Our Dear Leader of the Citizen Skimo series races,
Andy, had last minute plans to Europe, so I stepped in as the substitute to help get the course set and get the race going. It truly is a labor of love--it takes a long time to get there early, setup and mark the course, give instructions, race, strip the course, give away freebies, and drive home. Really, everyone should give Andy and Jason a heartfelt thanks for their hardwork.
We are seeing the fruits of their (and Chad B's) labors. Two years ago there was one race in Utah. Now with the powderkeg and the citizen series races, there's over 10. It's great!
There were several new faces including at least one who drove from OGDEN to the race. I think there were roughly 60 people, so it may have been the best attended cit. series race yet.
Voile gave away a couple of probes, and a nice shovel. I also had a look at their prototype rando race skis for next year. They look pretty awesome. And with all the social push to "shop locally," Voile is making it really easy--Their Charger skis are my favorite ski right now, and they are making a rando ski. They will retail for $495 they say--locally made race skis on a budget! My whole quiver may end up Voile, Voile, Voile...
Some pics from last night:
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| Getting ready. |
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| Ryan, my teammate for the night during a transition. |
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| See, it's fun! |
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Mike moments before ignoring directions and skinning straight up where folks
were skiing down. Nice one Mike! |
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| New skis Blake? |
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| All type of gear--even tele skiers! |
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| Jason handing out the winners pies. |
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| The ladies refused to say who won, so they shared the spoils. |
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