tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13379702448029929562024-03-05T03:44:56.408-06:00Friends of St. Olaf SkiingWelcome to the Olaf Skiing Hub. A place for Oles, alum, friends, family, and even strangers to come together to support St. Olaf Alpine Skiing. Stay tuned for updates throughout the season!Kayla Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510476418359005537noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-24053536034952375922013-02-11T21:50:00.002-06:002013-02-11T21:50:41.196-06:00Interim Break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Interim break is always a great time for the Oles. The week rest from class, countless hours in the library, and the day in day out grind of J-term allows us to spend more energy and focus on our skiing. This rare opportunity for us to have such a prime ski racing mind set lead to big improvements for everyone. Most of the team spent their days training at Loveland and Copper Mountain Resorts in Colorado while a few of our fastest athletes went to Sugar Bowl California for three days of technical racing. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>The men's team sent senior captains Nate Hanson and Pål Proitz as well as Håkon Schonheyder to battle it out in the west with young Nathalie Kenny our other two captains Katie Ulvestad and Madison McLachlan for the women. Tough course sets caused the Oles to hit a couple of speed bumps along the way. However, short memories and composed minds lead to success. Collectively the men and women mustered the agility to make it through the quick courses and put together ten top ten finishes. Håkon Schonheyder had the best individual finish, just off the podium in fourth place. These races gave our athletes a lot of great race experience. For some, racing is much more of a challenge than training. It takes a different state of mind and a longer lasting memory. With nationals just around the corner, it was a tremendous opportunity for our top tier athletes to test their racing techniques at a high profile race. They left California with confidence knowing they had overcome adversity. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Back in Colorado the rest of the team worked hard to improve. Guest coach Joe Paul provided the team with a new set of ideas as to how to improve the things people had been working on. In this uniquely intense interim break environment leap and bounds were made by all. We saw athletes pushing themselves harder than ever. The lengthly courses at 12,000 ft quickly made for worn out bodies, though. Nonetheless, the team keep pushing each other to new heights. Unfortunately, when people take chances injury rates increase. Miranda Ness crashed hard in giant slalom training, and was diagnosed with a concussion. She flew home the following day, and is currently doing everything in her power to recover and put herself in a position to some back swinging. Jack Stang also had a big wreck during a giant slalom run and tweaked his knee. Diligently, he rehabbed it while still in Colorado and managed to still make it out on the snow. He should be back to full strength for this weekend's divisional race at St. Olaf's home hill, Afton Alps. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>As our trip neared its end, the California group flew through the night back to Colorado for one more day of racing and one more day of training. Tuesday morning the whole team woke together and made their way to Loveland for a tough day of racing. One of our biggest rivals, Sierra Nevada College, sent a few of their racers. Also, many division one schools were in the race. So, needless to say the competition was stiff. Håkon Schonheyder again lead the mens team, finishing in fourtysecond place scoring a fifty point FIS result. He was followed by our Germany, Florien Weil in sixty eighth place. Florien scored a sixty eight point FIS result. Mckenna McNabb, who just got back from spending her interim in Ecuador, hit the ground running and bested the entire women's team by finishing in eighteenth place and scoring a sixty three point FIS result. She was followed by the captains Madison McLachlan and Katie Ulvestad, respectively. This too, was a good race for the whole team to gain some experience in a high-stakes race. Everyone took advantage of that opportunity, and although the results may not show it for all, experience was gained across the board. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>All in all, the interim trip was classically successful. Everyone took big steps in their skiing, some physically and some mentally. The superb individual results excited the entire team. We plan on carrying this excitement through the rest of the season. Everyone is going into this divisional race hungry and excited, we will dominate this race. </div>
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<br />Nate Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15318627046335318993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-75961242750262563142013-01-22T09:41:00.002-06:002013-01-22T09:41:36.130-06:00Lacrosse, WI USCSA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Women's Team Saturday: <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46577&rp=910303">http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46577&rp=910303</a></div>
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Mens Team Saturday: <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46576&rp=910310">http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46576&rp=910310</a></div>
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Women's Team Sunday: <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46586&rp=910397">http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46586&rp=910397</a></div>
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Mens Team Sunday: <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46588&rp=910406">http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=46588&rp=910406</a></div>
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Tough weekend for the men. Congratulations to Matt Hoffman for his first USCSA win! </div>
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Conditions are proving to be tough, on Saturday 4 of the top 5 men went out. On the Women's side things looked a lot better. The Oles dominated both races taking 5 of 6 podium spots. </div>
