2024 Eastern REG Camp and Call for Camp Staff
Junior athletes named to the NENSA Elite/Devo teams will receive the first invitations to the Eastern Regional Camp (REG) to be held June 29th-July 3rd at the University of Vermont. NENSA is also working on Regional Development Group Camp (RDG) invitations that will go out on Thursday, May 2nd after the REG camp attendees are…
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Reflection on 2024 Junior Nationals
“Junior Nationals represented an awesome opportunity for New England athletes to show what they do best, sometimes in crazy snow conditions that may have deterred other regions from even putting skis on. From prank wars to podiums, it was a week filled with fast skiing, supportive teammates, and the occasional surprise lobster-in-a-bathtub..!” – Adam Terko,…
2024 NENSA Elite & Development Teams
NENSA is proud to name our 2024 Elite and Development Teams, highlighting the continued success of Eastern athletes regionally, nationally and internationally. 2024 nensa elite team 2024 nensa development team Nomination to these teams is based on U.S. Ski & Snowboard List 10 Overall Points and highlights the interplay of junior, collegiate and national competition. …
2023-24 Zak Cup and Club Cup Season Wrap Up
The Zak Cup series is named after Vlastimil Zak and commemorates his enthusiasm and dedication to our sport. The Zak Cup is a season-long series to determine the best skiers in each five-year age group over 30 and Seniors (20-29). All events that are part of this series are scored for Club points, with all participants…
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NENSA Seeks Competitive Program Director
As the regional governing body for cross country skiing in the U.S., New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) provides the support structure necessary to bring cross country skiers to their highest potential at regional, national and international events. NENSA seeks a dynamic Competitive Program Director to oversee our year round competitive programming. This role requires…
NENSA Event Bidding Open for 2024-25
The 2023-2024 competition season robust participation across Popular and Eastern Cup Competition. Popular Racing had the same number of skier starts through the first weekend of March compared to last year’s record breaking participation. Many events also hosted BKL events in conjunction which boosted event numbers. NENSA is committed to continuing to bolster support for…
Welcoming Nominations for NENSA’s Annual Awards
The NENSA staff is accepting nominations for folks in our New England ski community who fulfill the ideals of our Annual Awards. These awards honor the achievements and contributions of our members who work to support NENSA’s mission of sustaining a vibrant and active Nordic skiing community in New England. Click HERE to submit a nomination in any of these Award categories: John Caldwell Award: One of NENSA’s finest traditions is…
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Eastern State of the Union
Wow! On the eve of late a March snowstorm — with projected totals in some areas upwards of two feet — we can celebrate how fortuitous Jacob Huseby’s submission of #skiingbettertogether was for the New England Skiing Community. We look forward to celebrating YOU — the entire NENSA Community at the Cochran’s Nordic X –…
2024 Eastern High School Championships Recap
Last weekend the top high school skiers in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont traveled to the Holderness School in central New Hampshire to compete in the three day Eastern High School Championship event hosted by the Holderness School and Holderness Nordic Club. Eastern High School Championships (EHSC) is the premier event for…
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2024 Eastern U16 Championships Recap
Two weekends ago the top 14 and 15 year-old skiers in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont traveled to North Creek, New York to compete in the three day Eastern U16 Championship event hosted at the Gore Mountain Nordic Center. Eastern U16 Championships is the premier event for U16 cross country ski…
BKL Festival 2024 Recap
This year’s BKL Festival was an event to remember. In spite of a winter of low-snow all throughout New England and beyond, 730 young skiers made their way to Ripton, Vermont to join Frost Mountain Nordic and the Rikert Outdoor Center for two spectacular days celebrating New England youth cross country skiing. Josh Hummel Photo…
Rangeley Loppet Recap
Written by Rangeley Lakes Trails Center staff Photo courtesy of Rangeley Lakes Trails Center Traditionally held on the first weekend of March, the Rangeley Loppet is always a crowd pleaser, with many repeat participants and rekindling of old friendships. This year was no exception! The crew at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center pulled out all…
