It’s almost February vacation week and if you are sticking around Vermont we have a couple fun BKL ski options this week. (We don’t have regular Tues/Thurs BKL during February Vacation, but practice resumes Tuesday, March 4th.)
Please RSVP and let coaches know that you are coming (There is a tab for each of these events on the spreadsheet)
Sunday, February 23th 11:30am-1pm- Ski Games Day with the UVM Ski Team at Sleepy Hollow
Everyone is invited. We’ll play games on skis and have fun with the UVM Ski Team.
Meeting Time: 11:30am at Molly’s Meadow Sleepy Hollow. Eat a big snack before you come and bring a water bottle. If you arrive late get your skis on and meet us up in Molly’s Meadow (this is where the Skiathlon start and finish were a couple weeks ago). Sleepy Hollow Website
Ending Time: We’ll ski until about 12:30pm, then gather for hot chocolate and snacks with our UVM skier friends.
Technique: We’ll skate ski. Penguins and anyone else that’s more comfortable can classic ski.
Tickets: Everyone needs a Sleepy Hollow ticket or season pass. We’ve organized $5 Sleepy Hollow tickets for this event. Please purchase your ticket inside the lodge when you arrive.
We had a ton of fun playing games at Craftsbury last year!
Wednesday, February 28th 10am- Craftsbury Ski Day
Join us for our traditional MNC BKL ski adventure day at Craftsbury.
This is a family event! Parents are encouraged to ski with us. We’ll have all different abilities and speeds and only a few coaches. If you have never been to Craftsbury, you are in for a treat! There is tons of snow and beautiful trails and it’s very affordable. Craftsbury Outdoor Center Website
Getting There: In google maps or your map app, enter: Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury Common, VT
Meeting Time: 10:00am in the upper field, just outside the Nordic Center Lodge (bring a water bottle and holder)
Ending Time: It’s a little fluid. We will ski from 10 to about 11:30, have lunch and then play some games and do some relays, probably ending about 2. You are welcome to stay as long as you want!
Technique: We will skate ski. Penguins classic. And any parents that want to join, but don’t skate ski, can classic too.
Lunch: Bring lunch! There is also a food option in the Nordic Center. Front Seat Coffee (of Hardwick) has an outpost at Craftsbury and they serve m-f 10-4 with sandwiches, baked goods, drinks and coffee.
Tickets: Everyone who skis needs a day pass or membership. It’s $5 for kids, $10 for adults, Free for 6 & under and you can get tickets in the lodge when you arrive.
Conditions: Craftsbury Trail Conditions
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