This past winter, skiers all across the northeast participated in NENSA’s fourth annual virtual XC Ski Bingo game completing activities ranging from creating obstacle courses to gliding contests to trying another winter sport. Participants could get Bingo by completing a row or column of activities and this year we also offered a Bingo card for adults and juniors for the second year! This winter there were a total of 27 participants in 5 states (NH, VT, ME, MA, NY) at 33 different trail areas. Collectively, participants also attended 19 NENSA Events this season. The pictures and tales from participants was encouraging, despite a challenging winter weather-wise. Below are some stories and photo memories from the participants themselves:
“I love our Maine ski community! I’ve made so many friends all over the state, and it’s great to cheer everyone on at races- like we’re all on the same ski team:)”
“I went on a treasure hunt ski with my Maine West BKL friends. We found donuts and chocolate in the woods!”
“It was so much fun to watch my 8th grader complete his last BKL Festival race in Rikert, the same place where he attended his first BKL Festival.”
“Skiing 20k with my friends at skiathon!”
“I broke my leg, so I spent a lot of time mastering the sit ski”
“I set some big goals this season and NENSA events helped me train to win MJSL STATES!!! XC skiing is amazing and I made so many new ski friends this year!“
“It was super fun!”
“Despite the difficult snow conditions this winter, Sleepy Hollow has done a fantastic job providing skiing opportunities. We took advantage of some nice natural snow and we were was motivated to “Ski to the high point” to finish Bingo, despite the frigid temperatures! We had a fantastic full moon night ski at Sleepy Hollow and some fun BKL sessions this year. A little more snow would be great for February so we can enjoy the races and try out some new ski areas!”
“Building ski jumps and going off are no joke.”
“Don’t ever let your big brother talk you into testing out the ski jump you built first.”
“My friend launched herself flailing into the air trying to do a double pole start!”
“Challenged to skate ski backwards!”
“Lots of fun time with friends“
