SKYWAY SKUFFLE RESULTS

GRAND MESA NORDIC SERIES RACE #2

SKYWAY, 1/4/2004

 

 

10K FREESTYLE

  1. Greg Hanscom                31        Paonia                                      49:36
  2. Tom Suplizio                   39        Grand Junction                          58:32
  3. Robb Reece                    39        Grand Junction                          58:34
  4. Jerry Evans                      50        Grand Junction                       1:02:17
  5. Helen Carlsen                  43        Basalt                                    1:03:14
  6. Rudy Bolona                   35        Snowmass Village                  1:03:45
  7. Scott Ortman                   33        ?                                            1:04:10
  8. Steve Ela                         40        Hotchkiss                               1:05:38
  9. Suzi Evans                       47        Grand Junction                       1:06:27
  10. Brad Burritt                     42        Hotchkiss                               1:07:18
  11. Denny Hogan                  54        Silt                                         1:09:03
  12. Joe Ramey                      47        Grand Junction                       1:11:42
  13. Phil Coebergh                  58        Grand Junction                       1:12:36
  14. Richard Hypio                 48        Hotchkiss                               1:13:22
  15. Erika Van Meter              31        El Jebel                                  1:13:58
  16. Kenton Shaw                  49        Grand Junction                       1:16:20
  17. Kayla Dodson                 49        Grand Junction                       1:16:54
  18. Tom Ela                          51        Grand Junction                       1:19:02
  19. Chuck Bodie                   50        Grand Junction                       1:19:11
  20. Christi Reece                   37        Grand Junction                       1:21:39
  21. Dave Knutson                 54        Paonia                                   1:23:11
  22. Steve Bethka                   43        Grand Junction                       1:24:13
  23. Pam Hogan                     51        Silt                                         1:33:55
  24. Bob Vermillion                51        Montrose                               1:37:56
  25. Sarah Stephenson            45        Grand Junction                       1:40:57
  26. Karen Pinnt                     48        Palisade                                 1:44:54
  27. Ian Burritt                        15        Hotchkiss                               1:52:20

      Asa Burritt                       12        Hotchkiss                               1:52:20

  1. Bill Ela                             80        Hotchkiss                               2:17:00

 

 

Notes: Snow conditions were tough but the sun was out and everyone seemed to be smiling within a few minutes after finishing, ecstatic to have the ordeal over with. Thank goodness the race was Sunday and not the day before when the road was closed and blizzardy conditions prevailed. The course was snowcat groomed Sunday morning so was in as good of shape as possible but still soft in places. The snow, however, was cold and SLOW! Those who opted for their classic skis generally proved wise although the front runners seemed to cruise along nicely skating. Many of us on skate gear further back adopted, at times, a modified classic technique. The fact that we were getting at least a little kick from our glide wax was indicative of the problems we faced out there. The course was fun but more like 11K than 10: out Arroyo through the 4-way onto Vista, up the back hill and out Kannah Crossing, then back Scales Lake and Lions to the merciful finish. Special congratulations for their endurance to teen racers Ian and Asa Burritt and to the old-timer, 80 year old Bill Ela!

 

 

THANKS TO OUR RACE SPONSORS

                                         Rocky Mountain Subaru

                                         Loki Hats and Outdoor Clothing

                                         R.E.I.

                                         Summit Canyon Mountaineering

 

THANKS TO OUR RACE VOLUNTEERS

                                         Tom Fantacone

                                         Graham Stephenson

                                         Joyce Tanihara

                                         Kenton Shaw, Groomer

                                         Shirley Ela

                                         Bill Ela

                                         Deb Scenters

                                         Tom Ela, Race Director (970-434-9753)