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2026 Women’s XC Ski Day

Mackenzie Rizio · June 13, 2025 ·

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, Alaska, who started the Alaska Ski for Women in 1997. Like the Alaskans’ original event, Women’s XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women’s organization to benefit, and gathers as many participants as it can for a day of cross country skiing which includes lunch and a raffle. The highlight of the day is learn-to-ski clinics with women instructors; the emphasis being on relaxed, fun learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. All ability, skill, and experience levels are welcome. In addition to this event being open to all women, we also encourage and support the participation of nonbinary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of women. NENSA hopes that Women’s XC Ski Day helps bring more folx together to enjoy this wonderful sport.

Event details and registration HERE. Registration opens November 15th, 2025.

Please note: There is a participant maximum for this event. Once the registration limit is hit, we will open up the waitlist option on the registration page, and we will contact waitlist skiers individually as people are able to come off the waitlist.

NENSA Recognizes 2025 Elite and Development Teams

Ben Theyerl · May 9, 2025 ·

Photo: George Forbes
2025 NENSA Elite Team ROSTER
2025 NENSA Development Team Roster

Outside observers of nordic skiers have always seemed to notice a paradox; how people who are necessarily inclined to an individual pursuit done in the woods band together to push each other all over the world.

In observing New England skiers, there’s always been an insistence to place this paradox in the landscape itself. Back when Sports Illustrated would send a reporter to visit Bill Koch every 4 years ahead of the Olympics, ledes and flourishes would insist that he enjoyed things like the “solitude, even stoicism, of pursuing the sport in the Vermont woods.”

As NENSA recently found when it caught up with Bill and Kate Koch in March, some of that is true. Nearly 50 years on, Bill still cues in on “[enjoying] the solitude of the outdoor environment.” Just as quickly though, he rattled off coaches, teammates, mentors, and the motley crew of hundreds of New England kids which gather every March for the Bill Koch League Festival (BKL) as being as important to his pursuit of the sport to an Olympic medalist level, and continued love for it today.

Perhaps then, the secret outsiders aren’t seeing; those winter Vermont woods aren’t so empty after all.

Instead, they’re filled with a special community of athletes who show an equal love for the frozen forests they get to glide through and the challenge of gliding through them as fast as they can. There is something special about the New England landscape which lends itself to cross country skiing. Old forests, good snow, wicked weather, and tracts to explore from Maine to Massachusetts. But there’s also something special about the principles those who practice the sport have established. To go from their pocket of the world to take on the rest of it, together.

Skiing better, together.

NENSA serves as the organization banded together to help apply that principle. Founded 30 years ago to help New England skiers challenge each other, so that they can challenge the world.

Photo: Daryn Slover

At the conclusion of each of the last six seasons, NENSA has named an Elite and Development Team which seeks to recognize the skiers who have represented the New England ski community nationally and internationally, and contributed to the ongoing work of pushing each other here, to we can push together out there. Today, we are proud to name and recognize the 2025 NENSA Elite Team and NENSA Development Team. Skiers are recognized here for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 season, and are invited to view the benefits of this recognition here: Elite Team and Development Team.

From the World Cup and World Championships in Scandinavia and the mountains of Europe, to Alaska and the Rocky Mountains, NENSA is proud to see skiers who have cultivated a love for the sport in our region across every landscape, physical and competitive, our sport has to offer.

We name our Elite and Development teams with the recognition that these skiers form a key cohort for our community to support with our development programming. The ultimate purpose and driving principle of NENSA is that helping them achieve their dreams in nordic skiing is a dream for all of us; that quaint, lively community out in the New England woods.

