L.L. Bean BKL Festival
The L.L. Bean BKL Festival is the premier event of the NENSA’s Bill Koch Youth Ski League, dedicated to introducing young people to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment. The weekend features exciting races and a wide range of winter activities, welcoming skiers of all ability levels from kindergarten through 8th grade.
See what all the fun is about, check out our 2026 Event Recap Video here!
New since 2025, we are now reviewing bids to host the BKL Festival from all New England states in any year, to give more clubs the opportunity to welcome the Bill Koch community to their local trails! We still aim for a rotation geographically year over year. Please be in touch with any questions (mackenzie@nensa.net).
Women’s XC Ski Day
Bidding is now open to host the 2027 Women’s XC Ski Day! This signature event brings together women from across the region for a day of energy, learning, and connection. Hosting is a powerful opportunity to rally your club, engage your community, and help create an inspiring experience for all attendees. The event brings together as many participants as it can for a day of cross-country skiing, complete with lunch and a raffle.
The highlight of the day is the wide range of on-snow instruction and coaching for skiers of all abilities from those new to the sport to experienced skiers looking to refine technique or build confidence. Participants learn from some of our most accomplished women coaches, including several former Olympians, with an emphasis on learning in a supportive and encouraging environment.
