Weekend notes – the last dance – March 27-29

Jack Young and the GRP will be hosting most of his US Ski and Snowboard teammates this weekend at Supertour Finals in Craftsbury. Whether you hope to catch the action or avoid it, we’ve got you covered. Read on. Photo - Phillip E. Belena for the Olympic Regional Development Authority.

Racing all weekend - SuperTour Finals

We close our season with the biggest races we’ll host this year, Supertour Finals. These races are the highest level of ski racing in North America and will help determine who gets World Cup starts next winter.

Schedule

Friday, March 27 - 1.5k classic sprint
Saturday, March 28 - 4 x 5k NE club relay championships and US Ski and Snowboard mixed gender club national championship relay
Sunday, March 29 - 40k freestyle mass start

Full schedule – this is the authoritative schedule.

Courses

Friday – Dino Sprint
Saturday/Sunday – North 5k
Courses will be CLOSED to the public before and during racing. Trails used in courses will be noted on the conditions’ dashboard.

Approximate closures of race trails by day:
Friday – until 4:00pm
Saturday – until 3:00pm
Sunday – until 1:00pm

As always, confirm on the full schedule – this is the authoritative schedule.

I want to be a part of the racing

Club relay on Saturday – open to the skiing public. Grab some buddies and see what you can do!

Volunteer – we still have several jobs available. There’s no better way to get closer to the action aside from putting on a bib yourself! Get signed up.

Spectating – Coaches’ Corner is a great spot that allows you to view racers twice with minimal movement.

I want to avoid the racing

Avoid the very core trails: Courses this weekend use at most 5k of our currently 30ish k of trails. There will be some options to ski, but it may involve a slightly different way to get to your favorites while avoiding the racing. See maps of courses above.

Limited EV charging this weekend

The lower lot EV chargers will almost certainly be blocked all weekend by wax trailers. The remaining chargers in the upper lot will be available, but it may not be the time to count on a fill up. Got a friend with a hybrid you can car-pool with?

Limited Open Gym

Gym spaces are supporting volunteers and race infrastructure this weekend. Open gym members: double check the schedule before coming up.

No Fatbikes this weekend

Too many intersections with too many racers.

Coffee and goodies

Front and Center Café will be running Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all your pastry and caffeine needs. Find them in the main lodge of the Activity Center.