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Black Mountain Ski Resort & Chisholm Ski Club Trail Race Pass

Please note that any spectator on skis at any Nordic race must purchase a race spectator pass to be on course and the Nordic trails for the day.

Fee: $7.00

Tickets available at the ticket counter and at the Chisholm Ski Club Race Headquarters.

Thank you for supporting Nordic skiing and our Nordic Trail System.

 We are a 501-c3 corporation promoting affordable skiing In the River Valley

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 “It’s only a little club . . . but we do big things.” - Chummy Broomhall (1919-2017)

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Chisholm Ski Club is located at Black Mountain of Maine Ski Area in Rumford, Maine. The Club has a rich tradition which dates back to the early days of the 20th century at its Spruce Street location and its mid 1900's days at Scottie's Mountain. Over the years the Club has hosted several world class nordic skiing events, including the 1950 World Championships, 1976 NCAA Cross Country Skiing Championships, 1991 National Biathlon Championships, 1993 US Cross Country Skiing Championships, 1992 USSA XC Jr. Olympics, 1993 U.S. Masters Cross Country Skiing Championships, the first ever US/ North American Womens Ski Jumping championships in 1996, 1996 National Junior Olympics, 1996 Chevy Truck U.S. Nationals, the 1999 NCAA Cross Country Skiing Championship, the 2003 Chevy Truck US Cross Country Championships, the 2004 Chevrolet US Cross Country Championships, the 2009 NCAA Cross Country Skiing Championships, the 2010 USCSA National Championships, and the 2011 and 2012 US Cross Country Championships.

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Event Time Line

7:00 am                 Lift open for course set and course crew

7:30 am                 Registration open in Competition Center

7:30 am                 Chief of Race Inspection

                                    Gate marking ( course crew )

                                    Top fence set

7:45 am                 Finish corral set

8:00 am                 Gate keepers meeting ( Museum )

8:15 am                 Athletes and coaches lift up

8:15 am                 Course open for inspection

8:15 am                 Start Referee in place

9:10 am                 Gate keepers in position

9:25 am                 Forerunners ( with Bib )

9:30 am                 Girls 1st run followed by Boys 1st run

TBD                           2nd run course set ( set time and announce )

TBD                           2nd run start time ( set time and announce )

12:25 pm              Forerunners ( with bib )

12:30 pm              Girls 2nd run followed by Boys 2nd run

Elsa BerghahlThe Maranacook Men and Women easily outdistanced their opponents at the initial Nordic race at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. Elsa Bergdahl was the first to cross the line in the womens' race, finishing the 5k freestyle in 19:31.8. Her teammate, Olympia Farrell finished second with a time of 19:41.7. Taking the finapodium spot was Maranacook's Lin Martinez Nocito, who finished in 21:00.7. Other top 6 finishers, all from Maranacook, were Jenna Babdeau (21:51.6), Claire Holman (23:26.1), and Ruby Nelson (24:08.7). 

In the men's race, Maranacook's Max Olmstead Max Olmsteadwas first with a time of 13:51.6. Silas Bartol, also of Maranacook, came in second, finishing in 15:47.1. Their teammate Wyatt Stevenson came in third with a time of 16:33.6. Rounding out the top 6 finishers were Zach Berg (17:42.4), Ben Adams (18:23.9) and Eric Nelson (19:10.1), all skiing for Maranacook.

The next Nordic race at Black Mountain will be the Sassi 5k Classical on January 29th.

For complete results, click here.

Race Photos at RVGPhotos.com

chisholm logo 120The Chisholm Ski Club will be hosting its first Nordic race of the 2021-22 season on Wednesday, January 19th. It will be a 5k Freestyle race beginning at 3:00 pm. Registration opens at 2:00 pm in race headquarters.

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chisholm logo 72hTo make sure that we can provide a safe, inclusive and valuable FUN experience for all involved, the Youth Development Program's start has been delayed.
COVID-19 cases are at an all time record high for the state of Maine and pool testing in schools and rapid testing at home and at local pharmacies have many barriers at this time, including accessibility and availability and the timing of turn around results.  Because of this, and really frigid temperatures which have frozen the available natural snow we have in the stadium…
We are postponing the start to our program until Sunday, January 23rd at noon for fitting of equipment with actual skiing to follow.
Also, the weather suggests we may get a great natural snowstorm (like the type to stay home and make a snowman or ski!) on Monday, Martin Luther King Day.  Please remember the birth of this great African American Leader and his work, and may we all take space to consider the work we all can for racial equality.  
The following weekend could provide great conditions as the snow can be groomed and tracked and safe for littles, no one wants to ruin a great day of skiing with icy conditions and falls, or cold fingers and toes!
We hope to see you all on the 23rd for fun on SNOW and in an outdoor COVID-19 friendly atmosphere.
Please remember to follow all CDC guidelines, and if you’re sick stay home, and if you are indoors in Muriel’s Kitchen (where the bathroom is) race headquarters or in our new awesome building, please wear a mask, for the safety of our friends and family, but mostly for the generation of CSC members who are volunteering.  
We want to ski soon! Let’s make this happen!
Best,
Volunteer CSC coaches,
Erin Haynes, FPMH-NP (Reply to me via this email)
Daniel Warner
Lynn Gould
Ashley Black, RN 
Jill Bartash, Principal of RES 

This GoFundMe page is being organized by the Chisholm Ski Club to kick start the Youth Development Program. 

