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Perfect conditions for Jumping!

The Range is home to an old alpine slope that is unused nowadays. Dan Westover of the National Guard was kind enough to groom across the road and and nice GS-style run down the slope for us to use yesterday. Some of us built jumps in the non-groomed areas since the powder landing was deep and soft. THe BKL’ers, Juniors and many parents got to watch as the athletes took flight. Pretty cool.

The fun continues tomorrow (Thurs) when we join the BKL, Juniors and UVM ski team for some fun relays and perhaps some more jumping!

Ethan John -- donning the new Vermont Team jacket from EHSC's -- puts the finishing touches on a jump that we're saving for Thursday

Ethan John — donning the new Vermont Team jacket from EHSC’s — puts the finishing touches on a jump that we’re saving for Thursday

Amy Bruce was having fun (even though she looks a bit terrified here)

Amy Bruce was having fun (even though she looks a bit terrified here)

one of the BKL skiers doing a 360*

one of the BKL skiers doing a 360*

Tim Cobb testing snow depth

Tim Cobb testing snow depth

Young Miss Haydock getting over the jump in her own manner

Young Miss Haydock getting over the jump in her own manner

Bill Harmeyer jumping the mountain

Bill Harmeyer jumping the mountain

Amy Bruce

Amy Bruce

Bill Harmeyer overhead

Bill Harmeyer overhead

Henry Harmeyer

Henry Harmeyer

Charlie "Birdman" Cobb

Charlie “Birdman” Cobb

Kai Richter is psyched to build jumps on a beautiful day!

Kai Richter is psyched to build jumps on a beautiful day!

Dakota leading the charge. Perfect corduroy thanks to the National Guard groomer Dan Westover

Dakota leading the charge. Perfect corduroy thanks to the National Guard groomer Dan Westover

Connor Munns going BIG

Connor Munns going BIG. Look at his shadow!! Nice soft landing, too 🙂

Some of the athletes and parents making their way up

Some of the athletes and parents making their way up

BK AND MASTERS THIS WEEK

WE WILL BE SKIING AT THE RANGE THIS WEEK!

Tuesday 3/18

BK skiers will join up with the JRS for some slalom and jumping fun on the “alpine hill”.  We could use the help of some parents with shovels to help us build a small jump. Please bring SKATE SKIS.

MASTERS – Let’s finish off our last week at the range with a SKIERS CHOICE OF TECHNIQUE for both days.  Enjoy the incredible conditions.

Thursday 3/20

BK will once again join the JRS and….THE UVM NORDIC TEAM!!! We ask Parents to being snacks and drinks for the kids to share with the UVM skiers after practice.  We will start at the usual time but meet up with the UVM skiers at 4:15 and finish a little later than normal (around 5:15) before retuning to the Walker Building. SKATE SKIS

Masters – Once again – choose your technique and….Consider a brief “social stop” at one of our local establishments on he way home?

The Weekend

BK – the NYSEF Nordic Kids Festival in Lake Placid

Masters – If you are looking for a good race – try the Sugar Loaf Marathon in Maine https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1585.

There is also excellent skiing throughout Vermont so make sure you get out and enjoy it!

MNC Boys Ranked 3rd in the Country!

Based on the results of our boys racing at Junior Nationals last week, the MNC boys finished the season as the 3rd place club in the country! This was due to the success each of the boys had in their individual races at Trapp’s. The scoring system [world cup points] favors strength of results over having a large number of participants. Since our athletes all had top-6 performances, including two podiums from Forrest, they ranked really high in the nation!

Congratulations to Forrest, Henry and Ben, as well as all the other MNC athletes, coaches and parents that helped support them over the past several years. This kind of result is something that takes a lot of hard work over the course of many months and years.

Henry Harmeyer (2nd from Left), Tim Weston (center) and Ben Hegman (far right) after the mass-start races at Junior Nationals

Henry Harmeyer (2nd from Left), Tim Weston (center) and Ben Hegman (far right) after the mass-start races at Junior Nationals

BK and Masters 3/9- 3/16

BK 

The Quince dives!

The Quince dives!

Tuesday 3/11– SKATE skiing – looks like a warm day.  Some of the BK Racing Team will do an interval workout based on racing the Frost Mtn Grand Prix on the weekend.  Be sure to bring a water bottle.

Thursday 3/13 – CLASSIC – should be cold with a little new snow.  Be sure to clean off any sticky kick wax on your skis.  Check email/blog for updates on the kick wax for the day.  The MNC waxes will be on the picnic table in the Walker Building. BK Racing Team – easy ski for those racing the Grand Prix.

Sat/Sun 3/15-3/16 Frost MTN Grand Prix – PLEASE contact Rick if you are racing or want to help out with race support for the kids.

MASTERS

Tuesday 3/11 – SKATE skiing.  6 PM Hardcore Masters – Warmup then a few drills followed by an interval workout designed to make us feel young and strong – or just tired.

Thursday 3/13 – CLASSIC – Check email/blog for updates on the kick wax for the day.  The MNC waxes will be on the picnic table in the Walker Building

Weekend Suggested Races: Craftsbury Spring Tour https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1500

Who are the young girls?

Who are the young girls?

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