VTXC
The Trapp Family Lodge started a senior level nordic racing program during the 2011 season.
The program’s goal is to assist elite level racers in their ski racing development. In doing so, the racers will be endorsing the Trapp Family Lodge on the New England, national and international racing circuits. The program also aims to spread the word about Trapp’s exceptional nordic racing and training facilities including its homologated race loop and its commitment to providing the most consistent and best skiing in the east. Trapp’s will be a go-to place for nordic racing excellence.
The team will consist of 6-8 male and female athletes. Trapp’s will offer some financial support to help athletes cover some of the costs involved in nordic racing including entry fees, wax, transportation and lodging at races. NENSA has offered to provide waxing support at most races. While not racing these athletes will be expected to develop other master and junior level racers by offering technique and training advice at scheduled practices. They will also be expected to always endorse Trapp Family Lodge while racing, by competing in the team uniform and under the team name.
Team members will be selected by team captains and members will be chosen based on previous race results, sportsmanship and character. Team members will be issued a list of guidelines to familiarize themselves with their roles and duties. If you are interested in participating in the program during the winter season or have any questions please contact Ryan Kerrigan.
2011 Race Results
Sabra Daivison won the Sugarloaf 50K Marathon on March 20th. That's three firsts this season. Congratulations Sabra!
Sunday, March 13th Bill Henchey and I skied the Bolton to Trapp Trail. It snowed very hard and the skiing was amazing. There is over 5 feet of snow on that trail. Winter will be around for a while! We even had the chance to watch the CTA BC challengers go by in the opposite direction. At one point Sam von Trapp was in a tuck going down a steep hill right behind Jake Hollenbach. I noticed that Sam's time was faster, so he must have gotten by Jake on that pitch. Most everyone had a big smile on the face when they went by.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life had the fullest moon and the fullest rising sun. Just over $90,000 was raised.
Engadin 42 K Swiss Marathon - Robyn Anderson of Team VTXC was the first American woman finishing 22nd overall of 1,676 woman. Ryan Kerigan was the fifth American man, finishing 115th overall in field of 7,684. Ryan time was 2:01:21.6 and Robyn's time was 1:52:32:9.
Sabra Davison of Team VTXC also won the Brettonwoods 20K Cross-country Classic Ski Race, VTXC Team members Eli Enman and Cate Crawford took top honors in the Trapp to Bolton BC Challenge also. A good day for Team VTXC!
The NCAA XC Ski Championships wound up with U. of Colorado taking the win. Congratulations to all the competitors. It was an amazing event to watch.
Saturday, March 5 - Jake Hollenbach and Sabra Davison of our VTXC Team won the Rangely 50 K Loppet! Way to go Jake and Sabra!
Derby results: Team VTXC wins all open classes! Yes, Robyn Anderson won both the classic and skate race. Eli Enman, Ryan Kerrigan and Jake Hollenbach finished first, second and third in the skate race and Eli and Ryan took first and second in the classic race.
Juergen Uhl won the American Berkebeiner last weekend as well! And former Morrisville Peoples Academy star Jenny Bender won the women's race.
VTXC team member Gatineau 50 Results! Team VTXC had a great race! Juergen Uhl won the 53 kilometer classic race on Saturday by breaking away from the leaders down the final stretch. Robyn Anderson, Mary Stewart and Sabra Davison completed the American Sweep by finishing 2nd, 3rd and 4th behind Stephanie Howe of Bend. Oregon. On Sunday Eli Enman took Silver, just 2 seconds out of first place in the skate race. Team captain Ryan Kerrigan had good results also by finishing 11th in the high caliber field.
More on Team VTXC! Co-captain Robyn Anderson won the Craftsbury Marathon this year. Ryan Kerrigan finished fifth, Eli Enmann finished sixth and Tyler Samler finished 8th. Jake Hollenbeck finished 2nd in the Lake Placid Loppet. If you'd like some advanced coaching, this might be your chance to take advantage of these elite athletes while they are around the ski center.
The events so far have been sponsored by VTXC, Salomon, Swix, Darn Tough and Trapp Family Lager. VTXC Captain Ryan Kerrigan will be glad to talk with you if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.
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