MLK Ski Cross @ North Creek Ski Bowl

In the not to distant past USASA ran a Ski Cross event at the North Creek Ski Bowl. The course was said by many athletes that, "it was the best that North Creek has ever had!" It was a perfect course for all ages, complete with rollers, berms, jumps, drops, and a hip. The weather was less than ideal for racing; there was flat light and about an inch of snow fell over the duration of the whole event. However, I was impressed with the resiliency of ever athlete. Everyone competed to their fullest potential and maintained a positive attitude until the end of the comp.

Julia racing around one of the berm 

Daniel coming through the top section of the course

Jake shows he has great balance even in the air

Julia catches some air on her way to a victory in her age group

Brook and Audrey racing each other in practice for bragging rights

Anthony riding a berm on his was to a victory of his own

The results from each age group of each NYSEF athlete was as follows:
Menehune Boys (10 -11):
Cobane Bossonette - 1st Place

Youth Men (14 - 15):
Anthony Russo - 1st Place

Men Jam's (18 - 22):
Dale Mortensen - 1st Place

Skier Girls (10 - 12):
Julia Schneider - 1st Place
Audrey Higgins-Lopez - 3rd Place
Brook DeWeese - 4th Place
Ruby LaDue - 6th Place

Skier Men (13 - 15):
Andrew Piper - 2nd Place
Jake Prichard - 3rd Place
Jacob Roney - 4th Place
Linus Sante - 5th Place
Avery Higgins-Lopez - 8th Place

Skier Men (16 - 18):
Eric Sparkowski - 1st Place

We had a great time, and are eagerly awaiting the next Ski Cross on Feb. 8th at Whiteface.