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Joe Masciopinto (Senior)</div>
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Nate Hansen (Senior)</div>
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Mason Hinke (Second Year)</div>
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Matt Hoffman (Junior) </div>
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Lisa Koetke (Freshman)</div>
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Jack Stang (Second Year)</div>
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Maddey McLachlan</div>
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</span>Nate Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15318627046335318993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-45325130819946088332013-01-07T10:38:00.000-06:002013-01-07T10:38:59.930-06:00Granite Peak USCSA Race<br />
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Haakon Schonheyder and Katie Ulvestad won both the Slalom and Giant Slalom races this weekend at the Granite Peak (Wausau, WI.) USCSA race. The Ole men and women sweep the podium in the Giant Slalom (the men took the top 5 spots and the women took 5 of the top 8 spots) and took 2 of the 3 top spots in the slalom (the men took 7 of the top 10 spots and the women took 5 of the top 10 spots). The men and women easily won both races, dominating the field the entire weekend.</div>
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<strong>Saturday, 1-5-13</strong></div>
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Men's Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44513&rp=909404" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44513&rp=909404</a><br clear="all" />Haakon Schonheyder - 1st, Nate Hansen - 3rd, Grady Gores - 4th, Matt Hoffman - 5th, Lars Midthun - 8th, Joe Masciopinto - 9th and Jack Stang - 10th</div>
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Women's Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44514&rp=909423" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44514&rp=909423</a></div>
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Katie Ulvestad - 1st, Maddey McLachlan - 2nd, Laura Post - 4th, Lisa Koetke - 7th and Miranda Ness - 10th</div>
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Men's Giant Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44922&rp=909425" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44922&rp=909425</a></div>
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Haakon Schonheyder - 1st, Grady Gores - 2nd, Nate Hansen - 3rd, Matt Hoffman - 4th, Florian Weil - 5th, Lars Midthun - 8th and Joe Masciopinto - 10th</div>
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Women's Giant Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44926&rp=909428" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44926&rp=909428</a></div>
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Katie Ulvestad - 1st, Nathalie Kenny - 2nd, Maddey McLachlan - 3rd, Laura Post - 7th, Lisa Koetke - 8th and Miranda Ness - 10th</div>
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Men's Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44513&rp=909405" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44513&rp=909405</a></div>
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Women's Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44514&rp=909424" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44514&rp=909424</a></div>
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Men's Giant Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44922&rp=909426" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44922&rp=909426</a></div>
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Women's Giant Slalom - <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=44926&rp=909430" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.live-timing.com/<wbr></wbr>report.php?r=44926&rp=909430</a></div>
Nate Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15318627046335318993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-87608742408478880082012-11-26T19:49:00.000-06:002012-11-26T19:53:59.108-06:00Thanksgiving Update<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">While we have already had first snow sighting before, we had </span><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">SNOW</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> stick for the first time of the year on campus. The team was
excited to see this knowing that we could potentially start on snow sooner than
expected. Unfortunately the snow didn’t stick and the temperature has risen again.
Hopefully the temperature will start to decrease here in the near future and
stay that way, but the forecast is saying otherwise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In order to encourage some friendly competition, we ran the
stadium stairs down at the football field. We ran as entire team, including the
Nordic skiers. We first ran 6 sets of stairs (2 sets every stair, 2 sets every
other stair, and 2 sets every 3<sup>rd</sup> step). This helped improve
foot-speed, which translates to quick feet on the hill. After our 6 sets, we
raced against the Nordies up to the top of a set of stairs and down. Overall
ALPINE WINS!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Besides stairs we have been working hard at Coach’s practice by
running hills on Thorson and Old Main, interval time runs (where we are
sprinting for the length of a GS and slalom course and jogging in between),
lifting heavy weights, and other agilities that allow us for some quick
movements. We will continue this hard work off the hill with each other until
the snow falls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thanksgiving break is coming up and it will allow for a break
from the hard workout we’ve been doing. Everyone will keep working hard, some
off the hill, but some will be enjoying the slopes in Colorado or other places
were the snow has fallen. Hopefully we will be hitting the gates once we come
back. Hope everyone had a large, yummy meal. </span><span style="color: #984806; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">GOBBLE
GOBBLE GOBBLE</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Want to look stylish, or have a friend/family member look
stylish? Buy a </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">St.
