Author Archive | Rosemary Shea-Cobb

Rosemary’s BKL Wax Recommendations

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 25 November, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits

If you are wondering what wax you should have on hand for your BKLer, here is my list in order of priority. These are all Toko Products. See TOKO TEAM ORDERS for info on ordering. Orders due Dec. 7 (special extension for BKL).

For Base Cleaning: (to take off klister): Waxremover (250ml is plenty)

Grip Waxes: (for waxable classic skis)

Nordic Grip Wax: Red, Yellow, then Blue. Base Green.

Base Preparation:

Natural Wax Cork (for rubbing in the kick wax)

NF or LF Hot Waxes (for skate skis & tips & tails of classic skis): 40 gr. will probably last you a season. NF is no fluro and LF is low fluro. Both these are fine for BKL. LF are faster waxes, especially in humid conditions and if your child is going to race a lot, you may want to get the LF.

Start with Red. If you can get more, get Blue, then Yellow.

*You may use MNC’s wax iron, benches and scrapers at the Range to wax during or after practices. Check in with Adam or Rosemary.

Early Season BKL Ski!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 25 November, 2017 in BKL Race Blog

A couple of BKL skiers took advantage of early season snow in the Notch and a vacation day to get in a ski on Tuesday! With sunny skies and rising temperatures, we felt like we were in Colorado in mid-March! Above: Galen Kilburn (junior), Carly Trapeni, Virginia Cobb, Greta Kilburn, Coach Rosemary and Carolyn Siccama. Photo credit to Chris Trapeni. Also spotted along the trail were BKL’er Niko Cuneo, Coach Terence, Coach Adam, and a myriad of MNC Juniors.

BKL Program Starts Tuesday, Nov. 28th!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 13 November, 2017 in BKL Training Schedule

Snow Leopards, Jackrabbits (2-3 Day) & Penguins

Tuesday: We will meet inside the Walker Building at the Range to get started. Most likely we will be on foot (wear your sneakers) and we will do some dryland ski drills and play lots of games. Dress in layers and bring a full water bottle.

Thursday: Wear your sneakers again and bring shorter classic poles that you can run with (the poles you used last year or the year before are probably about right). We’ll do some bounding and running with poles and play more games! Parents will attend the parent meeting which starts at 4:45 and we will all go until 5:30 on this day.

3-day Program Skiers: Tentative Plan: Saturday at Craftsbury, 10-11:30 on snow. Skate technique.

Friday Foxes

Present plans are to start Dec. 15. Watch this blogs for updates.

Order your BKL NENSA SWIX Apparel by Nov. 12!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 9 November, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

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 Sunrise Hike up Camel’s Hump

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 5 November, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog

It was cold, dark and early in the morning when Virginia and I pulled into the Burrows trailhead parking lot at 6am for the BKL Sunrise hike up Camel’s Hump. Carl Priganc, his father Dave, Carly Trapeni and her parents Carolyn and Chris were already there. The parents were donning their headlamps and packs and the kids- well, the kids all looked a little sleepy. “Did Carl fall asleep?” asked someone in the dark. “No, I’m here!” replied Carl as he burst across the parking lot. I laced up my boots, we rustled Carly and Virginia out of the cars, and we hit the trail.

Up through the dark we went, a string of twinkling headlamp lights. Every now and then someone would recognize something: “There’s the bench tree” or “This is halfway rock!” Things look different in the dark and it was hard for me to look at anything but the section of rocky trail ahead lit up by my headlamp. The time passed quickly with conversation and after about an hour, the sky began to brighten. We picked up our pace, anxious to get to the summit in time to see the sunrise. You can’t hike as fast in the dark, but now that it was getting lighter we could pick up the pace. We reached the clearing below the summit, grouped up, and then motored up the trail for the last 0.3 miles.

Finally, we emerged from the last bit of scrumholz to the stoney summit for a breathtaking view to the east. The sun had fully emerged and was casting a golden glow on the cloudy sky. Every plant on the summit and some of the rocks as well were covered with feathers of ice built into the wind- rime ice. It was a beautiful sight!

We found a place out of the wind and hunkered down for muffins and thermoses of tea, coffee and hot cocoa. Although we all donned all the clothing we brought, the wind made it feel cold, so breakfast was quick and we soon headed down the mountain. It was a leisurely trip down and we all warmed up on the way.

What a fun hike to do! Thanks to the Trapeni’s for the idea and thanks to Chris for taking the photos!