Fairbanks skiers rock Masters World Cup 15 km races

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Sonot Kkaazoot

In Tuesday’s 15 km CL and FS races, NSCF skiers continued to ski well. Donna DiFolco, was first American and fourth overall in the M7 women’s freestyle race with a time of 1:16:12. Mike Schmoker with 7th American, and 27th overall in the M9 men’s freestyle race with a time of 1:30:04. Chris Puchner was first American, and 21st overall in the M9 classical race with a time of 1:28:35.

I haven’t received any recent reports from the SCUM in Switzerland, so I don’t have any photos to post or any firsthand reports on individual races or trail conditions.

NSCF skiers compete in 10 km races at Klosters Masters World Cup

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sonot Kkaazoot

Chris Puchner and Mike Schmoker celebrate their 10 km CL finish at Klosters Masters World Cup–*photos by Margaret Mannix*

Donna DiFolco led the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks skiers in today 10 km FS and CL events at the 2025 Masters Nordic World Cup. Donna was 5th overall for M7 women in the 10 km FS event. Chris Puchner (NSCF President) and Mike Schmoker (head woodel maker for the Sonot Kkaazoot) battled each other in the 10 km CL event for M9 men.

Mike writes “Chris & I had a 10 K classic race today. Cloudy with a hint of mist which stopped before the race. Truly spring conditions. Wet & a few icy spots, but also a lot of slush. Tomorrow morning Chris will do 15 k classic on a two 7.5 laps & then I will do a 15 k skate on the same 2 lap 7.5 course in the afternoon.”

“Cloudy with possible rain tomorrow. Having a great time. Friday Chis & I will do a 30k skate.”

Mike at finish of race (looks the same as he does in Christina’s Power Lunch workouts)

Have fun and race well!

30 and 15 km Classic Masters World Cup Races

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Sonot Kkaazoot

NSCF President, Chris Puchner skis 30 km classical race-*-all photos by Bad Bob Baker*

“Pics of Chris and Owen today. 15 degrees and snowing. Owen did three 5 km loops and Chris skied three 10 km. Chris might have gotten lost along the way, as the results DSQed him for going off course? I’m sure we’ll get the story later. The snow conditions were quite slow.” writes Bad Bob

Owen Hanley on route to 4th place in M11 age class

Just one more race and World Masters Cup 2024 will be over. Tomorrow the long-distance freestyle races are scheduled to be contested. Bad Bob and Sharon Baker as well as Bruce Jamieson should be skiing.

Results are available here: https://mwc2024.com/results/

NSCF skiers compete in relays at Masters World Cup

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Sonot Kkaazoot

Sharon scrambles for USA F03 relay team-*-all World Masters photos provided by the Bakers*

Recently, Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks skiers have gotten a reprieve from the unusually cold conditions of January. However, skiers traveling to Vuokatti, Finland for the 2024 Masters World Cup encountered more cold weather. The race jury canceled the first two days of planned races because of the cold.

Today some of the Fairbanks skiers competed in the relays representing the USA. Sharon Baker (above) skied the scramble leg for the USA F03 (40- to 44-year-old) women’s team.

Bad Bob skied the anchor leg for the USA M08 (65- to 69-year-old) men’s team: