Practice Details: Saturday, January, 9 AND Youth Carnival (1/24), Race for Snow (1/31), Youth SkiAway (2/1) and 2026 BKL Festival (2/28-3/1)

January 9, 2026
Practice Details: Saturday, January, 9 AND Youth Carnival (1/24), Race for Snow (1/31), Youth SkiAway (2/1) and 2026 BKL Festival (2/28-3/1)

Registration is now open for Youth Carnival, Youth SkiAway, and the 2026 BKL Festival. See below for more information.

Saturday, January 9

Who: Full club practice

When (please remember, these are practice START times. Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early to get your skier on snow in time for practice start):

  • North America (except USA): 8:30-10
  • USA: 8:45-9:45
  • Western Europe: 8:30-10
  • Scandinavia: 8:15-9:45

Technique:

  • North America (except USA): classic (this will likely be a klister day). Please arrive early and ensure your kick zones are clean and properly marked. If you are unable to clean your kick zones at home, our wax team can help. In this case, please arrive even earlier!
  • USA: skate
  • Western Europe: classic (this will likely be a klister day). Please arrive early and ensure your kick zones are clean and properly marked. If you are unable to clean your kick zones at home, our wax team can help. In this case, please arrive even earlier!
  • Scandinavia: skate

Important Events:

  • EMXC Carnival! Saturday, January 24. A day of fun and racing during our normal Saturday practice. Fast skate sprint races! Family Fun Ski! Face paint! Costumes! Crazy Coach Relay! Sign up NOW! We need VOLUNTEERS to make this day a success!
  • Race for Snow! Saturday, January 31 (in the evening). A super run race under the lights, organized by EMXC Juniors, to raise funds for climate change mitigation. Sign up NOW!
  • EMXC Ski Away! Sunday, February 1. Hop on our rented coach bus for a day of skiing at Waterville Valley in NH. Sign up NOW! Spaces on the coach bus are limited.
  • 2026 BKL Festival! Feb 28-March 1 in Jackson, NH. The marquee event of the New England Nordic Ski Association and a beloved, annual celebration of youth skiing in New England. Registration is now open! Have questions about the Festival? Want to help out on the Festival logistics team? Contact Paul Goudreau @ [email protected]