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Tree_Skier Powers AZ Team into 3rd Position: Finals Eyed
Henniker, NH (AZP) - Propelled by a 3rd place overall finish by Tree_Skier, the AlpineZone race team jumped into clear posession of 3rd place in the standings of the Monday night adult/corporate race league at Pat's Peak. Team AZ had its best night of the season, scoring a new high in team points for the night, and placing 4 racers in the top 30.
Despite conditions which included dense fog, freezing drizzle and soft snow, Tree_Skier completed 2 runs under 21 seconds each, finishing 3rd out of 89 racers, which was good for a new high of 8.73 individual points. Bob R had another fast, consistent night, placing 16th. Scott B was the night's biggest surprise, with 2 silver medal runs earning him 23rd place. ga2ski, battling a bad cold and equipment problems at the start (where the !#@!$%$$#! is that pole????) was once again the fastest telemark skier. Roark had his best results, and his first run of 25.13 just missed a bronze medal. Charlie and I battled the elements, and although I was able to post a time in the first run, the usual big ruts in the second run put me on my back, so my second time was terrible. Charlie and I are going to hit up Tree_Skier for some racing lessons.
Results are here - http://www.patspeak.com/adult_cor_race_re.htm
The snow itself actually wasn't that bad, though. It was soft, there was lots of groomed man-made, and you could set an edge almost anywhere. But the fog limited visibility and goggles were useless in the freezing drizzle. Did a few fun runs with Charlie after the race, but it was hard to see so we headed into the bar for some well-deserved beers.
The top 5 teams (from each night??) make the finals in March, and we are hoping to get there. With the team moving up in the standings, we might even do well. Just getting to the finals in our first year will be quite an accomplishment, so we're going for it. Lots of fun, great times. Come join us some Monday - !!!!
Henniker, NH (AZP) - Propelled by a 3rd place overall finish by Tree_Skier, the AlpineZone race team jumped into clear posession of 3rd place in the standings of the Monday night adult/corporate race league at Pat's Peak. Team AZ had its best night of the season, scoring a new high in team points for the night, and placing 4 racers in the top 30.
Despite conditions which included dense fog, freezing drizzle and soft snow, Tree_Skier completed 2 runs under 21 seconds each, finishing 3rd out of 89 racers, which was good for a new high of 8.73 individual points. Bob R had another fast, consistent night, placing 16th. Scott B was the night's biggest surprise, with 2 silver medal runs earning him 23rd place. ga2ski, battling a bad cold and equipment problems at the start (where the !#@!$%$$#! is that pole????) was once again the fastest telemark skier. Roark had his best results, and his first run of 25.13 just missed a bronze medal. Charlie and I battled the elements, and although I was able to post a time in the first run, the usual big ruts in the second run put me on my back, so my second time was terrible. Charlie and I are going to hit up Tree_Skier for some racing lessons.
Results are here - http://www.patspeak.com/adult_cor_race_re.htm
The snow itself actually wasn't that bad, though. It was soft, there was lots of groomed man-made, and you could set an edge almost anywhere. But the fog limited visibility and goggles were useless in the freezing drizzle. Did a few fun runs with Charlie after the race, but it was hard to see so we headed into the bar for some well-deserved beers.
The top 5 teams (from each night??) make the finals in March, and we are hoping to get there. With the team moving up in the standings, we might even do well. Just getting to the finals in our first year will be quite an accomplishment, so we're going for it. Lots of fun, great times. Come join us some Monday - !!!!
