In 2018 NENSA dove headfirst into innovative rollerski programming by unveiling rollerski-specific-ramps, and furthering collaboration between club, development and professional skiers in the summer. Five years, and a pandemic-hiccup later, NENSA is excited to unveil a working framework for the summer and fall of 2023. There are eight competitive events on the 2023 schedule, which will complement camps, clinics and robust club activities across the East.
Starting at the end of June NENSA hosts two camps: REG in conjunction with the U.S. Ski Team and RDG with standout regional coaches. These invitational camps will host over sixty athletes at Stratton (June 24-28) and Craftsbury (June 30-July 2), each providing a Coaches Education opportunity, and on the 1st of July our first rollerski competition, the Lost Nation Roll.
Technique Clinic and USSS L100 Practicum – June 24
Lost Nation Roll – Freestyle 5/10km – July 1
Technique Clinic and USSS L100 Practicum – July 2
Throughout July we are excited to partner with the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center and NonStop Nordic for two awesome events. The 5th annual Roy-llerski will happen throughout the month virtually, with an in-person 5km Trail Run and celebration July 15th. NonStop Nordic will host the third, Good Times Roll, in Brunswick, Maine on July 23rd. Registration for that event is limited to 80 participants with prizes from Boulder Nordic Sport.
In August we travel to New Hampshire for the third running of the Rollins Roll, an uphill climb up Mt. Kearsarge. This festive regional event will be highlighted by brand new pavement for the 2023 race! Registration will be capped at 75 competitors.
September is highlighted by a long weekend in Lake Placid, in partnership with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and New York Ski Education Foundation (NYSEF). The Keys and Climb to the Castle fell under the new moniker of the Castle Conquest for 2022. Mt Van Hoevenberg the and the Whiteface Toll Road provide two inspiring venues for competitors and spectators alike, with the backdrop of the Adirondack High Peaks. More details on the full weekend coming soon.
October brings another exciting weekend brings a new venue for the Maine Event. NENSA in collaboration with the New England Ski Museum is exploring a rollerski event on the Franconia Notch Recreation Path. The event will be a part of the 2023 NENSA Rollerski Series — and whether you want to race or tour at your own pace — you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to ski this path, typically only open to hikers and bikers. After many four years at Pineland Farm, the Maine Event will move to Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine. Stay tuned for exciting details.
In November the Mt. Greylock Hill Climb will mark the culmination of the 2023 NENSA Rollerski Series for the second year in a row. Climbing from Lanesborough, Massachusetts to the highest point in Massachusetts, Greylock is the perfect venue to make the transition from roll to snow seasons.