2011-2012 OLE'S EVENTS & PROGRAMS
NOVEMBER
Sat., Nov. 12: Ole’s Ski Shop Opening Day
Sat., Nov. 12 & Sun., Nov. 13: Waitsfield Ski & Skate Sale
Fri., Nov. 18: Bill Koch Kids Club Preseason rate sign-up deadline. Contact Kate Williams kate@northernforestcanoetrail.org or 802-279-8302 for BKL info.
Fri., Nov. 25 & Sat., Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Weekend Used Ski Sale
Bring in your used cross country ski gear by 5 PM: Fri., Nov. 25.
Ski Sale opens at 9 AM, Sat., Nov. 26.
Consignment fee 20% or apply 110% of your sale to new gear at Ole’s.Sugar Momma Restaurant opens at Ole's!
Bring in your skis for the ski glide waxing you earned buying your pass at preseason rates.
DECEMBER
Fri., Dec. 9 & Sat., Dec. 10: Bill Koch Kids Club Registration and Outfitting
Fri., Dec. 9, 4-6PM.
Sat., Dec. 10, 10-NOON.Bill Koch League is run by Mad River Valley Nordic Ski Club at Ole’s.
Contact Kate Williams, 496-5199, kate@northernforestcanoetrail.org
Sat., Dec. 10: New Event - Pass-holder Appreciation Day
NOON: Free “Tune-Up” Mini- Lesson
1 PM or 2 PM – “Hands On” Wax Clinic, Free for pass-holders. Bring a pair of skis and learn to wax them yourself. Call 496-3430 to reserve a one hour “hands-on” wax clinic time.
Mon., Dec. 12: Preseason rates on Season Passes expires today!
Register on SkiReg.com or call us at 496-3430.
Tues., Dec. 13, 3:30–4:45 PM: Bill Koch Kids Club Ski Practice – 1st Session
JANUARY
Sat., Jan. 7th, 1 PM: Winter Trails Day
Beginners can try cross country skiing free today!
Sun., Jan. 22nd: Valley Cup Ski Races
10 AM – 10K Freestyle (Skating) Adult
11 AM – 5K Freestyle Youth and J2
FEBRUARY
Sat., Feb. 25th (resceduled from Feb.11th): Fun Paintball Biathlon for Adults
Choose Try-It (your results only) or Race (scoring and prizes) Categories
MARCH
Sat., Mar. 11th: Mad River Fresh Air Freestyle
This is a fun, one day family event with BKL races for all age groups, and also an adult 5K with Racing and Touring divisions. Great food, awards and a raffle!
10am: BKL races begin. 11:30am: Adult 5k. 12:15pm: Awards. 1pm: Family Fun Tour.
Sat., Mar. 17th: Spring Fling BBQ & Paintball Biathlon Relays
Music and BBQ on the deck. Welcome Spring and celebrate warm, sunny ski days. Biathlon Races choose to race for prizes or Try-it Teams.
OLE'S ONGOING PROGRAMS 2011-2012
SUNDAYS, 10 AM: Skate Ski Mini-Clinic with Peter Oliver.
Select SATURDAYS TBA, 10 AM: Classic Ski Mini-Clinic with Jen White
Both Free when snow arrives! New skiers should take a classic or skate ski lesson before attending Mini-clinics.
DAILY, 10:30 AM & 1 PM: Ski Lessons for Ski Skating or Classic Skiing
A great way to start or refresh your cross country skiing. One lesson will give you all the basics such as stopping, turning and climbing on skis. $30 per person. Contact Ole’s 802-496-3430 or email ski @olesxc.com to reserve time please.
WILDLIFE SNOWSHOE TOURS at Ole's. Discover the hidden secrets of winter. A great family outing! $25 per person includes Snowshoe Trail Pass. Contact Ole’s 496-3430 or email for times. Snowshoe rentals available at Ole’s.