Buckwheat Ski Classic
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Photos by Jeff Brady
THE PREPARATION - Christine Todd waxes, Buckwheat howls with Mark Saldi and John Warder, and sharing strategy with Nan Saldi.
AND THEY'RE OFF - Buckwheat and 5-month-old Jackson Sheardown talk about the ski ahead for dad Sean and mom Angie, the 10K pack takes off.
Scott Logan and Katherine Nelson get a second start from Buckwheat, and Cynde Adams brings up the rear.
Sydney Brown and Amanda Castle goof off waiting for the kids race, Joy Vall is all ears, and 10K winners Katherine Scheck and Logan Potter.
The snowshoers take off under the watchful eye of timer Annette Bertrand, and Julene Fairbanks is all smiles after her 10K finish.
The lead pack sails past Log Cabin for another run at the course.
25K winner Ray Sabo talks about his race with sister and 5K winner Terri Publiover, women's 25K winner Emily Nishikawa is cheered on by Buckwheat, and snowshoe winner Amber Bethe is out of breath at the finish.
Marcel Jolley, who flies up every year from Portland to see family and ski in the race, takes a breather after finishing. "Enough of this," he said. "I'm heading back to the aid station." The Ski Club's Dean Anderson surveys the scene before sledding a load of hot dogs out to the the kids aid station.
Reg Martin and Alastair Smith finish the 25K, and Laura Downey gets a high five from the man.
50K winner Adam Verrier finishes in 2:24:21`, and later is congratulated by second place Graham Nishikawa and third place Nathan Doering.
JUNEAU PHOT FINISH - Martha Moore leans for the win over Chuck Guthrie , and women's 50K winner Madeleine Williams is congratulated by Joan Stanton.
The start of the kids 5K race, and boys race winner Mac Potter.
Skagway's Ethan Moe feels good about his ski, Katilyn Surdyk fires a snowball at Thomas Etue, and Ty Ely finishes strong.
Amber Bethe receives the snowshoe award, Miss Buckwheat alumni listen to the announcement of the new girls, and Mayor Tim Bourcy gets ready to present a set of Atomic skis to a lucky winner.
Joe Bishop grooves on the dance floor to the Robert Murphy band, and Adam Verrier hoist his award high.
SEE YOU AT THE 2006 RACE!