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2024 U17 Biathlon Camp
Jul
10
to Jul 14
Biathlon

2024 U17 Biathlon Camp

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Camp Details:

Camp Dates: July 10-14, 2024

Cost: $575. Includes lodging & tax, 3 hearty buffet-style meals per day from our incredible dining hall, and use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp.

Registration: By phone, (802) 586-7767

Ages: 15-16 (U17 for the 2024-2025 season)

Capacity: 12 athletes; please tell the office if you will be borrowing a rifle or bringing your own.

Lodging: Dorm-style housing at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s Cedar Lodge. Each athlete should expect to be paired with a roommate.

Coaches: Craftsbury and Green Racing Project biathlon coaches and athletes

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com

Purpose:

This camp for U17s is intended for both experienced biathletes and skiers looking to try the sport. We believe junior skiers interested in biathlon shouldn’t have to give up either their winter XC ski racing nor their summer ski training to experience biathlon training. Through collaborative sharing of ideas and knowledge, this camp will help athletes develop both shooting and ski skills. The week will end with a “fun race” for athletes to test their skills (although biathlon takes years of training to truly master!).

Requirements:

  • Equipment: Athletes must bring their own skate rollerskis, poles, boots, helmet, hydration vessel, and running gear. We recommend bringing classic rollerskis, boots, and poles as well. A mountain bike may be fun to bring for a solo recovery afternoon workout or two but the camp won’t have any structured mountain bike sessions. Craftsbury will provide each athlete a biathlon rifle and ammunition for the camp.

  • On-snow XC ski racing experience is required.

  • Significant experience training on rollerskis is required (2+ years of weekly rollerski training strongly recommended). Let us know if you have questions about this.

  • No biathlon or shooting experience is required. Camp is also open to athletes with some biathlon experience seeking to improve their fundamentals.

  • Athletes should be able to handle up to 2x/day 2-hour training sessions for 6 days.

  • Any questions are welcome - contact us at biathlon@craftsbury.com

Camp provides:

  • Access to international-level biathlon coaching, including rifle-fitting and firearm safety instruction, by Green Racing Project and Olympic biathletes and coaches

  • Rifle and ammunition for use during the week

  • Rollerski training on the Craftsbury Outdoor Center rollerski loop 

  • Running/hiking/biking in the hills of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

  • Strength training in the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s “Event Shed” gym

  • Extracurricular activities including campfire, swimming and canoeing, team sports, and capture-the-flag

  • Video technique analysis

  • Mindset, mental strategy, and goal-setting session

  • Q and A with NCAA-All American and Olympic athletes

By the end of camp, each skier should:

  • Understand and practice the rules of firearm safety

  • Be able to care for and clean a biathlon rifle

  • Understand the fundamentals of prone and standing shooting positions

  • Be able to “zero” a rifle

  • Improve in their skate skiing technique

  • Understand the performance factors for cross-country skiing and the fundamentals of a basic training plan 

  • Have experienced what it is like to train as a biathlete

  • Get a taste of what true biathlon competition is like, well beyond what is offered in a novice clinic

  • Be prepared to enter a biathlon race, for example at the US Biathlon Summer Rollerski Championships in Jericho, VT in early August

  • Be a little tired and ready for some R&R! It’s what happens when we train well!

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2024 U15 Biathlon Mini-Camp
Jul
19
to Jul 21
Biathlon

2024 U15 Biathlon Mini-Camp

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Camp Dates: July 19-21

Cost: $288. Includes lodging & tax, meals (dinner on the 19th through lunch on the 21st) and use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp.

Registration: By phone, 802-586-7767. Please confirm with office if you will be borrowing a rifle or bringing your own.

Age: 13-14 (U15 for the 2024-25 season)

Capacity: 12 athletes

Lodging: Dorm-style housing at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s Cedar Lodge. Each athlete should expect to be paired with a roommate.

Coaches: Craftsbury Biathlon coaching staff and professional athletes

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com

Purpose:

This mini-camp for 13 and 14 year-olds is a great way for budding biathletes and interested skiers to go all in for three days on biathlon training. A shorter intensive yet fun style of camp like this can not only solidify what athletes have learned at weekly practices but can also rapidly advance their skills in a way that weekly practices cannot. Athletes will have the opportunity to work with high-level coaches and GRP biathletes, learn the basics of shooting, develop a robust shooting process, and learn how to shoot fast and accurately under pressure through range games and fun competitions.

Schedule:

3:30pm - check-in on the 28th
1:00pm - check-out on the 30th.
Campers will be provided a more detailed schedule before camp

Requirements:

  • Shooting experience is welcome but not required. This camp is for both biathletes and skiers who have no biathlon experience!

