The 25th edition of NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day has come and gone, and what a special milestone it was! We were thrilled to return to Holderness, New Hampshire, where it all began, to celebrate 25 years of community, connection, and skiing together. We are deeply grateful to the Holderness School Nordic Center for hosting this year’s event and for welcoming nearly 250 participants, 20 coaches, NENSA staff members, and some of our wonderful women-led sponsors for an unforgettable day on their trails. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the NENSA Women’s Committee for their continued dedication and support in making this event possible year after year.
Check out a short video that highlights the legacy of this event:
This year, there were 7 different clinic offerings for both classic and skate technique, based on the ability level and experience of clinic attendees. For some, there were also guided group tours offered. Year after year, we are deeply grateful for our dedicated clinic coaches who generously volunteer their time to attend this event, sharing their expertise and passion for the sport with others.
After the morning clinics wrapped up, participants gathered in the Dining Hall for a delicious lunch and an inspiring presentation by journalist and author, Peggy Shinn. Peggy presented on the history of women’s cross-country skiing and the inspiration behind events such as NENSA’s Women’s Day, which felt extra special just after the wrap-up of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.
In the afternoon, participants went back out onto the trails and had the opportunity to keep working on new skills, or participate in a guided tour. The concluding activity of the day was the NENSA raffle.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors, whose generosity makes this programming possible. A special thank you to Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Skida, and Ciclismo Classico for joining us in person and providing participants with the opportunity to demo or purchase their products.
And finally- thank you to all who joined us for this year’s event – we hope to see you next year.