U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 TEAM USA COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMCAST
Feb. 1, 2024, 12:59 PM (ET)by USOPC COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and Team USA Partner, Comcast, today announced the 2023 Team USA Community Champions honorees. Jamal Hill (Swim Up Hill), Peter Westbrook (The Peter Westbrook Foundation), Staci Mannella (Sisters in Sports), and Kait Miller (New England Nordic Ski Association) were…
Mansfield Skiathlon Recap
Greta Kilburn of Mansfield Nordic Club flying over one of Eli Enman’s signature terrain elements in the freestyle portion of the race. This year’s Mansfield Skiathlon was energetic, fun, and a little exchange zone chaos, making a perfect recipe for a wonderful day of ski racing. BKL skiers kicked off the day. 84 BKL racers…
The Cheri Walsh Memorial: Our Own Minneapolis
This winter has proved low-tide, reinforcing the need for snowmaking and human infrastructure to create large cross country skiing events. We’ve already boasted about Holderness’s Ferarri-like snowmaking system — complete with a new Piston Bully and trails that Mr. Casey has dedicated years-of-his-life to create. What played out at 33 Chapel Lane this past weekend…
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2024 Junior National Team Info
2024 New England JN Team Guide ^^Click the Link^^ XC Junior Nationals 2024 Lake Placid | Mar 11 — 16, 2024 – Mt Van Hoevenberg. The 2024 New England Junior National Team was named following awards at the Cheri Walsh Memorial, Sunday, February 25th. We are excited to have over 50 athletes joining us in…
On Deck: Rangeley Loppet
March has rolled around and with it some of the best snow conditions of the year! For many of us that coincides with our best ski fitness/endurance of the season. Happily enough this is also the time of year that the region’s big touring centers host ski marathons. If you are looking for a fun…
Downeast Loppet Recap
We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day at this year’s Downeast Freestyle Loppet! Temps were in the 20s by race time, there was bluebird sky, and the recent dusting of snow put enough moisture back into the snowmaking loop for perfect corduroy that held up all day long. The Downest Racing Team and the…
2024 Great Caribou Bog Freestyle/BKL Youth Ski Race Summary
By Dan Baumert The 2024 Great Caribou Bog Freestyle and BKL Youth Race was held on Saturday February 10th, 2024 in Orono, Maine hosted by the Penobscot Valley Ski Club. The race was held on trails managed and maintained by the Orono Land Trust. The Caribou Bog Outdoor Center served as the race headquarters. Despite…
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It’s All About the Journey – The 2024 Tour de Greensboro
By Jim Fredericks Ninety very eager cross-country skiers took to the ski trails of the Northeast Kingdom on Saturday, Feb 10th to participate in the non-competitive 2024 Tour de Greensboro. Participants included a strong contingent of local skiers along with others from CT, ME, NH, MA, and NY. They all had one thing in common,…
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Flying Moose Classic 2024
Mass Start Action. Daryn Slover Photo. The Bethel Outing Club, Gould Academy, and Nonstop Nordic teamed up last weekend to put on the 33rd edition of the Flying Moose Classic, which took place at Inland Woods + Trails’ Bethel trails. The weather conditions leading into the event were tricky, and klister could be found on…
A Freestyle Affair: Henchey Memorial Eastern Cup and Harvard Carnival.
The third Eastern Cup of the year was designed to overlap with the Harvard Carnival as a FIS race. The overlap between junior and collegiate racing is an amazing development opportunity — and a sure fire way to have BIG fields. Indeed on Saturday there were 441 racers on the Start List. The weekend was…
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Dublin Winterfest: Ski Your Heart Out Recap
Lollipop skiers charge out of the start In the first edition of the Dublin Winterfest: Ski Your Heart Out skiers were treated to fun vibes, quintessential New England skiing, lots of sun, and a hint of firewood fumes. The day kicked off with a mass start race for high school and master skiers. It was…
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Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Pt. 2
The group! Including two four-legged friends. Sarah Carter photo. Carter’s XC Ski Center hosted the second edition of their Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe guided tour for the season. Taking place 4 weeks after the first event allowed for this event to be on snow this time around. This event was part of NENSA’s Community Tours…
John Ogden Endowment: NEW Matching Challenge!