Olaf hat for Christmas</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">; only $20 for a trucker hat and $25 for a flex fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All donations are welcomed and we thank you
for your support!! </span><br />
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Nate Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15318627046335318993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-60991722659560099962012-11-04T10:49:00.002-06:002012-11-04T11:14:12.323-06:00<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it's official!</span> <span style="font-size: small;">There have have been <b>first-snow-sightings</b> on campus! We just need more consistently low temperatures in order for it to stick! In addition to first snow sightings, other sure signs that snow is on it's way include the student body's transition into long sleeve shirts, and the classic puffy coats. If that's not a sign, I don't know what is! </span><br />
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As we anxiously await the season, the team is busy with preseason <b>fundraising</b> and <b>dry-land work outs</b>. The Captain's practices just ended a couple weeks ago, and our first week of dry-land practices with Coach Kevin are underway. In addition to working out, we are also working on fundraising. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us in this process. Through your generosity, we plan to travel with the entire team to <b>Colorado</b> over Interim Break to train in the big mountain conditions. This also includes the coaching fees, lane space on the mountain, and housing for our team. Without your help, none of this would be possible. We are very appreciative of your continued support, and cannot thank you enough!<br />
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We worked very hard during the past month of Captain's practices, and we're excited to show Kevin how hard we worked. We began last week's practices with a meeting solidifying our team goals, expectations, and ways the accomplish both. Later in the week, we began physical testing which included different stations. There was a station for a timed mile run, box jumps, a vertical jump test, and lastly, a shuttle run. The shuttle run was probably the most applicable to a real ski race. The quick agility and transitions of slalom are hard to simulate off snow, but this timed sequence of sprints (forward, backward, and sideways) around cones, is the closest thing we've got to slalom.<br />
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As we continue into this last month of dry-land, it's important to remember what we're working towards. We all are fueled by the accomplishments of where we left off last season, and unified by the new potential we've gained as a team this year. We couldn't be more excited for ski season.<br />
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Here are some of the new faces on the girl's team with Miranda Ness and Mckenna McNabb:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Welcome back Friends of St. Olaf
Skiing. We are glad you are back for another great season of skiing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our first day of school was the 6<sup>th</sup>
of September and we are thrilled for another year on the hill. This past year
we lost four great ole skiers: Nick, Kathleen, Max, and Genette. They will be
greatly missed, on and off the ski hill. However, with every loss senior we
always gain new freshmen. On the men’s side of the team we gained Lars Midthun and Grady Gores. On the women’s side we gained Laura Post, Nathalie
Kenny, and Lisa Koetke. The energy on the team this year is great, we are eager
for the season to start!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
past weekend the Ski Team hosted its annual golf tournament with a record
turnout of 20+ people. The tournament was held at Wilinger’s and got off to a
chilly start with the temperatures in the 30’s for tee-off. It turned out to be
a gorgeous sunny day. Nate Hansen and Aaron Stenhaug won the tournament at -9,
with the next best pair, Kevin Cook and Uros Pavlovcic, finishing at -5.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After
golf we headed over to former ski coach Paul Wojick house for a Nordic and
Alpine picnic. It was a great way for past alum to mingle with current ski team
members. Thanks to Paul and his wife for being such great hosts! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
weekend created a great opportunity for all current and past skiers to get to
know each other. If you did not get to make it this year, we would love to have
you join us next year!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
year the St. Olaf Ski Team introduced a new fundraiser. We are excited for our
new fundraiser, which will let the entire team have an active role in sharing
our growth on the blog. We hope you get the chance to follow us this year! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1337970244802992956" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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it snow!</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Friends of St. Olaf Skiing,</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Welcome back friends of St. Olaf Skiing. We are glad you are back with
us for another great season. Things on the blog are about to pick up so stay
tuned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The St. Olaf Ski Team has many events coming up in the next few weeks;
we would love for you to join us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This coming Saturday the 15<sup>th</sup>, we will be hosting a
tailgating party for the first home football game of the season. This is a
fundraiser for the team. <span style="color: #1a1a1a;">We will be grilling
starting at 11 o'clock, at Schmidt House. It is located on Ole Ave across from
the president’s house. It will be $5 for burgers, chips, and a drink. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">Come and join us. We would love to see you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">In addition to the BBQ this Saturday, next Saturday is Homecoming
on the Hill. We will be hosting out annual golf tournament. Stay tune for
updates from that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">If you are interested in playing in the tournament, please
contact Kevin Cook (cook@stolaf.edu) for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">It is going to be a great year, hope to see you around!</span></div>
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Today was a great day on the Mountain of Sunday River. It
was a blue bird, 60-degree day. The parents couldn’t of asked for a better day.
The men however had their first day of GS in slush. The conditions were extreme,
nevertheless the Olaf boys excelled to the top with the conditions. After the
first run St. Olaf had 4 of their five guys in the top 22, with the two
Norwegian in the top 10. Congratulations to Haakon Schoenheyder for his THIRD
place finish. He had an amazing race edging out Pål Añdre Prøitz to become the
top Norwegian at St. Olaf College. </div>
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Next Pål Añdre Prøitz. He had a great first run ending up in
8<sup>th</sup> place. Second run Pål knew the team was in 2<sup>nd</sup>,
all he had to do was finish. However, Pal has only one gear in ski racing,
which is as fast and straight. Pal took a big fall second run near the bottom,
scaring many Oles with only two skiers down safely. Nonetheless, Haakon came
down the second run as the second fastest man in the race. Saving the Oles and
helping them place SECOND in the GS for the second year in a row. </div>
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In addition, today was Senior Nick Stang and Max Lund last
GS ever as Oles. They came out and
showed the world that they know how to ski. Nick and Max were both Second Team
All American! Nick placed 12<sup>th</sup> and Max placed 16<sup>th</sup>. The Olaf team will
miss you dearly next year, on and off the snow. </div>
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Great race today boys!!!</div>
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Tomorrow is the ladies SL. It should be a great day of
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Interested in more results from the race today? Follow the
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Here are some great pictures taken today from the men’s GS.
