Mansfield Mountain Camp
2016-06-23 - 2016-06-26 | VT
Notice: Mansfield Mountain Camp registration is now FULL. That being said, please stay tuned to the Junior Blog and MNC schedule for more exciting training opportunities this summer!
A Junior Team training camp to kick off the summer season! Get ready for 4 days and 3 nights of great training in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Expect epic mountain runs, sendy mountain biking, and rollerskiing in the shadow of some of New England’s biggest peaks.
Our lodging for this training event will be the Supple family camp right off Rt 2 in Jefferson, NH. Be ready to sleep on the floor (camping mats encouraged!). We’ll cook our own meals, see some sights, train hard, and maybe even pay a visit to some nearby attractions.
Dates: Thursday, June 23rd through Sunday, June 26th (4 days, 3 nights)
Below are some photos from a weekend training camp held here in 2010 featuring former MNC athletes Pete Hegman, Jared Supple, John Dixon and (now coach) Adam Terko!
Wide shoulders for rollerkiing and plenty of hills to climb!
Be ready for long runs and muddy shoes!
Pristine lodging in the White Mtns!

MNC Trail Run and BBQ
2016-07-09 | Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Saturday, July 9th will mark MNC’s first-ever 5k! That’s right, we are teaming up with our partners at Skirack to host a 5k running race on the awesome Maple Trails in Charlotte!
This race will be a project of the MNC Junior team who will help with trail work on the course, marking the race loop, designing posters, and helping to set-up and run the event itself.
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When: Saturday, July 9th. Racing begins at 10AM
Where: The awesome Maple Trails are located at 750 North Pasture Lane in Charlotte (click for map). These are the same trails the popular GMAA “Equinox” race is held on! Parking is available on-site
Entry Fee: $10 pre-registration, $15 day-of-race registration (8:30-9:45am)
Registration: Once approved by site administrators, registration will be available online at SkiReg
Prizes: Random draw from all participants, prizes donated by Skirack
More info: Adam Terko, 802-355-6871 or adamRterko@gmail
BBQ event: After the race there will be a BBQ with grilled items for sale!

HURT Camp 2016
2016-07-14 - 2016-07-21 | Camp Meadowbrook, 239 Meadowbrook Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804, United States
An awesome training camp for high school skiers! This long-standing camp takes place in Queensbury, NY and brings together some of the strongest athletes in the area for a week of rollerskiing, bounding, mountain running, and more. HURT Camp is a staple that is garnering legendary status in the ski world! Join in and see what it is all about!

See more info on the events page for HURT Nordic (click)

MMU Cougar Chase
2016-07-23 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MMU, Jericho, VT, United States
Fun event to support the MMU cross country running team! Check it out here:
MMU Cougar Chase

John Family Ski/Potluck Aug 6th!
2016-08-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, VT, 05477, United States
Saturday, August 6th: join in for a long rollerski or bike ride in the beautiful Champlain Islands, followed by a BBQ potluck at the John Family camp in Milton!
Bring a towel, chairs, and a dish to share (desert and salads requested: BBQ entrees are taken care of)
John Family Ski Potluck Signup
We will begin our workout at 9am. Rollerskiers will skate ski for 2+ hours, and the road biking is also fantastic if anyone is interested! Masters are encouraged to attend!
Address: 668 Everest Rd, Milton
Directions: Route 7 North

Left ar Chimney Corners (at light) onto Route 2 west
After you cross the Lamoille River take first Right onto Bear Trap Rd.
Go ~2miles and then take a Left (around the barn) onto Cadreact Rd.(gravel)
Go ~2 miles and then take a Left at the intersection onto Everest Rd.( paved)
Go ~ 1mile and bear Right at the mail boxes, go down the hill and we are the little yellow camp on the left ( has a fence with grapes growing on it)
Park anywhere on the grass