We are delighted to announce a NEW matching challenge for the John Ogden endowment campaign! A generous donor has offered a 3:1 match on any new contributions up to a total of $50,000 raised for the campaign by March 8. At $573,677, we are just over 75% of the way to our 2023-24 season goal of…
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On Deck: Downeast 18km Freestyle Loppet
Downeast 18km Freestyle Loppet Adventurers, challenge seekers, and distance lovers – the Downeast 18km Freestyle Loppet is making a return for its second year. Hosted by the Downest Racing Team, the race will take place this Sunday at Quarry Road Trails due to lack of snow on the coast. The snow making loop should provide…
Stratton Terrain Challenge
FUN. ON. SKIS. This year marked the third Stratton Terrain Challenge and by all accounts it was the best yet! The event is the brainchild of Steve Bruner of the Stratton Nordic Center, Stratton Mountain School coaches, the Putney Ski Club and the West River BKL. While run as a freestyle race it hearkens to…
Silver Fox Trot 2024 Recap
NENSA photo The 2024 Edition of the Silver Fox Trot hosted by Ford Sayre at Oak Hill Outdoor Center was a spectacular event for folks of all ages! This rescheduled race was the first of what’s sure to be many great events on the newly-updated trails in Hanover, New Hampshire at the Oak Hill Outdoor…
Super Day at the Caribou Bog Race
Clipperly Good of NWVE & William Dougherty pass by one of the many scenic bogs It was a fantastic day for skiing at the Caribou Bog Race in Orono, Maine, hosted by the Penobscot Valley Ski Club. Blue sky, lots of sun, and firm classic tracks made for a great experience. There were lots of…
Women Supporting Women in Business and Sport
February 5, 2024: Gathering together with other women in the sports community can be powerful. Last weekend, we had the opportunity to be part of NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association) Women’s Day, alongside three other New England brands and over 200 women to celebrate the sport of Nordic skiing. As female owned businesses, we…
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On Deck: MNC Skiathlon, Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe, Flying Moose, Dublin Winterfest: Ski Your Heart Out, Gunstock Paintball Biathlon, Tour de Greensboro
Winter is in full swing. The busiest weekend on the NENSA calendar is coming right up! Whether you’re up for a guided tour, want to try Paintball Biathlon or some great low key racing opportunities nearby – there’s an option for you. These are wonderful events that you don’t want to miss! Click on the…
2024 Women’s XC Ski Day Recap
The 23rd edition of NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day has come and gone, and what a fantastic event it was! We are very thankful to Inland Woods + Trails for hosting the event in Bethel, Maine this year as well as welcoming 190 participants, 26 instructors, NENSA staff members (past and present!) and some of…
Para Nordic Intro Clinic held at Weston over the Weekend
Para Nordic Clinic Participants and Volunteers – Deb Laufer photo Para Nordic skiers were out in force at the Weston Ski Track last Saturday when U.S. Paralympics Nordic Ski Team coach BethAnn Chamberlain organized a skills development clinic in cooperation with Adaptive Sports New England and the Weston Ski Track. Para Nordic Clinic Sit-Ski group -…
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Lake Placid Junior National Staff and Updates
NENSA is pleased to announce the staff for 2024 Junior Nationals, hosted in our home region at Mt Van Hoevenberg, March 11-16. Full information about the New England Junior National Team can be found here, and a comprehensive Team Guide will be available shortly. We are very excited for our stay at the Ampersand Bay Resort…
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On Deck: Caribou Bog Classic Ski Race, Silver Fox Trot, Concord Learn to Ski/Ski the Beav 5K, & Henchey Eastern Cup/Harvard Carnival
We have a four great events for the weekend ahead! For those just starting in the sport, there is a Learn to Ski Clinic in Concord, NH. For those looking for some low-key racing action, the Caribou Bog Classic Ski Race and the Silver Fox Trot are great options for all ages. Additionally the Caribou…
SuperTour/EC Racing in Lake Placid Highlights the strength of North American XC Skiing