  • Equipment: athletes should bring running shoes, swim trunks, a hydration vessel, positive attitude, and rollerski equipment (if you need to borrow rollerski equipment please email us)

  • Craftsbury will provide each athlete a biathlon rifle and ammunition for the camp.

  • Athletes should be able to handle full days of rigorous activity!

  • Any questions are welcome, contact us at biathlon@craftsbury.com 

Camp provides:

  • Comprehensive firearm safety instruction and coaching by Green Racing Project coaches and athletes

  • Rifle and ammunition for use during the week

  • Rollerski training on the Craftsbury Outdoor Center rollerski loop

  • Games and activities to supplement our biathlon training

By the end of camp, each skier should:

  • Understand and practice the rules of firearm safety

  • Understand the fundamentals of prone and be able to shoot with a cuff/sling

  • Understand the components of an elite biathlete’s shooting process

  • Be able to “zero” a rifle

  • Improve in their skate skiing technique

  • Have experienced what it is like to train as a biathlete

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2024 U13 Biathlon Day Camp
Aug
15
to Aug 16
Biathlon

2024 U13 Biathlon Day Camp

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Camp Dates: Aug 15-16

Cost: $110. Includes use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp. Does not include any meals. 

Registration: Register online here. (You’ll be prompted to login or make a Craftsbury account if you don’t have one already.)

Age: 9-12 (U-13 for the 2024-25 season. Must be at least 9 years old by the start of camp.)

Capacity: 12 athletes

Coaches: Craftsbury Biathlon coaching staff and Green Racing Project athletes

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com

Purpose: 

This camp provides a stepping stone for two different types of athletes: for kids who have been a part of our weekly practices will solidify the skills they’ve already been taught, learn a more robust shooting process, and be more prepared to enter competitions or attend our U-15 overnight camp next summer; for skiers who want to start doing biathlon this is a great way to safely jump right in and learn the basics in order to enter a novice race with more confidence or simply see if they would want to continue with biathlon. 

Schedule:

9:00am-3:00pm each day 

Requirements:

  • Shooting experience is welcome but not required at all. This camp is for both biathletes and skiers who have no biathlon experience!

  • Equipment: athletes should bring running shoes, swim trunks, a hydration vessel, a packed lunch each day, and a positive attitude.

  • Craftsbury will provide each athlete a biathlon rifle and ammunition for the camp.

  • Athletes should be able to handle full days of rigorous activity!

Camp provides:

  • Comprehensive firearm safety instruction and coaching.

  • Rifle and ammunition for use during the week.

  • Games and activities to supplement our biathlon training.

By the end of camp, each skier should

  • Understand and practice the rules of firearm safety.

  • Understand the fundamentals of prone shooting off of a block.

  • Understand the basic components of a biathlete’s shooting process.

  • Have a better understanding of whether they want to continue with biathlon and how to keep improving if so.

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2024 Experienced Masters Biathlon Camp
Sep
5
to Sep 8
Biathlon

2024 Experienced Masters Biathlon Camp

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Camp Dates: Sept 5-8, 2024

Cost: $407 programming fee includes use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp. Does not include lodging, which is booked separately at time of registration.

Registration: By phone, (802) 586-7767

Coaches: Craftsbury and GRP biathlon coaches and athletes

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com

Purpose:

This camp for adult biathletes looking for some specific biathlon coaching and training structure. We’ll work on rifle fit, dial in the basics like natural point of aim and trigger squeeze using targeted drills, and include a mix of focused shooting training, physical training (rollerskiing, running, strength), and “combo” training (shooting with a higher heartrate). The week will end with a “fun race” for athletes to hone their skills.

Requirements:

  • Equipment: Athletes must bring their own equipment including a rifle, cuff, ammo, rollerskis (for those interested in rollerskiing), poles, helmet, running shoes, and water bottle. Athletes are also welcome to bring a bike (gravel or mountain) for an alternative training option.

  • On-snow biathlon racing experience is required.

  • Athletes should be able to handle up to 2x/day training sessions.

  • Any questions are welcome - contact us at biathlon@craftsbury.com

Camp provides:

  • Access to international-level biathlon coaching, including rifle-fitting and firearm safety instruction, by Green Racing Project and Olympic biathletes and coaches

  • Rollerski training on the Craftsbury Outdoor Center rollerski loop 

  • Running/hiking/biking in the hills of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

  • Strength training in the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s “Event Shed” gym

  • Extracurricular activities including campfire, swimming and canoeing

  • Video technique analysis

  • Mindset and mental strategy

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2024 Running Biathlon for Beginners
Oct
3
to Oct 6
Biathlon

2024 Running Biathlon for Beginners

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Camp Details:

Camp Dates: Oct 3-6, 2024

Cost: $448 programming fee includes use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp. Does not include lodging, which is booked separately at time of registration.

