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NENSA, P. O. Box 97, Lyme, NH (2026)

06/17/2026

NENSA recognizes our 2026 Elite and Devo Teams!

In February, the animating principle from John Caldwell and the other founders which the NENSA banner was raised under – that if our community mobilized and organized, we could develop Olympic medalists again here in New England – was achieved by Ben Ogden (twice!). What we were especially proud of is that where Ben has gone, he has gone as a NENSA skier, a distinct path, steeped in community, a consistent study of the sport alongside one’s peers, and overall competitiveness.

Here's to cultivating the acreage he helped shed the way for through the drive and passion of our developing skiers!

See our full announcement, click Here: https://nensa.net/2026/06/17/nensa-recognizes-2026-27-elite-and-devo-teams/

06/10/2026

This coming winter marks the 50th year of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League!

In the lead up to this incredible milestone, we will be sharing community memories, stories, and photos from the league over the years. To kick us off, we’re sharing a recent video from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders about Bill Koch, the man who inspired the league and the league’s philosophy focused on introducing young skiers to the sport through joy, camaraderie, and adventure: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/bernie-buzz/meet-olympic-medalist-bill-koch/.

06/09/2026

❄🏆 Introducing: The 2026-27 NENSA Eastern Cup! 🏆❄

As things have mellowed from last winter’s hustle, and New England’s started to bloom once again, the flicker of something new is on the horizon again. As skiers from across the East get back to the woodshed, stacking the days, weeks, and hours that’ll lead to new dreams, there’s a renewed sense of possibility in the air. Word’s gotten out about what’s special about skiing among these ancient highlands, and low endless coasts called New England.

NENSA is proud to carry the fire forward from the woodshed for the New England ski community, by introducing the 2026-27 Fischer Eastern Cup!

❄ Eastern Cup #1: Cheri Walsh Memorial at Holderness School – Holderness, NH
❄ Eastern Cup #2: Quarry Road Trails – Waterville, ME
❄ Eastern Cup #3: Lake Placid Eastern Cup and US SuperTour – Lake Placid, NY
❄ Eastern Cup #4: Oak Hill Eastern Cup and Dartmouth Carnival – Hanover, NH

Read the full announcment on the NENSA website!

06/04/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome back Lumi Experiences as a returning NENSA sponsor!

From snowy villages to warm apple strudel, Lumi curates memorable cross country ski vacations to the European Alps and Scandinavia. Lumi’s passion for skiing, lifelong learning, and shared experiences on and off the snow perfectly aligns with our mission.

In celebration of our partnership, Lumi Experiences is extending a special offer exclusively to NENSA members:

Contact Lumi ([email protected]) and provide your NENSA member number to receive a $300 discount for a new booking on any 2027 Lumi trip through June 30, 2026. Lumi will also make a $100 donation to NENSA for every member who books by June 30.

You can also join Lumi's newsletter to learn more about upcoming trips, favorite cross-country ski destinations and travel tips: https://www.lumiexperiences.com/lumi-nensa

06/02/2026

We just kicked off our 2026-27 membership year and hope you’ll join us again for another season!

Our members are a vital part of the NENSA ski community whose support keeps our operations running year-round and ensures we can offer programs and events to skiers of all ages and skill levels. In gratitude for this support, we aim to provide an array of great member benefits.

Join or renew membership, and read about our member benefits here: https://nensa.net/2026/06/01/membership-renewal-2026/

05/29/2026

One of the best things we can give young athletes is the opportunity to play, explore, and try lots of different activities. 🚴‍♀️⚽⛰️🏊‍♀️

Research shows that sport sampling helps kids develop the ABCs of athleticism: Agility, Balance, and Coordination, while reducing burnout and injury risk and building a lifelong love of movement.

Whether it’s biking, swimming, soccer, hiking, dance, or free play with friends, every activity helps create stronger, more confident athletes both on and off snow.

There will be plenty of time to specialize later. For now, let kids have fun, build friendships, and discover the joy of movement in many forms!

📸: George Forbes, SMS BKL Camp

05/27/2026

We're thrilled that Caitlin Patterson has joined our Board of Directors!

Based in Portland, Maine, Caitlin is a structural engineer, ski coach, and elite endurance athlete. As 2x Olympian, 11x U.S. National Champion in cross-country skiing, 2x U.S. skimo champion, and 2x Xterra Trail Marathon World Champion, she brings considerable experience and a lifelong passion for skiing and outdoor sport to her work with Nonstop Nordic and the New England ski community. While raised outside New England, Caitlin has grown deep roots in the East as a former UVM Athletics Division I skier and longtime member of the Craftsbury Green Racing Project.