Day 1: Saturday morning greeted skiers with still air and a crisp -18C temperature, which rose slightly through the day. It really felt several degrees warmer and the day proceeded smoothly. 389 racers toed the line for Sprint Qualifying in the morning. The afternoon was quite busy with over four hours of Open, U18/U20 &…
Classic Conditions Welcomed Skiers at the 2024 White Mountain Classic
A mainstay event in the NENSA Zak and Marathon Series, the White Mountain Classic flaunted its appeal to skiers 8 to 80 years old with a crisp day, brilliantly sunny skies, beautiful hard wax conditions, and three distance options: 7km, 14km, or 21km. Skiers winding through the meadow before ascending The Yodel Overall Men’s Winner:…
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Food, Friends, and Festivity at the 2024 Tour de Stowe
The most recent stop on the NENSA Community Tours & Events series gathered skiers across New England for an Austrian extravaganza featuring skiing through the Trapp Family Lodge countryside, schnitzel, cider, blueberry soup, a vendor expo, raffle, ski demos, and so much more. Co-hosted by Stowe Nordic and NENSA, the Tour de Stowe was a…
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Para Nordic Intro Clinic at the Weston Ski Track & NENSA Launches New Para Skiing Resources Page
There have been a lot of changes in the Para skiing world with the FIS becoming the new governing body for the various Para ski sports over the last few months. The general theme is to integrate Para and non-Para athletes as much as possible. At NENSA, we have been paying attention to this development…
Putney Youth Double-Feature
Over the last eight years, NENSA’s Nordic Rocks program has introduced thousands of children in the Northeast to the joy of cross country skiing with their teachers and classmates, and shared the health and lifestyle benefits associated with exercise and outdoor fun. Generously funded by the Share Winter Foundation and the Killington World Cup Foundation,…
On Deck: Stratton Terrain Challenge, Craftsbury Marathon Festival & Women’s XC Ski Day
We have an adventurous weekend ahead! Skiers from all over the Northeast are flocking to Craftsbury for the Marathon Festival. Women’s XC Ski Day – one of the season long highlights of NENSA’s non-competitive programming is on this weekend. An a real crowd pleaser – the Stratton Terrain Challenge will be thronged by BKL families…
Bogburn Legacy Continues at Rikert
The snow gods, the Haydock’s, and the Rikert Outdoor Center made an exceptional event for well over 200 participants. This was the 35th edition of the Bogburn Classic, an event steeped in celebrating the roots of cross country skiing — and the second running of the event in Ripton. Traditionally held in Pomfret, Vermont on…
NTS / NENSA Tech Talk 1.0
Andy Newell developed as a skier through NENSA programming, Prospect Mountain and the Stratton Mountain School. He went on to become a 4x Olympian and now shares his passion for sport though coaching the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team as well as running Nordic Team Solutions. His impacts on American Skiing are widespread and perhaps…
NENSA Nordic Rocks Launches 2024 Season
Snow is falling all over New England, and our NENSA Nordic Rocks skis are enroute to their new homes in schools in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. This year, NENSA is thrilled to share that we are nearly doubling our program to include a total of 47 new and returning schools, and…
Geschmossel Recap
Bluebird day at Bretton Woods Blue sky, fresh powder snow, and easy kick waxing temps made a perfect recipe for a great experience at this year’s Geschmossel. The Geschmossel made its first appearance since the pandemic began, much to the delight of many Master’s skiers. This event has been held nearly every year since the…
XC Ski and Snacks
JacksonXC was the host of the 3rd event in the Community Tours and Event Series. It was a bright, beautiful day for a round-trip tour to Jackson’s Cocoa Cabin. Our participants ranged in experience and age, from a first-time cross country skier all the way to an EISA skiing alum, now mother to some young…
On Deck: White Mountain Classic, Tour de Stowe & Lake Placid SuperTour/Eastern Cup
We have an action packed weekend ahead! Senior and Masters will be gathering for the annual White Mountain Classic/1 Day Club & State Championships at JacksonXC. Juniors, Canadians, and Pro Skiers will be at Mount Van Hoevenberg for the Lake Placid SuperTour/Eastern Cup. If you’re interested in something non-competitive, the Tour de Stowe might be…
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The Geschmossel is on!!!
