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ORDA

2025 Keys to the Castle Presented by ORDA/BKL Skills Zone Clinic Presented by NYSEF

Ben Theyerl · July 23, 2025 ·

REGISTRATION HERE

Saturday September 20th, 2025
Part of the 2025 NENSA Rollerski Race Series

**All participants should review the event information posted in the SkiReg Event Notes prior to registering**

The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), NYSEF and NENSA are excited to partner towards bringing a full a full Lake Placid Fall Rollerski Weekend!

Saturday – Mt. Van Hovenberg Keys to the Caslte Court-Style Sprint | Sunday – Climb to the Castle up Whiteface Mountain.

This court-style sprint will be held on the rollerski track at Mt. Van Hovenberg, and offer skiers an opportunity to practice heat skiing in a safe, competitive environment. BKL Skills zone to be held at Mt. Van Hovenberg after the Keys to the Castle with NYSEF and NENSA! Check SkiReg for details!

Please review NENSA’s Rollerski Procedures prior to competing HERE.

Length: Court-Style Sprint. 1 Qualifier. 3 Heat Rounds for each skier.

Technique: Freestyle.

Start time: Details forthcoming.

Start interval: Mass Start.

Field Restrictions: None. Organizers may split fields into similar speed athletes to facilitate a safe race.

Registration Fee: Details forthcoming.

Course Notes: The Mt. Van Hovenberg rollerski loop is designed for intermediate to advanced rollerskiers. The loop closely resembles a homologated ski course in its terrain features and navigable corners. Skiers should be comfortable holding speed on rollerskis in order to make their experience a safe one in this race. Given the proximity and speeds of sprint racing, it is recommended that skiers with previous rollerski loop experience sign up for this event.

Thank you to our valued NENSA Partners

New England Nordic Ski Association

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