Read more about Caitlin here: https://nensa.net/2026/05/27/nensa-welcomes-caitlin-patterson-to-board-of-directors. And please join us in warmly welcoming her to the NENSA Board!

05/27/2026

❄ NENSA Announces RDG Camp Nominations for July 5th - 7th at Craftsbury Outdoor Center!

Regional Development Group Camp (RDG) is a NENSA-run program which introduces promising skiers to a regional network of peers and coaches through a structured training environment. 2026 nominees are drawn from skiers who excelled across junior and high school programs last winter!

Campers should fill out the acceptance form and pay camp deposit by Wed. June 3rd, 2026.

⛷ 2026 Nominees:

Wren Chalmers
Jorgen Pirrung
Isaac Nadzam
Isaiah Bowen
Olin Walker
Beau Sanders
Mia Gorman
Acadia Enman
Emma Kennedy
Kendal Bowen
Lila Marchetti
Merritt Goodell
Fim Whitworth
Will Wallace
James Langan
Willow Sharma
Isaac Fellows
Priscilla Richardson
Tillie Lange
Alex Taylor
Summer Bentley
Aida Chalmers
Maria Tilley
Sylas Weaver
Chaz Mahar
Calvin Seman
Oakley Crawford
Eli Chalmers
Ingrid Groff
Caitlin Craddock
Mary Sluka
Caroline Chor
Madeline Ronci

Camp Staff:
Ben Theyerl
Adam Terko
Alex Jospe
Kathy Maddock
Avery Ellis

05/12/2026

NENSA is excited to announce the nominations for Eastern Regional Elite Group (REG) Camp!

Athletes should fill out the REG acceptance form by Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. Once camp rosters are confirmed, an additional form will follow to collect emergency contact, medical and allergen information.

❄ Forms found on NENSA's Website ❄

Nominees:

Annie Hanna -
Lena Poduska -
Maeve Ingelfinger -
Acadia Enman -
Mia Gorman - Mansfield Nordic Club
Beth McIntosh -
Clara White - Orono High School
Astrid Longstreth - Mansfield Nordic Club
Hanna Koch - UVM
Ollie Hanna - Ford Sayre
Claire Serrano -
Elli Englund - Holderness
Mary Harrington -
Nyla Scott -
Cora Hinsdill - Adirondack High School
Hannah Grohman -
Lea Perreard - Ford Sayre
Caroline Menna - Dartmouth
Ava Schneider - Dartmouth
Leigh Niedeck -
Ruth Krebs -
Estella Laird - Mansfield Nordic Club
Emma Maria Paarson -
Kai McKinnon - Stratton Mountain School
Clara Legault - Stratton Mountain School

Tabor Greenberg - UVM
James Underwood - Colby
Micah Bruner - Dartmouth
Matthew McIntosh - GMVS
Quinn McDermott -
Finn Veit - Middlebury
Sam Friday - St. Micahel's
Ollie Swabey - Bowdoin
Beckett Cote - Bowdoin
Silvester Williams - Mansfield
Henri McCourt - Bowdoin
Quinn Uva - St. Michael's
Henry Swartzentruber - Stratton Mountain School
Joey Sluka - Ford Sayre
Braden Bellizzi - Harvard
Donovan Van Citters - Ford Sayre
Ellis Slover - Colby College
Boden Sundell - St. Lawrence
Lincoln Miller - GMVS
Sam Swartzentruber - Stratton Mountain School
Matias Citarella - GMVS
Ivan Ivanov - Stratton Mountain School
Jonah Gorman - Mansfield Nordic Club
Jed Bentley - Dublin XC
Silas D'Artre - UNH
Zeb Whitlock - St. Lawrence
Simon Shin - Prospect Mountain Ski Club
Alden Guay - QBY Nordic
Timothy Craddock - Stratton Mountain School\

Staff:

Ben Theyerl - NENSA
Brandon Herhusky - GMVS
Mikaela Paluszek - GMVS
Chris Stock - EMXC
Cate Brams - Harvard
Hilary McNamee - Ford Sayre
Caroline Dodd - Bates
Rachel Zafren - Dartmouth

05/07/2026

Re-live last winter through our end-of-season slideshow! Thank you to the whole NENSA community who showed up to make this a fun and memorable winter. We hope to see you on dryland this summer as we get ready for the next snowy season to come.

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