Author: Jim Pippin
Snow!!! It’s finally here. I hope everyone has enjoyed some skiing since our first snow on Thanksgiving weekend. I know there isn’t much around currently, but I was just at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area this morning and there was enough to do some classic skiing. Just to confirm for everyone, late season hunting is not allowed at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area. So get out there and enjoy the snow.
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During offseason this summer the RXCSF Board updated its original Vision and Mission statements which were initially created when RXCSF was founded in 2006. Our revised Vision Statement reads as follows, “Establish and grow an inclusive environment for cross country skiing sustainable for future generations in the greater Rochester, NY area.” The Mission Statement explains how the vision will be achieved.
Continue readingAuthor: Anna Gorbold
In early November on a bitterly cold day, James Pippin (RXCSF President) and Matt Caton (Mendon Ponds Park groomer), together with a trusted band of RXCSF Board members, prepared Carsonite posts for installation in Mendon Ponds Park. Decisions had to be made as to where to place posts and what information they should provide.
Continue readingAuthor: Jason Hettenbaugh
Jason provides key updates on youth, junior, adult and masters-level racing as well as details on the upcoming World University Games in Lake Placid.
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I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall color and the unbelievable stretch of weather we have been having. It’s that time of year where we enjoy our last paddle or long bike ride before we start tuning up the skis for winter. The RXCSF Board has been busy over the summer and recently wrapping up a couple of projects. In this month’s newsletter Anna Gorbold shares some of the signage improvements that we have been working on at Mendon Ponds Park in collaboration with Monroe County Parks. I think you will like the new changes and if all goes well, we hope to do the same at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area in collaboration with New York State Parks.
Continue readingAuthor: Anna Gorbold
For some time there has, without doubt, been a demand and concern for improving signage for XC trails at Mendon Ponds Park, Harriet Hollister State Park and possibly at Durand Eastman Park and Webster Park. At this time RXCSF’s focus is primarily on Mendon Ponds Park and Harriet Hollister where we are working in conjunction with the park management.
Continue readingAuthor: Jason Hettenbaugh
The Rochester Nordic Racing summer program recently wrapped up its 14th summer of programming. For the second year in a row two options were offered. The traditional evening practices are all encompassing with a focus on roller skiing proficiency, technique, agility, skill acquisition, and strength. The morning practices are by qualification and invitation only. These practices focus primarily on building fitness and strength while continually working on technique development. The athletes who are involved in the morning practices also take part in the evening practices and are often utilized as mentors to the younger skiers, often times leading agility and technique drills. The crossover between the two groups allows for teaching and learning at the same time!!
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Continue readingAuthor: Jim Pippin
Happy mud season. I hope some of you were able to take advantage of some skiing in central NY or the ADKs last week after the nor’easter passed through. Mt. Van Hoevenberg reopened for the weekend to accommodate skiers for one last spin around their trails. Overall, I think here in Rochester we had a great ski season. The weather held up well and ended up providing consistent skiing here locally from January and on. Thank you to Darren and all the groomers who worked hard out there to provide us with all the great grooming…
Continue readingAuthor: Darren Leach
Hi RXCSF supporters. I hope this letter finds everyone healthy and happy with Spring being here and warmer weather on its way. I’m sure there are some of you that would still rather be out on the snow on your favorite trails. My apologies for welcoming the warmer weather. Maybe roller skiing or water skiing might help fill the offseason void.
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