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NE Club Relay Champs Wax Rec

Note: this initial recommendation is being posted on 3/21 (Tuesday) and is subject to change pending weather updates.

For this race Adam will be on-hand with all the MNC wax, ready to test and help with classic wax. We can also apply a topcoat to skis on-site to ensure maximum speed! The following recommendations are for prep and race underlayers:

Glide for all skis

Begin with a layer of NF Blue/CH6 or other blue glide wax to harden the base. Scrape and brush.

Apply a layer of SkiGo XC or LF Graphite, or Toko NF or LF Black. Scrape and brush.

Apply the following paraffin depending on your brand preference:

Toko: 1:1 mix of HF Red and HF Yellow

Swix: HF8X

SkiGo: HF Orange

Holmenkol: Racing Mix Yellow

Substitute LF or NF (non fluoro) if applicable!

Classic skis

Thoroughly clean your kick zone, and have it clearly marked

Use 100-grit sandpaper, wrapped around a cork or other flat surface, and lightly abrade the kick zone in a tip-to-tail scrubbing pattern

Club Relay Championships: Time to TEAM UP!

By Adam Terko on 20 March, 2017 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

If you an MNC member looking for a team please notify us by 3/22.

MNC members of all ages: it’s time to cap off the season with some spring racing and a challenge to score lots of points for the Club Cup…this Saturday is the inaugural New England Club Relay Championships hosted by MNC!

Teams of 4 will compete in a relay consisting of 2 classic legs and 2 freestyle legs. This is a race for everyone: teams can be mixed in gender, all ages, and all abilities. With the recent snow from snowstorm Stella and the impeccable work of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, you can expect great conditions and a fun time!

For all information (from team signups to volunteering to forming a group to race with) please see THIS LINK

We hope to see as many MNC skiers as possible at this event, and at the Spring Fling the next day! Also, for aspiring female biathletes there will be a Girls with Guns event hosted by members of the US Biathlon Team!

World Cup in Quebec City!

By Kort Longenbach on 20 March, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Many MNC members and members of the VT ski community were seen in Quebec City this past weekend to watch the World Cup Finals. Under sunny skies on the Plains of Abraham, it was a great opportunity to see the World’s best compete and see the strong support of spectators from Canada and across New England.

Photo Courtesy of Nick Persampieri

While the Norwegian’s dominated and the Canadian’s were treated to great performances by their hometown favorite Alex Harvey, MNC members had a few favorites in the field as well. Representing team USA were MNC alumni Jack Hegman and Ben Lustgarten.

MNC Alumni Jack Hegman and ben Lustgarten racing for team USA

16-17 MNC Winter Survey

By Kort Longenbach on 13 March, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Every spring, the MNC Board meets to reflect on the past season in order to make adjustments and set objectives for the next year. As part of this reflection, we value member feedback and would appreciate you taking at moment to complete a brief program survey. To do so please click here.

Masters Making Maple Syrup out of Lemons

By Kort Longenbach on 6 March, 2017 in Masters Blog

The recent thaw has not deterred many of our Masters from continuing to train and search for snow.

Last Tuesday Masters made the best of the warm temps with some dry land training at Sleepy Hollow. In addition to the usual fare of running and bounding drills, was a tour of Sleepy Hollow’s Sugar Shack by Eli Enman. Athletes were also rewarded with a taste of some warm maple syrup!

Photo Courtesy of Steve’s Strava.

Dave Johnston, Steve Messier and Ellie Bouffard went in search of snow and were rewarded with some great conditions and great results at the Rangley Loppet.