The Makusue Ski and Sport Club has our own race team that competes in a league with other members of New Hampshire Ski and Sports Clubs (NHSSC, formerly EICSL). The league is comprised of skiers and riders of all abilities. Even if you are just starting out in skiing, you can give it a try and they will place you with the right class.
The Makusue Team always takes home a big pile of awards and each year we strive to add to it!
There are multiple classes for men and women in both skiing and snowboarding. We all race on the same course and cheer each other on. Even if you aren’t racing, it is still fun to cheer on your fellow Makusues, as well as friends from other clubs.
The races are held at mountains throughout the Mt. Washington Valley, and when possible, NHSSC arranges for discounted lift tickets for race day. Past seasons’ races have been held at Wildcat, Cannon, Pleasant Mountain, Bretton Woods, Black Mountain, Sunday River, and Attitash. There are usually four sponsored races each season, snow conditions permitting:
- Three qualifier races (scheduled on weekends in January and February)
- Championship race in March. Racers who complete at least one race qualify to participate in the Championship race.
Qualifying simply requires that you complete one race start to finish. Points are awarded for each race, so the more races you attend, the more points you have towards those awards. Your lowest score is dropped, so it is best to attend all three races, but if you miss one, it won’t get counted!
Basically, racing is fun, tickets are discounted, and you get to meet a lot of people and maybe win an award! After the race you spend the day with EISCL members from all clubs and really get to know some great skiers/riders.
For more information including the latest schedule
Want to learn more?
Contact our race chair, Dave Hoyt race@makusue.org