Junior Fall Training begins!
2016-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Jump into Fall training with MNC! Program registration is open now, and more info can be found with the links below:
Fall Info
Fall Registration
Thanksgiving Camp Registration

Open Session: Ski-Walking and Bounding at Honey Hollow
2016-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Honey Hollow, Richmond, VT, United States
All MNC members (BKL, Juniors, Masters) are welcome to join in with some of the Junior team on Saturday, August 27th, for some ski walking and bounding on the beautiful Honey Hollow road in Richmond!
We will meet at the new Long Trail parking lot, on Rt 2 between Bolton and Richmond, at 9AM. Our route will take us over the new Long Trail bridge and over to Honey Hollow, about 1 mile of easy running. We’ll do some more dynamic and mobility warmups before some technique review and repeats up the long hilly road.
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP OF PARKING LOT
If you have them, it’s a great idea to bring along short ski walking or bounding poles: ideally poles which come up to your elbow or slightly above!
The nearby Winooski River offers some nice swimming opportunities for after the session, so bring along a towel if that’s something you’re interested in. Hope to see you there!

Climb to the Castle 2016
2016-09-18 | Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY, United States
UPDATE: MNC is excited to offer Juniors an overnight option Saturday! Please see itinerary and form below:
CLIMB TO THE CASTLE: MNC FORM
CLIMB TO THE CASTLE: MNC ITINERARY
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The NYSEF Climb To The Castle rollerski race will be on September 18th! This is a fun but challenging 5-mile rollerski hillclimb up the Whiteface Toll Road outside of Lake Placid.
Members of the US Biathlon Team will be in attendance, as well as some of the top junior races from New England and New York!
Preview of the course from NYSEF skier Everett Sapp:

Race footage 2015:

The race starts early Sunday morning. MNC is excited to offer Juniors an overnight option Saturday! Please see itinerary and form below:
CLIMB TO THE CASTLE: MNC FORM
CLIMB TO THE CASTLE: MNC ITINERARY

SBHS Ski Swap
2016-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 | South Burlington High School, South Burlington, VT, United States
South Burlington High School, Saturday 9/24 beginning at 9am!

MNC Night at Skirack!
2016-10-23 14:00 - 19:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Our annual event continues with our partners at Skirack in Burlington! Join us at the “Fischer Fit Night” for expert ski selection, snacks, discussions with coaches, presentations, and more.
The entire event runs 2-7pm, but MNC members are highly encouraged to arrive prior to 5pm, when we will be having some announcements, giveaways, and more!
Slideshows of MNC training, video interviews, and more are sure to highlight this season’s event. This is the ideal time to meet coaches and parents, check out some new ski gear for the season ahead, and get excited for winter.

Tech-Tee fall orders due
2016-10-24 | VT
Make sure to order your awesome MNC long-sleeve tech-tee for the cold season ahead! Perfect as a cool-weather training shirt or even a baselayer, support the club with some great threads!

NWVE Rollerski Timetrial
2016-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 | UVM Gutterson Field House, VT
Each year NWVE puts on a great rollerski timetrial on the UVM bike path. The course is a long gradual uphill and competitors can duke it out in the double pole race, the no-pole skate race, the freestyle race, or ALL THREE for the same price!
Last year MNC had a good presence at this local event, and we’d like to once again show up to throw down!
LINK TO EVENT DETAILS
LINK TO REGISTRATION

Last Day to Order Winter Apparel!
2016-10-31 | VT
Don’t miss out! Oct 31 is the last day to order Podiumwear and Mammut club apparel. It is also the last day to reserve your BKL/Junior Race Suit Rentals.

MNC Annual Meeting
2016-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Underhill Center Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT, United States
Save the date for this exciting MNC season kick-off event!

Join us at the Underhill Town Hall for the MNC Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 13, 2016. This is the second-annual event featuring a potluck meal, raffle, special guest speaker (UVM head nordic coach and Olympian Patrick Weaver), and an outdoor hash run at Mills Riverside Park. NEW this year will be a sign-up for the BKL Friday Fox program and distribution of rental equipment. The MNC Annual Meeting is an open to all interested Nordic skiing enthusiasts.

