Results: https://stalbansnordic.org/2021-hardack-challenge-3/ Several Nordic Skiing enthusiasts ventured to St. Albans, VT, for the Hard’ack 8km Challenge Race. It has been several years since the venue has hosted an event like this. The day was perfect to showcase the recent improvements to the venue and trail system. Operating as a non-profit, the area relies on passionate volunteers to keep it running. Several NWVE members have had a significant stake in its continuance fr

The Henchey Cup drew the largest Masters field yet of the 2021 season. The two-day Vermont Cup Finale attracted racers of all ages from across the state. Skiers are growing more comfortable with racing as the word spreads that these events are fun and easy to comply with. As results pour in, it is also getting easier to seed the field, making even more exciting racing. Craftsbury has been able to accommodate the demands of the people this year, with the Vermont Department

Four NWVE skiers completed the 2021 Craftsbury Virtual Marathon Challenge. The scope of the ski was daunting, and I cannot imagine the effort that went into hosting this event back in the day when it would draw close to 1,000 racers! It is hard to imagine the things that used to happen. Today was a ski of reminiscing with some good company. Things started a little iffy with news that parts of the Great Circle were involved with active logging operations. So, the old, old

Do you know how much I like to skate ski? As soon as I finished the 15km race, I switched to my classic ski to cool down. But when points for the team are on the line at a race I can attend in my home state in this crazy year, you strap on the skis and grin and bear it. Skies were blue, temps in the high teens, winds steady, snow was packed with a few slow spots. Trail was hilly with few flats. Our friend Raul Siren was there, along with some college students and young master

The Vermont skiers were racing again Sunday at the Vermont Cup Woodstock. There were two days of action culminating with the Masters' races on Sunday. The Woodstock Nordic Center has been testing the waters, intending to bring more elite racing to the venue. The current environment provided the perfect opportunity to kick it up a notch. The participant caps and defined fields create more of a rotation of people coming to race in shifts rather than a massive onslaught of ev