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New England Nordic Ski Association

New England Nordic Ski Association

The Home of Cross Country Skiing in New England

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The Humans of NENSA: A Living Archive

Over thirty years in, NENSA is the only independent regional sport development organization in American cross country skiing. In 2024-25, around 9,000 skiers participated in one of NENSA’s year-round races, clinics or camps. The NENSA program has grown to encompass a lifetime of skiing, from the Bill Koch Youth League all the way through to Masters community races. This living archive aims to capture the stories of the people who founded NENSA, those who shaped our history and present moment, and the folks actively creating our future with new visions and ideas built upon our founding principles. We are actively adding to this archive and if you’re inspired to share your story, we would love to hear from.

The Story of NENSA’s Logo

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  • On the Origin and Traditions of the Bill Koch League
  • John Caldwell and the Founding Spirit of NENSA
  • Mary Heller Osgood & Trina Hosmer
  • One if By Land, Two if by Ski: 30 Years of NENSA
  • Roger Arsenault, Chisholm Ski Club
  • Heiner Baumann, EMXC
  • Steve Bruner, NENSA Operations & Programs Director
  • John Caldwell
  • Sverre Caldwell, SMS
  • Sophie Caldwell-Hamilton, AVSC
  • Zach Caldwell, Caldwell Sport
  • Katharine Call (Ogden), Ford Sayre
  • Ellen Chandler, JacksonXC
  • Ed Despard & John Ogden, Bullitt Timing
  • Susan Dunklee, Craftsbury Outdoor Center
  • Eli Enman, Sleepy Hollow
  • Judy Geer, Craftsbury Outdoor Center
  • Sadie Graham, Swift River & Leverett Elementary Schools
  • Fred Griffin, BFA Fairfax
  • Ted Hall, TD
  • Carina Hamel, Bivo
  • Bob Haydock, EMXC
  • Mary Heller Osgood & Trina Hosmer
  • Peter Hendel, NENSA Treasurer
  • Julia Kern, SMST2 & US Ski Team
  • Kate & Bill Koch
  • Heidi Lange, NENSA Executive Director
  • Jack Lange, Dartmouth & USST
  • Caroline Mathes, Quarry Road Ski Club
  • Hilary McNamee, Ford Sayre
  • Kait Miller, NENSA Community Engagement Director
  • Leigh Niedeck, EMXC
  • Charlotte Ogden, Bivo
  • John Ogden, West River Sports
  • Amy Patenaude & Charlie Gunn, White Mountain Nordic Ski Club
  • Tony Ramsey, FAST
  • Mackenzie Rizio, NENSA John Ogden Youth & Intro Program Director
  • Colin Rodgers, SMST2
  • Ben Theyerl, NENSA Competitive Program Director
  • Cami Thompson, Dartmouth College
  • Carol Van Dyke, Stowe Nordic
  • Matt Whitcomb, USSS & NNF

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New England Nordic Ski Association

New England Nordic Ski Association
P.O. Box 97
Lyme, New Hampshire 03768