Schedule:
2:00pm – 3:00pm: BKL Friday Fox Ski Rental Equipment Pick-uo at the Underhill Town Hall. (Please sign-up and reserve your skis on-line in advance at Join MNC. )
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Drop off food dishes for Pot Luck meal.
3:00pm – 3:50pm: The hash run at Mills Riverside Park is a fun event for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. The hash is a cross-country trail set by one or two volunteers, known as the hares. The hares lay a 2-5 mile trail with biodegradable flour. The runners and walkers, known as the hounds, follow this trail through the woods and fields in search of the end.
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Pot Luck meal and MNC program presentation at the Underhill Town Hall.
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Guest Speaker UVM head nordic coach and 2-time Olympian Patrick Weaver, will talk about his development as a skier and what it takes to become an elite level athlete.

To RSVP:
If already a member, look soon for an email from Evite at the email you used when signing up for MNC. If you didn’t get an Evite invitation, you can RSVP and sign-up for the pot luck on our Evite. Any questions please email sharonhenry5149@gmail.com.
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.

Junior waxing prep
2016-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Junior skiers: we will have an opportunity to wax our skis and get them ready for the season with a heat box treatment at the Solow house on Friday, November 18th.
We will gather from 4-6pm, where waxing materials and benches will be provided. We can get all skis ready to rock with a session in the wax box, and then continue the final stages of prep at Craftsbury camp the following week.
What is a heat box?

Thanksgiving Camp '16
2016-11-23 12:00 - 2016-11-27 12:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
MNC’s legendary Thanksgiving training camp at Craftsbury will take place November 23-27! Get on snow early, and prepare for the season ahead in the best way possible.
Thanksgiving Camp INFO
Thanksgiving Camp REGISTRATION

Quarry Road (Zak Cup!) Opener
2016-12-05 | Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
If you are willing to make a drive (MNC carpool, anyone?) the first race of the Zak Cup series is scheduled to take place in Waterville, ME on the awesome Quarry Road trails!
See info and details on the corresponding NENSA page
To read more about MNC and Zak Cup racing, see THIS PAGE

Toko Orders Due!
2016-12-06 | VT
MNC members,
Thanks to the generous support of our friends at Toko, we are once again able to order fantastic gloves, tools, wax, and apparel for discounted prices in connection with our supporters at Skirack. What a Nordic community!
Forms may be downloaded below. All forms must be electronically filled out and submitted via email
Instructions for submission:

Download the form(s) below and select your desired goods
Re-save the document, and email it to Dave Boucher by Decmber 6th
Please use the subject line MNC Toko Order 2016 [Last Name]
Please be sure to include names, emails and phone numbers on the order form so that you can be contacted when the order arrives!

Dave’s email: davidnboucher@comcast.net
Please submit all forms prior to Tuesday, December 6st!
Gloves
rs-nordic-gloves-1617
Wax/Hardgoods
rsnordic1617

Toko Wax Clinic @ The Range
2016-12-06 15:45 - 18:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Join MNC Coach Adam Terko and Toko Representative Dave Boucher on December 6th for a hands-on wax clinic at the Range. Divided into 2 sections for age and training-schedule purposes.
BKL and parents at 3:45pm
Masters at 5:30pm
Hands on clinic, basic waxing (glide, grip and klister), bring your skis, wax, and tools (some materials will be provided as well)!

SWIX Apparel Orders Due
2016-12-15 | VT
Info and Order Form

Eastern Cup #1: Craftsbury, VT
2016-12-17 08:00 - 2016-12-18 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
CLICK FOR REGISTRATION INFO
ADAM’S TEAM MEETING: EC #1 (They’re back for 2016/2017! )
Get ready for the first Eastern Cup of the 2016/2017 season! This weekend will feature a 2-day Pursuit of classic and freestyle races, and it is highly encouraged that all athletes register for and compete in both days of racing.
A BKL race will follow after the conclusion of either Saturday or Sunday’s race (stay tuned)
Go Pugs!

