Photos: Dutch Battle Squalls and Gore’s Hill
On Friday, Jan. 20, the Guilderland Nordic ski team took to the course at Gore Mountain Ski Bowl in North Creek in the Johnstown/Guilderland Invitational. The boys finished fourth with 56 points while the girls finished in sixth with 61 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling hard: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke speeds past Saratoga’s Frank Hill as they glide around a turn on the first lap of the race. Burke finished 14th with a time of 22:18.7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming in hot: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal comes down the hill with speed as he tries to catch Shenendehowa’s Lionel Wiedmann. Kinal finished 12th with a time of 21:54.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shuffling along: Guilderland’s Miles Scanlan uses his poles to travel along the course. Scanlan finished in 30th with a time of 25:28.5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Need for speed: Guilderland’s Bryce Mulcahy gets into his tuck position as he comes down the small hill on his first lap. Mulcahy finished in 31st with a time of 25:48.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Conquering the hill: Guilderland’s Miles Scanlan puts his skis at a 45 degree angle as he starts climbing the hill.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Speed burner: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke jogs up the hill as he battles other skiers.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Kicking up snow: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal looks up the hill as he angles his skis. Kinal finished in 12th with a time of 21:54.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Light snow: Guilderland’s Bryce Mulcahy makes his climb up the hill as the snow falls lightly.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Gaining ground: Guilderland’s Violet McCutcheon climbs the hill with speed. McCutcheon finished in 20th with a time of 30:21.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nothing stopping her: Guilderland’s Bella Lagios speeds and flicks snow away as she climbs the hill. Lagios finished in 16th with a time of 28:50.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyeing the hill: Guilderland’s Brooklyn Lagios looks up at the hill as her competitors catch up. Lagios finished in 25th with a time of 33:30.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling together: Guilderland’s Lauren Lamme (92) and Bryce Mulcahy (39) as they both conquer the hill on their remaining laps. Lamme finished in 26th with a time of 33:31.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Checking the competition: Guilderland’s Ashley Kapusinsky looks over as two Saratoga skiers go by as they all climb the hill. Kapusinsky finished in 30th with a time of 34:20.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Speeding along: Guilderland’s Brooklyn Lagios glides down the hill as her teammate starts her climb.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big exhale: Guilderland’s Lauren Lamme glides down the small hill on her second lap.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her vision: Guilderland’s Ashley Kapusinsky looks down the course during her second lap.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
As the snow falls, Guilderland’s Violet McCutcheon comes down the small hill with speed during her third lap.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Picking up speed: Guilderland’s Bella Lagios uses her ski poles to go faster as she starts her approach to the next hill.