Filling in my January calendar, I saw a pattern. No longer were Nordic events focused on getting ready to ski; they were mostly about racing events. From middle school and high school Nordic team members to citizens’ racers, and, finally, to 2026 Winter Olympic athletes, everyone is excited to see what this race season will bring.
The season can be short in the northeast, barely three months from the first meet to the last. Along the way, there will be challenges with weather and snow conditions and race schedules and sites may have to be altered accordingly. Coaches and skiers remain flexible as the season plays out.
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