Mansfield Nordic Club

Mad River Valley BKL Race
2022-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Exact location TBD! Details coming!

BKL Craftsbury Day
2022-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Everyone invited! Meet at 10 AM outside the Activity Center on the upper soccer field at Craftsbury Outdoor Center for a long ski tour, some play on the hills and a few games. Bring a lunch- you’ll get hungry! Those that are up for it can ski more after lunch. Your choice of technique.
$5 day pass for kids, $10 for adults.
Conditions & passes

NWVT BKL Mini-Fest Relays
2022-02-27 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
NWVT BKL MINIFEST Relays

Sunday, February 27th, 2022
@ Rikert Nordic Center
This pandemic inspired event is back with a twist and a different location! Find yourself a relay partner or we’ll find one for you! Record your name & partner on this document: Mini-Fest Relay Partner Spreadsheet. If you are looking for a partner, sign-up on the spreadsheet under a leg and we will look for a partner for you. If we don’t have an MNC partner for you, we will find you a partner from a different club in the same age class for you. I will submit relay partners on Friday, 2/25.

Registration: – Registration will be inside the BARN at Rikert. Registration will open at 8:45 and remain open until 10:30. Day of race registration available up to an hour before each race. Coaches will send relay pairings prior to race day. Day of race registration available for paired relay partners and individuals in need of a partner. Day of race registration $18/skier.

Registration Link

Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help with various jobs to make the fest a success! Please sign up to help where you can.

Volunteer sign-up

SCHEDULE

*All Relays will be Freestyle Technique
10 AM- Lollipop ~.5km
10:15 AM- Grades 1/2 ~2X1K
10:30 AM- Grades 3/4 ~ 2x1K
11 AM- Grades 5/6 ~2X2K
11:30 AM- Grades 7/8 ~2X2K

Mini Marathon and Treasure Hunt
A long and short course mini marathon will be open throughout the day for parents and kids to ski to the two beautiful cabins at Rikert, partake in refreshments and seek treasure along the way.

Additional Details:
Coaches, please send relay pairings to britta@frostmountainnordic.org by Friday 2/25
Come with a partner to register day of and no worries, individuals registering without a teammate will be provided a relay partner at registration.
Indoor bathrooms and portable toilets available at Rikert.
Parents skiing with kids need to purchase a day pass inside the Nordic Center.
Racer’s trail pass included in fee.
Masks required when inside any buildings at the center.
​Please no dogs or walking on the trails at Rikert.

Contact us: info@frostmountainnordic.org

New England BKL Festival
2022-03-05 - 2022-03-06 | Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
This year, the Festival is in Waterville, ME on March 6 & 7. Saturday will feature a classic relay and Sunday will be the individual skate. Nordic Adventure activities both days. Find lodging first, then register. For details and links to all info & registration: NE BKL Festival

MNC 25k in May Rollerski for Juniors + Masters
2022-05-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Ferrisburgh Central School, 56 Little Chigago Road, Ferrisburgh, 05456, United States
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, with the potential to cover a lot of ground and no challenging climbs or descents.
Ferrisburgh Central School Map Link
Wear bright colors, and don’t forget some snacks and hydration! The Juniors will be classic skiing/double poling but any technique is fine. After the ski, submit your entry for the NENSA 25k in May event!

Intro Rollerski Clinic #1
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Rd, Williston, 05495, United States
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 to learn how to snowplow without the snow?
Ready to see the fastest snow-to-rollerski pole tip changeover ever?
Looking to expand your off-season possibilities?
MNC will have a selection of rollerskis available to try (NNN/Prolink-compatible boots preferred) and it is recommended participants bring their personal boots and poles. Much of this intro clinic will be completed without poles, and rollerski pole tips are recommended but not required.
We will meet in the Allen Brook School parking lot at 1pm, getting our feet/wheels under us on flat and open terrain before heading out to the nearby bike paths.
Our favorite rollerski apparel is a bright, visible shirt!
RSVP for June 11 Clinic

Craftsbury Intro-To-Biathlon Summer Camp
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-24 | VT
See Craftsbury’s website for info on a biathlon camp June 19-24!