Registration: By phone, (802) 586-7767

Coaches: Craftsbury and GRP biathlon coaches and athletes

Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com

Camp Description:
We are excited to offer an introductory biathlon camp for adult runners! Running biathlon is sport for those who thrive on challenge! It combines two completely different disciplines: the heart-pounding exertion of running and the zen-like focus of precision shooting.

This camp is designed for runners who have little or no prior shooting experience and are open to trying something new (including those who joined us last year and are looking to expand their skills.) You’ll learn from Craftsbury’s experienced biathletes and coaches. We’ll teach you rifle safety, provide all the necessary equipment for biathlon shooting, instruct you in proper shooting techniques and give you opportunities to test your new skills including a fun, novice biathlon race. Running Biathlon for Beginners will also include all your favorite elements of a Craftsbury running camp such as running-specific coaching, endless gravel roads, amazing community, dips in Great Hosmer, and of course incredible food from our renowned dining hall.

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Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race #2 - CANCELLED
Mar
17
9:00 AM09:00
Biathlon

Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race #2 - CANCELLED

March 8 Update - After a gnarly week of warmth and rain that has eaten even much of the manmade snow, we’re canceling the Biathlon race of Sunday, March 17 - along with the rest of our scheduled XC ski racing for March. 

Racers will receive a credit in Skireg they can apply to any Craftsbury event posted on Skireg between now and April 1, 2025. Credits should hit your Skireg account by the end of the weekend. 

We're as disappointed as anyone by the abrupt end of racing, but we hope to see you this summer for dryland programming and racing. 

-the folks at Craftsbury

Due to popular demand, we are adding some winter biathlon races for novices. Similar to our summer Singletrack Shootout event but on skis, the Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Races will include beginner clinics under the guidance of expert instructors, and races for both novices and experts. This is your chance to try this wildly popular Olympic sport!

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Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race #1
Feb
17
9:00 AM09:00
Biathlon

Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Race #1

17 Feb 24, 7:20p UPDATE - Results

Due to popular demand, we are adding some winter biathlon races for novices. Similar to our summer Singletrack Shootout event but on skis, the Bayley-Hazen Biathlon Races will include beginner clinics under the guidance of expert instructors, and races for both novices and experts. This is your chance to try this wildly popular Olympic sport!

Registration is now closed.

Racer information:

Preliminary start list

Zero lane assignments (for expert race)

Map

Experienced Race Schedule: 

7:45-8:45am - Bib pick-up open for Experienced Race at event barn in the stadium 

8:00-8:50am - Experienced Race Zero 

9:00am - Experienced Race start (wave starts) 

 

Novice Race Schedule: 

9:00-10:00am Bib pick-up open for Novice Race at event barn in the stadium 

10:00am Novice safety talk and clinic (required) at the shooting range 

11:00am - Novice Race start (wave starts) 

 

Bib pick-up 

Please arrive early enough to pick up your bib at the event barn before your safety clinic (novice) or zero (experts). In addition, you will be given a race number sticker that should be worn during the race on the side of your leg, just below your right hip. Please stick this on when you are inside as it helps the adhesive work better. 

Novices- If you are racing the novice race, you must attend the safety and instruction clinic at 10am. We recommend you wear gloves, not mittens, as you will need dexterity to squeeze the trigger and load magazines. 

Experts- Please do not bring your rifles into the ski lodge. You can store them in the event barn.  

 

Race course 

The course is 5 loops of 1.4km for adults and 0.6km for kids (see map link above). Racers will start in waves. There will be a 75m penalty loop after the range.  

Courses will remain open to the public during the race and all users must travel in the direction of race traffic. Maps are posted on the skireg page. We will likelytake a slight modification to the posted kids course to send racers up “pipeline” rather than “chip hill” between the fields since it is a little less steep. 

If for some reason you do not finish the race, please let race officials know and return your bib to the finish line area. 

 

Range 

Novices will shoot 4 times, only on big targets.  

All experts will shoot 2 times on small targets and 2 times on big targets. Range will be split roughly in the middle with higher points set to big targets and lower points set to small targets. There will be a divider but we might shift it around slightly based on how many shooters of each type we need to accommodate at a given time, so check for it each time you come in. If you are in the adult race, those second two shooting bouts will be from the standing position. If you are a kid, you shoot everything from the prone position.   

Our range has 15 targets, which is smaller than a standard biathlon range size of 30. This means only 15 people can be shooting at once. We’ve done our best to configure start waves so that we do not overflow our range capacity, however it is possible we might overflow on occassion. If you come into the range in there is no point available, stay calm and raise your hand to let range officials know. We will give you a time credit based on how long you wait and you’ll benefit from a little extra recovery time. 

 

Carrying/Not Carrying 

Beginners will NOT ski with rifles. The rifles will live on shooting mats at all times. 

