Winter 2011-12 Programming

In addition to comfortable lodging and excellent skiing, we offer annual members great ski training and coaching. For winter 2011-12, we have an array of opportunities for skier members of all ages to train, learn technique, improve - and just have a blast on snow all winter long!

'11-'12 Programming Overview

(click here for registration documents):

Catamounts - Introductory Kids' Skiing

Ages 6-12, meets 3x/week (one weekend, two mid-week afternoons), $50/season for the whole program, $25/season for weekends only - December to March. This program aims to build enthusiasm for nordic skiing through skill development and ski play. Participants will learn both skating and classical techniques with lots of instruction, casual tours, drills, and most of all - fun and games! Don't have ski equipment? No problem - equipment use is included in the program fee.
Monday- 3:30-4:30
Wednesday- 3:30-4:30
Saturday- 2pm-3:30pm

Bill Koch Development

Ages up to 11, meets 3x/week (one weekend, two mid-week afternoons), $50/season for the whole program, $25/season for weekends only - December to March. A program for kids who have skied a season or two and are interested in doing some BKL races, as well as beginning some more formal ski training. This group will be coached by Lucas Schulz, and will meet the same time as the Catamounts:
Monday- 3:30-4:30
Wednesday- 3:30-4:30
Saturday-2pm-3:30pm

Bill Koch Racing

Ages 8-12, meets 3x/week, $75/end of November to May. Kids ages 8-12 who will be racing at most BKL races in New England this year and also racing at the BKL festival in March. Program is geared for skiers who already have at least 2 seasons under their belt, and have raced previously. This group will be coached by Jeremy Nellis with the help of GRP members. Some equipment is available for skiers that aren't currently outfitted - talk with your program coach for more details. Practice days/times:
Wednesday- 3:30-4:30
Saturday and Sunday-2pm-3:30pm

Junior Racing

Kids 13 & up, meets 4x/week, $150/end of November to May. Training for experienced skiers, 2nd year J3's through 18 year olds who will be racing in High School races and/or NENSA races. Program is geared for those with at least 2 seasons under their belt who have raced previously. Competitive focuses for this group include the Eastern Cups, Junior Olympic Qualifiers, Eastern High School and J2 Championships, as well as the BKL festival for younger skiers in this group up to 8th grade. Limited equipment is available through the Center's equipment pool for these skiers. This group will be coached by Jeremy Nellis, with assistance as needed from Pepa. Practice days/times:
Tuesday and Thursday- 3:30-5pm
Saturday and Sunday- 10-11:30am

Senior/Green Racing Project

Pepa coaches this year-round program for selected athletes. Read more at their website.

Competitive Masters Racer Training

Designed for masters skiers who plan to do some amount of racing. Coaches will include Jeremy Nellis and John Brodhead, with technique clinics from Pepa every 3-4 weeks as she is available. Fees: $30 per session, or $100 covers the entire series from December through March.
Tuesday- 5:30-6:30pm - skiing under the lights & with headlamps.
Friday- 3:30-4:30pm - speed or distance workout.
Clinics- Dates/times tbd

Still have questions? Contact us via skiing@craftsbury.com for more details.

Hope to see you on the trails!