RNST Ski Races 2015-2016
Essex Park Time Trial - Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Thanks to great grooming, the Essex Park trails were in excellent condition for this mass start skate event. 67 skiers raced in the Essex time trial today. The 5.5K course was challenging with windy conditions. In comparison with last years time trial, and accounting for the different distance, most skiers showed improvement. Coaches were especially impressed by the performance of the first-year skiers.
Red Wing Invite - Saturday, January 30, 2016
With good snow conditions and nice weather, everyone enjoyed the meet in Red Wing, including the spectators. Several skiers had their first race and many others showed good improvement. Congratulations to Christian Gostout, Aly Welch, and Gabrielle Miller who each won their race.
Overall Results Rochester Results
Rochester Nordic Ski Invitational - Friday, January 22, 2016
Congratulations to all of the skiers participating in the Rochester Nordic Invite on Friday! A total of 129 skiers participated in the race with 95 RNST members joining skiers from Red Wing and Winona. The skiers raced a 5.55K trail on the golf course and through the woods in the freestyle technique. First year skiers traversed a slightly shorter 4.5K course which didn't include a section of the woods trail. Great snow conditions and 20 degree temps made for many happy faces on the ski trail.
Congrats to RNST skiers Peter Foley and Elena Cattaneo who were the varsity champions. Sarah Persons was the girls junior varsity champion, and Ian Dewey was the top RNST junior varsity skier as he finished 2nd in the junior varsity boys race. David Bauer and Gabrielle Miller led the 1st year skiers across the finish line.
Overall Results Rochester Results
Chippewa Valley Nordic Invite - Tuesday, January 19, 2016
RNST raced against Winona, Red Wing, and Chippewa Valley on Tuesday evening. This was the first time that the RNST has raced in Eau Claire and the lighted trails at Tower Ridge Ski Area were in good condition for a fast race at 5 degrees F. Several team members raced for the first time. The hospitality (and food) provided by the host team was appreciated.
Winona Invite - Wednesday, January 6, 2016
35 RNST skiers competed in 4 mass start races. The warm weather caused challenging race conditions. It was a good start for RNST competition skiers!