Experts will ski with rifles, although we will make exceptions for several of the younger expert kids. After talking with several coaches from participating clubs we feel that this will make for a more positive and safe experience. In these cases, coaches will need to help shuttle their rifles. If you are in the expert kids race and unsure if you should be carrying a rifle or not, please check in with your coach and range officials during zero and we’ll create a plan.    

 

Awards 

We will have prizes for the top 3 from each category and will do an awards ceremony after each race gets completed. We will aim to have the experts podium happen during the novice clinic. Novice podium will happen as soon as results have been compiled after the last finisher.     

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2023 Singletrack Shootout #2
Sep
9
8:00 AM08:00
Biathlon, Cycling, Running, Skiing

2023 Singletrack Shootout #2

2023 Singletrack Shootout #2 - Run and Bike

Registration is live for the second Singletrack Shootout of the summer - September 9. Come give biathlon a try, no matter your experience level! It’ll be a fun morning of biathlon racing - running or mountain biking, your choice. A novice clinic will teach you everything you need to know to complete the four stage race. Club rifles will be provided. 

Schedule

Thursday, Sept 7

Registration closes at 8:00pm. 100 total entries, across all categories. NO day-of-race registration. (While not a requirement to participate, Craftsbury Annual Members save on their registration! Read more about membership.)

Saturday, Sept 9  

8:00-9:00am - Bib pick-up
9:00-9:45am - Novice safety talk and clinic (required if using a club rifle)
9:30am - Zero (for the experienced category - those bringing a rifle: points 13-15)

9:45 - Short Demo Race by GRP Biathletes
10:00am - Bike start (15 sec intervals)
10:30 - Noon - Running waves will start  (both novice and experienced category)

NOTE: The exact start schedule is TBD, based on number of entries. Check your pre-race email for more info, but be prepared that your wave's scheduled start can vary greatly depending on registration numbers.

Race format

All categories will complete a four stage biathlon race: lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap. So that’s starting with a lap, four shooting stages, and ending with a lap. For each miss, there will be a short penalty lap to complete before returning to the course. This will be an interval start for bikes, and a wave start for runners. 

Novice category

For anyone not bringing their own rifle. Club rifles and ammo will be provided. All shooting will be in the prone (lying down) position, using a support block for the rifle. Targets will be set to standing (bigger) targets. 

Experienced category

Anyone bringing their own rifle. Zero period before race as stated in schedule. Will shoot two prone stages on prone targets and then two standing stages on standing targets. 

Courses

Running: 1k lap, ~5k total.

Mountain Biking: 1.5k lap, ~7.5k total. 

See both courses here.

Prizes

You betcha. 

Questions? Please email us at biathlon@craftsbury.com.

Registration is here.

Interested in eating at the dining hall for lunch? Call our office at 802-586-7767 to reserve your spot. Reservations can only be made within 48 hours of the meal (so call starting Thursday lunch time!). 

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U15 Biathlon Mini-Camp
Jul
28
to Jul 30
Biathlon, Skiing

U15 Biathlon Mini-Camp

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New this summer: This mini-camp for 13 and 14 year olds is a great way for budding biathletes and interested skiers to go all in for three days on biathlon training. A shorter intensive yet fun style of camp like this can not only solidify what athletes have learned at weekly practices but can also rapidly advance their skills in a way that weekly practices cannot.

Open to experienced biathletes and interested skiers with no biathlon experience alike!

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BKL Summer Day Camp
Jun
19
to Jun 23
Skiing, Biathlon

BKL Summer Day Camp

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BKL Summer Day Camp is when skiers work hard but play even harder! There will be lots of fun games, a variety of ski workouts, tons of opportunities to learn or improve skills like roller skiing, shooting with a real biathlon rifle, and canoeing, all capped by the traditional adventure race.

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Halloween Single Mixed Biathlon Relay
Oct
30
9:30 AM09:30
Biathlon

Halloween Single Mixed Biathlon Relay

Biathletes: you're invited to our 2nd annual Halloween Mixed Relay! Sunday, October 30 Craftsbury Outdoor Center hosts the single mixed relay rollerski biathlon.

This is not a novice event. We will not be offering range instruction and will only be providing equipment to participants in our regular BKL/junior biathlon programs, other participants are expected to have all their own gear.

Teams of two can compete in one of these categories:

  • Mixed gender

  • Mixed distance

  • Mixed distance & gender

Costumes are highly recommended. Staggered mass start on penalty loop, seeded based on costume quality. (Costume quality will be judged, during zero, on overall appearance, coordination between teammates, creativity, and our discretion).

Each teammate will complete a total of 4 shooting stages in sets of two (prone, standing), alternating with their partner. Specifically:

Athlete1 - P, S, tag
Athlete2 - P, S, tag
Athlete1 - P, S, tag
Athlete2 - P,S, Finish

Up to 3 spare rounds can be used in each shooting stage.