Lost Nation Roll(erski Race)
2022-07-03 | VT
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 all racers.
9:30AM – U16 races start. 1 skier every 30 seconds, mixed gender. Two 3.3km figure 8 laps for a total of 5.6km.
10:00AM – Open races start. 1 skier every 30 seconds, mixed gender.
11:15AM – Intermediate race (7.5km, no outer loop)
12:00PM – Podium ceremony
1:00PM – NENSA Learn to Roll Clinic

Intro Rollerski Clinic #2
2022-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Rd, Williston, 05495, United States
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 to learn how to snowplow without the snow?
Ready to see the fastest snow-to-rollerski pole tip changeover ever?
Looking to expand your off-season possibilities?
MNC will have a selection of rollerskis available to try (NNN/Prolink-compatible boots preferred) and it is recommended participants bring their personal boots and poles. Much of this intro clinic will be completed without poles, and rollerski pole tips are recommended but not required.
We will meet in the Allen Brook School parking lot at 9am, getting our feet/wheels under us on flat and open terrain before heading out to the nearby bike paths.
Our favorite rollerski apparel is a bright, visible shirt!
This event is FREE but donations are appreciated!
RSVP for July 9 Clinic
Renate, Katie & Carloyn (akla WoW)

College Mountain Camp
2022-07-20 - 2022-07-24 | VT
Find all info about Mountain Camp(s) at this link!
Mountain Camp Info Page

Mountain Camp
2022-07-27 - 2022-07-31 | VT
Find all info about Mountain Camp(s) at the main page below!
Mountain Camp Info Page

MNC Masters Social - Season Kickoff Sat. 11/19 6-9 PM
2022-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Queen City Brewery, 703-B Pine Street, Burlington, VT
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 gear for sale, and pizza/beer/beverages will be available for purchase on-site!
Please RSVP here so we can get a feel for how many people will be attending.
If you can’t make our event please check out our Masters FAQ to learn more about our program.

BKL Parent Meeting on Zoom
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | VT
Lots of important and useful information! Parents of BKL kids should attend!
MNC Coach is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Time: Nov 29, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Masters ski day Sunday, 12/11
2022-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
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 time spent skiing with friends and fellow club members.
There is a race taking place in the morning, the Kendall Classic, which is open to all…the MNC trailer will be on-site (in the lower lot) and we can help with kickwax for racers interested.
Our group ski will take place after lunch, with things kicking off around 1pm in the lower field.
We’ll begin with classic skiing for the first hour, and then take a break to switch to skate for the remainder of the day.
There is no additional fee or registration for this event, but a short RSVP page is linked below. This isn’t mandatory, but helps gauge interest/numbers as well as provide a few quick questions which can help tailor the event.
Masters Ski Day RSVP

New England BKL Festival
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | VT
A weekend of fun and races, this year at Craftsbury! Registration now open on SKIREG
Fees increase on Feb. 10th.
Races include a relay on Saturday (we’ll find you a partner) and a paired start race on Sunday.
Kids do not have to race to attend- they can register for the Nordic Adventure only and do all the fun activities on skis!
Check out all the info on the Event Website
Coach Rosemary and other coaches will be there to help wax and join in the fun!

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race
2023-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Sleepy Hollow Ski Club BKL Race
Saturday, January 7th, 2023
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Welcome youth skiers! We are inviting kids to join us for races and fun on the trails at Sleepy Hollow. We’ll be having a race for each BKL age group. See information for registration, race information and volunteer sign up below.
Registration: Please register all children participating in the races. We have online registration (link below) open until Friday, January 6th at 8:00 pm. Registration will also be open on Saturday, January 7th from 9:00 am – 10:30 am, located at the Barn on the way up to the meadow. Cost is $6 per skier and payment for all registrations will be in person on January 7th- cash or check will be accepted. For day of race registration, you must register at least an hour in advance of the race start time.
Online Registration Link
Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help with various jobs for the races and registration. Please sign up if you can help below. Many thanks!
Volunteer Sign Up Link
Race Technique & Course: Due to weather predictions for the next week, the race technique and course are currently TBD. Note that Sleepy Hollow is a fluoro-free zone and only basic block/hot wax, liquid free paraffin waxes are permitted for Eastern Youth BKL races. Courses will be clearly marked for skiers, and we’ll put down v-boards to change courses for each successive age group race. Start and finish will be in Molly’s Meadow.
Lollipop (Kindergarten/pre-K) : ~ 0.5 km
Grades 1/2: ~ 1 km
Grades 3/4: ~ 2km
Grades 5/6: ~ 3 km
Grades 7/8: ~ 4 km

Sleepy Hollow Trail Map

Start: The races will start at 10:00 am with the Lollipop age category. Race start times are listed below. Start format will be a wave start for each race, and with the exception of the lollipop, boys will race first followed by girls in each age group.

