With the excitement of the big snowfall last weekend, Shames Mountain doubled up on their cheers as the second-last Mini Race Series opened up to all ages from March 9 – 10.
Over 150 competitors between the ages of three to 83, skied and snowboarded down the 240-feet Potline trail on the hill in pursuit of the top spot on the podium. There were also a few races set up between coaches, mountain staff, and married couples to intensify the competition.
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The fastest time was rung in by Kylar Highe with 21.08 seconds in the males’ 21+ category.
The fastest female was 14-year-old Alexis Talstra at 26.09 in the 20 & under category.
Her family joined in on the winning celebrations with her sister Jordan Talstra coming in third in the 12 & under for skiing and their father Mike Talstra third in snowboarding.
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Approximately 90 racers are expected to show up for the last leg of the Mini Race Series this weekend, which will be for racers ages 10 & under.
The Mini Races are a free six-race series open to all skiers and snowboarders, with a champion named for each category at the end of the season during the club’s year-end banquet.
To end their season in traditional style, kids will be dressed up in costumes. They will also have “Ski-Rex” joining them on the race on the hill, handing out cookie medals to everyone giving it their best on the hill.
“Ski-Rex” was introduced to the races last year as a mascot and has become quite the celebrity for the bunny hill crowd.
The event will take place on March 16 and 17 at Shames Mountain on the Bunny Hill from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Medals will be awarded at 3:30 p.m. at the club trailer.
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