November 10, 2009 – Here is the latest news from the Boulder Nordic Club, including information about ski clinics, the upcoming Boulder Nordic Social, the man-made ski loop at Vail, biathlon race schedule, wax clinics and more. Read on for all the details.

Free Ski Clinic with NCAA Champion du Ski Team – Dec. 12
Please join us at Devil’s Thumb Ranch on Saturday, December 12, for free ski lessons.

Lessons will be given in both classic and skating techniques by DU Ski Team members and instructors from Grand Nordic and Boulder Nordic Club. Lessons will be available both in the morning and afternoon.

Trail passes and equipment rentals will be free for Boulder Nordic Club members who need passes or equipment.

The tentative schedule is as follows:
– 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Classes
– 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – BBQ and Grog Garden at Heck’s patio
– 12:00 pm – Norwegian Keg Toss sponsored by O’Doul’s
– 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Team Sprints bib pick up in Broad Axe Barn
– 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Wax clinic presented by Swix
– 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Classes
– 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Team Sprints, Freestyle, 2x2x0.5km
– 3:45 pm – Award Ceremony
– 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Cocktail Hour for Season Pass Holders at Hecks

For further information, please contact:

Clark Edwards Edwards@hbcboulder.com 303-442-6514, 303-442-6514
Karen Brown brownxc@comcast.net 303-443-3458

Preregistration is not required but preferred.

Boulder Nordic Club Social – Jan. 9

Arrangements have been made to rent a cabin at Snow Mountain Ranch for Friday night, January 8, and Saturday night, January 9.

The Snow Mountain Classic Race will take place Saturday morning, January 9. Race distances will be 7.5 and 15 kilometers plus a 2 kilometer race for kids. All races will be classic technique.

On Saturday evening we will have a potluck dinner at Snow Mountain Ranch. Please sign up below if you are interested in reserving space in the cabin. The cost will be approximately $100 per person.

Contact Karen Brown at brownxc@comcast.net to reserve!

Man-made Snow Loop at Vail
Ski Club Vail installed snowmaking on a 1.5km XC ski trail at the base of the alpine area with some good terrain. They will have it operational this year (skiable) by Nov 4. They started blowing snow yesterday. In future years, with appropriate weather, they plan to open it in mid-October. They have not set final fees yet, but it sounds like it will be in the $10-12 range. They are also hoping to add a km or two in the next few years using the golf course trail system and infrastructure. (Passed along by Nathan Schultz, Boulder Nordic Sport)

Biathlon Race Schedule
– December 19, 2009 – Fun Relay
– January 3, 2010 – Sprint
– January 16 & 17, 2010 – Mass Start, 4-shoot
– February 6 & 7, 2010 – State Championships: Sprint & Pursuit
– March 13, 2010- Individual

Click here for the schedule at www.coloradobiathlon.org.

News From Boulder Nordic Sport
Join the BNS team with custom Pro Line Boulder Nordic Sport Ski Suits by Podiumwear. Check out the suit design here. Suits should be in the store by Oct 1 for try on and pre-order.

Want to try out the latest skis from all the different brands? Visit the Boulder Nordic Sport demo at Eldora Saturday, December 12th from 9AM-2PM. Brands represented will be Fischer, Rossignol, Madshus, Atomic, Salomon, Alpina, Swix, Holmenkol and SkiGo.

Boulder Nordic Sport Thursday night wax clinics happen every Thursday beginning Dec. 3 until March 18th from 6-8PM. Come wax up your boards with help from BNS experts. We’ll provide the tools you need to get your skis running in top shape and have some fun doing it.

For more information, please visit BNS or call 720.227.9400. www.bouldernordicsport.com.