Mansfield Nordic Club

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series @ Sleepy Hollow ^
2018-01-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Stowe Nordic 10K Classic *
2018-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Stowe Mountain Cross Country Center, Stowe, VT, United States
Stowe Nordic is excited to host a Zak/Club Cup race at Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Center — a great New England venue for a classic race. Race Information: 10km Classic mass start. 2km BKL Mass Start. Post race BBQ and Party. Registration Information: Registration is now OPEN on SkiReg.com. https://www.skireg.com/stowe-nordic-crosscut-classic For more information contact Neal Graves at neal.t.graves@gmail.com For more info: https://stowenordic.org/events/crosscut-classic-zak-cup-citizens-race/

* 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

Lake Placid Team Camp 2018
2018-01-05 16:00 - 2018-01-07 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
The MNC Junior team will head over to Lake Placid January 5th-7th for a weekend of training to kick off 2018 and prepare for the heart of the Eastern Cup season. The goal of this camp is some team time to reunite and re-focus after the holidays, in order to get ready for a fast race season in January, February, and March.
We’ll depart on Friday afternoon, after school on January 5th. Upon arrival at our cabin in Wilmington (just down the road from downtown Lake Placid, at the base of Whiteface) we’ll go for a headlamp-powered backwoods ski and settle in for the weekend. We’ll then compete in a Mid-A JNQ race and get in a long ski at Mt Van Hoevenburg.
Cost includes travel, lodging, meals, and trail passes at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Racers must register separately for the HURT Nordic JNQ race on Saturday, Jan 6th (click for link)

Night ski at Wilmington Flume trails
Meals cooked family-style at the house
Mid-A JNQ classic race Saturday morning
Study Hall Saturday afternoon, easy ski in Lake Placid
Long Sunday ski at Mt Van Hoevenburg

Pricing note: the cost of the camp will depend on the total number of athletes. More athletes = lower cost! With 6 athletes the cost of the camp will be $289. With 8 athletes (max number) the camp will be $259. Registration will be done via a $100 deposit due by 12/31 with the final cost announced then.
Lake Placid Team Camp Registration
Click button above to register!

Fort Kent EC Race Trip
2017-12-15 07:00 - 2017-12-17 19:00 (America/New_York)
The first Eastern Cup of the season is set to take place in Fort Kent, at the far northern end of Maine. MNC is offering a race trip to this event that includes all travel to/from Fort Kent, plus lodging and meals. Please note that this race trip does not include race entry or wax support fees!

If attending, please plan to miss a day of school on Friday, December 15th
Fort Kent is a LONG trip and we’d like to leave as early as 7am in order to arrive with daylight to ski the course and get set-up for the weekend
Please bring schoolwork for a study hall on Saturday afternoon/evening (as well as the aforementioned long car ride)
Also, please note that this trip will require travel through Canada, and a passport/enhanced license is required!

Due to vehicle/hotel space, this trip is limited to 6 athletes. It is expected that all trip participants will stay at the team hotel and have meals with the Race Trip group.
Race trip cost: $239
Registration currently filled!
Click the button above to register!

MNC Torchlight Notch Ski
2017-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Smuggler’s Notch, 4323 Rt 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464, United States
Last year on a dark winter evening, a line of blazing tiki torches stretched from the gate of Smuggler’s Notch in Jeffersonville upward along the snowy road. With a trail illuminated by the bright flames, MNC skiers turned a cold and snowy evening into a memorable experience…one we are looking to bring back even bigger and better this year!
Join us on Friday, December 8th for the second-ever MNC Torchlight Notch Ski! We will have torches set up by nightfall. After the ski, we invite participants to join us at the John house in Underhill for a winter gathering.
What: MNC Torchlight Notch Ski
Where: Smuggler’s Notch, Rt 108 in Jeffersonville, VT. Torches will line the Jeffersonville side of the Notch, though skiers are welcome to ski in from the Stowe side! Parking is available at the top of Rt 108 where the gate closes off the road. Additional parking may be found in the very upper lot of the Smuggler’s Notch ski resort.
When: Friday, December 8th at sunset (group ski departs at 5pm, classic or skate!)
After the ski: Join club members at the John family house for a campfire, some light snacks, and good company (BYOB, 7-9pm). Address:
419 Irish Settlement Road, Underhill

Friday Fox Volunteer Parent Clinic
2017-12-08 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Coach Rosemary will show you how to teach kids to ski and show you how you can support the group if you are not a skier. Meet at the Walker Building. For questions, e-mail Rosemary at sheacobb19@gmail.com.

BKL Wax Clinic
2017-12-05 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Toko Rep Dave Boucher will be on hand and will do a wax clinic during BKL practice for the kids and their parents. Older kids will learn how to hot wax their skis, while younger kids will learn to apply kick wax. Dave will also be available to answer any questions you may have on wax products that you can order from Toko. In addition, he is going to push back the deadline for Toko orders to Dec. 7 so that you can get info on products from him at the wax clinic.

Toko Team Orders 2017
2017-12-04
It’s time to order your Toko gear, wax, and tools for the 2017/2018 season! MNC is fortunate to receive great discounts on Toko products each year for our Toko Team Night.
Each fall, members can download and fill out order forms for great products. On or before DECEMBER 4th members may submit their forms to Toko’s Dave Boucher (davidnboucher@comcast.net)
When the orders are in, just head to Skirack to pick up your stuff! Here are the details:

Fill in these forms electronically
Email them to dave at davidnboucher@comcast.net

You will find the forms below. There is an order form for Softgoods/Gloves as well as Wax/Tools:
GLOVES
WAX and TOOLS
You can find catalogs for all Toko products at the Dropbox link below:
CATALOGS
Happy waxing!
Coach Adam’s Favorite Toko race Products:

Jetstream Red Powder
Jetstream Red Block
Jetstream Yellow Block
Helx Yellow Spray
Base Green kickwax
Red and Yellow kickwax
Spray green base klister
HC3 fluoro cleaner solvent (for glide wax, not kick wax!)
Profi (lightweight) gloves
Thermo Plus (heavy) gloves

MNC Coaches Meeting/Technique Clinic
2017-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
All MNC Coaches (BKL, Juniors, and Masters),
Please join us at Craftsbury on Saturday, December 2nd at 2pm for a coaches meeting and technique clinic! We’ll have several objectives and topics, and we’re hoping to be on SNOW for a ski as well! Our agenda includes:

Range safety protocols and emergency plan review
General training day set-up and expectations: please share input or feedback on past seasons or new ideas for this year!
Quick review of MNC handbook(s)
Slideshow/video archive of technique updates for 2018, teaching points for developments
Race calendar overview: BKL, Eastern Cup, Zak, Club
Technique clinic out on snow!

MNC is producing several Coaches Education documents. These will be distributed at the event, but you can also check out some of them right now!
Coach Adam’s NENSA L100 Handout
Adams’s Technique Archive

BKL Parent Meeting
2017-11-30 16:45 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm. in the Walker Building at the Range. Come meet the coaches, get your questions answered on equipment, where to get info on practices, racing, Bill Koch Festival and more! All BKL parents highly encouraged to attend.

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