For those who don't want to carry rifles on the Dino loop, rifle pick-up will be entering the range. All racers will need to ski the field loop carrying their rifle, and can drop it back off after they tag their partner.

Race Day Schedule:

9:00am - Bib Pickup
9:30am - Zero
10:15am - Race start

Distance/Courses:

2k Lap

The first athlete on each team will ski the Dino loop (~1.5km), shoot 5+3 shots prone, then ski the "field loop" (just around the solar panels, ~ 500m) and shoot 5+3 shots standing*, then tag. No Round-a-bits.

The second athlete will then do the same, and tag back off to the first athlete, who will then tag back off the second. The second athlete will ski one final field loop to the finish after their final shooting stage.

Kids or those who are uncomfortable skiing the Dino loop will instead ski the field loop for both of their laps.

*U13/U15 kids will shoot from the prone position for all stages, either with a block or cuff depending on ability.

Registration:

Online only, no DOR. This event is free. Each teammate must register individually. You will be asked for a team name and teammate name when registering. If you don't have a partner to race with please just indicate that in the 'teammate' field of your registration and we will work to get everyone paired up.

Results:

Will be on our webscorer results page.

Hope to see you here on Sunday Oct. 30th!

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Singletrack Shootout Biathlon Race
Sep
25
8:00 AM08:00
Biathlon

Singletrack Shootout Biathlon Race

Results: 2022 Singletrack Shootout, September 25, 2022 - Run and Bike

We’re pleased to announce the return of the popular Singletrack Shootout. Come give biathlon a try, no matter your experience level! It’ll be a fun morning of biathlon racing - running or mountain biking, your choice. A novice clinic will teach you everything you need to know to complete the four stage race. Club rifles will be provided. 

Schedule

Sunday, September 25th

8:00-9:00 am - Bib pick-up

8:15 am - Exhibition race (by the Craftsbury Green Racing Project biathlon team) 

9:00-9:45 am - Novice safety talk and clinic (required if using a club rifle)

9:30 am - Zero (for the experienced category - those bringing a rifle; points 13-15)

10:00 am - All-comers race (both novice and experienced category.

Race format: All categories will complete a four stage biathlon race: lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap, shoot, lap. So that’s starting with a lap, four shooting stages, and ending with a lap. For each miss, there will be a short penalty lap to complete before returning to the course. This will be a wave start - waves will be assigned day of at check-in. 

Novice category: For anyone not bringing their own rifle. Club rifles and ammo will be provided. All shooting will be in the prone (lying down) position, using a support block for the rifle. Targets will be set to standing (bigger) targets. 

Experienced category: Anyone bringing their own rifle. Zero period before race as stated in schedule. Will shoot two prone stages on prone targets and then two standing stages on standing targets. 

Running: The course will be a 1k lap. So 5k total.

Mountain Biking: 1.5k laps. So about 7.5k total. 

See both courses here.

Prizes? You betcha. 

Questions? Please email us at biathlon@craftsbury.com.

Interested in eating at the dining hall for lunch? Call our office at 802-586-7767 to reserve your spot. Lunch runs 12-1pm. Eating at the Outdoor Center just requires proof (picture) of a negative at-home antigen test from the previous 24 hours. Reservations due by Wednesday, September 21st.

Registration here.

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2nd Annual BIPOC Outdoor Festival
Jun
4
10:30 AM10:30
Biathlon, Community, Cycling, Fitness, Running

2nd Annual BIPOC Outdoor Festival

A woman running above a rainbow logo.

Calling all BIPOC who are interested in an afternoon of outdoor activities and community building! OGE and Craftsbury Outdoor Center are excited to announce the 2nd annual BIPOC Outdoor Festival!

This will be a setting for BIPOC to try new activities or enjoy old ones in a supportive environment. The purpose of this event is to create a space for BIPOC to feel welcome to learn and build a sense of community at the same time.

A variety of group activities will be offered, with equipment and instruction provided. Many of these activities will be led by BIPOC instructors as well as white instructors who share a sense of making space for BIPOC

Check-in and activity sign-ups begin at 10:30am, with sessions of instruction starting at 11:00am.

BIPOC community vendors will offer food and libations. If the sessions aren’t your thing, feel free to come by and hang out with your friends and have a great time! After an afternoon of activity, join us from 4:30-6:00pm for Happy Hour and general celebration.

Activities include:

  • Biathlon,

  • Paddleboarding,

  • Kayaking,

  • Nature Walks, and

  • Mountain Bike instruction.

Stay tuned for more information on activities

Reserve your spot today!

If you have any questions please email.