2025 NENSA Elite Team

Photo: Phil Belena
Ben OgdenSMS T2Jessie DigginsSMS T2
John Steel HagenbuchDartmouthJulia KernSMS T2
Jack YoungColbyAnnie McColganUVM
Matthew McIntoshGMVSAva ThurstonDartmouth
Joseph SlukaFord SayreAnnelies HannaFord Sayre
Lincoln MillerGMVSLea PerreardFord Sayre
Tabor GreenbergUVMMary HarringtonGMVS
Oliver MiatkeSt. MichaelsGillian FairfaxBowdoin
Daniel McCollorSt. MichaelsGreta KilburnUVM
Finn SweetUVMZoe DevineSt. Michael’s
Logan MooreMiddleburyEmma CrumBowdoin
Braden BeckerCraftsbury GRPLauren JortbergSMS T2
Jack ChristnerMiddleburyShea BramsMiddlebury
Emma StrackSt. Lawrence
Nina SeemanDartmouth
Ruth KrebsCraftsbury
Beth McIntoshGMVS

2025 NENSA Development Team

Photo: Ben Theyerl
Roger AndersonUNHTatum WitterDartmouth
Declan HutchinsonSt. Michael’sHattie BarkerUNH
Cooper CampDartmouthSofia SciricaMiddlebury
Mason WheelerMiddleburyMaggie WagnerMiddlebury
Charles MartellSt. Michael’sEmma ReederDartmouth
Peter WarnerMiddleburyMaddie HookerColby
Charles Ben OldhamUNHRose HorningUVM
Aidan JacobusDartmouthLydia KrakerColby
James UnderwoodFord SayreMirra PaysonBowdoin
Luke RizioUVMCaroline TarmySt. Lawrence
Jed BentleyUNHMargo NightingaleColby
Beckett CoteQuarry RoadElla RonciHolderness
Fritz SandersBerkshire TrailsAmelia CircostaCraftsbury
Niko CuneoMansfieldKiera StabileSMS
Matias CitarellaGMVSClaire SerranoCraftsbury
Jorgen PirrungMansfieldTillie LangeCraftsbury
Foster WhitworthHoldernessMia GormanMansfield
Eli McEnaneyProspect MountainAcadia Enman Mansfield
Matthew NorthcottCaldwell SportOlivia HannaFord Sayre
Patrick HollandProspect MountainAstrid LongstrethMansfield
James LanganMansfieldAntonia SchrammSMS
Lucille DentFord Sayre
Lila MarchettiFord Sayre
Leila GriffithCraftsbury
Skyah McLaughlinDublin XC

NENSA Webinar Series: Opportunities After the BKL

Mackenzie Rizio · February 27, 2025 ·

What’s Next in Your Nordic Skiing Journey?

Are you wondering what comes after the Bill Koch League (BKL)? Whether you’re a skier, parent, or coach, this webinar will guide you through the exciting opportunities available for junior skiers in New England.

Join us as we explore the next steps in competitive and community-based Nordic skiing, including: Popular & Community Events, the Eastern Cup Series, NENSA U16 Eastern Championships, NENSA Eastern Cup Series, and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Junior Nationals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the NENSA staff, ask questions, and explore the next steps in your skiing journey.

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, March19th. 6:30-8:00pm
📍 Location: Online (Link provided upon registration)

📢 Register now to secure your spot and take the next step in your Nordic skiing adventure!

24th Annual NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day Recap

Mackenzie Rizio · January 29, 2025 ·

The 24th edition of NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day has come and gone, and what a fantastic event it was! We are very thankful to the Woodstock Nordic Center for hosting the event in Woodstock, Vermont this year as well as welcoming 200 participants, 20 instructors, NENSA staff members, and some of our wonderful Women-led sponsors for a day on their trails. We also want to thank the NENSA Women’s Committee for their continued support to pull off this event every year.

For those who are not familiar or have not attended a Women’s Day event in the past: Women’s XC Ski Day was started in 2002 by Olympian Trina Hosmer of Stowe, VT. Trina was inspired by her “Sisters in Skiing” in Anchorage, Alaska, who started the Alaska Ski for Women in 1997. Like the Alaskans’ original event, Women’s XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women’s organization to benefit and gathers as many participants as it can for a day of cross country skiing which includes lunch and a raffle. The highlight of the day is learn-to-ski clinics with women instructors; the emphasis being on relaxed, fun learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. All ability, skill, and experience levels are welcome.