We hope you enjoy them and continue to follow the blog all week for more updates!!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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(Coach: Joe Masciopinto wearing a t-shirt and Miranda Ness)</div>
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(First Run: Haakon Schoenheyder)</div>
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(First Run: Nick Stang)</div>
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(First Run: Florian Weil)</div>
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Today was the first day of racing at the 2012 USCSA
Nationals in Sunday River, Maine. Today was the first race for the women in GS.
No one expected such a great showing from the Ole women. Not only did all five
women finish in the top 60, they had their best GS race ever at Nationals. THEY
TOOK 3<sup>RD</sup> PLACE!!!! Congratulations ladies. Captain Katie Ulvestad
led the Oles with a 15-place finish, making her Second Team all American. Next
we had freshman MeKenna McNabb taking 16-place. She charged the course today
with power and confidence, something you do not see in many freshmen. Our third
place finisher was Maddey McLachlan. Maddey struggled with her first run just
missing the top 30 by 1 person. She came back extremely strong on her second
run coming in 24<sup>th</sup> place overall. Miranda Ness had great first Nationals
with a 36<sup>th</sup> place finish. Alex Anderson played anchor for the team
leading up the back. She took 58<sup>th</sup> place with two solid runs from
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GREAT RACE TODAY LADIES!!!!</div>
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Also here are some great pictures taken today from the women’s
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(Left: MeKenna, Alex, Miranda)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We regret to inform you, the “donate now” button has been
taken down.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Now
all donations are sent to the school. They go into the specific sport that you
desire.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Donations
are now accepted by sending them to St. Olaf Alpine Ski team, 1520 St. Olaf
Ave., Northfield, MN. 55057.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Please continue to follow the St. Olaf Ski Teams as we prepare to leave for our 2012 USCSA Nationals in Sunday River Maine next week.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">Hey everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13pt;">This past weekend, after winning Divisionals at
Spirit Mountain last weekend, the Oles were off to Marquette Mountain in
Michigan. It was a great weekend for many people on the team. The drive to
Marquette was an experience in itself.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13pt;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13pt;">We experienced one of the few snowstorms of the season. At one point,
the vans spilt up because of the weather. However, thanks to technology and
great driving skills, we all arrived in Marquette safe.</span></div>
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(Coach Kevin Cook)</div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">Saturday:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">The first race was on Saturday was Slalom. It was a strong
showing on the men’s side with St. Olaf taking 6 of the top 9 spots.
Congratulations to Nick Stang for winning the race. Haakon Schonheyder had a
solid finish taking second with Paal Proitz in third. Congratulations boys for
winning the race!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">The women also proved to ski strong on Saturday as well. The
women also won the race with great skiing from Katie Ulvestad (3), Madison
McLachlan (4), Kathleen Stefely (5), Alex Anderson (6), MeKenna McNabb (8), and
Miranda Ness (12). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">Sunday was a great day for the Oles as well! Team Norway and
Germany highlighted the Giant Slalom with 1,2, and 3. Congratulations to Haakon
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Florian Weil in third place. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt;">On Sunday
the women skied just as well as the day before. We had solid skiing from all
girls on the team. Congratulations: Katie Ulvestad (2), Madison McLachlan (4),
McKenna McNabb (5), Alex Anderson (10), Kathleen Stefely (15), and Stephanie
Pieper (22). <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">This weekend consisted of great skiing with
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">With all the great skiing from the Oles this weekend. The St.
Olaf Ski Teams were Regional Champions on both the Men’s and Women’s side.
MEANING WE ARE HEADED TO NATIONALS IN TWO WEEKS IN SUNDAY RIVER, MAINE!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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follow the Ski Team, as we prepare for one of our highest anticipated Nationals
in many years. It should be filled with great competition on the Men and Women
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Our team is very excited to introduce you to
our very own giving page, right here on this blog! <o:p></o:p></div>
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In the upper right hand corner you see a
yellow button that says "<b><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">ChipIn</span></b>" Clicking this button will bring you to
our team's new fundraising page. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We
only receive partial funding from the school's general fund, and so we rely on
your generous support to build upon our successful tradition. Thanks to you,
our team continues its legacy of success and we appreciate every dollar you
give. </div>
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This
season we are in need of you to help! We need to raise $5,000 to go to USCSA
Nationals in Sunday River, Maine. Since our team created this new fundraising
site, the money you give goes directly to our team! This new giving page is an
attempt to show you just how big of a difference you are making for us. The
idea is to give you the opportunity to choose things you'd like to fund. By
giving to the school your money goes to next years ski budget. So please, help
us! By giving to the blog NOW, you will be helping the St. Olaf Ski Teams continue
one of their strongest seasons ever.
