- Practice Plan for Friday, 2-6-15 February 5, 2015Information for the Friday Program:
Location: Oak Hill Time: 3:30-4:30 Technique: classic Wax Recommendation: Swix special blue or blue Upcoming Race: - We’ll go adventuring tomorrow at Oak Hill. Come ready for some fun in the powdery snow.
- Lost and Found: Please check February 4, 2015
Hi BKL 1-day a week families,
We have several items that have either been lost or found. Can you please check your equipment to see if you might have mistakenly picked up some of the missing equipment? Also, please let me know if the equipment that I have found belongs to you or a friend.
And, as a friendly reminder, please make sure that all of your equipment is labeled! (This goes for children, coaches, and parents.)
- Missing equipment:
- Black and white classic poles (for someone about 5’4” tall) Lost in late January.
- Black, Red, and White Alpina classic poles (for someone about 5’4” tall) Lost in late December.
- Pair of black children’s poles (for a 1st grader) – one strap doesn’t work. Lost in late January.
- Found equipment:
- Fischer Sprint Crown waxless skis (140 cm) and Alpina black/red/white classic youth poles. Found in early February.
- Atomic blue/white waxless skis (200 cm) and Swix Carbonlite poles (black with green, pink, orange design. Found in early February.
- 1 Madshu children’s pole (95 cm) Found in early February.
- Pair of black aluminum poles for someone about 5′ tall. Found in late December/early January.
Thanks!
Aricca; bkl.one.day@fordsayre.org; 603-715-7233
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- Practice Plan for Thursday, 2-5-15 February 4, 2015
Information for the 2&3 Day Program:
Location: Oak Hill Time: 3:30-4:30 Technique: classic Wax Recommendation: Blue, V30 hard wax – if you still have klister on your classic skis from earlier this season, spend some time to taking it off and then re-wax the kick zone with hard wax. The skiing is glorious right now and having good kick makes it even more fun! Upcoming Race: Nothin’ this weekend with us, but plenty out there on the NENSA calendar Notes:
- We’ll practice at Oak Hill tomorrow in an attempt to stay out of the wind and as warm as possible on the wooded trails. Please be prepared for dropping temperatures!
- There is a xc ski wax clinic at Omer and Bob’s this coming Thursday Feb 5th at 6:30pm. As always, it’s free and open to all and notably there will be a discount on any wax purchased at this clinic. I believe this clinic is for those who already know how to wax and want to understand the next level, but if you are interested, go here or give them a call and ask for details.
- Don’t forget the Hartland Tiki Torch Trek happening this Saturday night, the 7th, from 5-8. See our Community Events page for more information. Feel free to also contact Angela Mowbray (Nicoya’s mom) with questions: angelhike@gmail.com
- NH High School Ski Jumping Meet February 4, 2015
Ten New Hampshire schools brought their ski jumping teams to Oak Hill to compete on the evening of January 28. A glowing path of ice candles guided the spectators towards the jumps, where a good crowd gathered to cheer on the competitors. Hanover High School won the competition with 388 points, and 4 jumpers in the top 10. The event was well organized, and a lot of fun to watch! Thanks to Tihana Strnad for the photos and videos.
- Lamps like this guided spectators to the jumps
- A jumper gets ready
- Taking off
- Mid-air
- Judges scramble to mark the distance
- Climbing the stairs
- Nate at the meet
- A big jump
- About to land
- Long skis by the hut
Andrew Kazal, Hanover, 5th place
Sam Hasting, Hanover, 3rd place
Asher Brown, Hanover, 2nd place
Roger Burt Memorial Jump Performance Records
Ryan Cutter (Hanover) 35.0 meters HHS Meet, Jan 28, 1999 Chris Rydel (Concord) 34.5 meters Ford Sayre Meet, Jan 23, 2011 John Kelly (Hanover) 34.0 meters State Championship, Feb 12, 1996* Jon Farnham (Hanover) 34.0 meters State Championship, Feb 18, 2000 Chris Lamb (AOC) 34.0 meters Ford Sayre Meet, Jan 18, 2004 Jeff Colt (Hanover) 34.0 meters HHS Meet, Feb 1, 2008 Chris Rydel (Concord) 34.0 meters HHS Meet, Jan 26, 2011 James McCluskey (Hopkinton) 34.0 meters** HHS Meet, Jan 28, 2015 Jake Risch (Kennett) 33.5 meters State Championship, Feb 12, 1996 Brian Farnham (Hanover) 33.5 meters HHS Meet, Feb 4, 2002 Cooper Dodds (Hanover) 33.5 meters HHS Meet, Feb 1, 2008 Parker Haynes (Kennett) 33.5 meters HHS Meet, Feb 1, 2008 Luke Daniels (AOC) 33.5 meters Ford Sayre Meet, Jan 24, 2010 *Valley News wrote that this 34 meter jump broke a “decade old” record of Jim Holland’s
**Originally recorded as 34.5 meters but distance stakes found to be greater than 0.5 meter off - Hartland Tiki Torch Trek (2/7/2015) February 4, 2015
- 1.5km trail lighted by torches & lanterns – headlamps encouraged
- Ski, snowshoe, or walk (allowed for this special event only)
- Bonfire and Music!
- Saturday, February 7th, 5-8 pm, All-Weather Event
- Parking: Follow signs on Rte. 12, Hartland, VT 3-corners village
- Food by individual volunteers & local businesses & restaurants: Harpoon Brewery (sorry no beer!), King Arthur Flour, Jesse’s/Molly’s Restaurant, Shaw’s Grocery, Hanover COOP, Price Chopper, Hannaford’s, Mike’s Store, North Star Bakery, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Cabot, Green Mountain Flour, Simon Pearce Restaurant, Windsor Station Restaurant, BG’s Market, Skunk Hollow Tavern, Shepard’s Pie, Mascoma Savings Bank
- 12 and Under: Free
- Over 12 years: $9
- Family (parents + all kids): only $25
- All proceeds to benefit the Hartland Winter Trails