Mansfield Nordic Club

Juniors Heat Box Ski Prep
2017-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Bring your race skis to the Henry/Solow house to get them ready to rock for the season! We’ll have heatbox wax on hand that will help your skis get their fastest…just bring your skis and a snack to share!
Putting your skis in a heatbox with special wax helps them absorb more wax and be more consistently fast in the winter…since MNC has a hotbox of its own, this treatment is FREE although you are required to apply the wax yourself 🙂

First Day of BKL Practice!
2017-11-13 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
What to bring will be posted on the BKL Training Blog on Sunday night before practice. Most likely, we’ll be dryland training so wear your running shoes & dress in layers.

MNC Annual Meeting
2017-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Underhill Center Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT, United States
Join us for the Mansfield Nordic Club Annual Meeting at the Underhill Town Hall on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Prior to the Annual Meeting, MNC will offer an optional 3-5 mile hash run (details below). The Annual Meeting will begin with a potluck meal and the MNC program presentation followed by a multi-media presentation by World Master Champion, JoAnn Hanowski called “Skiing across Finland and Beyond”.
The MNC Annual Meeting is open free of charge to all interested Nordic skiing enthusiasts. Please RSVP by November 9th.

RSVP & Potluck Sign-Up Here
Schedule:
2;00 pm – 4:00 pm Drop off food dishes for Potluck meal at the Underhill Town Hall in Underhill Center.
2:30 pm – 3:50pm Hash Run at 70 Maple Rd, Underhill VT(see directions below)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Pot Luck meal and MNC program presentation at the Underhill Town Hall followed by guest speaker presentation and raffle.
What is a Hash Run?
A hash run is designed to engage runners of all ages and levels to follow a marked course with many options but only one correct route to finish. A very fun event for all abilities Or more specifically…
At a hash, one or more members (“hares”) lay a trail, which is then followed by the remainder of the group (the “pack” or “hounds”). Sawdust, flour, chalk, and toilet paper are used to mark the trail. The trail periodically ends at a “check” and the pack must find where it begins again; often the trail includes false trails, short cuts, dead ends, back checks, and splits. These features are designed to keep the pack together despite differences in fitness level or running speed, as front-runners are forced to slow down to find the “true” trail, allowing stragglers to catch up.
Directions to 70 Maple Leaf Rd:
Drive up Stevensville Rd in Underhill Center, take a left turn at Maple Leaf Farm onto Maple Leaf Road. Continue for ¾ mile up around the sharp curve to the 1st house on the right.

BKL NENSA SWIX Apparel Orders Due
2017-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
NENSA and long-time sponsor, Swix, are teaming up to offer the BKL SWIX Jacket program again this year! This program is a benefit for NENSA Clubs, such as MNC. Click here: NENSA SWIX Jacket Program to see what you can get this year and for more info.

How to Order: All orders are through your club, so e-mail Coach Rosemary
with: your name, telephone number, e-mail, your child(ren)’s name, the item name, size, color and price. Then send a check for the full amount made out to Rosemary Shea-Cobb, 22 Brookside Rd, Westford, VT 05494.

All orders are due to Rosemary by Sunday, Nov. 12. Orders should be in just before Christmas, although last year, some things got delayed. The store will be open again for a later order between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15.

BKL Hike: Camel's Hump Loop
2017-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Burrows Trail Head, Camels Hump Rd, Burrow's Trail Head, Camel's Hump Rd, Huntington, VT, United States
Camel’s Hump Loop: We will start at the Burrow’s Trail Head, go up the Forest City Trail to the Long Trail to the summit and back down the Burrow’s Trail. 5.9 miles total. Maybe we’ll find some snow! Option for a shorter hike for those who want to do less (up & down Burrows, 4.2 m). Meet at Burrow’s Trail Head on Camel Hump Rd. at 10 AM.

MNC Skirack Night 2017
2017-11-05 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join us at our annual Skirack Night this November 5th! Fischer’s Chris Hall will be on-site helping to select skis with an ideal fit, and Skirack will be happy to answer questions and show some of their great Nordic products for the 2017/2018 season.
MNC Coach Adam Terko will give a short talk, with other special guests to be announced soon!
Event runs from early to mid-evening: 4-7PM.

