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45th Annual Geschmossel Classic Ski Race*

By Kort Longenbach on 31 October, 2017 in

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.

Link to more info here.

* 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

Stowe Nordic 10K Classic *

By Kort Longenbach on 31 October, 2017 in

Stowe Nordic is excited to host a Zak/Club Cup race at Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Center — a great New England venue for a classic race. Race Information: 10km Classic mass start. 2km BKL Mass Start. Post race BBQ and Party. Registration Information: Registration is now OPEN on SkiReg.com. https://www.skireg.com/stowe-nordic-crosscut-classic For more information contact Neal Graves at neal.t.graves@gmail.com For more info: https://stowenordic.org/events/crosscut-classic-zak-cup-citizens-race/

Masters Racing Update

By Adam Terko on 20 February, 2017 in Masters Blog

Ok MNC Masters, the time has come to buckle down, race hard and fight for Club and Zak Cup points in the spring races coming up!

NENSA has released current ranking for the Club Cup standings, and MNC is sitting in third place behind NWVT and CSU. The points difference may seem large right now but if anybody is up to the challenge it’s our deep and strong group…remember, Club points are also awarded based on participation so you can help Mansfield Nordic claim the Cup just by attending a race and having fun out there!

A big opportunity this weekend lies just to our southeast at the legendary Bogburn race! This quintessential New England event features a beautiful narrow course winding through the forest and is a favorite for many. Right now the race is ON and you can find updates on the race’s Facebook Page for more. The registration page is on SkiReg…MNC will be on hand with coaching and wax support so you can be sure to have some great boards for the event!

Stay tuned for possible carpool and schedule information.

An image from the trail earlier this season. Doesn’t get more “classic” than this (in both senses of the word!)

Gatineu Loppet report

Several MNC Masters competed in the Gatineau Loppet this past weekend, with some strong finishes in a big field! Tom Thurston and Luke Shullenberger wound up 16th and 19th in the 51k skate event, while Camille Bolduc was 7th overall (first female) in the 10km skate race! You can check out some results HERE.

Duathlon 2017!

By Adam Terko on 23 January, 2017 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Thanks to everyone who came out to the MNC Duathlon this past Sunday! This event has become a huge part of the NENSA calendar and we were excited to welcome skiers of all ages and from all over the area. 131 competitors took to the snow on a warm spring-like day to contest a joint classic/freestyle race. Here are some photos and results, with a full photo album from Dave Priganc linked at the bottom.

Thanks to all the organizers, the timers, the volunteers, and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center!
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MNC Duathlon from Jim Fredericks on Vimeo.

Masters Racing: An early look

By Adam Terko on 12 December, 2016 in Masters Blog

Winter is here, and ski races will be popping up on calendars left and right sooner rather than later. With points at stake for the Zak Cup and Club Cup, we’re looking to bring MNC into the top of the rankings!

Masters racing in action...fun and challenging!

Masters racing in action…fast and fun!

There are several ways to get involved and keep up with plans for MNC Masters racing. To learn more about how the Club and Zak Cups work, please see this article. For more straight from NENSA, see this article.

The MNC Masters Google Doc contains a bottom tab that shows a list of Masters races in New England. Events highlighted in green are “target events” where we’d love to have a big club presence! The MNC Masters team also has a new tent, which means we’ll be easy to find for wax support, a pre-race chat, or a post-race recap.

It’s time to enjoy the snow and get out to some races!

Race to the Cabin at Trapps 1/7/17

The first race that we are highly encouraging all masters to do is the Race to the Cabin at Trapps. It is super low-key. Anyone who can make it up to the cabin should do this race. Last year, they charged $5 to enter which got you a trail pass for the day… and they took your clothes up to top. It’s such a fun, low publicized event perfect for all ages.

To get your name on the Masters Racing email list, please contact Karen at kalence@comcast.net. We will be sharing race info including weather updates, carpooling requests, who is planning on attending, where we could meet as a group before and after races, along with waxing help.