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Oct
16
10:00 AM10:00
Biathlon, Skiing

US Paralympic Nordic Skiing Open House

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We’re partnering with US Paralympic Nordic Skiing on a Para Nordic Clinic and Open House.

The Friday clinic is designed to help educate those that already are or may in the future, work with disabled and visually impaired athletes in cross country skiing.

The Saturday open house is designed to introduce any para athletes or their friends, family or helpers to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and learn more about opportunities to access cross country skiing. All are welcome to this free event!

Para Nordic Open House - Saturday

10:00am-12:30pm

  • Introduction to Para Nordic skiing for all those interested presented by U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing Development coaches

  • Test out Nordic sit skis, visually impaired biathlon rifle and jump in on a SkiErg competition in a sit ski!

  • Connect with others and become a part of the Para Nordic community

  • Learn about The Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Para Nordic opportunities.

Snacks provided.

Questions?

BethAnn Chamberlain at USOPC, bethann.chamberlain@usopc.org
Davis Sutherland, daviss@craftsbury.com

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Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00
Biathlon, Skiing

US Paralympic Nordic Skiing Clinic

We’re partnering with US Paralympic Nordic Skiing on a Para Nordic Clinic and Open House.

The Friday clinic is designed to help educate those that already are or may in the future, work with disabled and visually impaired athletes in cross country skiing.

The Saturday open house is designed to introduce any para athletes or their friends, family or helpers to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and learn more about opportunities to access cross country skiing.

Both events are free, though we ask that you register for Friday’s clinic.

Coaches’ Clinic: Sit Skiing & Visually Impaired (VI) guiding - Friday

Goals:

  1. Provide best practices in coaching standing, sitting and visually impaired adaptive/para Nordic skiers

  2. Give an introduction to guiding visually impaired skiers

  3. Show some of the latest developments in Para Nordic equipment, including sit ski styles

  4. Provide an overview on how to fit a new Nordic athlete in a sit ski

  5. Talk about development pathways for Para Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities, including integrating para athletes into clubs

  6. Create an opportunity for questions and discussion on how to further grow the sport (athletes, races, training opportunities and more).

10:00am-12:30pm    USPN Overview, Para Nordic development, sit ski fitting/equipment overview
Noon-12:30pm    Questions 
12:30-1:30pm    Lunch 
1:30-2:00pm    VI/guiding overview
2:00-3:00pm    Practice guiding, questions
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Sep
24
to Sep 26
Running, Biathlon

2021 United States Running Biathlon Championships

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Welcome

The Craftsbury Outdoor Center invites you to attend the 2021 United States Running

Biathlon Championships at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury, Vermont on

September 24-26, 2021.

Complete details/invitations here:

Running Biathlon Championships 2021
Lost Nation Shootout 2021
Not sure this event is for you? Would you like to try biathlon? Read me.
Course map
Register for Run Biathlon Championships

Schedule of Events:

Friday September 24. Official Training

Training times are available throughout the day, courses will be marked.

Saturday September 25. Sprint.

Competitive Categories: 9:00am zero, 10:00am start

Novice Categories: 1:00pm intro clinic (open to non-racers too!), 2:00pm start

NOTE: novice racers are required to attend the intro clinic.

4:00pm-Lost Nation Shootout. Must have own rifle. Shooting clinic followed by a static shooting contest.

Sunday September 26th. Mass Start.

Competitve categories. 9:00am zero. 10:00am start.

Races:

Saturday Sprint:

Men: 4km Prone Standing (PS)

Women: 3km PS

Jr Men: 4km PS

Jr Women: 3km PS

Novice: 3km (prone both laps, off a block)

Sunday Mass Start:

Men: 6km PPSS

Women: 5km PPSS

Jr Men: 6km PPSS

Jr Women: 5km PPSS

Registration and Fees

Sprint: $25

Mass Start: $25

Registration Here

Novice clinic ONLY $5. Registration.

Lost Nation Shootout: $10 (DOR only)

Questions? Email biathlon@craftsbury.com.

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Aug
14
10:00 AM10:00
Biathlon

Summer 2021 Biathlon Race Series - #3 - Mass Start

Mass Start rollerski biathlon race. Four shootings with five 1.3k Dinosaur Loops, possibility of shorter/flatter kids loop. Option to carry rifles or not. 10:00am zero, 11:00 am start. Starts will depend on number of registrants. Pre-registration is required, $5. Registration. More details. Questions? Email biathlon@craftsbury.com.

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Jul
25
1:00 PM13:00
Biathlon, Skiing

Summer 2021 Biathlon Race #2

Our summer rollers biathlon race series will kick off with a pursuit style race! The pursuit will start at 15 second intervals, based on a magic formula determined by Race Director Ethan. Missed shots incur a trip around the penalty loop. For ages U15 and up, the course will be a total of approximately 7.5k, while U13’s will race a shorter (and flatter) loop of approximately 3.75k. In order to participate in these races, individuals must be proficient on their roller skis, though they do not need to race with their rifles on their backs.

