The Powder Keg is a backcountry ski race, that means you hike up and down mountains, ripping your skins off and putting them back on. You are required to have a beacon, shovel, probe and helmet. I've entered to competition 5 times now.
At the starting line
To begin your race you have to run to your skis and I was laughing the whole time because it's really funny to run in your ski boots and to see 135 other people do it to. I think a good laugh is what got me started right!
Up-tracking with other races. I am wearing the yellow coat in full stride.
I'm second from the back
Second from the front
At a transition point: I'm putting my skins back on after a downhill tuck
Crossing the finish line
Being rewarded for 1st place in the Women's Telemark Recreation Race. I had a blast!
Zoe and Olivia off to the side watching for Sylvia to run by
Sylvia running the race and the family running the sidewalk!
At mile 13
Chasing Sylvia
Go Sylvia!
Sylvia hugged Olivia and Anders at every cheering station and we all received happy waves
The finish: 3:51:37 | Overall place 277/1197 | Overall for women 67/478 WOW!
