Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series @ Sleepy Hollow ^

By Kort Longenbach on 30 November, 2017 in

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 Derby *^

By Kort Longenbach on 30 November, 2017 in

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