Mansfield Nordic Club
Ski coaching, training and playing in the shadow of Mt Mansfield for all ages and abilities
10/20 (Friday): Most of the public schools are out this day so let's go hiking! Hunger Mountain is a fairly easy 2.2 mile hike from the Waterbury side. We have the option to hike another 0.7 miles to White Rock Mt. too. Meet at the Trail Head on Sweet Farm Road at 10 AM. Email […]
EVENT DETAILS. A great opportunity for parents and coaches alike!
Date changed to Sunday, 10/29 due to Middle School XC Championships on 10/28. Mt. Mansfield via Butler Lodge Trail. About 3 miles one way, this will be a longer hike. Meet at Stevensville Rd. Trail Head at 10:00. Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going.
Sunrise Hike! Join Coach Rosemary and the Trapeni family for an early morning hike up the Burrow's Trail (Camel's Hump Rd., Huntington) in time for sunrise. Meet at Burrow's Trail Head at 6 am. Potluck Breakfast at the top! Email Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) if you are going.
Calling all MNC athletes...this weekend the Junior team is doing the Bolton Hillclimb running test, which is an event that happens a few times each year. This is a challenging but very low-key "race" that begins at the upper base lodge of Bolton Valley and goes up the Jeep/Maintenance road to the summit of the […]
Join us at our annual Skirack Night this November 5th! Fischer's Chris Hall will be on-site helping to select skis with an ideal fit, and Skirack will be happy to answer questions and show some of their great Nordic products for the 2017/2018 season. MNC Coach Adam Terko will give a short talk, with other […]
Camel’s Hump Loop: We will start at the Burrow's Trail Head, go up the Forest City Trail to the Long Trail to the summit and back down the Burrow’s Trail. 5.9 miles total. Maybe we’ll find some snow! Option for a shorter hike for those who want to do less (up & down Burrows, 4.2 […]
NENSA and long-time sponsor, Swix, are teaming up to offer the BKL SWIX Jacket program again this year! This program is a benefit for NENSA Clubs, such as MNC. Click here: NENSA SWIX Jacket Program to see what you can get this year and for more info. How to Order: All orders are through your club, […]
Join us for the Mansfield Nordic Club Annual Meeting at the Underhill Town Hall on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Prior to the Annual Meeting, MNC will offer an optional 3-5 mile hash run (details below). The Annual Meeting will begin with a potluck meal and the MNC program presentation followed by a multi-media presentation by World […]
What to bring will be posted on the BKL Training Blog on Sunday night before practice. Most likely, we'll be dryland training so wear your running shoes & dress in layers.
Bring your race skis to the Henry/Solow house to get them ready to rock for the season! We'll have heatbox wax on hand that will help your skis get their fastest...just bring your skis and a snack to share! Putting your skis in a heatbox with special wax helps them absorb more wax and be […]
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm. in the Walker Building at the Range. Come meet the coaches, get your questions answered on equipment, where to get info on practices, racing, Bill Koch Festival and more! All BKL parents highly encouraged to attend.
All MNC Coaches (BKL, Juniors, and Masters), Please join us at Craftsbury on Saturday, December 2nd at 2pm for a coaches meeting and technique clinic! We'll have several objectives and topics, and we're hoping to be on SNOW for a ski as well! Our agenda includes: Range safety protocols and emergency plan review General training […]
It's time to order your Toko gear, wax, and tools for the 2017/2018 season! MNC is fortunate to receive great discounts on Toko products each year for our Toko Team Night. Each fall, members can download and fill out order forms for great products. On or before DECEMBER 4th members may submit their forms to Toko's […]
Toko Rep Dave Boucher will be on hand and will do a wax clinic during BKL practice for the kids and their parents. Older kids will learn how to hot wax their skis, while younger kids will learn to apply kick wax. Dave will also be available to answer any questions you may have on […]
Coach Rosemary will show you how to teach kids to ski and show you how you can support the group if you are not a skier. Meet at the Walker Building. For questions, e-mail Rosemary at sheacobb19@gmail.com.
Last year on a dark winter evening, a line of blazing tiki torches stretched from the gate of Smuggler's Notch in Jeffersonville upward along the snowy road. With a trail illuminated by the bright flames, MNC skiers turned a cold and snowy evening into a memorable experience...one we are looking to bring back even bigger […]
The first Eastern Cup of the season is set to take place in Fort Kent, at the far northern end of Maine. MNC is offering a race trip to this event that includes all travel to/from Fort Kent, plus lodging and meals. Please note that this race trip does not include race entry or wax […]
Skirack hosts Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series at Sleepy Hollow. Races Start at 6:30pm, and they are mass start. Registration open from 5:30pm - 6:29pm. $12 Entry Fee (includes night skiing trail pass). $6 High School or Bill Koch. $25 for race pass for all 8 races for Season Pass holders. All types of […]
The MNC Junior team will head over to Lake Placid January 5th-7th for a weekend of training to kick off 2018 and prepare for the heart of the Eastern Cup season. The goal of this camp is some team time to reunite and re-focus after the holidays, in order to get ready for a […]
The Mansfield Nordic Community Center (MNCC) is our club’s resource for strength training, events, meetings, and more! But how do you get there, and where do you park? Read More about “Parking at the MNCC”…
Join us on Sunday, December 15th at Craftsbury for our Masters Mini Camp. We’ll work on both skate and classic, gather for lunch, and review video and talk technique! Read More about “Masters Mini Camp @ Craftsbury”…
Masters athletes…are you looking to build strength and train with friends and teammates? Join us at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center on Wednesday nights! Read More about “Masters Strength @ The MNCC”…