Eastern Cup BKL Race
2016-12-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
December 18, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club and Craftsbury Outdoor Center will host lollipop and BKL races for pre-k-8th graders following the Eastern Cup skate races on Sunday, December 18. Races will be skate technique and approximate standard BKL race distances per grade, with variations depending on conditions. Times are not finalized, but we expect to start registration at 1:00 in the Outdoor Center with a $5 day-of registration fee.Races will start around 2:00 and finish before dark.

BKL Hot Chocolate & Cookie Day
2016-12-22 17:00 | VT
Bring cookies or snacks. We’ll stop practice a little early and come inside for hot chocolate and snacks.

Mont Sainte Anne Winter Camp 2016
2016-12-27 - 2016-12-30 | Mont Sainte Anne, 300 Rang Saint Julien, Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Quebec, Canada
Nearly-endless kilometers or corduroy…
Freshly groomed tracks stretching up winding hills…
Remote warming cabins with amazing views and stellar company…
Warm fires in the lodge, expansive waxing facilities, and incredible Quebec City dining…
If you’ve never been to Mont Sainte Anne (MSA) in Quebec, you owe yourself a skiing trip to remember! The second-largest ski area in North America, MSA boasts 200k of beautiful, challenging trails that have hosted everything from World Cups to celebratory festivals. Favorable early-season snowfall and a professinal level of grooming on-par with Craftsbury have made MSA a destination for families and teams alike for many years.

Mansfield Nordic is not the first club to put on a holiday training camp at MSA…but we’re ready to hit the snow striding this year with fully-structured options for BKL, Junior, and Masters skiers! Join us from December 27th-30th for on-snow technique sessions, video analysis, intervals, timetrials, ski games, physiology presentations, wax clinics, group social gatherings, and more!
What: Mont Sainte Anne training camp for BKL, Junior, and Master skiers
When: Tuesday, December 27th through Friday, December 30th
Where: All training sessions meet at MSA Nordic Center
Lodging/Meals: Families and skiers handle lodging and meals on their own. There are lots of great options right nearby, from hotels to entire houses!
Training: All Junior and Masters training includes 2x sessions per day, along with individual and group video review. Presentations include racing and training physiology, World Cup Technique Talks, and an advanced wax clinic. BKL training includes morning group session, plus a few bonus afternoon sessions!
Cost: $45 BKL, $75 Masters, $95 Juniors
Registration: Mont Sainte Anne Registration Page
Yes, this is a NORDIC trail map!

Race to the Cabin
2017-01-07 | Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
Click here for the event website.

When: 8:00 am Race Registration at the Outdoor Center
9:00 am Race Start
11:00 am Awards Ceremony at the Outdoor Center
Where: Outdoor Center
Cost: $5
Type of Event: Nordic, Race, Ski
Event Details: The snow has come at last and we are ready for a race! Join us for this exciting classic technique 5k race to our rustic cabin in the woods. Please plan to register inside the Outdoor Center between 8 am and 9 am, with the race starting promptly at 9 am. The race will be a mass start.
Following the race, competitors will be greeted with their warm clothing and hot chocolate at the cabin. An awards ceremony will take place at the Outdoor Center with prizes for the top three athletes in men’s and women’s categories.
Spectators are welcome at this event. We love to cheer our athletes on! There can never be too many clapping hands and encouraging voices throughout the course. If you’d like to know the best places to cheer, please check with the Outdoor Center the morning of the event.
See you on race day!

