2018 Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships

Once again we hosted the Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships at Maplelag. Section 8 is scheduled for Camp Ripley but low snow in that area forced at change to Maplelag. I always keep in the back of my mind we might host sections so I stay on top of the grooming for the courses, snow farming etc. and brush clipping and clearing, thanks mainly to Denny Barry.

As long as there are events at Maplelag, there will always be tag board used.

Defending boys Section 8 champ Hunter Zupko ready for the day. Cold temps forced an hour delay, not surprising consider the cold winter we had.

Jack ready for his final ski race in High School.

Skate race was first. Climbing the last long hill with Zupko.

Giving pursuit in the classic race.

Coaches Nikki, Dan and Jim. Thanks for your help guys!

Big shout out to friend Denny Barry who did an incredible amount of work clipping brush and than helping on race day with marshaling. One volunteer of the year, appropriately. 

Last high school race of career! Combined with Jake, think it was 9 consecutive years of Sections. Nice job Jack on finishing it out, proud of you!