The day features cross-country ski clinics with top-notch instruction and coaching for all abilities from first time skiers to competitors. In addition, there will be ski waxing demonstrations, a special raffle and gear and apparel vendors set up at the event.

“NENSA’s Women’s Day is an opportunity for skiers at all levels to celebrate being in the outdoors at one of Vermont’s most scenic touring centers,” said Abby Weissman, event organizer. “The day provides a no pressure, fun environment for learning and camaraderie, all for a great cause.”

The event benefits the STRiDE Foundation, a Vermont-based nonprofit devoted to sports mentoring for girls in cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, mountain biking and basketball. Proceeds from a raffle held at the event will benefit the organization. Prizes include a two-night stay and spa package at Middlebury Inn with ski passes at Rikert Nordic Center, plus prizes donated by L.L Bean, Swix , VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, Skida, Toko, Timberlock, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Designer Gold, Sunrise Orchards, Olivia’s Croutons, Danforth Pewter, Sweet Cecily’s, Vermont Flannel, Castleton Crackers, Hue & Me and more.

Women’s New England XC Ski Day is made possible thanks to lead sponsors L.L. Bean and Swix along with VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations.

Registration is required and space is limited. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration starting at 8:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Registration is $35 for NENSA members and $40 for non-members.

To sign up for New England Women’s XC Ski Day, please visit the NENSA website nensa.net/women or phone the main office at 207- 688-6503.