Mansfield Nordic Club
Ski coaching, training and playing in the shadow of Mt Mansfield for all ages and abilities
Join us on November 22 5-8Pm at Queen City Brewery for an MNC Masters Winter Season Orientation and Social. Whether you are a prior, new or prospective member, this is a great time to learn all that you need to be ready for the upcoming season. Or just to see friends you haven't seen since last […]
Open to the public on December 5th at 6:30 PM, visit the Essex Free Library to hear Vermont author Sam Brakeley discuss his book Skiing with Henry Knox. The book is about his cross country ski of the Catamount Trail.
This year for our MNC coaches we will be hosting a clinic on Dec. 7th at 11 AM in Craftsbury. Adam is leading it: we will spend the first part on skis, then talk over nuts, bolts and protocols for MNC practices and logistics over lunch (bring your own or buy at Craftsbury). Then we […]
NENSA Calendar Link Skate sprint, approximately 1.0 km. King’s Court Format. Low-key race with hand timing to the second. 10:00 am juniors/open/masters prologue, BKL to follow. Heats in afternoon. *Please note this is a no-fluoro race* Registration opens Sunday, December 1Entry Fee: $15 master/senior/junior; $5 BKL Kathy Maddock kmaddock@sprise.com
Everyone skis the loop at least twice!
Due to weather predictions - sprints will be held, instead, on this date.
2019BKLOpenerFlyer Classic Individual Start Lollipop through Grade 8 Registration starts at 10 AM, $5 entry fee Races begin at 11:15, starting with lollipop and proceeding through grade 8. Distances: Grades 1/2- 1km, Grades 3/4- 1.5km, Grades 5/6- 2 k, Grades 7/8 - 2.67k Lots of cookies afterwards! Coach Rosemary will be on hand to help […]
Visit Skirack's lower floor on Monday, December 16th for a wax clinic with Coach Adam! Learn the basics of kick waxing, glide waxing, klister waxing, and skin ski care. 5:30-7:00PM BONUS MATERIAL: -What's the latest on wax restrictions? Helpful slides on product differentiation and suggested tips for selecting the right wax for a given venue […]
EVENT PAGE and RACE REGISTRATION MNC Travel Trip Registration Saturday December 21 – Free Sprint (1.5km) Sunday December 22 – Classic (5km U16 and women / 10km men and Citizen)
Due to conditions this event has been moved to Gore Ski Bowl in North Creek, NY. The general race schedule and format will remain the same. 5K women, 10K men
choice of 3K, 6.5K or 12.5K - slightly challenging but relatively flat course CHECK WITH RACE ORGANIZERS TO MAKE SURE RACES ARE BEING HELD - CONDITIONS MAY FORCE THEM TO CANCEL
2K, 4K and 6K options, skate or classic. ANYONE WHO CAN SKI 2K CAN DO THIS RACE Bring potluck food. Race starts at 6:30 Meet there at 5:30 to enter and warm up..
Ski-in the new year with a family ski at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center! Meet Coach Rosemary outside the Touring Center on skis at 11 AM. Parents, siblings, masters, Juniors - everyone is welcome. Your choice of technique. Purchase trail passes inside if you don't have a membership: $5 kids, $10 adults.
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*This race is at the Stowe Mountain Cross-Country Center, Rte. 108, just before the Toll Road. Time: 10 am registration, 11:30 race Cost: $10, Day of Race registration only Distance: Probably 2-3 km for everyone. Format: Mass Start - all kids together
2K, 4K and 6K options, skate or classic. ANYONE WHO CAN SKI 2K CAN DO THIS RACE Bring potluck food. Race starts at 6:30. Get there at 5:30 to enter and warm up..
This is always a favorite race and done by BKL kids, juniors, parents and coaches! A classic race on lovely old-time (narrower) trails through the woods held at the Haydock's Farm in Pomfret. Register Online by Friday, 1/10 at 5 pm: Bogburn Classic SkiReg Cost: $10 online, probably $15 Day of Race Distance: 2.5km for […]
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”…