Stowe Nordic Enduro, BKL & Citizens
2017-01-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Stowe Mountain Cross Country Center, Stowe, VT, United States
This Enduro format event consists of multiple timed sections along a marked 15 km course (4 sections) or 10 km course (3 sections). Interval wave starts will launch at 10:00 am with skiers in the 15 km race starting first. Between each timed section, skiers can take a break, get some food, or ski straight on to the next section. The course map will be made available on race day, but the timed sections will only be discovered once out on the course. The course will make use of all types of excellent terrain available throughout the Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country trail network. Participants will wear bibs and carry time cards that will be used for scoring each timed section. It is the responsibility of the athlete to return their time cards upon completion where times will be totalled and results & prizes determined…note that prizes are not all based on fastest times….

Eastern Cup #2: Waterville, ME
2017-01-13 11:00 - 2017-01-15 21:00 | Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
INFO AND NENSA REGISTRATION
The 2nd Eastern Cup of the season will be at the Quarry Road trails, located in Waterville, ME.
MNC is excited to offer this Eastern Cup as a “race trip”. This trip includes van transportation to the venue, lodging for 2 nights at the Best Western in Waterville, lunches and dinners for the weekend, and transport back home to VT. This all-inclusive transportation/lodging/meals Race Trip opportunity is offered at $225. Registration is available below.

WATERVILLE RACE TRIP REGISTRATION

Geschmossel Classic 15K Race at Bretton Woods NH
2017-01-16 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
This 15K race is on the beautiful rolling course at Bretton Woods – with the Mt. Washington Hotel as a backdrop. A great race to ‘warm up’ for racing longer distances in the next few weeks.
http://brettonwoods.com/Winter_Sports/Nordic/geschmossel
Wax Tips for the Race

White Mountain Classic 30 KM
2017-01-21 | Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, 153 Village Rd, Jackson , NH, 03846, United States
The White Mountain Classic 30K is part of the New England Marathon Series, the NENSA Zak Cup & Club Series, and the prestigious NENSA 1-Day Club Championships! This is a classic technique marathon utilizing the unique trail system in and around Jackson Village. The course includes Jackson’s FIS Homologated Course, Wentworth Golf Course, and Eagle Mtn. Fields. Entry includes food stations, post-race meal, awards and random prizes to both racers and tourers. All proceeds will benefit Junior Nordic Programs and the Foundation. IT’S ALL FOR THE KIDS! Touring Classes are untimed. All skiers 13 and under must tour with an adult. BIB PICKUP: Race HQ, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF), Jackson Village: – Friday 1/20 – 5:00-7:00 PM – Saturday 1/21 – 7:30-9:00 AM PARKING ON RACE DAY: Parking is available at Jackson Ski Touring Center. Additional parking at the Town Hall, Grammar School, and Town Office/new Library lot. The Jackson Ski Touring Center is located at 153 Main Street (Rte 16A) , Jackson, NH. Visit the Jackson XC Website – www.jacksonxc.org for more information.

Eastern Cup #2.5: Lake Placid, NY
2017-01-21 08:00 - 2017-01-22 17:00 | Mt. Van Hovenberg, 5021 Rte 86 Scenic, Wilmington NY, Lake Placid, NY, United States
Why 2.5? This event is not technically a NENSA Eastern Cup, but on Jan 21/22 NYSEF will be hosting the Harry Eldridge races in Lake Placid. Saturday’s race will count as a NENSA “Out-Of-Region” JNQ. This means that athletes will be able to score USSA points toward Junior Nationals qualification. Sunday’s race will not be scored for JN points, but will be a great competition nonetheless. Depending on individual needs, athletes may choose to race on Sunday as well as Saturday, or get in a distance ski on the trails for Junior Nationals.
This is absolutely an event that needs to be on the radar of MNC juniors, and it is for all intents and purposes an additional Eastern Cup race on the schedule.
MNC has lodging available at one of the High Peaks houses (across the porch from last year’s house). We will go live with a Race Trip registration soon, which includes all lodging and meals for athletes. Skiers will carpool to Lake Placid.

LAKE PLACID RACE TRIP REGISTRATION
