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MNC Trivia Night Oct 25 …need YOUR HELP

By Kort Longenbach on 30 September, 2019 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule, Uncategorized

The First-Ever MNC Trivia Night and Dinner on Friday, October 25th

Join the club at the Cochrans lodge for a night of good food and fun trivia! With categories and questions for all ages and topics (not just skiing!) this is something to invite ALL of your friends and family to. Teams of 6 will go head-to-head with trivia knowledge to score some cool prizes and bragging rights for a good cause…the MNC Van!

Trivia Night Signup

What is the event?

The event is a dinner and goofy trivia night, with themes and questions designed for all ages and categories…not just skiing!

Where/When is the event?

The event is at the Cochran Ski Lodge, 910 Cochran Road, Richmond, VT. Dinner begins at 6pm, with trivia beginning at 7:30. MNC members will provide potluck appetizers and deserts, and the club will be grilling burgers and hot dogs.

The club will also be providing non-alcoholic drinks. The event is BYOB for alcoholic beverages, but there will be a keg of local beer available for a $4 donation to our van.

How can I participate?

We are asking MNC members to be a captain and form their own teams of six people that would be part of your goofy trivia team. Ideally, each team of six would have some non-MNC members (eg. friends, family, etc.). Each team member pays to participate. Adults pay $20.00, children pay $10.00. As the team captain, you collect money from your team and then register your team through the MNC website. As a captain, you are also asked to come up with a theme for your team and represent that theme. Prizes will be awarded to the team or teams with the best theme. Prizes will also be awarded to the top trivia teams.

How should I market this event to my friends and family?

Ask your friends and family if they would be interested in participating in a fund raiser where they get dinner, music, and play goofy trivia as a team. The goofy trivia is a team activity; it is not individual. During goofy trivia, teams have time to discuss what they think is the correct answer and provide one answer that represents the entire team. It should be a night of good food and good laughs.

How soon should I get my team registered?

We are asking all teams are registered by October 20^th.

A signup form can be found HERE

See you at Cochrans!

Masters Fall Continues

By Adam Terko on 23 September, 2019 in Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

Don’t forget about our Masters training options as we head into the fall months!

The newest weekly training session is the 127 Bikepath Roll on Wednesday evenings. Beginning at 5:15-5:30, this low-key weekly option meets at the first parking lot on the right off Ethan Allen Homestead Road.

All levels are welcome, and this path provides generally flat terrain with some gently slopes. Your choice of technique!

Your resources for Masters Training:

Masters Fall Page Masters Training Page

Masters (and Virginia!) after Climb to the Castle

Range Closed Thursday 3/14

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 14 March, 2019 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Juniors Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

7:33 AM: The Range Trails are closed to preserve the snow today. BKL will postpone the awards day until Tuesday 3/19 with UVM Fun Day.

Range Closed 1/24/19

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 24 January, 2019 in BKL Training Schedule, Juniors Training Schedule, Masters Training Schedule

Unfortunately, they closed the Range Trails at about 3:00 today- too late for us to get the word out to everyone. Juniors are skiing the fields at MMU, BKL & Masters cancelled. Our sincere apologies to everyone who got turned away at the gate. Frustrating day!

Winter Masters Training FAQ

By Kort Longenbach on 4 December, 2017 in Masters Training Schedule, Uncategorized

Weekly Training Plans:

The technique (skate or classic) and training information will be published Sunday evening in our Masters Training Doc. However, due to often rapidly changing snow conditions please plan to review the Snow Report and Masters Training Doc around 3PM to confirm the plan for the day.

If you are unsure or if conditions are likely to change, consider bringing both skate and classic equipment. Additionally, early in the season please be prepared for dry land training (ie sneakers & bounding poles) or alternate locations (the Notch, Sleepy,…).

Session Start Times:

We ask that all Masters have skis on and be on snow by the planned session start times (3:45 & 6:00PM). Being on snow on time helps our Masters Coaches keep sessions organized, avoids having fellow skiers standing in the cold and maximizes ski time.

On Classic ski evenings please plan to arrive early to wax or get wax advice from the coaches if needed. Early in the season we also encourage those new to Masters to arrive a early in order to get acquainted with the coaches and coaching groups.

Coaching Coverage:

Afternoon Session(3:45 – 5:15PM):

Afternoon sessions will be lead by Coach Christa.

Evening Session (6:00 – 7:30PM):

Tuesdays: Will be our full coaching day where we plan to have three coaches and three ability groups. Blue: Experienced Skiers, White = Intermediate Green = Novice/Beginner. If you arrive late and miss the group gathering, a white board will be available directing you the the general direction of your group.

Thursday: (1) Coach Liam will lead drills and activities for those wanting additional instruction, (2) others will ski freely or according to a prescribed workout plan. (Check-in with Coach Liam. He will provide tips and suggestions for self guided drills/activities).

Race Training Plans:

For those who purchased race training plans Coach Adam will be reaching out to you to build your plan.

Parking Reminder

Please plan to park in the large parking lot on the left side before the grooming equipment building. Access to the trails and Walker building can be obtained through the tunnels that go beneath the ski trails. Please do not park on the side of the road near the smaller lot at the top of the hill.