Today’s Corduroy The good news is the Geschmossel is happening. Due to low snow conditions and washouts from the previous rain storms we are on limited terrain – the course is about 10-11km long. The format is still classic, but it is now INTERVAL START. Conditions are improving, though rock skis are recommended. Thanks for…
Gunstock Freestyle Recap
This year’s Gunstock Freestyle was a great collaboration between the Gunstock Nordic Association and the Holderness School. Lacking enough natural or machine-made snow at Gunstock, the event was moved to the Holderness School who provided a groomed 1.4km machine-made loop. Skiers at the event were rewarded with several inches of new fluffy snow – which…
Moonlit Guided Walk in the Woods
Carter’s XC Ski Center hosted the first of their Moonlit guided tour for this season. This is the second event in NENSA’s Community Tours & Event Series. The tour was led by Jes Carter, a second generation touring center operator and 7th generation steward of the property. The group enjoyed learning about the Carter’s connection…
On Deck: Geschmossel, XC Ski & Snacks, & Nordic Team Solutions – Virtual Technique Talk
In fits and spurts, winter is making its way to New England. While coastal areas may have the bulk of the new snow, some did fall in the mountains which should see far greater amounts during this week’s storm. With many skiers getting in classic skiing today on fresh snow, it’s the perfect time to…
NENSA Coaches Membership Giveaway
NENSA is pleased to offer a free one year coaches membership to a deserving high school coach in each of the New England states. This provides greater access to coaches education, course access at our events, our newsletter and other NENSA member benefits. One of the benefits is access to a webinar hosted by Nordic Team Solutions -…
New Year’s Eve at the Jackson Jaunt
(L-R) Torin Laliberte & Estelle Kipp powering up one of the rollers This year’s edition of the Jackson Jaunt was run on the Wentworth Golf course rather than the usual Wave Trails, due to no natural snow. JacksonXC’s staff worked hard to fabricate a 1km loop of machine-made snow for all to enjoy! During the…
WinterKids: Welcome to Winter Event Recap
NENSA was thrilled to collaborate with WinterKids on their Welcome to Winter event last week at Lost Valley Ski Area in Auburn, ME! WinterKids helps children develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun, outdoor winter activity by creating opportunities for children to be active, vibrant and healthy in the outdoors. Their Welcome to Winter event is an annual celebration of fun ways to stay active…
On Deck: Moonlit Guided Walk in the Woods, Bogburn & Gunstock Freestyle
Mother Nature may not be cooperating in the snow department right now, but the New England skiing community is finding fun ways to share their excitement for winter. We have three great events on the calendar this weekend, with something for everyone – whether it be a guided hike and evening around a fire pit…
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Eastern Cup Honors Roy Varney
In the weeks leading up to the Roy Varney Eastern Cup Memorial all was cool and collected — allowing for the organizing committee to focus on creating an exceptional event. Despite one, (five inches of rain) weather event, it seemed like Quarry Road Trail had cracked the code of community, volunteerism, and creating artificial snow…
On Deck: Jackson Jaunt
We had some really crazy weather Sunday and Monday! JacksonXC ‘s snowpack was hard hit along with most of the rest of New England. Fortunately JacksonXC invested in snowmaking last season and plans to have a loop opened later this week on the Wentworth Golf Course trails. They will host the Jackson Jaunt on this…
Announcing The John Ogden Youth and Introductory Program Endowment
NENSA trustees and the Ogden family are thrilled to announce the endowment of NENSA’s youth programming position, the John Ogden Youth & Introductory Program Director. Made possible through the legacy John left and the overwhelming response of family, friends, and dedicated supporters, the endowment secures the future of NENSA by supporting the growth & health…
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2024 BKL Festival Registration is Open!
The Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival is the marquee event of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League. This fun annual Festival features races as well as a wide variety of exciting non-competitive winter activities for skiers of all skill and ability levels from kindergarten up to 8th grade! Event Registration Options Nordic Adventure Entry (non-timed events): Includes the…
High School Racing Q&A with Kevin Lee and Kathy Maddock
An engaging discussion about high school skiing took place at the NENSA Eastern Coaches Conference in Dublin, NH earlier this fall. Kevin Lee and Kathy Maddock share their thoughts here about recruitment, support, and opportunities for high school skiers. We are incredibly fortunate in New England to have skill and passion across our coaching ranks,…
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Rodrigues Sprints & Kendall Memorial Recap
Skiers from all over New England, New York, Eastern Canada, and beyond gathered over the weekend at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center for this year’s running of the Rodrigues Sprints and Kendall Memorial. Late Autumn was generous in Northern Vermont this year, with enough natural snow to open many kilometers of trails at Craftsbury – giving…
NENSA Launches Event Volunteer Tool
NENSA Event Organizers are doing a wonderful job hosting events, often with crews of dedicated volunteers they have grown to rely upon year-in and year-out. In response to interest from event organizers and community members, and to better share and promote opportunities for community engagement, NENSA is sharing a new signup tool this season. Chip…
Roy Varney EC Parking / Shuttle Update
Quarry Road has done a miraculous job preparing a track for the 2023 Roy Varney Eastern Cup Opener. Surrounding overflow parking remains too soft for vehicles. Please read on for details and help us put on a fantastic event! 1) With very few exceptions, there is no on-site parking at Quarry Road Trails on Saturday and Sunday…
