New this year! We are excited to announce our first mini-camp taking place Saturday, December 1st at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
Starting at 9AM, we will use our new MNC Masters iPad to record video footage of your classic skiing and then review the footage on a large display in the touring center. We will also take a look at recent World Cup footage to gain inspiration! Then, we will head back outside to put our insights into action. At 11AM we will break for lunch and will repeat the process for skate technique starting at noon.
This is a wonderful opportunity to establish an early-season technique baseline and to identify areas of focus for the coming season. This event is open to all Masters registered in our Winter programs. Hope you can make it!
MNC and the Peru Nordic Masters square off in a battle of epic proportions on October 27th! The site of this soon-to-be-legendary showdown is 118 Southridge Road, home of the famous MNC Masters 6k timetrial course. Who will prevail: the metal-thrashing Norsemen of destruction from Peru? Or the hip-hop bumpin’, streetwise gangstaz from Mansfield??
Be there to find out, or compete yourself to claim the spoils of war! A journey to post-race libations in the craft brew mecca of Burlington will await all who partake in the mighty battle upon the pavement.
On a hot and humid Sunday, some of the toughest Masters around gathered at the base of Smugglers Notch for a rollerski interval workout.
This was not your ordinary Masters workout, but rather the start and growth of what might be the freshest, most fly group of rollerskiers to ever take on the Climb to the Castle. While the Peru Nordic Masters may embrace the ethos of heavy metal culture, fashion, and lingo, the MNC Masters are taking it up a few decades to become this season’s bastions of hip hop rollerskiing. It all started with a Jay Z disc in Steve Crafts’ car, purchased on a whim for $1 at Pure Pop Records.
Will there be an East Coast (Jericho, VT) versus West Cost (Peru, NY) beef like the grudges that heated up the streets in the mid-90s?
Will members of New York’s most notorious band of metal-loving Masters, such as the “Harvester of Sorrow” Jim Kobak, or the “Hand of Doom” Chris Rose, by able to stand up against the likes of notorious rap legend Steve “Craftmaster Flex” or “Slick Rick Costanza”? Have they heard of young underground hip hop sensation “Mic Drop Millar”?!
Only time will tell, as MNC Masters continue to gear up for the NYSEF Climb to the Castle rollerski race on September 16th. This is bound to be the showdown of the year, and if you’re interested in making your mark with this crew be sure to stay tuned to the Masters Training Doc for rollerski opportunities to help prepare.
For THIS particular workout, the crew tackled the uphill on Road 101 near Smuggs. A favorite haunt of the MNC Junior team, this beautiful hillclimb is perfect for anyone…smooth pavement, minimal traffic, and stunning views. Thanks to some shuttle-rides from MC “Killa Kort” Longenbach, everyone was able to get in a few trips up this big climb. And just like any good rap group, there’s a music video to go along:
Craftmaster Flex showing the homies how it’s done, with Smuggs in the background
Mic Drop Millar getting in some post-ski recovery food at the Burger Barn in Jeffersonville
The Geschmossel is a long standing race at the Omni Mount Washington Resort that draws many people, including high profile athletes, to the scenic trails surrounding the resort.
* MNC Masters Target Race: This race is part of the MNC Master’s target race series. Whether you are new or an experienced racer, come join MNC Masters for a fun day of racing. MNC skiers and Coaches will be available to provide wax support, race advice and share post race stories. For more information and to get on our weekly mail list contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net
Enjoy a fun day on snow at the Woodstock Nordic Adventure Center in Woodstock, Vermont. Experience cross-country ski clinics for every level of skier-from first-timers to seasoned masters! In addition to top-notch instruction, there will be wax demonstrations, a fantastic prize drawing and a fabulous lunch. Clothing and equipment retailers will be on hand with items to try and buy.
