A group of five skiers from Fairbanks are currently in Italy competing in Cross Country Masters Cup in Asiago, Italy. Bad Bob Baker, Sonot Kkaazoot founder and longtime director, was 16th among the M5 men (2nd American) in the 30 km classic event yesterday; Dave Edic, M6 was 5th (first American). In the 15 km classic event, Owen Hanley was 30th among M8 men, good for 2nd among Americans. Bruce Jamieson and Chris Puchner round out the Fairbanks contingent, who opted for the freestyle longer distance events. All results can be found at:

http://www.mwcexperience.com/main.php

Ski fast, Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks skiers!

Successful training for the Sonot Kkaazoot can go astray when an unexpected injury or untimely illness strikes. Thus, luck plays a significant role in making it to the start line on the Chena River on March 23, 2013. However, the celebration of spring that the Sonot Kkaazoot marks is more than just a ski race. For many skiers in the last wave, the Sonot Kkaazoot also symbolizes the return of health and fitness after unplanned detours. To those skiers (including our friend and race volunteer Tobben Spurkland, who is presently recovering from surgery in Anchorage), we give the SCUM salute. May you return to the ski trails soon.

Photo by Eli (the kid) Lyke