The New England L.L. Bean Bill Koch Youth Ski League (NEBKYSL) Festival is the marquee event of the New England Nordic Ski Association Bill Koch Youth Ski League. This league has the mission to introduce young people to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing, and the many associated health, fitness, and social benefits, in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment. This fun youth festival will feature racing, as well as a wide range of fun winter activities. Skiers of all ability levels from kindergarten up to 8th grade are welcome!

See what all the fun is about, check out our 2025 Event Recap Video here!

New for 2025, we will review 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).