March 3, 2012
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, Vermont
Are you ever nostalgic for your leather boots, three pin bindings and wood skis? Do you want a reminder of what a luxury fiberglass waxless skis are? Or do you just want a fun challenge?
Come join the 6th Annual Vermont Antique Nordic Ski Race on Saturday March 3rd at the Trapp Family Lodge.
In celebration of the sport, the Museum presents a 2.5 km classic cross country ski race on vintage equipment and in vintage clothing. Racers must compete on wooden skis with three pin bindings and appropriate boots; vintage clothing is optional. Bamboo poles, wooden skis, and leather boots will be available in various sizes, but racers are encouraged to dig their old equipment out of the garage and bring it along. Race registration $25 and begins at 9am, Race at 10am.
In past years, Olympians Bob Gray, Larry Damon, and Marc Gilbertson have competed.
Registration begins at 9am in the Ski Center. The race starts at 10am. Registration is $25 and includes the race, awards ceremony, and a day trail pass at Trapps. Registration is available by calling the Museum or on race day. The first 25 registrants will receive a pair of Darn Tough Vermont cross country socks.
Thanks to the generous sponsors – Trapp Family Lodge, Darn Tough socks, and World Cup Supply – 100% of the registration fee goes to the Museum to support its mission to collect, preserve, and celebrate Vermont's skiing history.
For more information or to register, please call the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum at 802-253-9911 x 202. For lodging information, please call Trapp Family Lodge 1-800-826-7000.
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