Joe Miller honored by MIAA
Joe (3rd from left) with his family at the MIAA Awards. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athlete Association recently honored long time grass roots nordic ski supporter Joe Miller with its Distinguished Service Award. According to the MIAA press release, this award is given to individuals who provide “unique and invaluable service to the thousands of students…
Quarry Road Opener Highlights Maine Community
Sylvia Harvey (NonStop/Greely HS) leads eventual high school race winner, Mallory Raymond (Gould) and NonStop team mate Rowan Barry up “Hero’s Hill.” Pat Cote and the Quarry Road Ski Club seemingly have created a utopic culture along the banks of the Messalonskee Stream in Waterville, Maine. However, the “magic” of creating a winter oasis for…
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Event Organizer and Technical Delegate Seminar Recap
Chris Frielinghaus (red jacket) leads a work group through stadium setup best practices (L-R) Erik Remsen, Mackenzie Rizio, Chris F., Knut Sauer – Heidi Lange photo This year’s Event Organizer and TD Training Seminar was held over the weekend at the Holderness School in central New Hampshire. We kicked off the seminar with presentations with…
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On Deck: Rodrigues Sprints and Kendall Memorial
Snow is falling, excitement is growing and the winter season is getting underway! Skiing events are beginning to happen as well. Coming up this weekend we have the Rodrigues Sprints and Kendall Memorial races at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. These are a great opportunity to freshen up the skiing legs in preparation for the racing…
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Skiing Better Together: 2023-2024 Popular Race Preview
This weekend marks the beginning of Popular Racing for the 2024 ski season with the Quarry Road Opener in Waterville, Maine. Natural snow and increasing snowmaking capabilities across the region have set the stage for a wonderful winter! NENSA is so fortunate to be working with excellent venues and partner clubs across New England, allowing…
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Fourth Edition of Ski Bingo starts this Friday, December 1st.
NENSA is excited to be offering two versions of XC Ski Bingo for the 2023-24 season! This will be the fourth year of Youth XC Ski Bingo for anyone UNDER 14 years of age, and the second year of Junior & Adult Bingo for people 14 and OLDER! The goal of this virtual game is to help inspire…
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Event Organizer and TD Seminar at Holderness this weekend!
NENSA is pleased to share that our Annual Fall Event Organizer & TD Seminar will be hosted by the Holderness School this weekend (December 2 & 3). Plymouth, NH is only a few minutes away from campus and should provide plenty of opportunities for housing options. Click HERE for registration information on this year’s seminar. We have lots of…
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Final Call For Junior National and International Coaches — December 1st deadline.
Many of our teams are now on snow and we are about to have our first official race of the season Sunday (Quarry Road Opener) followed closely by the Roy Varney Memorial – Quarry Road Eastern Cup Opener December 16th -17th. If you are interested in being a part of the New England Junior National…
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The 2023 NENSA Winter Auction is Live Through December 3
NENSA’s annual Winter Auction is LIVE and features over 150 items. Check out all of the wonderful offerings…art and handcrafted items, vacation rentals, special experiences, delicious treats, ski gear, clothing, and accessories…and watch for new arrivals. There is something special for everyone and we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks…
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NENSA running XC Station at WinterKids “Welcome To Winter” 2023 Event
NENSA is thrilled to be collaborating with WinterKids on their Welcome to Winter event on December 28th at Lost Valley Ski Area in Auburn, ME! WinterKids helps children develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun, outdoor winter activity by creating opportunities for children to be active, vibrant and healthy in the outdoors. Their Welcome to Winter event is an annual celebration of fun…
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NENSA Awarded a 2023/24 Share Winter Foundation Grant
NENSA is thrilled and honored to be a 2023/24 Share Winter Foundation Grantee. The Share Winter Foundation is a grantmaking organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports, and their generous support helps fund our Nordic Rocks program. In addition to their generous grant contribution, they are also funding new equipment…
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Registration Open for 2024 Women’s XC Ski Day at Inland Woods + Trails
Women’s XC Ski Day registration is open!!! We are excited to share that this year’s event will be held at Inland Woods + Trails in Bethel, Maine. New England Women’s XC Ski Day was started in 2002 by former Olympian Trina Hosmer of Stowe, VT. Trina was inspired by her “Sisters in Skiing” in Anchorage,…
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Annual NENSA Event Organizer and TD Seminar
NENSA is pleased to share that our Annual Fall Event Organizer & TD Seminar will be hosted by the Holderness School on the weekend of December 2 & 3. Plymouth, NH is only a few minutes away from campus and should provide plenty of opportunities for housing options. Click HERE for registration information on this year’s seminar. Venues that…
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New Event Series: Community Tours and Events
Cultural development of sport has always been and continues to be a guiding principle for the work we do at NENSA. This culture is rooted in introductory and community programs that cultivate an engaged and vibrant community. NENSA is thrilled to launch a new series of community programs this season that includes opportunities across our…
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Mt Greylock Hill Climb is Big Success!