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">So, thank you! We appreciate everything that you do to make the St.
Olaf Ski Teams possible. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Welcome back! Today was our third day on snow at Copper
Mountain. We have been training GS on Copperopolis. It has been a great week
filled with fun and great skiing. We have seen many improvements in everyone
skiing. Our trip started out on Saturday with a USCSA race in Steamboat. We
left our house in Breck at 5:45am. We arrived at the hill at 8 to find out that
we missed inspection. However, despite these events we would like to
congratulate Haakon Schonaeyder for winning the race. Honorable mention goes to
Pal Proitz for his second place finish. </div>
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(Captain Kathleen Stefely Left and Maddie McLachlan Right)</div>
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(Captain Nick Stang)</div>
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If you would like to see the results follow the links at the
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Ladies: <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=33070&rp=570115">http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=33070&rp=570115</a></div>
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Men: <a href="http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=33073&rp=570114">http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=33073&rp=570114</a></div>
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On Sunday we had our first day of training GS at Copper.
Here is a picture of the team standing at the top of the mountain. We had a
perfect blue bird day with a high of 36. The snow conditions have been great. </div>
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Today was Monday. We again trained GS and had a perfect day
on the hill. </div>
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Please continue following the blog, as we will be continually
updating from Colorado and Spirit Mountain. Thanks for your support!!</div>
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(Captain Katie Ulvestad Yellow, Alex Anderson and Haakon round 2 at City Market)</div>
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Friends welcome back to the St. Olaf Skiing Blog. We hope
you had a great January. It has been fun up on the hill. We have been busy with
practice, races, and school everyday.</div>
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This past weekend we had our first FIS race. The competition
took place at IndianHead Mountain Resort. Congratulations to Nick Stang for
winning the race on Sunday.
Nonetheless, the rest of the St. Olaf Ski Team achieved great success. </div>
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Interested in the results? Follow the link at the bottom of
the page for great ski racing results.
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<a href="http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/1228.html?event_id=30379&cal_suchsector=AL">http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/1228.html?event_id=30379&cal_suchsector=AL</a></div>
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Next, we leave tomorrow morning (27 of January) at 6 in the
morning for our yearly trip to Colorado. We will be lead by Coach Joe Paul from
Team Afton. Joe is a grade A guy; this is his 3<sup>rd</sup> year taking the
Oles to Colorado. </div>
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On Saturday the team will be taking place in a USCSA race at
Steamboat. The rest of the week we will be training at Copper Mountain. GOOD
LUCK!!</div>
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The Schedule for the week:</div>
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- Train GS at Copper<br />
Monday - Train GS at Copper<br />
Tuesday - Train SL at Copper <br />
Wednesday - Train GS at Copper in AM. Leave for MN after training.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spirit FIS SL<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spirit FIS SL<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spirit FIS SL<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;">Monday-
First day of classes: Second Semester<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;">It is
going to be a busy, yet fun week. Please keep the Oles in your mind as they are
driving across the country. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;">As the
week progress, we will keep you up to date on the status of the St. Olaf Ski Team.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;">Stay
Tune!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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We are extremely sorry with the delay in the blog this season. We
have been particularly busy here on the hill. We hope this interruption doesn’t
stop you from being devoted fans of the St. Olaf Ski Team and our Blog. So far it has been an interesting year,
so let us catch you up. </div>
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Foremost, we had our first USCSA race this past weekend. The
race went off without a hitch at Afton Alps. We would like to applaud our
winners: Katie, Max, and Pal. Nevertheless, the St. Olaf Team achieved great
