018 Mountain Top Paintball Biathlon

EABC Biathlon Race Series #4 of 6^
2018-02-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
A 6 race winter (freestyle technique) biathlon series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout January and February. Race dates are January 4, 11, 18 February 1, 8, 15. These races are open to beginners as well as experienced biathletes.

Race distance isusually 5 to 7 kilometers. Safety clinic, instruction and rifles are available for novices. Awards are given at the end of the series. Registration 5:00 to 5:30 PM, zero 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Race Start at 6:15 PM. Cost is $10 per race ($5 for EABC members) or $50 for the series ($25 for EABC members).

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try.

John Roderick Marathon at Black Mountain
2018-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Black Mountain Ski Resort, 39 Glover Rd, Rumfrod, ME, 04276
Race Information: 15km, 25km, and 50km Skate, Wave Start, Classic or Freestyle. The race will start at 9:00 am. Participants can select their technique on Saturday during check in and bib assignment. More details to follow. Registration Information Registration is now open on SkiReg.com. Check in and day of race registration will be available at race headquarters at 7:30 am. More details to follow. Sponsors: Black Mountain Ski Resort and Akers Ski For more information please contact Paul Jones at 2pajones@gmail.com

Frost Mt. BKL Classic Relay
2018-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Rikert Relays – A BKL Classic Relay Race
Presented by Frost Mountain Nordic Ski Club and Rikert Nordic Center
Sunday February 4, 2018
Rikert Nordic Center, Ripton, VT10:00 am Registration
11:00 am Start. Hot chocolate, treats & awards to follow.
We can help match up single skiers with relay partners or add a third skier to a relay team (as in the BKL festival).
Courses to be determined depending on conditions:
Lollipop – 0.5 km – individual freestyle
Grades 1&2 – 2 x 1 km freestyle
Grades 3&4 – 2 x 1.5 km classic
Grades 5&6 – 2 x 2 km classic
Grades 7&8 – 2 x 2.5 km classic
For information: email info@frostmountainnordic.com
For up-to-date course and/or cancellation information, check: www.frostmountainnordic.org

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series - CANCELLED THIS WEEK
2018-02-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
CANCELLED THIS WEEK DUE TO THE STORM
Skirack hosts Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series at Sleepy Hollow. Races Start at 6:30pm, and they are mass start. Registration open from 5:30pm – 6:29pm. $12 Entry Fee (includes night skiing trail pass). $6 High School or Bill Koch. $25 for race pass for all 8 races for Season Pass holders. All types of racers are welcome – from never have raced before up through competitive racers. Race distances are 2km, 4km, and 6km – you can choose at sign in time. You also choose your technique – classic or skate. Come on out and give it a try. Prizes from Skirack based on number of races attended, and awarded after the last race of the season. Prizes provided by the Skirack in Burlington. The race is mass start at 6:30pm. Faster skiers should line up near the front, and slower skiers towards the rear.
We also have a potluck dinner available to everyone after the race. Bring a dish of your choice to share, and enjoy some great company while you eat! All racing here is designed to be fun and enjoyable from beginner skiers through faster racers. The important thing is you come out and participate!

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try. Choose 2K, 4K or 6K skate or classic. Although high end racers attend regularly, so do little kids and rec skiers. It is totally non-intimidating. Everyone gathers after each race for a potluck dinner.

EABC Biathlon Race Series #5 of 6^
2018-02-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States

Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon and Half Marathon*
2018-02-10 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
Staged between the historic Mount Washington Hotel and majestic Mount Washington, the New England Ski Museum’s Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon at Omni Mount Washington Resort has quickly become a North Country winter tradition. This 42-kilometer, classic format, cross-country ski race showcases one of the largest Nordic systems in the northeast. In the tracks of the famed 1982 US National Championships and such legends as Bill Koch and Tim Caldwell, this race is steeped in history and Nordic skiing tradition.

