NENSA Women's XC Ski Day

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.

2023 Benefit Organization: This year’s event is raising money for Starting Point which is a non-profit organization in Conway, NH dedicated to ensuring quality services are provided to victims of relationship violence and sexual abuse, preventing future relationship violence, promoting social change, and encouraging accountability and education for perpetrators and stalkers. If you would like to make an additional donation to the organization, you can do so through registration.

2023 Lunch Presentation: This year we will hear from three time Olympian Dorcas Denhartog. Following her presentation, Dorcas and the other women Olympians attending Women's Day will sign copies of "Trail to Gold: The Journey of 53 Women Skiers." Learn more about the book and order your copy ahead of time HERE. Please note, there won't be books for sale on event day.

More details for the 2023 event coming soon. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

2022 Event Recap Video