This past weekend the Bridger Ski Foundation carried on the longstanding tradition of hosting the Over the Hill Gang alpine race, or O.H.G as it is better known. The OHG race started at Bridger Bowl in 1974, and BSF was determined to continue this tradition no matter the challenges.

Snow conditions leading up to the race were challenging, with a few sunny days of 50-degree weather putting the race hill at stake. Fortunately, the weather cooled down and a few extra inches of snow blanketed the hill. BSF co-director and head competition coach, Kenny Wilson took on the task of Chief of Race. This was Kenny’s first time acting as Chief of Race and he did an outstanding job.

The race went off without a hitch, thanks to an incredible showing of volunteers and parent help. The weather window was perfect for the three days of racing. The sun was out, but the temperature remained cool, so the race track was in ideal condition. Almost 100 competitors traveled from 13 different ski clubs across the nation to attend OHG, which helped drop the penalty and allowed the Northern Division athletes an opportunity to score low USSA points. The low penalty, perfect weather, and great attitudes made OHG a fantastic race for all.

Athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers dressed up in fun costumes, and enjoyed one last racing opportunity for the 2021-2022 season. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect race to close out the season. This home race was the last time four BSF athletes would  push out of the start gate. The Alpine Competition Team will say goodbye to Marta Pendergast, Peyton Servais, Henry Pritham and Graham Estelle. These four athletes have been amazing to coach and we hope to see them back on the hill as BSF coaches in the future! 

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A huge thanks to the following businesses for sponsoring the 2022 OHG Championships: Dead Drift Fly Fishing Apparel, Stone Glacier, DMS Natural Resources, The UPS Store, Toyota, Les Schwab Tires, and The Lark.

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Notable BSF Results from the Weekend: 

Marta Pendergast - 4th in GS and 3rd in SL 

Peyton Servais - 1st in SL 

Luke Conway - 2nd in SL 

Drake Fricke - 6th in SL 

Women’s GS (4/1) 

Marta Pendergast - 4th 

Olivia Murgatroy - 18th 

Ida Lunden - 17th 

Nadine Hansen - 23rd 

Freya Barboeisel - 25th 

Lillian Hallau - 26th 

Neva Halverson - 29th 

Nora Halverson - 30th 

Sylvie Hallau - 38th 

Grace Brandon - DSQ 

Men’s GS (4/1) 

Connor English - 16th

Kell Christenson - 23rd

Henry Pritham - 25th

Soren Fricke - 33rd 

Graham Estell - 35th

Will O'Brien - 39th 

Gunnison Milhoan - 47th

Drake Fricke - DNF 

Remy Pellerin - DNF 

Women’s SL 1 (4/2)

‍Marta Pendergast - 3rd

Peyton Servais - 10th

Freya Barboeisel - 20th

Nora Halverson - 22nd

Lillian Hallau - 23rd 

Nadine Hansen - 25th

Ida Lunden - 28th 

Addison Stephenson - 31st

Neva Halverson - 32nd

Grace Brandon - 34th

Sylvie Hallau - 35th 

Twyla Zell - DNF 

Men’s SL 1 (4/2) 

Drake Fricke - 6th 

Henry Pritham - 12th

Kell Christensen - 24th

Connor English - 25th

Remy Pellerin - 28th

Graham Estelle - 37th

Gunnison Milhoan - 42nd

Soren Fricke - 44th (Hiked)

Will O'Brien - DNF 

Women’s SL 2 (4/3)

‍Peyton Servais - 1st 

Freya Barboeisel - 21st

Nadine Hansen - 24th

Olivia Murgatroy - 25th

Lillian Hallau - 26th 

Nora Halverson - 27th

Neva Halverson - 30th

Ida Lunden - 31st

Addison Stephenson - 32nd 

Grace Brandon - 34th 

Sylvie Hallau - DNF 

Marta Pendergast - DNF 

Men’s SL 2 (4/3) 

Luke Conway - 2nd 

Henry Pritham - 16th 

Connor English - 18th 

Kell Christenson - 25th 

Soren Fricke - 28th 

Graham Estelle - 34th 

Gunnison Milhoan - 38th 

Remy Pellerin - 43rd (hiked) 

Drake Fricke - 44th (hiked) 

Will O'Brien (DNF)

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