The Mt. Greylock Hill Climb serves both as a celebration of the rollerski season and a marker of the transition to winter — which almost came to quickly (for the event) this year. 2023 marked the third edition of NENSA’s involvement with the competition, which utilizes a beautiful eight mile stretch of toll road rising…
SOLDIER HOLLOW FALL CAMP
by GRACE CASTONGUAY I spent the past month in Utah training and prepping for the U.S. Biathlon International Team trials held at Soldier Hollow this past week. Here’s how it went! Running up Clayton Peak I let excitement get the best of me in my first week. Having spent two summers training in Utah, I…
2023 Snowbound Expo
On November 4th and 5th, NENSA was excited to attend the Snowbound Expo for the second year in a row. The expo strives to be the home for winter and outdoor sports bringing together people, businesses, and organizations from across the industry all under one roof. It was impressive to see the enthusiasm and excitement…
2023-2024 Eastern Cup Primer
NENSA is proud to present the 2023-2024 Eastern Cup Series, a set of eight U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned competitions. Each year, venues bid and are elected to host these prestigious events, balancing regional locations and collaboration with collegiate and SuperTour competitions. We are extremely fortunate in the East to have many robust venues with incredible…
The Maine Event Rollerski Clinic
NENSA held a rollerski clinic in conjunction with The Maine Event rollerski race at Black Mountain of Maine and the Chisholm Ski Club. This clinic provided a great opportunity for participants to watch some high level skiers in head-to-head action prior to trying rollerskiing themselves. The Black Mountain parking lot proved to be a great…
The Maine Event #backinblack
Competitors raise their hands during the competitors safety meeting. (Top 4 photos: Daryn Slover) The Maine Event is probably one of the most progressive rollerski competitions out there — and when you add in 30 mile an hour winds and rain-slick ramps — it really becomes a thing! The fifth running of the XCX (Cross…
Come join NENSA and EMXC at the Snowbound Expo, Nov 3-5th
If you’re in the Boston area, come join NENSA and Eastern Mass Cross Country (EMXC) at the Snowbound Expo. The Snowbound Expo is the relaunch of the well known ‘Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo’ bringing together the ski & snowboard community to meet up & plan for their next adventure in the mountains. The show…
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Call For Coaches for Junior Nationals 2024 – Lake Placid, NY
NENSA is pleased to report that planning for the 2024 Junior Nationals is well underway and that we aim to keep on the ground costs in line with recent trips. The New England Team will stay and eat at the Ampersand Bay Resort. If you are interested in joining our staff for Lake Placid please fill out this form. …
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Organizers of the Inaugural Saba Rollerski Festival Announce Free Accommodations Offer for NENSA Members
Organizers of the first Dutch Caribbean Ski Festival are extending a special offer to NENSA members: the first three to register for the Inaugural Saba Ski Festival will receive free accommodations! Offer of free accommodation from Saba Ski Festival is good for:1. any one cottage at the Cottage Club for check in on 4 or 5…
Inaugural Saba Roller Ski Festival Sunday May 5 – Friday May 10, 2024 and 2d Annual 10K
Take advantage of being in ski season shape to discover Saba’s three uphill (really uphill!) roller ski courses and its network of technical mountain trails. Cross training (or just celebrating the change in seasons) doesn’t get any better than this. As well as timed races, a touring option is available for those who want to…
First Snow and Membership Reminder
The summit of Whiteface Mountain on October 10th. 📷 @newyorkupstate Only 18 days ago we were standing atop Whiteface Mountain after the Climb to the Castle — good timing one might say for a rollerski event! While Whiteface might be a little ahead due to elevation — seeing white stuff on the ground on the…
NENSA Rollerski Clinic at The Maine Event
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 / Black Mountain of Maine Parking Lot If you’re a youth or BKL skier (or an adult looking to try rollerskiing!) in the Rumford area, come join NENSA for rollersking fun at Black Mountain of Maine! This learn-to-roll opportunity will take place from 2-3:30pm after the “Maine Event XCX” rollerski race.…
2023 Fall Coaches Education Recap
