A Boston Area Nordic ski club for athletes of all ages!
We’re not just a club. We’re a community.
Led by award-winning coach Rob Bradlee, Freedom Trail Nordic offers high-performance training for Junior and Master skiers in the Boston Area.
With year-round programming and club activities that include both on-snow and dryland training for all levels and abilities, we have a place for everyone at FTN!
We care about teamwork as much as we care about performance.
FTN’s guiding principles are founded on the idea that every athlete deserves a safe and welcoming environment to pursue their love for Nordic ski racing. We don’t just train as a team — we race as a team, which means everyone helps each other reach their goals.
Our Programs
Juniors
Our annual juniors program is for athletes age 14-18 years old and covers both dryland and on-snow training, as well as race support. Our flexible model allows busy athletes to participate without strict attendance requirements.
Masters
The FTN Masters Club is a fun way for adult skiers to connect and enjoy Nordic skiing together. We offer organized group training, social events, team racing and more. Small group and individual Masters coached offerings are also available year-round.
Rob Bradlee
A USSA Level 200 certified coach, Rob served as the head coach of the CSU Juniors program from 2005 to 2019, where he produced seven Junior National Champions and helped two athletes — including Julia Kern (pictured with Rob) reach the U.S. Ski Team. In 2008, he was named NENSA Coach of the Year and in 2012, the USSA Domestic Coach of the Year.
Rob’s own Nordic racing career began in the 1970’s, when he learned to ski at Belmont Hill School. After racing for the Harvard University ski team in college, Rob went on to become a three-time National Masters champion. He is a life-long Nordic skiing enthusiast who loves to help athletes of all levels and abilities achieve their highest competitive potential.