Bolton Hillclimb Run
2017-11-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Bolton Valley Ski Area, 4302 Bolton Valley Access rd, Bolton Vallet, VT, United States
Calling all MNC athletes…this weekend the Junior team is doing the Bolton Hillclimb running test, which is an event that happens a few times each year. This is a challenging but very low-key “race” that begins at the upper base lodge of Bolton Valley and goes up the Jeep/Maintenance road to the summit of the Vista chairlift. It’s anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes of uphill that is a great test of aerobic capacity and a great workout one way or another 🙂
Masters are welcome to join in this event this coming Saturday: we’ll meet at the upper base lodge parking lot at 9AM and plan to start the test at 9:45AM!
As always a pint of Ben and Jerry’s is on the line for anyone who can break the current course records of 14:05 (Tim Cobb) and 17:44 (Eliza Thomas)!
Bolton Hillclimb Historical Archive

BKL Hike: Camel's Hump at Sunrise!
2017-11-04 06:00 (America/New_York) | Burrows Trail Head, Camels Hump Rd, Burrow's Trail Head, Camel's Hump Rd, Huntington, VT, United States
Sunrise Hike! Join Coach Rosemary and the Trapeni family for an early morning hike up the Burrow’s Trail (Camel’s Hump Rd., Huntington) in time for sunrise. Meet at Burrow’s Trail Head at 6 am. Potluck Breakfast at the top! Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going.

BKL Hike: Mt. Mansfield DATE CHANGED TO 10/29
2017-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Butler Lodge Trail Head, Butler Lodge Trail Head, Stevensville Rd, Underhill, VT, United States
Date changed to Sunday, 10/29 due to Middle School XC Championships on 10/28.
Mt. Mansfield via Butler Lodge Trail. About 3 miles one way, this will be a longer hike. Meet at Stevensville Rd. Trail Head at 10:00. Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going.

BKL Parent/Leader Workshop in Woodstock
2017-10-22 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Woodstock Elementary School, 15 South Street , Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
EVENT DETAILS. A great opportunity for parents and coaches alike!

BKL Hike: No School Day! Hunger Mountain
2017-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Hunger Mt. Trail Head, Hunger Mt. Trail Head, Sweet Farm Rd, Waterbury, VT, United States
10/20 (Friday): Most of the public schools are out this day so let’s go hiking! Hunger Mountain is a fairly easy 2.2 mile hike from the Waterbury side. We have the option to hike another 0.7 miles to White Rock Mt. too. Meet at the Trail Head on Sweet Farm Road at 10 AM. Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going or if you want to carpool.

BKL Parent/Leader Workshop at Dublin School
2017-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | dublin school, 18 Lehmann Way, Dublin, NH, 03444, United States
@ Dublin School: Dublin, NH. Takes place right after the NENSA Coaches Clinic! See additional events page for more on that clinic.
BKL Parent/Leader Workshop Info

NENSA Regional Coaches Clinic
2017-10-15 | dublin school, 18 Lehmann Way, Dublin, NH, 03444, United States
@ Dublin School in Dublin, NH!
EVENT DETAILS

BKL Hike: Stowe Pinnacle
2017-10-14 10:00 (America/New_York) | Sweet Farm Rd. Trail Head, Sweet Farm Rd., Waterbury, VT, United States
A great view for a short, but challenging hike! 1.8 miles. Meet at trailhead at 10 am (see google map below)

Rossignol Night at Skirack
2017-10-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Come visit Skirack on Sunday, October 8th for Rossignol Night! Find great prices on Rossignol equipment, and learn about the newest products and innovations from Rossignol’s Evan Pengelly who will be in the store for the event.

NENSA/US Ski and Snowboard L100 Technique Clinic
2017-10-07 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
After the NENSA Fall Rollerski Classic, join coaches for a L100 Technique Clinic at the Range. Includes:

Discussion of current/relevant technical concepts
Discussion of learning styles and teaching modes for technical coaching
Dryland drills and activities on-foot used to impart strong technique
Drills and activities on rollerskis used to impart strong technique

Rollerskis are encouraged although not absolutely mandatory
This clinic satisfies the “Technique” portion of the NENSA and/or US Ski and Snowboard L100 certification program. Please register via SkiReg by clicking HERE.
For directions to the Range, please see the link HERE.
We hope to see you on October 7th!

NENSA Fall Rollerski Classic 2017!
2017-10-07 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
Long name; big race! MNC is excited to partner with EABC and NENSA to host what we hope is the biggest rollerski race around!

You can find the SkiReg page, with lots of details, HERE!
Find a volunteer sign-u for HERE!

Intro Rollerski Clinic/Demo
2017-09-30 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Williston Central School, 195 Central School Dr,, Williston, VT, 05495, United States
Always wanted to try rollerskiing? If you love the feeling of gliding on snow, that sensation isn’t so far away even on pavement! Come join MNC coaches and fellow Masters skiers in a rollerski clinic and demo day at Williston Central School on September 30th from 3-4:30pm. Meet at bike path at the rear of the school near the soccer fields.
We’ll have an array of skate rollerskis available to try, and coaches on-hand to help you fine-tune your balance and technique. Thanks to the flat, car-free bike path and loop around the soccer fields, you can ski with confidence. Experienced Masters rollerskiers can also use this time to get a group session in.
And for post-workout recovery? We’ll make a visit to nearby Burlington Beer Company for refreshments and snacks!
Here’s what you need to do:
-RSVP to adamRterko@gmail.com if interested
-Bring a helmet, poles,and your ski boots (bring skate rollerskis if you have them, but we will have a fleet on-hand)
-Wear bright clothing so that you are visible to other bike path users!
Hope to see you rolling on the 30th!

