Start of the mens XC race in Salcha.
Fall colors and mountains as seen from West Ridge.
Megan, Hannah and Skeeto at the front of the regional championship running race. (source: Fairbanks Daily News Miner)
James and a sweet snowman
Getting my first ski of the year on Ester Dome on September 28th
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Fairbanks got its first snow today, a nasty mix of snow and rain around 35 degrees F. Pretty much perfect weather for a tough 5k time trial on a typical ski course for the upcoming winter. Before long we’ll be doing these time trials with boards strapped to our feet and more rest on the downhills. At least we weren’t waxing for that weather…
The time trial went well with good efforts put in by all but some miscomunicuation over where the course went to make it more like a 6k for most people. Afterwards we had a solid strength session to round out the day.
We rediscovered a great stretch of road for roller skiing with super low traffic (we only saw 3 cars in an hour), decent pavement and some good uphill terrain allowing us to do some great head to head speeds.
The boss explaining some technique. Don't worry Rachael is fine she's just stretching...
The Boss, Stefan and David sprinting for the line.
James, Rachael and Michael looking strong.
Me taking a little r and r in the mountains before the winter sets in.
Speaking of winter as Johnny Klister says, its coming soon:
http://www.johnnyklister.com/post/183626402/should-be-hearing-the-alaskans-or-westerners-clucking