10:00 am- Lollipop
10:15 am- Grades 1/2
10:45 am- Grades 3/4
11:15 am- Grades 5/6
11:45 am- Grades 7/8

Results & Awards

Awards will be given when each participant crosses the finish line. All participants will be receiving a ribbon or a lollipop:).

Results will be posted HERE and on Sleepy Hollow’s website on the “Ski Racing & Race Results” page.

Bathrooms/Lodge: The ski lodge is open this year! There is a portalet in the parking lot, as well as bathrooms in the basement of the ski lodge. The Barn (registration spot) will also be open for warming up during the day.

Questions? Contact the race director, Heather LaRocca, laroccabeal@gmail.com or 802-345-7837

Mad River Ramble BKL Race
2023-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | VT
Stay Tuned for Info. Most likely a skate race at Ole’s touring center.

Frost Mt. BKL Race
2023-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
Skate. More info forthcoming closer to the date!

MNC Skiathlon- BKL, Masters & Juniors
2023-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
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!

Wax Clinic @ Skirack w/Coach Adam
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join Coach Adam at Skirack for an evening wax clinic! Learn about taking care of your skis, including:

Waxing basics for glide and kick
Klister basics
Cleaning your skis for their next wax job
Favorite waxes and applications for New England skiing
Fun tools, hacks, and cool tidbits!

Clinic will begin a 6PM in the lower section of the shop!
Team USA xax cabin life at FIS Junior World Championships, 2023

2023 MNC Ski and Gear Swap
2023-10-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Community Center Jericho
Our ski and gear swap event is back for 2023!
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 29th you can stop by the Community Center of Jericho to find all sorts of Nordic needs…used skis, boots, poles, and apparel will be available for purchase. The swap runs from 12-5pm (with the first hour for MNC members).
This is your chance to clean out all the Nordic ski gear in your basement earn some money, help MNC, and outfit local skiers with gear. You can drop-off items on Saturday, October 28th from 4-6pm.
After the event? Stop by to pick up your unsold items. If you’d like to keep them out of your closet, garage, or basement, MNC will bring them to the Cochran’s Ski Swap the following weekend, and/or consider them a donation.
Come to the swap to make sure you have the equipment you need for the ’23/‘24 season and beyond.
In addition to traditional ski swap items we will have our full stock of BKL rental skis, boots, and poles from Alpina to get younger skiers all set for winter.

If you would like to bring your own items to the swap you may choose to contribute either 25%, 50%, or 100% of your sold items to MNC.
Item drop-off is on Saturday, October 28th from 4-6pm at the Community Center. Additionally, we will announce drop-off options with Coach Adam in the MNC trailer in Jericho.
Please keep in mind that this swap/sale is for Nordic-specific skis, boots, poles, and apparel only! Thanks.

Items contributed will need to be registered for tracking and sale purchases. You may fill out a hard copy of this information on-site, but it is preferred that you use the form below to provide details of your gear and equipment (up to 5 items per form).
Please submit sale item info via the online form before midnight on Thursday, October 26th. This will help our process go smoothly!
2023 Ski and Gear Intake Form
Interested in volunteering to help work at the swap? You can find a volunteer sign-up form below. Thanks for your interest in helping make the sale a success!
Ski Swap Volunteer Form

Toko/Swix Team Orders Due
2023-11-05 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
We are grateful once again for our awesome partnership with Toko wax and tools. Toko helps provide our club and members with all sorts of great Nordic products, from gloves and hats to wax and irons.
Each year, we receive two special order forms for Toko products: one for gloves/softgoods and one for wax/hardgoods.

Our members receive 30% everything through Toko, and 25% off Swix, on the order forms below.
The form is filled out by interested members and brought to Skirack.
Skirack fills the order and calls/emails when the order is in.

This is a once-per-year opportunity, so please consider what you’d like for the entirety of the 2023/2024 ski season!
ORDERS ARE DUE TO SKIRACK BY NOVEMBER 5TH, 2023
Click below to download the forms:
RS Nordic Gloves 2324 (gloves/softgoods)
RSNordic2324 (was/hardgoods)
SwixTeamPricing23-24
What does MNC recommend?
First off, feel free to visit www.tokous.com for more product details. We receive a lot of club support from Toko (in addition to this order form) so we encourage our members to purchase from Toko whenever possible!
For wax and tools, a complete set of the standard grip waxes (base, blue, red, yellow) will serve you well. We often train on warmer waxes like Toko Red and Toko Yellow given our regional trends. These waxes are sold in a kit which includes a scraper and a cork, which is very convenient.

