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US Team Members in Norway
Five members of the US Team have arrived in Norway and are preparing to race on Saturday, January 30 in Bjorli,  The team, led by Shane Anderson, include Cory Snyder, Lorin Paley, Erika Walters and Madi McKinstry.  Also traveling with the team is Roy McKinstry, father of Madi.  Roy will be the Team Coach on this trip providing logistical support and filming.  Following are the current reports of the team's travels:

Saturday, February 6, 2010
Difficult conditions prevailed on a fairly short Classic course.  Fairly smooth hard snow provided a good fair track to all.  The rolling terrain proved tough for smooth telemark skiing.  A tight course kept speed down making the jump tough to make.  Spirits were high for the one and only run of the day.  What the course lacked in length it made up in toughness.  The skate had two fairly steep uphills and many turns. 

 Unfortunately the results were not as strong as our hopes.  Penalties were delivered to many athletes.    After giving it our best we sprawled onto the snow gasping for air.  No matter the results it was still fun.  

Eirik Rykus and Amelie Reymond made it look easy! 

Shane Anderson 15th

Cory Snyde 28th

Lorin Paley 10th

Erika Walters 14th

Madi McKinstry 19th

We look forward to coming back to the USA.  It looks like more bad weather awaits us!  See ya soon. 

 Shane 

 

Cory Snyder has his own blog page titled "The Adventures of Cory".   He is currently writing about his experiences in Norway. Check it out!

Sunlight Mountain Resort hosted the 2nd annual Joslin Sprint Classic on Saturday, January 30.  David Hobbs  of the US National Telemark Team posted the fastest time, winning the men's division.  David was followed by Birk Larsen  and Cole Schneider.  All three men plan to compete in the World Cup races in February at Steamboat and Keystone. 

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Photo of the Week
Lorin Paley on the Podium in Bjorli Norway - 3rd Place in the Classic. 
Read More in the Steamboat Today Newspaper Article