NENSA is celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2025. As part of the occasion, we’re gathering reflections from skiers across New England on the people, moments, and values which have defined the NENSA community. This week, we are featuring Technical Delegate, Ted Hall.
Your connections to NENSA and years involved?
Ted Hall (TH): I first got involved with NENSA when our two sons started with BKL in southern NH and we attended the BKL Festival at Titcomb in the late 90’s. When we moved to Maine in 2005, I got involved and became a district chair and was co-chair of the BKL Festival that was originally supposed to be held at Pineland Farms but was moved to Stark’s Hill in Fryeburg. Our family continued membership in NENSA as our sons raced in high school and college. Now, I am a TD and work at various races across New England.
What has skiing in New England meant to your life or your community?
TH: The cross country skiing community in New England is very close. Every spring, I realize that I won’t be seeing my skiing friends for several months, but once the snow flies, I can count on running into someone I know wherever I ski in the northeast. I love to ski on groomed trails and in the backcountry. One of the things I love about Nordic skiing is that you can be a spectator and a skier at the same time, moving around the course on your skis and testing the course once the race has been completed.
Can you share a moment that embodies the spirit of New England skiing?
TH: At our first BKL festival in the lollipop race, our son got out in the front and realized his friend was behind, so he stopped and waited for his friend to catch up so they could ski together!
What does NENSA mean to you?
TH: I am so thankful for all of the wonderful people I have met over the years in all aspects of what NENSA does.
We want to hear from you! Send in your NENSA 30th reflections using this form HERE.
