MNC Skiathlon Photos
On Sunday, the Mansfield Nordic Club hosted their annual Skiathlon at the Outdoor Center. A skiathlon race consists of a classic leg followed by a skate leg, with an equipment transition in the middle. This sort of race requires adeptness at both skate and classic techniques, as well as the ability to quickly change skis and poles! The youngsters; 'Lollipoppers' and 1st and 2nd graders, only had a classic portion, but everyone else from 3rd graders to those in their 80's did both skate and classic! Lollipoopers raced approximately 0.3k, grades 1/2 raced 1/5k, graders 3/4 raced 2k, grades 5/6 did 3k, and grades 7/8 did 4k. The open races completed 14k. Thanks to Dave Priganc (DP) and John Lazenby (JL) for the awesome photos! Results for the open race and 7/8th graders can be found here.
Hugs from mom are the best (DP).
Start of the 5/6 girls race (DP).
Zeke assisting with course takedown (DP).
Charlie Kehler (DP).
Aemilia Terrone ascends Chip Hill (DP).
James Kehler leads the 1/2 race (DP).
Lila Mackenzie
5/6 graders ascend Teaching Hill (DP).
Zeke Wohlberg and Thomas Kehler (DP).
Lollipop race! (DP).
Craftsbury cheering squad (DP).
Miriam and mom smile for the camera (DP).
Charlie in the ski exchange (DP).
Ada Allen (DP).
Anika Leahy and Isabel Linton at the start (JL).
Emily Linton (JL).
Start of 7/8 girls race (JL).
Aidan Moffatt climbs Chip Hill (JL).
Linden Stelma-Leonard and Orion Cenkl finish in style (JL).
Thomas Kehler helps wrap up the races (JL).