success from all their athletes. The men’s team took top three both days, while
the women took 5 of the top 6 spots. </div>
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Like to see more? Follow the link to see the official
results from the weekend.</div>
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Saturday SL:</div>
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Men: http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=29462&rp=558068</div>
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Women: http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=29457&rp=558077</div>
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Sunday GS:</div>
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Men: http://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=29745&rp=559082</div>
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Welcome 2011-2012 St. Olaf Ski Team!! Check everyone out! We are a young team however, a extremely talented team. Dry land has been competitive. Hopefully the Oles bring their competitiveness out onto the hill with them next week as we have our first USSA race of the year at Afton Alps.</div>
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<br />Nate Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15318627046335318993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-15281745991342105952011-11-17T21:39:00.007-06:002011-11-17T21:44:20.158-06:00Thanksgiving Update!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_PK6Jo7oco/TsXTvO_IX4I/AAAAAAAAAAc/vcnwK9y79ZE/s1600/215467_1846815422627_1607920703_3119866_5753934_n.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome back Friends of St. Olaf Skiing. The season is approaching fast and we cannot wait to get back on snow!! Next week is Thanksgiving and many Ole skiers will be heading out West to do some early season skiing. While others will be heading home, spending time with their families for the holidays.</div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So far the ski season has started off with a boom. Captains’ practice is now over and coaches’ practice has started. Kevin Cook, the head alpine coach, has been pushing everyone to their limits. The team came into the season physically strong. However, many team members are learning a new mental strength that will lead them to success throughout the season. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We are preparing for the first USSA race of the season in December at Afton Alps. In addition, the first USCSA race will be held at <span class="Apple-style-span">Afton Alps on the 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> of January</span>. If possible come support the Oles and meet all the new faces on the team this year. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Furthermore, we have another “Meet the First Years” interview. This week it was Freshman Jack Stang’s turn. (pictured on the right) Jack’s interview was a little different than the other ones. He was asked the same questions as everyone else, however he answered many questions with just one word.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_PK6Jo7oco/TsXTvO_IX4I/AAAAAAAAAAc/vcnwK9y79ZE/s1600/215467_1846815422627_1607920703_3119866_5753934_n.jpeg" style="text-align: left; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_PK6Jo7oco/TsXTvO_IX4I/AAAAAAAAAAc/vcnwK9y79ZE/s200/215467_1846815422627_1607920703_3119866_5753934_n.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676175713800576898" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px; " /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Jack is from New Brighton, MN and currently lives in Kitt. Currently Jack is working towards a degree in Economics. He told me his older brother Nick is an Econ major and would love to be just like him. (Nick currently a senior and a 3-year captain) Jack is 18 years old and is incredibly happy he selected St. Olaf College. He is thrilled to be a part of the amazing St. Olaf Skiing family. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Jack feels there is great competition on the ski team this year. However, he believes if he puts in all his effort he will make varsity. Jack loves competition and believes it makes him perform at a higher lever. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Please stay tuned to the blog for further updates, as the season is right around the corner!!! </p> <!--EndFragment-->Nate Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15318627046335318993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-4545144100805110362011-11-07T14:53:00.005-06:002011-11-09T19:26:14.998-06:00Haakon Schoenheyder<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aRgqh1sYcS0Un5i7qbxg5mm6rkeysB-uRwp_rlFWgXgDnXwMBmDYo5Ai-dTw2xdNq-wyj8BB_GzL2XxWi2GEVBL3BMIJ2srFDh71o5MMbcWw5mCIasCD_kDTe3xHq_YIj6wYeLDmLoA/s1600/293609_10150887020900212_873660211_21390005_1502805218_n.jpeg"></a><br />
