After a tense and strict summer of divided small groups and many precautions, we’re excited to begin rolling out a picture of a much different training season ahead! While we aren’t out of the woods yet, the vaccine distribution and uptake in Vermont has led to a very rapid easing of guidelines as interactions become safer and our immunity grows. I wanted to share a brief outline of some of the fun things out Juniors have to look forward to this summer.
June 22: First day of Summer training!
With schools getting out and scholastic sports coming to a close, Summer is one of our favorite seasons and it’s simple to see why: we can all be together! The focus is high and the adventures are many. This year, we’re excited to get back to using the MNC van as our vaccination rates create safer environments for time spent in close proximity. This means more trips, better training locations, and workouts like point-to-point rollerskis and shuttled bike laps.
June 28: Regional Elite Group Camp
MNC has three skiers qualified to take part in this year’s Eastern Regional Elite Group camp! Hattie, Ava, and Rose will train alongside the best in New England, along with US Ski Team coaching support. They’ll be joined by MNC members and training group skiers Isabelle Serrano and Quincy Massey-Bierman!
July 1: Tentative Range Access
We received word from the National Guard that civilian organizations will once again be able to apply for leases and access to the rollerski track at the Range! This is great news and it means safer training, awesome terrain for skiing, and a return to one of our favorite spots. If we do indeed return to the Range, summer will truly feel like “normal” once again.
July 3: Williston Parade!
Another sign of better times and a return to group activity? We’ve once again signed up for the Williston Independence Day Parade! This is a fun day where we use the van, the MNC trailer, and a few bucketfulls of SNOW (from the UVM ice arena) to rollerski in the parade! The snow is a crowd favorite, as is the Hawaiian shirts that became an impromptu staple.
July 21-Aug 1: Mountain Camp/Mini Mountain Camp
Can you believe Mountain Camp is in it’s 6th year?! This camp (and it’s corresponding camp for younger skiers, Mini Mountain Camp) fills up every year and this year is no exception…now with the longest waiting list ever! We’re excited to be back at camp again for a highlight of summer programming.
August 1: Junior NTG Camp
Ava has been nominated to the US Ski Team’s Junior NTG (National Training Group) and as such has been invited to some camp opportunities through the US Ski Team! The first of these occurs in August in Park City, Utah. Way to go Ava!
Here’s to a great summer!
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