Zero - 2:00pm-2:50 all racers

Race Start - 3:00pm

Shooting Format:

U13 - P (prone target), P (prone target), P (standing target), P (standing target)
U15 - P (prone target), P (prone target), P (standing target), P (standing target)
Youth/Junior/Senior/Masters - P (prone target), P (prone target), S (standing target), S (standing target)

Penalty for each missed shot: 150m

Course: 1.5k loops for U15 and up, .75k for U13.

Prizes

There will be awards at the conclusion of the race. There will also be several series-long awards!

Logistics and Covid

We are still in a pandemic, please read the COC’s Covid Policy before visiting.

Registration

Online only, via Craftsbury’s scheduling app. There will be NO day of race registration. $5/person.

Start Lists

Start lists will be emailed on Saturday night to all participants.

Bib pickup

Get your bib at the range during zero-ing.

Volunteers

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Judy.

Refunds

In the event that we are forced to cancel the event, we will refund participants their entry fees.

FAQs

I’ve never done biathlon before. Can I come and give it a try?

We are not offering that opportunity as part of this event - but reach out to Ethan about a lesson.

Upcoming Races

Saturday August 14-Format TBD.

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Jul
24
12:00 PM12:00
Running, Cycling, Community, Biathlon

BIPOC Outdoor Festival

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Calling all BIPOC interested in a free afternoon of outdoor activities (paddling, birding, mountain biking, and more) in an inclusive, fun, and supportive setting! Gear will be provided.

The event aims to offer a welcoming, supporting environment to build a sense of community while learning new activities or enjoying familiar ones. Many of these activities will be led by BIPOC instructors.

Specifically, the day will be broken up into three sessions that offer instruction across the list of activities:

12:30pm-1:45pm: Mountain biking, trail running, canoeing, SUPing, biathlon, birding/nature walk
2:00-3:15: All of the above
3:30-4:45: All of the above except trail running and biathlon

The day culminates in a social hour with refreshments, snacks and a chance to relax and share stories after a day outdoors and socialize with one another.

Read all the details
Reach out if you're a BIPOC business or organization who wants to join the fun
RSVP for this free event on Eventbrite

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Jul
11
1:00 PM13:00
Biathlon

GRP Biathlon Clinic

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Join the GRP Biathlon team for a free intro to biathlon clinic on Sunday July 11th at 1pm, following the Lost Nation Roll.

This no cost event does not require any previous experience or equipment, and rollerskiing is not required.

Participants must be 12 or older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult, unless they are participating in and have registered for the Lost Nation Roll.

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Jun
27
1:00 PM13:00
Biathlon, Skiing

Summer 2021 Biathlon Race #1

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Our summer rollers biathlon race series will kick off with a traditional sprint race! Sprints are individual start races, with two shooting stages. Missed shots incur a trip around the penalty loop. For ages U15 and up, the course will be a total of approximately 4.5k, while U13’s will race a shorter (and flatter) loop of approximately 2.5k. In order to participate in these races, individuals must be proficient on their roller skis, though they do not need to race with their rifles on their backs.

Zero - 2:00pm-2:50 all racers

Race Start - 3:00pm

Shooting Format:

U13 - P (prone target), P (standing target)
U15 - P(prone target), S (standing target)
Youth/Junior/Senior/Masters - P (prone target), S (standing target)

Penalty for each missed shot: 150m

Course: 1.5k loops for U15 and up, .75k for U13.

Prizes

There will be awards at the conclusion of the race. There will also be several series-long awards!

Logistics and Covid

We are still in a pandemic, please read the COC’s Covid Policy before visiting.

Registration

Online only, via Craftsbury’s scheduling app. There will be NO day of race registration. $5/person.

Start Lists

Start lists will be emailed on Saturday night to all participants.

Bib pickup

Get your bib at the range during zero-ing.

Volunteers

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Judy.

Refunds

In the event that we are forced to cancel the event, we will refund participants their entry fees.

FAQs

I’ve never done biathlon before. Can I come and give it a try?

We are not offering that opportunity as part of this event - but reach out to Ethan about a lesson.

Upcoming Races

Sunday July 25-pursuit format

Saturday August 14-Format TBD

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Feb
27
12:45 PM12:45
Biathlon, Skiing

W21Biathlon #3 - Short individual

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For the third biathlon race of Winter ‘21 competitors will be contesting a short individual format. Similar to the previous race, we will be splitting this into two separate zero and start times. Please keep your rifles and other gear in your vehicles until it's time for your zero to help avoid congestion at the rifle racks.