Colchester High School Ski Sale
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-01 | colchester, 131 Laker Ln, Colchester, Colchester, 05446, United States
COLCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL SKI SALE

FRIDAY NIGHT and SATURDAY 9/29 and 10/1

NEW SALE HOURS:

FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00-9:00 PM

10/1 SATURDAY 8:00-3:00 PM

CONSIGNMENT DROP-OFF: 4:00-7:00 on Friday September 23.

CONSIGNMENT PICK-UP: 3:00-5:00 on SATURDAY

Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race
2017-09-23 08:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY, United States
Join MNC for a race trip to the popular Climb to the Castle rollerski race in beautiful Lake Placid, NY! It might not be the traditional way to climb a mountain, but this is one way to tackle an Adirondack 46’er!

The race begins early in the morning on Sunday, September 24th. For this event, MNC will offer a race trip that departs the day prior to make a mini training camp out of the weekend.
We will depart from the Buffalo Wild Wings/Price Chopper parking lot at 1pm on Saturday the 23rd. Once in Lake Placid, we’ll go for a rollerski on the scenic River Road near the ski jumps. We’ll then make ourselves at home at the High Peaks Basecamp Lodge right in the heart of town. We’ll have a study-hall period for schoolwork, and a session in the yoga studio at the neighboring High Peaks Cyclery. With a large kitchen in the house, we’ll make a team dinner and get ready to race the next day!
On race day we’ll have the luxury of waking up at a normal hour (vs the earliest ferry from VT) and making a hearty breakfast before competing in the race. After the event, we’ll have lunch in town and go for a trail run or mountain bike ride on some nearby trails before heading back to VT.
Registration for this trip includes lodging, meals, transportation, and support at our 2 training sessions outside the race.
MNC Registration: Climb to the Castle Race Trip
The MNC registration form DOES NOT INCLUDE RACE REGISTRATION: please be sure to register for the race itself on the SkiReg site HERE. For team listing, don’t forget to put “Mansfield Nordic Club”!

BKL Parent/Leader Workshop in Sudbury, MA
2017-09-18 12:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln-Sudbury HS, 390 Lincoln Road , Lincoln, MA, 01776, United States
EVENT DETAILS. Check this out if you are a parent or coach!

Citizen's Run @ Burlington Invite
2017-09-09 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Burlington High School, 52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT, United States
Join MNC for a fun 5k right in Burlington! Taking place before the Burlington HS Invitational cross country race, this open citizen’s race runs the same course and is open to anyone! MNC Masters and Juniors are encouraged to attend. Look for the MNC tent down by the North Beach start area. Juniors will be gathering and starting a warmup around 7:45.
Registration and info page

US Biathlon Rollerski Trials
2017-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Check out the top US and Canadian biathletes in Jericho on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13th! See more details on the Ethan Allen Biathlon Club website.
www.eabiathlon.org

MNC Athlete-In-Residence Weekend
2017-08-03 08:00 - 2017-08-06 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join MNC for an athlete-in-residence weekend, and see what training with the Pugs is all about! See more at the official page HERE.

Shooting Stars Biathlon Event
2017-07-29 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
An introduction to biathlon for kids, held at the Range!
Any child ages 10 -14 is welcome to attend! The cost is $30 (t-shirt and lunch included).
Registration is open on skireg. 25 camper limit. (There are 19 spots still available)
The camp will run from 9:30 am (check-in) – 4 pm. It will be a day full of learning about shooting the biathlon .22 rifle, games, food, and a fun race so that everyone can feel the excitement of shooting while their heart is pounding!
The camp will be led by USBA Eastern Regional Development Coach, Algis Shalna and assistants. Having coached in the United States for the last 25 years and as a Lithuanian gold medalist in Biathlon as well, Algis radiates a passion for the sport that children pick up on immediately and feel very comfortable being taught by him. He keeps the learning process fun and interesting, balancing the day so the kids are always positively engaged!
If you would like more information, feel free to email me or give Mary Anne Levins a call @ 802-345-1665

Rollerski Clinic w/Ben Lustgarten
2017-07-18 09:00 - 2017-07-25 11:00 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
FREE Roller Ski Clinic with Ben Lustgarten
presented by SKIRACK & Mansfield Nordic Club
Tuesday, July 25 | 9-11am
Ethan Allen Biathlon Training Facility, Jericho VT

Join us on Tuesday, July 25th for a free roller ski clinic with Craftsbury Green Racing Project skier, VT native and Middlebury grad Ben Lustgarten.

