Photos: On A Windy Day, Four Dutch Skiers Qualify for States
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Guilderland Nordic Ski Team competed in the Section 2 championships at the North Creek Ski Bowl on a cold and windy day. Guilderland will be sending four skiers to the state competition in Lake Placid.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sliding fast: Guilderland’s Natalie Wey tucks her poles under arms as she glides over the snow. Wey finished in 18th with a time of 24:59.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Cutting the snow: Guiderland’s Violet McCutcheon starts to shred the snow as she makes the turn on the course. McCutcheon finished 9th with a time of 22:32.9.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wind in her face: Guilderland’s Isabella Lagios moves her skis as she makes the downhill turn with speed. Lagios finished 15th with a time of 23:49.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Slow and steady: Guilderland’s Lauren Lamme stands tall as she tucks her poles under her arms. Lemme finished in 25th with a time of 27:50.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding her mark: Guilderland’s Jennifer Czaban looks down the turn as she glides over the snow. Czaban finished 27th with a time of 27:58.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Snow shred: Guilderland’s Aisling Trodden turns her skis to start making the turn as she stands tall with her poles tucked under her arms. Trodden finished in 33rd with a time of 28:55.5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making the climb: Guilderland’s Violet McCutcheon uses her poles to help to push herself up the hill. McCutcheon finished ninth with a time of 22:32. 9 and qualified for States.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Digging into the snow: Guilderland’s Brooklyn Lagios pushes off on the inside of her skis as she goes up the small hill. Lagios finished 19th with a time of 26:00.7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke flies around the big sweeping turn during his first lap. Burke finished in sixth with a time of 18:12.8 and qualified for States.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big climb: Guilderland’s Chris Scanlan starts the big hill climb during his first lap. Scanlan finished in 25th with a time of 22:55.1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Cool climber: Guilderland’s Bryce Mulcahy uses his sunglasses to shield his eyes as he makes the big climb up the hill. Mulcahy finished in 34th with a time of 25:25.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Snow sprayer: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal speeds around the turn as snow flies off the back of his skis. Kinal finished in third with a time of 17:33.2 and qualified for States.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big strides: Guilderland’s Chris Bowman pushes off from his poles as he gains speed towards the small hill. Bowman finished in 8th with a time of 18:51.2 and qualified for States.