U13

P (prone target), P (standing target), P (prone target), P (standing target). 30s penalty per miss.
12:45pm - zero
1:30pm - 30s interval starts begin.
Course: 5x800m, 4k total. Map to come.

U15

P,S,P,S. 30s penalty per miss.
12:45pm - zero
1:30pm - 30s interval starts begin.
Course: 5x1.5k, 7.5k total. Map to come.

Youth, Junior, Senior, Masters

P,S,P,S. 45s penalty per miss.
2:15pm - zero
3:00pm - 15s interval starts begin.
Course: 5x2k, 10k total. Map to come.

While we hope that things will feel "normal" out on the course during the race, things are certainly not business as usual this season.

We ask that all racers, parents, guardians, coaches, and volunteers familiarize themselves with

These documents govern our ability to host races at this time. Failure to comply with the guidelines laid out in those documents could jeopardize our ability to continue to host races, so please help us by being part of the solution! 

Registration

Online only, via Craftsbury’s scheduling app.

Schedule

The schedule listed above is contingent upon final participation numbers. We reserve the right to combine fields and move start times. Any changes will be made in the 48 hours leading up to the race. All races will be run as 30sec interval starts with cohorts of no more than 25 athletes at a time.

Start Lists and Seed Lists

Where these will be posted is TBD.

Bib pickup

Get your bib at the range during zero-ing.

Day-use reservation and Passes

For this event, day-use reservations are included as part of your race registration. Note that should you need to warm up or cooldown beyond the time slot of the race (30min before zero-ing thru some time post race) you’ll need to manually reserve additional time .

This is a state-mandated practice that allows us to capture contact information for all visitors to campus. THIS IS MANDATORY. 

Racers needn’t buy an additional day pass to ski at Craftsbury.

Health screening

State of Vermont regulations mandate that all race participants fill out two health screenings in advance of all races. The health screening survey is available here. The first screening must take place 24-48 hours before the event. For ease of data management within the organizing committee, the Outdoor Center is requiring this initial screen to be completed by 8pm the night before the race (Friday, February 26th). Failure to do so will forfeit the right to start. The day of race screen must be completed by one hour before an athlete's posted start time. For coaches and non-racer participants, your screen must be completed by 8:00am on race day. Failure to complete your screen within the mandatory window will result in forfeit of start rights (or being asked to leave the venue in the case of a coach or non-racer participant). No refunds will be given to participants who fail to fill out health screening surveys.

Course maps

Maps coming.

Given that we are limited to 25 athletes at one time, all warming up and cooling down must take place OFF the race trails. These race courses are "open" and competitors are expected to yield to non-racers if necessary. Please help us by being courteous in the event that you need to pass a non-racer. If we receive complaints about racers' conduct, you will be DSQ'd and struck from the results.

Wax Policy

Fluorinated waxes, both for grip and glide, are not permitted at the Outdoor Center at any time. This includes both applying these waxes at the venue or applying them prior to arrival at the Outdoor Center. For more information, read our fluoro policy.

COVID19 Mitigation Measures

At a minimum, the following measures will be in place for all races at the Outdoor Center this winter in an effort to minimize the chance of transmission of COVID19. Failure to adhere to these measures may result in loss of start rights. Given the dynamic nature of the pandemic, review complete current updates on the Outdoor Center website to find the latest event participation requirements prior to heading up to the Center.

  • Masks are required for all participants (racers, coaches, officials, volunteers).

    • Masks are not required during the strenuous parts of a warmup and during racing.

  • Racers need to reserve any additional COC snow time on race day via our reservation portal.

    • Racers do not need to wear masks during the intense part of their warm up or while racing.

    • Masks must be carried during races and put on promptly upon finishing.

  • Racers must complete two health screenings, one 24-48 hours before the race and one on race day.

  • Each athlete will have a mat to themselves for the whole race. If numbers demand, we’ll clean mats between competitors. One household per rifle rack.

  • No spectators will be allowed. This is a state law.

    • Parents/friends/family members/guardians are encouraged to go for a ski or walk or wait in a vehicle.

  • No indoor space will be open to the public.

    • Temporary restrooms are available in both upper and lower parking lots (including a heated toilet trailer with sinks in the upper lot).

    • Racers should be prepared to stage for races out of their vehicles.

    • No public wax space is available. If you would like to learn about renting one of our 4 private wax cabins, please email the race director.

  • Participants are required to adhere to proper physical distancing measures, including limiting both duration and proximity of interactions with others.

  • All participants must read, acknowledge, and adhere to the Racer Code of Conduct.

Volunteers

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Judy.

Refunds

In the event that we are forced to cancel the event, we will refund participants their entry fees.

FAQs

I’ve never done biathlon before. Can I come and give it a try?

We are not offering that opportunity as part of this event - but reach out to Ethan about a lesson.

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