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Friends of St. Olaf Skiing welcome back for the first addition of Meet the First Years! Our first victim of the intense Q&A is <b>Stephanie Pieper</b>. She is currently 18 years old and is very glad she is attending St. Olaf College. Stephanie is <span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">pursuing </span>a degree in Chemistry. She says she wants to go into medicine and possibly be a doctor one day.</div>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>Skiing Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666799423666759368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-78585296935261122802011-10-18T11:22:00.004-05:002011-10-18T11:32:33.257-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGyU78cTm9SQnYDv4aBVCm5wBp7UiyZAv9f2RxjLqHXwqLBvmzafjgTn2u_s-GeB9LYx1IbIDlWEwfhlGNwBsv2FL-Efx9itF5e1sQhU68HSaHsrsL4o0nXcAfH2KM5_wkFjSKeywbGs/s1600/251648_1761572480433_1272690038_31587843_3601152_n.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><div style="text-align: center; ">Welcome back friends of St. Olaf Skiing. We are glad you are back with us for another great season. The St. Olaf Ski Team has been busy these past two months. Our first day of school was the 8<sup>th</sup> of September, and we have been running ever since. This past year we lost three great Ole skiers, Jeff Stamp, Laurie Taschler, and Laura Mansell. They will be greatly missed, but as we all know college is 4 years long. With the loss of Jeff and Laurie we added many new freshmen skiers. On the men’s side of the team we gained Nick Kollias, Hakon Schonheyder, Jack Stang, Florian Weil, Nathan Wick, and Mason Hinke.<span> </span>On the women’s side we gained MeKenna McNabb and Stephanie Peiper. We are excited for the year and all the potential the first years have to offer.</div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; ">There have already been two great events this year put on by the ski team. We hope you had the privilege to join us, but if you did not, here is a quick update on what has happened.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; ">Homecoming weekend was the 24<sup>th</sup> of September. We held our annual golf tournament, and we thank our 20 participants for braving the cold and foggy weather. As the day progressed, the weather and everyone’s game improved.</p></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_tSfphtut94Oapi99R-u82cq9SslFdpGRPR2IMu_nzv6q4QandRFWI6mnt2ivtr-1o5qkNcqkKOe_6DEZDr5Hoj6w89TywxkLaaWR4aVHHsr_yXOCwx1I92YRGA30OPAhTPSsWdBLEQ/s1600/IMG_1120.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_tSfphtut94Oapi99R-u82cq9SslFdpGRPR2IMu_nzv6q4QandRFWI6mnt2ivtr-1o5qkNcqkKOe_6DEZDr5Hoj6w89TywxkLaaWR4aVHHsr_yXOCwx1I92YRGA30OPAhTPSsWdBLEQ/s200/IMG_1120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664870582930972594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">After the golf tournament, we headed back to the Hill and watched 24<sup>th</sup> nationally ranked Oles take on Luther College in a great football game. Our own, Captain Genette Sekse is the manager of the team and is doing an outstanding job for them in her senior year!</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGyU78cTm9SQnYDv4aBVCm5wBp7UiyZAv9f2RxjLqHXwqLBvmzafjgTn2u_s-GeB9LYx1IbIDlWEwfhlGNwBsv2FL-Efx9itF5e1sQhU68HSaHsrsL4o0nXcAfH2KM5_wkFjSKeywbGs/s200/251648_1761572480433_1272690038_31587843_3601152_n.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664870784212804962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">After the game we headed over to former ski coach Paul Wojick house for a Nordic and Alpine picnic. It was a great way for past alum to mingle with current ski team members. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">The weekend created a great opportunity for all current and past skiers to get to know each other. If you did not get to make it this year, we would love to have you join us next year. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Finally, we have now started our captain’s practices for the year. Nick Stang and Katie Ulvestad have been leading the team through some grueling workouts. Everyone has been putting in hard work and right now, the season is looking very positive. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Our 4<sup>th</sup> captain is Max Lund; also the captain of the St. Olaf Soccer team. They are having an amazing season. If you have not made it to one of their games, you should go! They are currently 12-2-1 and in third place in the MIAC!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGren9DCeXUsz3UVTcCNY9NT4Czwv32uf4gVl6FJ-ayvYQgoaHIinpPNs7ET_xvl2XLOUFbcihFm6aulFTnI99xitD-5cUkChoFpBcmxOQ58SJtRtmyaRszxTJ56UKE8knxDo3gvWQAA/s200/msoc-2011-10-8.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664870869869879938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 116px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We are excited for seasons and we hope you get the chance to follow us this year!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Coming up shortly we will be highlighting the new kids on the block. Stay tuned. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Skiing Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666799423666759368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-29880549522641443862011-04-03T18:48:00.005-05:002011-04-03T19:00:17.879-05:00Pictures from Nationals!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZwUVbbeGLiBvsIf7rGpK3mGPZ0IJ42kR-mQFq43eLmGDpig2ig3imNOKrITPJlej_6zn8PvlG2TqJNd8AfpLFuxsBI_OpflmvkIXaaNQta_zZqHY2p4xvplmC7bQn_9g6x3QAld-kgc/s1600/CIMG0500.