This year, there were 9 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 instructors 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 at the Nordic Center for a delicious lunch and an inspiring presentation by professional cyclist and mother of two, Laura King. Laura first attended Women’s Day with Paradis Sport, one of our women-led businesses, and returned this year to share her journey. She spoke about the power of striving to challenge yourself and ultimately achieving your goals. It was a perfect reminder at the halfway point of Women’s Day, where women from across New England come together to enhance their cross-country skiing skills, no matter their experience level.

In the afternoon, participants went back out onto the trails and had the opportunity to keep working on new skills, try a new skill out, or participate in a guided tour. The concluding activity of the day was fundraising and event raffles. The Women’s XC Ski Day benefit organization for 2025 was WISE. Since 1971, WISE has provided crisis advocacy and support for people and communities affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and trafficking within 23 towns of the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. WISE has a rich history of supporting survivors through its interconnected programs: Advocacy, Community Education, Youth Violence Prevention, Forensic Interviewing, and Immigration and Family Law Services. WISE is committed to engaging everyone in learning to recognize and eliminate the root causes of violence. This year, we raffled of a one-night stay at the Woodstock Inn and a trail pass for the Nordic Center. Thank you again for the Woodstock Inn and Resort for putting this donation together.

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, Bivo, BirdieBlue, Paradis Sport, Hootie Hoo, 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. As it will be the 25th annual Women’s XC Ski Day, we are planning some extra special features!

Trina Hosmer, the woman behind Women’s Day for the last 24 years!
midge eliassen photos
NENSA REcap video

Fifth Edition of Ski Bingo!

Mackenzie Rizio · January 6, 2025 ·

NENSA is thrilled to be offering TWO versions of XC Ski Bingo for the 2024-25 season! This will be the fifth year of Youth XC Ski Bingo  for anyone UNDER 14 years of age, and the third year of Junior & Adult Bingo  for people 14 and OLDER! The goal of this virtual game is to help inspire people of all ages and skill levels to get outside, enjoy the winter world on skis, engage with others who also like to ski, and explore new places.

Every player who completes Bingo gets a rainbow NENSA sticker and each Bingo line completed gets players a raffle entry. At the end of  every month we will raffle off some fun items from our sponsors! New this year, NENSA will be honoring the youth Club with the highest level of participation with a special shoutout at the conclusion of the season! Read on for more info and get playing!

Youth XC Ski Bingo

For skiers UNDER 14 years of age! Download and print your own Youth XC Ski Bingo Card HERE and be sure to fill out the BINGO ENTRY FORM when you finish. Activity descriptions included in the Bingo card download.

Rules of the Game:

  1. Must be under 14 years of age to play. Game runs from December 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
  2. Get “Bingo” by completing the activities and skiing in the states in a full row, column, or diagonal.
  3. Mark your Bingo card as you complete squares. Remember to take at least one activity photo or a picture of you where you skied!
  4. Fill out the XC Ski Bingo entry form HERE! You’ll include your activity or ski location photo and a picture of your marked Bingo card.
  5. Get outside and HAVE FUN!!!
  6. Direct any questions to mackenzie@nensa.net.

Junior & Adult XC Ski Bingo

For skiers 14 and OLDER! Download and print your own Junior & Adult 2024-25 Bingo Card HERE and be sure to fill out the BINGO ENTRY FORM when you finish. Activity descriptions included in the Bingo card download.

Rules of the Game:

  1. Must be 14 years of age or older to play. Game runs from December 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
  2. Get “Bingo” by completing the activities and skiing in the states in a full row, column, or diagonal.
  3. Mark your Bingo card as you complete squares. Remember to take at least one activity photo or a picture of you where you skied!
  4. Fill out the XC Ski Bingo entry form HERE! You’ll include your activity or ski location photo and a picture of your marked Bingo card.
  5. Get outside and HAVE FUN!!!
  6. Direct any questions to mackenzie@nensa.net.
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New England Nordic Ski Association

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