Photos: Dutch Duo Kinal And Burke Finish In Top 10 In NYS
On Monday morning, Feb. 24, the Guilderland Nordic skiing team took to the chilly Ski Bowl at Gore Mountain in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Nordic state championship. Guilderland had two competitors, Landon Kinal and Nathaniel Burke.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fast climb: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal digs his poles into the snow as he starts to climb up the mountain hill. Kinal finished third in the state with a time of 26:11.0. Then on Tuesday, Kinal, Nathaniel Burke and Glens Falls’ Forrest Slingerland won the State title in the 3x3 relay.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Light on his skis: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke picks his skis up as he digs his poles into the snow as he climbs up the hill. Burke finished seventh in the state with a time of 27:06.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Speeding along: Guilderland’s Landon Kinal tucks his poles under his armpits as he tucks his body as he flies down around the turn.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wind on his face: Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke carries a ton of speed as he comes off the turn as he heads down the course.