* MNC Masters Target Race – This race is part of MNC’s Masters target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

44th Annual Mt. Washington Cup Cross Country Race
2018-02-11 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
Join us for this 43rd Annual 10km Freestyle (skate ski) Race. Located on the grounds of the historic Mount Washington Hotel and the White Mountain National Forest, the Bretton Woods Nordic Center is one of the largest cross country areas in the East.
Link for more info here.

Woodstock Sweetheart BKL Race
2018-02-11 | Woodstock Touring Center
This race date has been changed to Feb. 11!
I’ve heard good things about this race and it sounds like fun! Let’s see if we can get a group to go! Coach Rosemary will be there. Details in link below.
SweetHeart Race 2018

EABC Biathlon Race Series #6 of 6^
2018-02-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States

Masters Highland Lodge Ski
2018-02-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Join Masters Coaches Rick and Liam for a Craftsbury ski from Highland Lodge.
We will plan to potentially form two groups, one taking the longer (~20k) and the other shorter (~13k) route back.
Cost to ride the shuttle $5.
Plan to arrive at Craftsbury at 9:00 AM (Purchase shuttle tix, coffee + waxing support)
Shuttle departs at 9:30
Please RSVP to mncbod@gmail.com if you plan on attending.

The Bogburn Classic
2018-02-24 | Bogburn Classic, 1051 Skyline Dr, North Pomfret, VT, United States
Race Information:
13km men, 7km women, 6km for U16 and BKL (distances vary with age group) classic individual start. More details to follow.

Link for more info here.

Stowe Derby *^
2018-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Stowe Mountain Resort, 5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
The Stowe Derby is one of the oldest and most unique ski races in North America and is celebrating a 73rd anniversary in 2018. Over the course, participants ski through approximately 12.5 miles (20km) of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield’s Toll Road and along the Stowe Recreation Path before reaching the finish at the Stowe High School or other finish point, depending on weather conditions! The course has a total vertical drop of almost 2,800 feet. The winners will complete the course in about 45 minutes, while recreational skiers can take a couple of hours to go the same distance.
The Derby Short Course, presented by Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury, is designed families, for children ages 6 and up or those who prefer to avoid the rigors of a long and sustained descent. This fun and friendly flat race is approximately 6 km. The course begins in a mass start on the Stowe Recreation Path and follows the final leg of the Long Course.

Registration is OPEN — https://www.skireg.com/stowederby

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try. – Stowe Derby Short Course. About 6K flat, classic or skate and all ages – no intimidation factor.
* MNC Masters Target Race – This race is part of MNC’s Masters target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

Rangeley Lakes Loppet
2018-03-03 | Rangley Lakes Trails, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road, Dallas Plantation, ME, 04970, United States
Race Information:
50km for <M7, 25km for M7+. More details to follow.
Registration Information:
Registration will occur at SkiReg.com. More details to follow.

Sliver Fox Trot moved to Rikert
2018-03-03 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Now at Rikert! Always a good race and well organized by the Ford Sayer Club.
Freestyle Race except for Grades 1 & 2 which will do classic.
For details and to Register by Thursday night: SkiReg
Day of Race Registration available.

Flying Moose Classic
2018-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Bethel Village Trails, Bethel, ME, United States
20km, 10km, and 2.5km Classic, Mass Start. More details to follow.
The 20km race is part of the Zak and Club Cup Series.
Registration Information:
Registration will be available soon at https://www.skireg.com/flying-moose-classic
This year the race is slated for the new Bethel Village Trails (BVT), headquartered at the Bethel Inn, in Bethel. Grooming is still by Pistenbully (2) with snowmobile (3) back-up/touch-up. The new course features more varied terrain, with considerably more low-angle segments on the Pasture Path and Dog Days trails, punctuated by the hills and twists of Hedgehog and Corkscrew. The Flying Moose at BVT will be somewhat faster than at Pine Hill, and also more accessible to skiers new to mid-distance races. The race start/finish stadium features significantly longer starting run-in, and greatly reduced congestion as start lanes narrow. Many racers will find this to be the greatest improvement to the Flying Moose Classic. Racers will have access to the BVT Nordic Center, and the wider facilities of the Bethel Inn.
We have been using and refining our new timing system this summer, and results will be available live on-line as well as viewable on monitors at the race stadium.
Food and refreshments will be available to racers at the stadium as well as the extensive fare for purchase inside the Bethel Inn.
Parking and shuttle service will be expanded as registration warrants. Currently we have parking available at the venue for personal vehicles and some larger vans or busses.
For more information please contact Fred Call at skiercat@gmail.com

