2001 – 2002
1/20 Women’s Nordic Day at Holderness School in Plymouth NH
The first annual New
England Women’s Day addresses nordic sport as a lifelong family
recreation and as a sport. Instruction, loop tours, relays, mini-races will all
be part of the program. By a
creating a safe community to celebrate the joy of skiing and competing,
Women’s Day can be a catalyst to lifelong participation in nordic sport by women. Charitable
cause TBA
The
Craftsbury Marathon 2/2/02:
A
point-to-point cross-country skiing experience beginning at the Highland Lodge
in Greensboro, Vermont, looping through pastures and woodlands, by rustic
barns, 19th century farmhouses, and ending at the Craftsbury Academy
in the historical village of Craftsbury Common. The Craftsbury Marathon is a
longstanding event with a deserved
reputation for excellence. It is the cornerstone of the Series. A video of the
2001 event is being prepared for release in June
The
Rangeley Loppet "The Outer Limits" 3/2/02:
Two 25
kilometer loops wind gently through miles of pristine forest corridors broken
by sensational views of Saddleback
and Sugarloaf mountain and the Rangeley Lakes. The Rangeley Loppet offers the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Maine
northwoods in this land of pointed firs. Rangeley Lakes 250-member Nordic Ski
Club provides gourmet food and hospitality second to none from the beginning to
the end of this event. In its first year, the Loppet was featured on Portland's
ABC affiliate.
The
Great Glen Adventure Marathon (new
in 2002!): 3/10/02
The adventure begins at the Great
Glen Trails Outdoor Center. After skiing on the
Great Glen system, a narrow woods trail brings participants into the White
Mountain
National Forest. The route joins up with the Dolly Copp ski trail system,
continuing on
to the Pinkham B Road (closed in winter). From Pinkham B, skiers travel the
Presidential
Range Rail Trail to the Jefferson Notch Road. The mightiest climb of the event
occurs here,
as skiers climb to the top of Jefferson Notch, an elevation of 3000 feet.
A long descent brings
skiers to the Base Road in Bretton Woods. The final kilometers of the route
take place on the
Bretton Woods Nordic system. The grand Mount Washington Hotel comes into view
as
adventurers cross the finish line. An awards party with refreshments provides
the final reward
to those undertaking the first annual Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure!
Skiers may choose the half (25 kilometers) or full (50 kilometers) length
option, and participate
in timed or non-timed categories. The 25 km option follows the first half
of the course, beginning
at Great Glen and finishing along the rail trail before Jefferson Notch. Shuttle
buses will be available
for transportation between the 25 km finish, Great Glen, and Bretton Woods.
NENSA is proud to host the 2002 Spring Series. One of the top two events in North America in 2002 (can’t forget the Olympics!), the week-long NENSA US Ski Team Spring Series will feature a top-level national field along with noted international and Olympic skiers. They will be joined our best college and junior skiers in the East.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 30
Classic Sprint. Sprint awards on-site.
Monday, April 1
Freestyle Individual race. Awards
on-site.
Tuesday,
April 2
Classic Pursuit. Awards on-site.
Thursday, April 4
Classic Race Awards / Athlete’s party 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday,
April 6
Sprint Relay. Awards on-site.