Several NWVT members braved the sub par conditions to race in the Eastern Cup Races at Bolton over the weekend. As you know rain greatly diminished snow quality, but reports coming from the venue state that the races were well organized, and the conditions were fine for those hearty enough to show up. Saturday's race was a 15k Classic on a course still in pretty good condition. NWVT's Dhyan Nirmegh and Perry Bland continued their success with impressive finishes among the most competitive field New England could assemble. To give you an impression of the contenders, Eli Enman who made the US World Cup team, and won the Craftsbury Marathon by 3 mins. was second by over 30 seconds. Due to all the other races being canceled, all the top athletes from juniors, to collegiate and on up were in attendance. Day two: after another deluge of rain, even the "deep" snow pack of Bolton suffered, and the course had to be run on a 2k loop in the pouring rain. NWVT was once again well represented with Scott Magnan joining Nirmegh, and Perry to race among the best in the worst conditions. Nirmegh was the top finisher as Scott and Perry finished a little further back. After a weekend of racing like that these guys should be ready for anything as we head to another Major Marathon on Sunday. It will be fun to see how NWVT places at Sugarloaf this year with everyone having a great season so far. Good Luck to those participating in the Canadian Ski Marathon as well. NWVT has several members heading north for the event. It would be great to have some perspectives/retrospectives on this 2200 participant event.