Training week of 1/12

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EVERYONE:

  • The training plan is here and below. Please fill out the attendance form at the start of each week.

  • Tuesday Night Races: are up and running! More info at craftsbury.com/tnr. These are free and open to all.

  • Critter Count: families with young children, take note! The beloved Critter Count is now up. Here’s the nitty gritty from Kara: “Welcome 2026, and welcome back Critter Count!  Critters are hiding along the edges of our popular Duck Pond Loop. This year the loop has a starting and stopping point, and is marked well along the way.  There is also a suggested direction this time. The Touring Center staff can help you with these details.  As always, ski along at your merriest pace, and count as many as you see!  Please remember to leave them in place for others to seek as well. Once you are back, find the sap bucket labeled “Critter Count” - this will be inside the Touring Center at the rental counter.  Fill out a slip with your name, contact info, and the number of critters you saw. Winners will be selected on Monday February 9th. You can tackle the loop all in one big adventure or over the course of a few skis, and you may also try multiple times!  If many people all guess the correct number, there will be many winners! Good luck, have a blast.” You can find a map in the Touring Center.

JUNIORS:

  • Eastern Cup team travel invoices from Holderness: no, you didn’t miss them. We’re just behind on things. Don’t worry, we won’t forget to take your money.

  • Quarry Road Eastern Cup:

    • is THIS WEEKEND holy moly

    • Info packet here. Please read closely and let us know if it doesn’t align with your plans.

  • Looking ahead at some dates:

    • Eastern High School and U16 qualifier: is coming up quickly on Sunday, February 1st. Register here.

    • Reminder: toggle to the “25-26 year” tab at the bottom of the training plan to get a better sense of what’s ahead this winter.

U14s:

  • We’ve been so impressed with how we'll this cohort is skiing, especially when tossed in with the older kids so often. Keep it up!!

  • BKL (because you’re still in BKL!) race dates to put on your calendars include:

    • Sun, 1/25: MNC Skiathlon at Sleepy Hollow

    • Sat, 1/31 - Sun 2/1: Craftsbury Marathon weekend

    • Sat, 2/7: Bill’s Blastoff @ COC. Info here.

BKL:

  • BKL parent lessons: we’re offering free BKL parent lessons—open to all parents of our BKL skiers—on the following dates. All you have to do is sign up on the attendance form. Equipment rentals are included for free for the duration of the lesson! Check in at the Touring Center and send questions to BKL@craftsbury.com.

    • Sunday, 1/18 @ 1:30pm: classic

    • TENTATIVELY Sunday, 1/25 @ 1:30pm: skate. Stay tuned as we see if we can make this one happen.

  • Reminder that BKL won’t happen on the following days due to holidays and races:

    • Sunday, February 1 (But! there will be BKL options at the Craftsbury marathon this weekend suitable for older/more experienced BKL skiers + parent chaperones)

    • Sunday, February 8 (But! There will be a bunch of high-level racing to watch all weekend AND a BKL race late afternoon on Sat 2/7)

  • BKL race dates to put on your calendars include:

    • Sun, 1/25: MNC Skiathlon at Sleepy Hollow

    • Sat, 2/7: Bill’s Blastoff @ COC. Info here.

BIATHLETES:

  • Fort Kent, ME trip Jan 24-25:

    • For Adults and Jrs/U14s, (experienced BKL siblings- check with us). Club will provide coaching support. You need your own transportation and accommodation. It’s a loooong drive. Find info and add your name if you are coming here.

  • Adults

    • This winter we are offering monthly time trials for the club for more race practice. We will incoorporate one into your practice this week. Plan to zero promptly at 2pm and start the Time Trial around 2:15. We recommend you ski a bit on your own to warm up before zeroing. Format TBD.

  • Jrs/U14s:

    • Midweek folks- choose one: Tues or Weds. The Weds option starts early because of HS race schedule.

    • Sign-up here once for a 1-on-1 between December and February. Some of you are signed up this week.

  • Reminders

ADULTS/MASTERS:

  • Business as usual this week. It’s so fun to have all of our groups rolling!

Here’s the TRAINING PLAN for the week, or check below:

Pineapples ski?!

Anna Schulz