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BKL Practice 1/22- 1/27/19

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 20 January, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 1/22: Classic for Everyone

It’s going to be a perfect classic day- cold with lots of powder! Get ready for some fun touring and downhills! If the trail to the alpine hill is groomed, Arctic Foxes and Racers will head there for some downhill practice in the powder.

It looks like the high will be about 11F, so bundle up. I am looking for a parent to monitor the Walker Building so we can send kids inside to warm up. If you can help, email Coach Rosemary.

Wax will be Toko Blue or Swix Green or Blue.

Thursday 1/24: Skate

Hopefully the groomers at the Range will be able to pack out the fields by today and we’ll be able to play some games. Arctic Foxes and Racers may play a game of Stones!

Older Racers skiing up with the Juniors should check the Junior Training Doc to confirm technique for today.

Sunday, 1/ 27: Mt. Top Paintball Race

Racers and anyone who wants to race! This race at the Mt. Top Touring Center is always a blast. See the Event Listing for all the details. Coach Rosemary will be on hand to help kids warm up and get oriented. Registration on Ski Reg is open through Friday. Email Coach Rosemary if your child is going.

BKL Practice 1/15- 1/20/19

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 13 January, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

This should be a good week for skiing at the Range with new snow and cold temps last weekend to help set things up.

Tuesday 1/15: Classic for Everyone!

A high of 27F is forecasted meaning the kick wax should be Toko Red or Swix Extra Blue (V40) or possibly Special Purple (V45).

Thursday 1/17: Skate for Everyone!

Saturday 1/19: Race: Silver Fox Trot

Note: All BKL races are open to all kids who want to race (not just “Racers”). There are age group racers from lollipop (K & under) up to 8th grade.

This year’s Fox Trot will be held at Rikert Touring Center in Ripton. The Fox Trot is a classic race for grades 1&2, but a SKATE race for everyone else. It will feature traditional BKL distances for the different age groups. Get more info and register (by 1/17) on SKI REG and email Coach Rosemary to let her know you are coming. Day of race registration also available (extra fee).

The trails at Rikert are beautiful and worth the trip! Many families make a day of it, watching and racing in the morning, then skiing together and with friends after races.

BKL Practice Update 1/08

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 7 January, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

Range trails will be closed on Tuesday. We will go with Plan B: Mill River Park. Bring your headlamp and I will bring a few lanterns to light the field when it gets dark.

Base is too thin at the Range. Let’s hope for a little more snow before Thursday. Thursday’s Plan B will be Bolton Valley Nordic Center.

BKL Practice 1/07- 1/13/19

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 6 January, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 1/08:

Check back here before you leave, because it’s one of those “iffy” weather days: snow changing to rain, changing back to snow or maybe not much of anything- it’s anyone’s guess!

Plan A: Ski at the Range. Classic for Penguins, Skate for everyone else. Bring rock skis if you have them, base is thin.

Plan B: If the Range is closed for whatever reason, we will go to Mill River Park and ski in the fields there. To get to Mill River Park: Drive past the road to the Range and past MMU high school. At Rte. 15, turn right. MR Park entrance is on the right, a short ways up the road, opposite the Jolley’s.

Thursday 1/10:

Classic! Temps are getting colder and we’ll hope the forecast is accurate in providing us with a little fresh snow.

*We need someone to monitor the Walker Building today so we can send cold kids inside to warm up. Please email Rosemary if you can help: sheacobb19@gmail.com

Racers: Saturday 1/12: Bogburn Classic!

A fun race at the Haydock Family Farm in Pomfret, where the race features old time, narrow classic trails through the woods. If snow conditions aren’t good at the Farm, the race may be moved to Woodstock. Get more info HERE. Please pre-register on Ski-Reg to avoid the $5 DOR fee. In addition, they will email updates to all those pre-registered about any changes to race times and location. Please plan to arrive 90 minutes before race time to get your skis kick-waxed and your self oriented and warmed-up.

BKL Practice 12/31/18- 1/5/19

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 30 December, 2018 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Training Schedule

Tuesday 1/1/19: New Year’s Day Family Ski!

Usher in 2019 with a ski at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center! Meet at 11 AM outside the Touring Center. Your choice of technique, but I would recommend skate skis or no-wax skis based on the forecast. Despite the recent melt-downs, Craftsbury still has good skiing, mostly on their man made snow. We will ski in the rain or snow. Everyone must purchase a trail pass or have a season membership. Day trail passes are $5 for kids and $10 for adults.

Thursday 1/03/19: Metro Rocks Day!

Sadly, there is no skiing at the Range this week.

Instead of our normal practice, we will go to Metro Rocks, located behind Loews on the Susie Wilson Road in Essex, VT and work on our strength! Price for climbing, shoes, & harness will be $18-$24 (we get $1 off equipment rental and $1 off climbing fee). If your child has not climbed there before, you will need to sign a waiver (you can do it there). Kids who haven’t climbed before will get an intro by the staff. This is always a really fun practice for the kids!

Racers (& MS Racers): Sunday 1/06

Tentative Distance Ski at Trapps, 10:30 am

Check back to confirm location and technique. Tentative plan is to meet at the Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center in Stowe, VT for a long classic ski to the cabin. Meet at 10:30 in the basement of the Nordic Center to wax. Everyone must purchase a trail pass, but if you hold a season pass/membership at another touring center you may be able to get a free reciprocal trail pass for the day (ask them). Email Rosemary if you are going!