Mansfield Nordic Skiathlon *
2018-03-11 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Race Information:

Classic/Freestyle Skiathlon: Skiers switch from classic to freestyle skis mid-race.
Masters & Juniors:
Men and Women U16 and older (6km classic + 6km freestyle). Custom pottery mugs to top three finishers in each age class!
BKL:
Lollipop (~0.3km), Grades 1/2 (1.5km classic only), Grades 3/4 (1km classic + 1km freestyle), Grades 5/6 (1.5km classic + 1.5km freestyle), Grades 7/8 (2km classic + 2km freestyle). Please Note: All BKL races will follow NENSA guidelines for LF or CH wax use only. Thanks!
Schedule of Events:
Registration and bib pick-up in the White Tent near the touring center, 9:30-10:30am & 12:00-1:30pm. The White Tent will be Skiathlon Race Headquarters all day, and racers may stow their belongings there. 10:30 course preview; 11:00 MEN’s race; 11:10 WOMEN’s race; 12:30 Age-Class Podiums; 1:00 BKL races; 3:15 BKL ribbon ceremony and raffle!
Venue:
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT. (802) 586-7767, craftsbury.com; Non-racer trail passes available in the Nordic Touring Center ($5/child and $10/adult). Food available for purchase.
Registration:

Link to on-line Registration.
DOR Registration available–Adults ($45), U20 ($25), BKL ($15). Cash or check to MNC only.

* MNC Masters Target Race – This race is part of MNC’s Masters target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

Masters Apres Ski @ Jericho Tavern
2018-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Jericho Cafe & Tavern, 30 VT-15, Jericho, VT, 05465
Take advantage of the late season snow with some skiing at the range followed by an after ski gathering at the Jericho Cafe & Tavern.
Plan is to meet immediately after training on Thursday. But please RSVP to sue.bentlage@gmail.com by Wed evening if you are planning to attend.
Hope to see you there!

Lake Placid Nordic Festival *^
2018-03-17 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Info pending….
The challenging 25 and 50 K events go off in the AM. At 1 PM, they put on 3K 6K and 12K races designed for the ‘new to racing’ skiers.

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try. The challenging 25 and 50 K events go off in the AM. At 1 PM, they put on 3K, 6K and 12K races designed for the ‘new to racing’ skiers.
* MNC Masters Target Race – This race is part of MNC’s Masters target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net

BKL End-of-Season Party
2018-03-20 15:30 - 17:00 | VT
This will be our last “official” BKL practice day. We will have games, awards and parents are encouraged to bring snacks for a little acres-ski party. In case of no snow, we may do an alternative fun party somewhere else. Stay-tuned!

Fast & Female Champ Chat
2018-03-21 15:30 - 17:30 | VT
Fast and Female CHAMP CHAT – Craftsbury 2018- This is lots of fun!
Fast & Female is proud to present an afternoon of on-snow fun and athletic inspiration! Join elite US Nationals racers and Olympians for an afternoon of on-snow games, ski technique, and inspirational stories. Connect with professional athletes, meet other girls interested in sports, and hear about life as a professional athlete!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Craftsbury Outdoor Center (535 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT)

WHAT TO BRING: Participants should wear warm clothes and bring cross-country ski gear and a water bottle. No equipment will be provided.

COST: $20. Online registration closes Tuesday, March 20 at noon.

Register at Fast & Female Day of event registration will be $25. Limited scholarships available – please visit bit.ly/FFCraftsburyScholarship to apply.

Participation includes an L.L.Bean Fast and Female T-Shirt.
