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Bogburn Wax Tip Update! and Course Maps

We just got some new intel from people who raced at Rikert today that hardwax is working well. But, you definitely need a binder. See the previous post for a gide recommendation.

For BKL: Regular hardwax binder like TOKO Base green or other cold binder. Rough up the kickzone with 150 grit sandpaper. Rub on the binder and iron in. Wax of the day can be applied on site.

For Masters & Juniors: Rough up the kickzone with 150 grit sandpaper. Then iron in either 1) a thin layer of klister binder (Toko base green, swix green, chola) or 2) a good layer of Toko base green or other cold hardwax binder. Cork smooth after ironing, let cool. Then rub on 1 or 2 more layers of base binder, corking smooth after each one. If your skis are very soft, you may want to go with the thin klister binder and less layers. If your skis are stiffer, go with they layered hardwax binder.

If all this sounds like Greek to you, don’t worry! We will have some spray binders, an iron, lots of hardwax, wax benches and coaches to help you get skis that work! See you at Rikert!

Also, course map:

Bogburn Wax Tip

By Adam Terko on 5 January, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

The Bogburn is ON! Rikert has worked hard to create a manmade loop of 1.5k for racing, and some cold nights will keep things in good shape.

Prep glide zones by brushing with a metal brush and (if you have some) using a dedicated glide cleaner. Lots of these manmade loops, especially Sleepy Hollow due to the walk up from the parking lot, can be a bit dirty.

For a paraffin layer, I would suggest a neutral blue or mid-range option such as Swix 7 or Toko Red. BKL skiers racing earlier might choose Toko Blue or Swix 6.

For kickwax, expect abrasive snow. When the morning temps are cooler, it might be possible to race on a klister/hardwax mix such as Oslo Blue, or a spray klister binder with a hardwax application.

For later races, klister might provide the durability and kick needed to hold up over race distance in transformed snow…corners may get icy and bermed-up, and climbs might get sugary. Starting with a purple ice klister and adding in warmer universal options (like Rode Multigrade, Swix Universal, Guru 39) could be worth a try as the races go on throughout the day.

One option that seems “safe” would be to start with Swix KN33 Nero in the morning, and add/bump up to Swix KN44 Nero as the temps rise and the course begins to change.

Happy racing!

BKL Info Jan 1-7

By Liz Hollenbach on 1 January, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Happy New Year! We have confirmed details for this week and will be skiing at the Range both days. Details below. The Range has made some snow and there is a ski loop.

The Bogburn Race is this Saturday, January 6th and all BKL skiers that want to race are invited to come. Feel free to reach out to Coach Liz with any questions. More info linked below.

The New England BKL Festival Registration is open and this year’s Fest is at Rikert, Ripton, VT hosted by Frost Mtn Nordic. It’s a fun weekend of ski activities and races. More Info

BKL Sub-Groups

Parent Volunteer signup sheet

Tuesday: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers

Location: The Range

Details: Skate (Penguins Classic), Devos check out the Junior training doc

Thursday: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos

Location: The Range

Details: Classic

Practice Waxing Info: If you have waxable classic skis you can either wax at home or meet at the wax bench outside in front of the Walker Building. Please come 10 minutes early for waxing. If you plan to wax at practice make sure any old kick wax is cleaned off (by putty knife or wax remover). It looks like it will be machine made snow and 31 degrees. A warm hard wax (toko yellow) or klister.

Saturday: Bogburn Ski Race at Rikert in Ripton

The Bogburn is on. Online registration closes Friday, Jan 5th at 5pm

Classic Technique

Registration Info | Race Info

Let us know you are planning to race: MNC Racer sign-up list

BKL Festival Registration is OPEN

By Adam Terko on 22 December, 2023 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

We hope as many MNC BKL skiers as possible will take part in this year’s festival! Held just down the road at Rikert, it is easy to attend and always a highlight of the year (if not a skier’s entire time as a BKL member).

You can find a link to NENSA’s announcement, and registration pages, below.

2024 BKL Festival Registration

BKL Info Dec 18-24

By Liz Hollenbach on 18 December, 2023 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday: Penguins, Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers
Climbing Day at MetroRock

Update 10am Tuesday- We are going to keep MetroRock as an option for this afternoon. MMUUSD closed for the day and lots of places are still flooded. Please do not feel any pressure to come to ski practice today- especially if travel is not safe from your house or kid care plans are complicated. But if you need an activity for the afternoon come on over.

With all the rain we are going to go to Plan B for Tuesday practice this week. We often do a Metrorock BKL Day when we have bad weather. It is always a lot of fun!

Details: We are getting a discounted rate: $20 includes day pass, shoes, and a harness. Parents need to come in, sign the waiver, pay and get your child set up. We will have a few coaches around, but it would help to have a few extra parents stay. To expedite things, sign the waiver before hand: Metrorock Waiver

Time: Normal time 3:45-5:15, but feel free to stay longer with a parent present.

Metrorock Location: 320 Sunderland Way, Essex Junction

Directions: Turn into the Lowe’s parking lot off Susie Wilson Rd. Drive through the front of the Lowe’s parking lot and all the way around to the back. You will see MetroRock on the left.

Website: MetroRock

***UPDATED Location and Plan***

Thursday: Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers & Devos

11am Thurs update: BKL is on for the Range today. Dress warm, it’s chilly out there. Other MNC groups are practicing at alternate locations.

Location: The Range

Technique: Skate Skiing for all groups. (If you don’t have skate skis yet, classic will work too.)

Details: With no snow on the horizon we thought it would be fun to have one last on snow practice before vacation. To celebrate the winter Solstice we are going to do a Solstice Ski followed by hot chocolate. We are all going to ski the same loop and kids can ski in groups with friends and coaches. Everyone counts their own laps. How many laps can you ski? We’ll have an inner stadium/range loop and the outer sprint loop.

Parent Volunteers and Hot Chocolate Supplies Needed: We need a few supplies and a couple parents to help make hot chocolate. Sign Up Here

BKL Vacation Break- 12/22/23 – 1/1/24

Want to ski over break? Try Ski Bingo created by NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association). It’s a fun Ski Bingo Game that is available for any BKL Skiers. It’s a great way to do some skiing over vacation and on weekends. More Info and Rules | Youth Bingo Card | Junior & Adult Bingo Card

See everyone on 1/2/24 at the Range!

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