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BK and Masters Cancelled 1/2/14

By Adam Terko on 1 January, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

BK and Masters Update

1. NO Skiing Thursday

2. Bog Burn back on the schedule for Saturday (not skiing at Craftsbury) – see below.

Although we hate to cancel skiing….ever; for safety reasons we will NOT have BK or Masters skiing Thursday 2 January. 2014 starts off a little too chilly for safe skiing. We are looking at a windchill Thursday evening around -20 F.

ThursdaySnow, mainly after 10am. High near 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday NightSnow. Low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

CHANGE FOR SATURDAY

Based on our most recent snow reports we have decided to NOT ski at Craftsbury on Saturday and promote the BOG BURN Classic Race – which received 10 inches of new snow and is reporting excellent conditions. Coach Rick will be there about 1 hour before start time with the team wax box to help MNC skiers. Car pool if you can. Refer to the wax tip already posted on this MNC blog.

Here is an update from Ben Haydock:

The Bogburn Trail is groomed and will be open New Year’s Day afternoon and Friday afternoon January 3rd. If temperatures are below zero races times will be delayed and the lollipop race will be last instead of first. We do not have internet at the house so we cannot post the delay.

1/4/14 – Bogburn Classic Race – https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1528

This pic was taken by MNC Master Skier Nick Persamperi today!!!

Bog Burn 1/1/14

BK and Masters Skiing weeks 1-2 January

By Adam Terko on 31 December, 2013 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

12/31 – No BK or Masters ski Practice

1/2/14 – BK and Masters – Skate skiing at the range

1/4/14 – Bogburn Classic Race – https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1528

While we are not planning on this as a team event it is a good event for an old time classic race.

1/4/14 – Masters Bonus Training Day at Craftsbury – Coach Rick will lead a classic workout. Meet at 10 AM wax up for some classic instruction for about 1/2 hour then off for a long steady ski on the trails.

1/7/14 – BK and Masters Classic skiing at the range

1/9/13 – Skate skiing at the range

Looking Ahead

1/11/14 – Stowe Mini Marathon at Mansfield Touring Center https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1491

The Stowe Mini is a tradition for our BK skiers. This is not a race but a 25 km tour (with options for shorter distances) with food stops including chocolate and the famous blueberry soup. This year’s schedule puts the Stowe Mini the day before the FMNC BKL race so you will have to make some choices. Highly recommended for Masters and families! PLEASE EMAIL RICK if you are going so we can plan accordingly and bring a team wax box.

Kai and Greg enjoying the blueberry soup

1/12/14 – Frost Mountain BKL Race – Ripton, VT- https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1496

Frost Mountain Nordic Club has a wonderful BK group and puts on a first class event. We highly recommend this event to all BK skiers that are interested in racing. Sign up now and check the blog/email for details on our race day organization. Coaches will be there to support the team for this event. PLEASE EMAIL RICK if you are going to this race.

1/19/14 – MNC BK DUATHLON at Sleepy Hollow – This is our own BK race and we encourage all MNC BK skiers and families to participate. Usually held at the range we have moved it to Sleepy Hollow this year and will coordinate with their BK team for a super fun day. Race info – CAM2014 race flyer

Below is Virgina Cobb at the 2013 MNC BK race

1/20 – BK BONUS – UVM FUN Day at Bolton Valley Nordic Center – BK Racing and Jackrabbits: here’s a chance to ski with the UVM ski team. This ski practice is lead by UVM Head Coach Patrick Weaver with the help from his entire team. Some of the best NCAA skiers in the country will be on hand to ski with our BK team. Additional info will be posted as we get closer. No school this day so plan on being there at 3 PM.

MNC BK and Masters Update 12/27/13

By Adam Terko on 27 December, 2013 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

We have confirmed that the Santa’s Revenge race will happen! https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1487, BK will start at 9:30 and this is a freestyle/skate race. This is a great chance for all BK skiers to try a race!!
We will not have a practice on New Years Eve (next Tuesday) but will resume skiing at the range next Thursday 2 January.
Next Saturday – There is really fun, low-key race coming up next Satuday (1/4) in Pomfret, VT. The Bogburn race takes place on some classic nordic ski trails that feel like skiing back in the day: narrow, groomed with a snowmobile. https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1528
WAXING for this weekend by D. Bolduc

Mt. Hor Hop, Mt. Hor, 10:00AM- Noon 12/28/13

Santa’s Revenge, Sleepy Hollow 9:00AM 12/28/13

BFA/NWVE Alumni Citizen’s Race, Dickinson Farm 1:00PM 12/29/13

Glide:ToKo Red

Directions:

The weather leading into this weekend will be variable. We will see a deep freeze after last weekend’s ice event. Periodic snow showers are forecasted and will hopefully add some fresh snow to a very solid base. The temperature for the weekend will be steady and in the twenties with not much difference between the high and low temperature for the day. This is right in the middle of the ToKo Red range for these conditions.

Application will be straight forward. Apply ToKo Red and iron into the base. Let the ski cool completely, scrape and brush. For BKL racers doing races both days one application for the weekend should be good. For those doing the full distances check your bases. If your skis were fast and the bases are still black and shiny do not change a thing. If they look a little oxidized (having patches or streaks of grey/white on the base typically on tips and tails or near the edge) after day one re-wax for day two.

Club Skiing- Christmas Week

By Adam Terko on 25 December, 2013 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

BKL – Thursday, December 26th, Family Ski at Trapps, group rate $10.00 one person will collect and buy tickets meet in yurt by 10:00am. Saturday, December 28, Santa’s Revenge, Sleepy Hollow, group ski with Sleepy Hollow BKL after the race

Junior – Thursday, December 26th, Family Ski at Trapps, group rate $10.00 one person will collect and buy tickets meet in yurt by 10:00am

Masters – Thursday, December, 26th Family Ski at Trapps, group rate $10.00 one person will collect and buy tickets meet in yurt by 10:00am Saturday, December 28, Santa’s Revenge, Sleepy Hollow

Important Information – upcoming events

December 22 – 29