A cork is necessary for kickwaxing, and a synthetic cork is recommended.
We also use a lot of klister in New England…Toko makes a base, blue, red (universal), and yellow klister. One of each is recommended, but you can also pick up handy spray versions of these waxes.
For glide wax, sprays can be very easy…apply, let them dry, and brush to polish…you’re done! These waxes come in three different colors based on temp and snowtype…and like the gripwax, they are also available in a kit.

You’ll notice that the kit still contains a block of Toko Base Performance Blue. This is because after a few spray waxings, it is important to treat your bases with a “traditional” hot wax job. Think of spray waxes like drinking, and hot waxes like eating…you can go for a while just on hydration, but sooner or later your ski bases will need to eat!
Glide waxing with a traditional paraffin block requires an iron, a scraper, and a stiff brush. Toko sells all of these at various price points. It is highly recommended that you wax with a dedicated ski waxing iron (not your clothes iron) for good temperature control and heat distribution.
What about gloves?
We’ve tried all of the Toko gloves, and they offer a great system. Which is best?
If you had to get one pair, the Toko Thermo Plus offers good insulation and warmth without compromising grip characteristics. A slightly lighter version, the Toko Thermo Race, also provides some good wind blocking with less overall bunk.
For cold hands, the Toasty Thermo Mitten is the warmest nordic ski glove/mitten product that we have ever experienced!
For those that prefer the ultimate in ski pole feel and light weight, the Toko Profi is a favorite among racers.
Nico with the Toko Profi glove

Tomasi Meadow Trot
2023-11-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Tomasi Meadow, 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT, 05490, United States
Come out to Underhill for a fun 5km (with a shorter kids option!) to help raise funds for community ski trails! MNC is partnering with the Town of Underhill for maintenance and grooming of these local trails, and this run takes place right before the MNC Annual Meeting just a short walk away at the Underhill Town Hall.
Make it a two-for-one activity day in Underhill!
Registration at 1, with races to follow starting at 2pm. See website below for more info:
Tomasi Meadow Trot

MNC Annual Meeting
2023-11-05 16:00 - 19:00 | underhill town hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT, 05490, United States
Join us at the Underhill Town Hall for a potluck dinner, a gathering with other members and friends, and presentations by club leaders!
Learn what MNC is all about, AND what we’re up to this winter. This is an event that allows members of all ages to gather together to welcome the coming season.
Join us starting at 4pm, and sign up for a the potluck below:
Annual Meeting Potluck Signup
A bonus this year? Head up to Underhill a little earlier in the afternoon and take part in the Tomasi Meadow Trot 5km! This is a fundraiser to help support the community ski trails right in town, which MNC has now taken a collaborative stake in with the Town of Underhill!

Masters Kickoff Social
2023-11-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Queen City Brewery, 703-B Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Are you a Masters skier, a friend/family member of a Masters skier, or interested in joining the club? Come to our Masters Kickoff Social on November 18th in Burlington!
From 6-8PM at Queen City Brewery in the South End, we will be eating pizza, grabbing drinks, and hearing from coaches and leaders on the season ahead. Catch up with your training friends, or make some new ones, at this fun and laid-back event!

BKL Racers Practice #1
2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Skate Technique
Meet Coach Tom in the upper field just off the Outdoor Center Deck
If you don’t have a season pass you can purchase a tickets: https://www.craftsbury.com/day-passes
$5students and $10 adults

First MNC BKL Day!
2023-12-05 15:45 - 17:15 | VT
Our BKL programs will begin on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023!
Be sure to register for programming and membership, and check the website, BKL Blog, and other sources for information on our skiing.

MNC BKL Season Opener Ski Race
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
We noticed that there aren’t any close to home BKL Races in December. We’re hosting a BKL race at Craftsbury on Saturday, December 16th for any BKL kids interested in racing.

Race Info Flyer
The Race Flyer includes links to Registration and Volunteering.
Please consider volunteering- there are a variety of jobs available.

Last BKL Practice before Holiday Break
2023-12-21 15:45 - 17:15 | VT

BKL Practice Resumes from Holiday Break
2024-01-02 15:45 - 17:15 | VT
