NWVE took advantage of the premium snow conditions for another weekend. This time we were at Trapp Family Lodge for the Legendary Race to the Cabin. This feat of strength was originally a whim of four-time Olympian Larry Damon who boasted being able to traverse the climb from the touring center to the cabin within a certain time. He demolished it, and his record stood for decades until an NCAA contender broke it using modern equipment and wax. The challenge has evolved in

Not much changed from the Spring Fling in vibe and conditions for the New England Club Relay Championships hosted by Mansfield Nordic. It was another Blue Bird day for cross-country skiing that started with a stirring performance of the National Elite skiers with their National Relay Championships. For a second-time, skiers were able to watch the best in the world show us how it is done, then step up to the starting line on an inspirational high and give it a try. Again, t

With the season coming to an end a record crowd showed up for Craftsbury’s annual rite of spring, The Supertour Finale & Spring Fling! Cars filled the lots and lined the road on what was one of those magical ski days where spirits were high, and you realize how wonderful the New England skiing scene is. It was a special year as history has been made and those that achieved it, as well as those who contributed in its making, were all on hand in a celebratory mood. These are

11 Club members made their way to Craftsbury for Sunday's Skiathlon, including 5 who had raced the previous day in Maine. Mansfield Nordic does a great job putting on this event. The organization is great, they are generous with awards, and Craftsbury always provides great tracks. This was the first foray into the Skiathlon format for many club members, and questions about boot selection and the transition zone were numerous. The race organizers and volunteers made it very ea

It was another Zak/Club doubleheader this weekend with the Flying Moose Classic on Saturday and the Mansfield Duathlon on Sunday. With the recent snowstorm, skiers expected great conditions, and both venues delivered just that. The race course for the Flying Moose was slightly relocated this year. It started and finished behind the Bethel Village Inn. For those that remember this race from 10+ years ago, these trails are the flat half of the old one lap course. It is a dramat