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Summer Running Biathlon events from EABC

Summer 2021 Running Biathlon Races (open to first timers without a rifle)

We have a 6 race summer running training race series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout July and August.

These races are open to beginners age 14 and older as well as experienced biathletes. No experience is needed and first timers with no shooting experience are welcome.

Race distance is usually 5 kilometers on mostly dirt with some pavement. Safety clinic, instruction and shared rifle use is available for novices. Rifles will be left on the mat.

You must register before 1pm day of race. This allows time for the list of attendees to be sent to Force Protection so you will be allowed on base.

Sport Class /Novices are required to attend a safety clinic, which are good for 1 year. These will be held on the day of race at 5:00pm to 5:30. This safety clinic is required in order to be able to race.

Zero will be 5:30pm to 6:00. Race start 6:15pm.

The cost per race is $15 and there is a discount for current EABC members.

Please email questions to: eabiathlon@gmail.com

The speed limit on base is 20 mph, it is very important to adhere to this as we are guests on base and this activity can lead to our lease being revoked.

Dates: July 22nd, 29th, August 12th, 19th, 26th

Awards are given at the end of the 6 race series. We look forward to see you!

Rollerski Safety Piece

By Adam Terko on 9 June, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

A quick link to a recently (re)published Fasterskier article about rollerski safety, with advice from the US Ski Team. Our Juniors have really stepped it up in the past years, although it has admittedly been a multi-year process.

Rollerski Safety Best Practices

No matter how friendly to skiers our community is, there are always a few bad apples. It’s also too easy for any of our skiers (and coaches) to get distracted now and then, and when safe clothing and signs and habits are on our side it really keeps the odds working for us.

MNC skiers, spring 2021

Skirack Spring Rollerski Order!

By Adam Terko on 15 April, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

It is time to begin thinking about rollerskiing, and preparing for dryland training! Skirack has offered to continue a popular discount to local skiers with the group order below.

Please use the form below to sign up for rollerskis and equipment. You’ll find descriptions within the form about specifics like bindings and pickup.

Right now all Swenors are out-of-stock in the US, but we will be notified when the shipments arrive to distributers and retailers. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with specific rollerski questions!

Rollerski order now closed for Spring 2021

Looking for some MNC recommendations on models and sizes? Check out the info page below.

Rollerski Model Recommendations

Mountain Camps 2021

By Adam Terko on 29 March, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog

Registration is open for Mountain Camp and Mini Mountain Camp 2021. You can find more details about Mountain Camp on the dedicated page under the “Juniors” tab on the MNC homepage, information which is also copied below.

You can find links to sign up on that page, as well as the general MNC Registration page.

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MNC is excited to offer it’s popular Mountain Camp and Mini Mountain Camp again for Summer 2021. These training camps have become a summer highlight, and while we will once again remain within VT borders for the 2021 edition of these camps, we’re still aiming for tons of great training and fun times.

The dates of this year’s camps are pushed a bit later than in the past, in hopes that COVID progress will continue to drive Vermont in a good direction for as long as possible before camp begins. Stay tuned for additional notes on what to expect in terms of COVID testing prior to camp, expectations for participation, and more.

Camp cost includes travel, lodging, meals, coaching, camp apparel

You can find registration links on the MNC Registration Page or at the links below:

Mountain Camp

Stratton, VT July 21-25th

Space for 14 athletes. Open to U18 athletes and older, with potential for 2nd-year U16 athletes to attend with coach permission (email Adam with inquiries).

Mini Mountain Camp

Killington, VT July 29 – Aug 1

Space for 10 athletes. Open to U16 athletes and U14 athletes (with general rollerski experience recommended).

You can read some recaps and see photos/videos from last year’s camps here:

Mountain Camp 2020 Recap

Mini Mountain Camp 2020 Recap

Please take the time to fill out our Winter Program Survey

MNC 20-21 Survey

Small Victories (seeking submissions!)

By Adam Terko on 23 March, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

It has been quite a year. 12 months ago Junior Nationals was cancelled mid-event. Our end-of-season MNC Relays were called-off, and spring activities became very isolated affairs.

We’ve made it through a full ski season with COVID among us, and despite so many challenge, lots of great things have happened within our sport both broadly and locally in 2020/2021.

We wanted to solicit YOUR input in sharing some of your “small victories” of the season. This is not just about results: we all have been through a great deal and we hope that many have been able to see and feel and experience some great “victories” in all types of ways.

If you’d like to share a victory, either anonymously or with your name attached, you can check out the form below. We’ll accept submissions for a bit, and then compile into a blog post to share!

Small Victories Submission

Please take the time to fill out our Winter Program Survey

MNC 20-21 Survey