Nearly 40 athletes from Bridger Ski Foundation’s Devo, Comp and PG programs traveled to Boise, Idaho, this past weekend to compete in the second of three Junior National qualifying races.
The action kicked off Saturday with a 7.5km and 4 km individual start classic race held under perfect, sunny conditions. The BSF team came out swinging with several top results across age groups and genders. In the team meeting that evening the coaches reflected on not only the stellar performances within the team but the positive vibrations BSF athletes were spreading throughout the day. One race official tracked down Program Director Andrew Morehouse after the race to let him know that everyone from the BSF team had thanked them after crossing the finish line.
Sunday’s race was stormy and made for challenging, soft conditions. This didn’t deter BSF athletes from leaving it all out on the course with full efforts across the board. After the U18/U20 boys had completed their race, they were out on course blasting beats and cheering on their female teammates at the top of their lungs. Even though Nordic is mostly an individual sport, the team atmosphere at BSF is palpable.
Next up is the final Junior National Qualifier here in Bozeman, February 18th and 19th at the Sunset Hills Nordic Trails near the hospital. Come show these athletes your support and witness some of the fastest junior skiers in the country battle for spots on the Intermountain Division’s Junior National Team!
Saturday results
Sunday results
Photos by Molly Bowman & Grace Lux
