Racing at World Masters

It has been a fun week in McCall, watching and racing in the World Masters Cup at Ponderosa State Park. The beautiful weather and fantastic skiing at the park helped raise everyone's spirits and good will, if it wasn't there already. Having raced across the world in a variety of competitions, I really enjoyed my races at Ponderosa this week more than most. And although all the racers wanted to race at their best, the smiles were everywhere and there was an element of good sportsmanship that I have not experienced in other races. The average age of the racer was in their mid-50s and it was about being healthy and enjoying the outdoors. How could we not all aspire to the racer from the US that was 93 years young? We had a huge support from the community and volunteers that have made these races seamless!

World Masters Coming to McCall, Idaho

The town of McCall is abuzz with the upcoming World Master's Cross Country Ski Race. Close to 1,300 skiers from all over the world will be coming to this small ski town resort to cross country ski on some of the best nordic trails in the west. And with the amount of snow we have received so far this winter, we will not lack for good ski conditions. Ponderosa State Park will be the host for this event and offers spectacular scenery along Payette Lake and tucked in some of the largest Ponderosa trees around. It also should be a fantastic race to watch, the amount of skiers alone will amaze you, let alone some of the dynamic sprint finishes and the nations duking it out at the relay. Go USA!