  

Youth Development Program: A Partnership of Chisholm Ski Club, Black Mountain of Maine and Western Foothills Kids Association

This past winter’s pilot Youth Development Program (YDP) has kindled great excitement in the River Valley and surrounding communities. With Alpine and Nordic skiing as cornerstones of the Program, support from the community and a matching donor, the funding organizations will provide trail access and equipment needs as well as coaching, mentoring and friendship. The next YDP is open to any Maine youth aged 4-14, will run for 10 weeks, and will have after school and weekend offerings.


Goal=$25,000. Support getting kids outdoors! Thank you.


Chisholm Ski Club (CSC)—in partnership with Black Mountain of Maine (BMOM) and Western Foothills Kids Association (WFKA)—is excited to announce its Youth Development Program.

CSC, founded in 1917, is one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States. For more than 100 years, CSC has produced and nurtured numerous Olympic and National athletes. CSC has a rich history of hosting national and international skiing events.

A ‘soft program launch’ with elementary youth during this past winter season has kindled the flame of excitement in the River Valley and surrounding communities. Forty plus youth, ages 4-14 (many of whom had never Nordic skied before), experienced a fun-filled winter under the direction of Dan Warner, Erin Haynes, and Miki Skehan.

CSC's Youth Development Program includes both Nordic and Alpine tracks. The Youth Nordic Development Program fees will be very minimal with significant financial assistance to youth that qualify and includes needed equipment and outfitting.
The Youth Alpine Program is fee-based with financial assistance for qualified youth.

Based on this season’s success, CSC’s Youth Nordic Program will be expanded and modeled after the Bill Koch League—the largest Youth Nordic Program in the United States.

CSC’s Youth Development Program will have after school and weekend offerings for youths aged 4-14. The program will run for 10 weeks.

Age-appropriate skills development will be taught while special activities, events and races will be held for participants to engage in.

Any Maine youth may participate. Participation may be restricted due to funding considerations.

Technical skills clinics will be offered for adults and youth alike and will be free to program participants and open to the public for a fee. Most activities will be held at Black Mountain of Maine or at participating schools nearby. Other ski locations will be visited during the winter to engage in a program outing and for competitions. Additionally, CSC will provide financial assistance to promising competitive Alpine and Nordic athletes of all ages.

The goal of this kick starter is to raise $25,000. An anonymous donor has agreed to match-fund a portion of the proceeds. Funds will be used to acquire equipment, clothing, and help offset coaching, trail grooming, and transportation expenses directly incurred by the Program.

More detailed information will be forthcoming in the fall of 2021.

USSMA 72Black Mountain of Maine is excited to announce we will be hosting the Black Mt. Traverse skimo race Saturday March 5 in conjunction with NE Rando Race Series and Chisholm Ski Club.  This year skimo (short for ski mountaineering) racing is an Olympic medal event.  BMOM is a community owned nonprofit ski area.  Chisholm Ski Club is the oldest ski club in the US and has hosted world cup and national championship races.

The NE Rando Race Series is the oldest skimo race series in the NorthEast. BMOM is the final venue of the eight race series. There are two divisions, competitive and recreational. Each division runs three laps with the competitive division partially descending the Pocwock glade and climbing back up each lap. The recreational course has 3,450’ of climbing and skiing and the competitive course is 4,540’. Almost the entirety of both courses are on skin tracks or glades cut by the Angry Beavers. These glades are some of our best snow holders and provide an excellent challenge for skiers. The Pocwock climb was cut this fall specifically for the race.

We are hoping this becomes an annual event. For that to happen we need to see a good turnout. Sure there will be folks in Lycra suits similar to Nordic ski racers zooming up, but much like a recreational road race there will be lots of folks looking to challenge themselves and enjoying the camaraderie of the event. Chisholm Ski Club has offered to lower the cost of participation in the recreational division from the standard $55 to $35 to encourage more to participate. Everyone who participates in either the recreational or competitive divisions will receive a prize and the bib serves as an uphill ticket for the remainder of the day. So join in and tell your friends and be part of the first year race.

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More information on the course can be found at https://nerandorace.blogspot.com/p/race-venue-black-mountain-of-maine.html

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