Bridger Ski Foundation wrapped up its junior national qualification series this past weekend with two home races at the Sunset Hills Nordic trails here in Bozeman.
Both Saturday’s classic sprint and Sunday’s mass start freestyle events featured several stand out performances from BSF skiers. Families and friends lined the trails and brought a festive atmosphere to the two days of competition.
“It’s always amazing to see the community of athletes, parents, and volunteers come together and host an incredible event,” said Nordic Program Director Andrew Morehouse. “We had everything from athletes hoping to qualify for Junior Nationals to U8’s putting on a bib for the first time.”
“The courses were hard!” said Competition Team Coach Julia Hayes. “I think it really encompasses our sport as something that not many people are willing to do, but it’s incredibly rewarding! It’s awesome to watch athletes of all ages and abilities put themselves on the line and work hard. It helps make Nordic skiing and Bozeman truly special.”
BSF had more than 70 athletes take the start lines and qualified thirteen athletes, plus three alternates, for the Junior National Championships held in Fairbanks, Alaska, March 13-19.
Results Classic Individual Sprint
Men:
Cole Bothner
Phineas Fischer
Max Kluck
Charlie Ostergren (alternate)
Cole Shockey
Gray Wasson
Callahan Waters
Woody West
Landon Wyatt
Women
Reeve Alexander (alternate)
Brenna Barton
Tobi Jacobsen
Hanna Kluck (alternate)
Natalie Nicholas
Necia Nicholas
Isabella Waters
