The season may be winding down, but some quality events still pepper the docket. Two from this past weekend were the Bretton Woods Ski Marathon and the Cochran’s Nordic Cross.

The Massey-Bierman clan attacked the BW marathon, in both the 21 and 42k divisions. Quincy led the way with a 23rd overall, 8th woman, and first U12 skier, covering 21k in 1:29:46.1. Mother Christine Massey ended 63rd in the 21k, with dad Paul Bierman repping Craftsbury in the 42k.

Other Craftsbury skiers racing:
21k
James Drew – 34th overall
Pavel Cenkl – 35th

The long distance event was headlined for Craftsbury by Pete Hegman’s 5th place in the 42k.

Sunday saw several Craftsbury competitors head to Cochrans ski area for their first Nordic Cross. What’s that you ask? Well, it’s like Olympic skier cross, except with uphill sections too, so all your skills are tested, both in terms of balance, strength and ski technique as well more traditional XC strengths like aerobic capacity. (Frankly, it looks pretty sweet and I’m kind of bummed to have missed it).

Quincy was joined by Jack and Callie Young, as well as GRPer Caitlin Patterson – and they made quite a haul! Callie won the girls 13-15 crown, with brother Jack taking second in the MU12, and Quincy taking the win in FU12. Caitlin won the women’s side of the event. Full results at Cochran's website, and here's Caitlin's take

on the event.

Strong work, and thanks to Paul Bierman for sharing the pics and race results.