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Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 lC
SPO1KTS AND RECR_EATION
First!
Chester's Moises McCul-
Ioch, above, and Bailey
Smith, right, each won first
place by a large margin in
the giant slalom competi-
tion at Northstar last Fri-
day, Jan. 21. Photos by
Shannon Morrow
Home win
.- ~ Quin~ R!~y Ki~g/rlOw ,|~in~ for FeatheCR~,College.
shoots a three-pointer in FRC's 100-92 victory against
Siskiyous Wednesday, Jan. 19' Photo by Shannon Morrow
150th celebration
Shannon Morrow
Sports Editor
sports@plumasnews.com
The first of the 2011 10ng.
board revival race series at
Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
Sunday, Jan. 16, marked the
opening celebration of the
150th anniversary of com-
petitive ski racing in the
Western Hemisphere, which
began in Plumas County.
In 1861, several miners in
Onion Valley organized the
first ever downhill ski races
in the Americas, beginning
a sport that has grown into
the vast industry it is today.
To commemorate this lo-
cally historic milestone, the
Plumas Ski Club ramped up
the already popular long.
board races with new art-
work, clothing and hats and
an expanded food menu.
The ski club also spruced
up the Intorf Lodge, with old
displays and memorabilia,
greatly adding to the nostal-
gic atmosphere of the venue.
The race was well attend.
ed and everyone enjoyed the
warm, sunny weather, al-
though it created wet snow
conditions and a slower race
course.
Because of the sticky
snow conditions, the wax
applied to the bottoms of the
longboards was critical, and
it quickly became apparent
which racers had the faster
"dope."
In several heats, one racer
would get a fast start and
early lead, but would passed
by the other racer just be-
fore the finish line.
This created some close
finishes, but with members
of E Clampus Vitus on hand
to officiate the races, the
winner was never in doubt,
as they were confirming the
results with photo finishes.
The race course itself was
in immaculate condition, af-
ter being expertly groomed
by Plumas Sierra Rural
Electrm.
In the men's races, Saylor
Flett won first place, fol-
lowed by Nick Polzak in sec-
ond and Mike Kelly in third.
In the women's competi-
tion, Kathleen Murray took
the top of the podium, while
Karen Abbott placed second
and Kina Nemeth finished
third.
Murray, a native of
Johnsville, won on a new
pair of skis she just complet-
ed in the most recent FRC
longboard ski building class
taught by her uncle, Chris
Murray, at the Quincy High
School• wood shop.
As always, live music, col-
orful flags and nice awards
enhanced the overall festivi-
ties.
The next longboard race is
scheduled for Sunday, Feb.
20, and the world champi-
onships are planned for
March 20, commemorating
the local origins of 150 years
of ski racing.
The men's winners hoist their flasks at the first Iongboard races Sunday, Jan. 16. Pictured, from left: Saylor Flett (first place), Nick
"Polzak (second place) and Mike Kelly (third place).
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Doug Hart wins his first race by sitting on one ski while balancing on the other like an outrigger.
Hart also won his second race, which advanced him to the quarterfinals. Photos by Shannon Morrow
Johnsville's Kathleen Murray won the women's division on her
new pair of Iongboards.
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