Participants should bring skate rollerskis, classic and skate rollerski poles, classic and skate boots, helmet, running shoes and bounding poles.

Clinic will include:

Warm Up Loop
Drills
Free Ski
Snacks & Group Discussion (school/training balance, training tips, nutrition)

Click HERE for directions.

Hope to see you there!

HURT Camp 2017!
2017-07-15 - 2017-07-20 | Camp Meadowbrook, 239 Meadowbrook Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804, United States
Join our friends at HURT Nordic for a week of great training in the southern Adirondacks! Coach Adam will be working at this camp that brings together skiers from all over NY state and beyond. Last year an MNC crew visited for the day and had a ton of fun, and for those that are interested this is a fantastic opportunity to mix up the summer training routine! Please contact Adam for more info, and see the page below for more:
HURT Events Page

Girls with Guns Biathlon Event
2017-07-09 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Join members of the US Biathlon team and have fun learning about biathlon in Lake Placid! For more info, please view the flyer or registration info below!
FLYER
REGISTRATION

Masters Hike, Run, Swim and Pot Luck Event on the Slopes Mt. Mansfield!
2017-06-25 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Jim and Joann’s, 70 Maple Leaf Road, Underhill , VT
Jim Fredericks and JoAnn Hanowski are hosting a Potluck outing at their home in Underhill, VT. This event is open to all MNC master skiers, adult club members, parents of Junior and BKL skiers and friends. Participants have the option of a hike or guided trail run on some of the many trails on nearby Mt Mansfield followed by a relaxing wood fired sauna, swim in the pond and/or pot luck meal. There will also be a badminton net set up and croquet for extra fun. Please join us for any part of the event that you can!
What: MNC Masters Outing with hike or guided trail run from Fredericks/Hanowski residence in Underhill followed by sauna, swimming and potluck meal.
When: Sunday, June 25
Time: Short hike or guided trail run leaves the residence at 2:00pm, sauna and swim starting at approximately 3:30pm followed by Potluck Meal at 4:00pm
Where: 70 Maple Leaf Road, in Underhill, VT
RSVP by June 23 to
Jim Fredericks at jimfredericks2@gmail.com or
Jen Supple at jssupple@gmail.com

Note: The trail run will be about 50-70 minutes depending on individual pace. Hike options include the trail running route which leaves Jim and JoAnn’s house on a mountain bike trail to a wonderful lookout of the Champlain Valley, an up and back from Stevensville trailhead to Taylor Lodge, or longer summit bid. Anyone interested in a longer, more extensive hike on Mt. Mansfield should let us know in your RSVP and we can help organize an earlier start time to accommodate.

Summer Kickoff Ride/Hike
2017-06-17 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Join us for this annual tradition hosted by the Solow/Henry family! We will gather for either a hike up Camel’s Hump or a road bike ride (2 route options) followed by a potluck.
Ride begins at Hinesburg Central School at 9:15AM
Hike meets (to carpool) at Brewster Pierce Elementary School in Huntington at 8:30AM
We will gather for a potluck lunch at the Henry/Solow household between 11:30 and noon!
MNC cycling crew about to tackle App Gap and more
Detailed schedule:
ACTIVITIES:
o Bike ride – 9:15 am, meet at Hinesburg Community School. There will be 2 bike routes: one up App Gap (~40 miles) and one ‘Around the Block’ (~15 miles).
o Hike – 8:30 am, meet at Brewster Pierce School in Huntington to car pool to Camel’s Hump.
o Potluck picnic – 12 noon, gather back at Henry/Solow house (209 Coyote Ridge Rd, Hinesburg) for a potluck picnic lunch. See below for suggested items.
o Pond for swimming – bring your suit (or not) if you want .
o Frisbee horseshoes – bring an old ski pole
o Send off for our graduating seniors (Eliza, Ben, Will and Alex)
o Bring a lawn chair or blanket for hanging out and catching up!

POTLUCK items needed (the athletes come back really hungry!):
o Vegetable side dishes
o Green salad
o Tabouli salad
o Hummus (large bowl)
o Guacamole (large bowl)
o Appetizers (bean dip, cheese/crackers, chips, salsa, your favorite dip)
o Drinks – Seltzer, ice tea
o Your favorite summer dish….or whatever else you think of

We will have on hand:
Paper goods (plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups)
Sandwich meats, condiments, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Bread/wraps
Water
Questions: call Sharon (802) 598-7072; sharonhenry5149@gmail.com
