Photos: Dutch Skiers Finish In Top 26 In NYS
On Monday, Feb. 26, four Guilderland Nordic skiers competed against other New York State Nordic skiers at Mount VanHoevenberg in Lake Placid.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
With the Adirondacks behind her, Guilderland’s Violet McCutcheon pushes away from the startling line at the start of her 7.5K race. McCutcheon finished 26th in the state with a time of 26:53.7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making the climb: Guilderland’s Violet McCutcheon puts her skis in a “V” shape as she climbs the hill during her second lap.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Feeling the breeze: Guilderland’s Violet McCutcheon stares down the long hill as she speeds down it.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shifting his ski: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke picks up his left ski as he shifts it around the small turn going down the hill. Burke finished 11th in the state with a time of 21:20.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pushing hard: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke uses his poles to make the climb up the hill as New Paltz’s Matei Jirka follows behind.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Cruise control: Guilderland’s Chris Bowman tucks his poles under his arms as flies down the hill. Bowman finished 19th in the state with a time of 22:00.3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On the go: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal starts to tuck as he puts his poles under his arms as he speeds down the hill. Kinal finished third in the state with a time of 20:25.1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Punishing the snow: Guilderland’s Chris Bowman looks to dig his poles into the snow as he climbs the hill.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leading the charge: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal stares up the hill as he digs his poles into the snow as a host of skiers follow him up the hill. Kinal finished 3rd in the state with a time of 20:25.1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Final kick: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal pushes off from his poles and skis as he heads towards the finish line.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shifting the snow: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke throws the snow off his poles and skis as he nears the finish line.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Drafting: Guilderland’s Chris Bowman pushes the snow with his skis as he tries to catch Adirondack’s Clayton Christiansen towards the finish line.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All smiles: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal has a huge smile on his face as New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Assistant Director Joe Alteri places the bronze medal around Kinals neck.