It was a fun and illuminating day of education and discussion at the Dublin School for this year’s Coaches Education Conference. Pathways included a BKL Coaches Training as well as U.S. Ski & Snowboard L100 and L200 in-person coach practicums, which continue to be offered as Continuing Education opportunities. This year, in addition to the group-specific…
2023 Event Organizer and TD Seminar – Save the Date
NENSA is pleased to announce that we are collaborating with the Holderness School to host the annual Event Organizer’s and Technical Delegate Training Seminar on their campus. The event will occur December 2nd & 3rd, starting at 11:00am on the 2nd to accommodate driving times. The Holderness School is excited to share their newly renovated…
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2023 YES Rollerski Clinic
This past Sunday, NENSA, EMXC, and YES collaborated to put on the third annual Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Rollerski clinic where we shared a sunny afternoon of fun and games on rollerskis with YES and Eastern Mass Cross Country. The goal of this clinic was to introduce young people in the Boston area to the…
Spectacular Rollerski Weekend in Lake Placid
There is always magic in the air in Lake Placid — last weekends doubleheader rollerski weekend highlighted two impressive venues and the enthusiasm for cross country skiing in the East. Saturday boasted several of the top skiers in the world competing along side developing junior and senior athletes, in the third Keys to the Castle,…
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Roger Arsenault Receives NENSA’s 2023 John Caldwell Award
One of NENSA’s finest traditions is presenting the John Caldwell Award. This award annually recognizes a single individual, or entity, which embodies the spirit, dedication, innovation, and pride of John Caldwell. NENSA is thrilled to announce that Roger Arsenault of Chisholm Ski Club is the recipient of the 2023 John Caldwell Award. Roger with his…
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Bill Koch Leader Education Details for Coaches Conference
NENSA is excited to have a robust schedule planned for our Eastern Coaches Conference in Dublin on September 30th! Anyone from a 1st year parent volunteer to a BKL club leader or district chair is welcome to attend. This ongoing educational experience is open to all. NENSA membership provides registration for the conference (including 2…
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Continuing Education and Community Building – Eastern Coaches Conference
In two weeks, coaches from around the East will gather in Dublin, New Hampshire for a day filled with clinics, socialization and an opportunity to interact with an expert panel of coach and industry leaders. NENSA is proud to offer opportunities for U.S. Ski & Snowboard certifications, and more importantly provide a space for coaches…
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New Member Benefit: Facebook Gear Swap Group
NENSA is excited to announce a new member benefit: a virtual ski swap group through Facebook. NENSA members can request access to the group via Facebook or can scan the below QR code using your smartphone or this link. Whether you are trying to find some new-to-you gear for the upcoming winter, or you are…
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2024 BKL Festival Logo & Theme
We are excited to share the Frost Mountain Nordic and Rikert Outdoor Center’s 2024 BKL Festival logo and theme description with you all! We’ll continue to share Festival updates here in Breaking News, through our Trail Tales youth newsletter, and on social media (Facebook and Instagram). You can also keep tabs on the Festival website HERE. Frost Mountain Nordic and…
2023 Eastern Coaches Conference
The New England Nordic Ski Association is excited to produce an Eastern Coaches Conference with the main goal of bringing our community together in anticipation of the 2024 winter. This years Conference will take place at the Dublin School in Dublin, New Hampshire on September 30th. #SkiingBetterTogether REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE This ongoing educational experience…
Club Liability Insurance Available Under the NENSA Master Policy
General Liability coverage for clubs under the NENSA Master policy is back. We have worked closely with our provider and are thrilled to be able to restore this community benefit. A Master policy aggregates coverage for the community, offers better coverage than what clubs may find individually, and saves our clubs the costs of these…
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