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591510233945800642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZwUVbbeGLiBvsIf7rGpK3mGPZ0IJ42kR-mQFq43eLmGDpig2ig3imNOKrITPJlej_6zn8PvlG2TqJNd8AfpLFuxsBI_OpflmvkIXaaNQta_zZqHY2p4xvplmC7bQn_9g6x3QAld-kgc/s320/CIMG0500.JPG" /></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> GUYS TAKE SECOND!! </span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7A7AGqWh_Hzn1dqwL46sqvwRCSuWftVogaCtZVTy0PB3bIf0ZvfqGVEn8UmU-d9D_93Dgzg1oPolOPBPZhqIRUnreIIg7tdPRC1RvbBJ-PZu0tRn_O4CuR2AM5VGgF0U8cp3UKtZxzqk/s1600/CIMG0494.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591509672786928930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7A7AGqWh_Hzn1dqwL46sqvwRCSuWftVogaCtZVTy0PB3bIf0ZvfqGVEn8UmU-d9D_93Dgzg1oPolOPBPZhqIRUnreIIg7tdPRC1RvbBJ-PZu0tRn_O4CuR2AM5VGgF0U8cp3UKtZxzqk/s320/CIMG0494.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">The team hanging out at the bottom of the racecourse</span></strong> <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rHn0btE-yhcyKHL0rvfoxu9yq_eCweZv4lkdRFIKSN65apZVvYEpRuXT3Ek9SPoTa0-K9f1sS3fPdvcAATHfFb3zJOXxnjU2NyqgiRrIReOiJpdX8JAJpBDHbcznMktlY53BoBgG6LM/s1600/CIMG0484.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591509669010639442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rHn0btE-yhcyKHL0rvfoxu9yq_eCweZv4lkdRFIKSN65apZVvYEpRuXT3Ek9SPoTa0-K9f1sS3fPdvcAATHfFb3zJOXxnjU2NyqgiRrIReOiJpdX8JAJpBDHbcznMktlY53BoBgG6LM/s320/CIMG0484.JPG" /></a><strong><span style="color:#000099;"> Nicks Birthday at the Hansen's condo. Thanks for all the wonderfun food! </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT5g9BmaYunsRsUI0YUIbrjzMOz4u04joX-Dx4LuYiP7DhUQebp7Ib2IjKKZJVCsf6Lu_uEr9IL-1KojwzB-Vl2EeypUqT4J7vCaTaj1knPUSMX9ksdomXXoxdSA1yDoKUkPOkgxy2sY/s1600/CIMG0474.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591509661967621938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT5g9BmaYunsRsUI0YUIbrjzMOz4u04joX-Dx4LuYiP7DhUQebp7Ib2IjKKZJVCsf6Lu_uEr9IL-1KojwzB-Vl2EeypUqT4J7vCaTaj1knPUSMX9ksdomXXoxdSA1yDoKUkPOkgxy2sY/s320/CIMG0474.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Jeff and Nick cheering on the girls</strong></span> <span style="color:#009900;"><strong></strong></span><span style="color:#009900;"><strong></strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPGtjfFY7He9jS477-rNSLjumlTNzlN5T5ZZ_IDe_67NnXZoD1-frPr7-Ba7mKBiy5JfDrmPpkdk107sNk4GAZa0yLMorDDLCU3XdiLU8r6RTZoSTMsEU1PQy4dZjYtB78aCmwzUL5O4/s1600/CIMG0483.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591509658771129810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPGtjfFY7He9jS477-rNSLjumlTNzlN5T5ZZ_IDe_67NnXZoD1-frPr7-Ba7mKBiy5JfDrmPpkdk107sNk4GAZa0yLMorDDLCU3XdiLU8r6RTZoSTMsEU1PQy4dZjYtB78aCmwzUL5O4/s320/CIMG0483.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjHyIUBxAom2RTEgZh9dLMX9dfM54gf94y0DdYozilpKs_kucC8YmogrhDXpjXLqqe1Jzdg4bk5J8abqmJWbRy6MXsw3iYYyUTNtkuyJ4hueF57diQE8tiEONFlCRWIn9dXmBQC-BZgU/s1600/CIMG0456.JPG"></a><span style="color:#663366;"><strong>Girls cheering on the guys-- UM YA YA </strong></span><br /><div></div></div></div>Skiing Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666799423666759368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-20704935507154770152011-03-29T13:25:00.001-05:002011-03-29T13:27:12.974-05:00Drum Roll Please......Nationals Recap!Hi all, Sorry about the delayed posting of our slalom results! The team got back from nationals Sunday, March 13th, had a quick week trying to catch up on classes, and then turned around for a week of spring break. Most of us spent the week relaxing in Florida, visiting family in Minnesota, Michigan, or Wisconsin, or skiing for fun or competition. We are now back at school, grinding out the last few months of tests, papers, and reading. Without further ado, here is our Nationals recap: <strong>WOMEN'S SLALOM:</strong> The girls had an exciting day of Slalom at Sun Valley. The course wasn't particularly difficult, but due to rain the night before, conditions varied from soft snow to rock hard ice. First run pumped out three respectable runs from Katie Ulvestad, Genette Sekse, and Laurie Taschler, but unfortunately claimed both Maddey Mclachlin and Alex Anderson as DNF's (interestingly on the SAME gate). McLachlin and Anderson both started solid runs, but Maddey caught her tip on a gate losing a ski, while Alex sadly booted out without reason. Ulvestad, Sekse and Taschler however, were ready for their second runs. With finish positions from the first run (respectively) in 12th (Ulvestad), 25th (Taschler) and 27th (Sekse) the ole girls knew they needed strong, fast runs for a team place. Sekse and Ulvestad finished with fast times and clean runs moving them up to 4th and 21st. Taschler however, struggled with stop starts in the gate, actually starting and being physically pulled back, and finally starting, skiing, and straddling. Due to the huge competitive disadvantage, a re-run was granted, and she finished cleanly putting her in 27th. Girls came in 4th for the day--hanging on by a thread! <strong>MENS SLALOM:</strong> Similar to the girls, yet more extreme, the St. Olaf men faced incredibly difficult conditions consisting mostly of sheer ice-- the kind that does not allow you to hold an edge! The course, set by someone crazy-- formed a 'Z' as it zig zaged across the entire hill starting at skiers right, moving to skiers left, and finishing again at skiers right. This course took out both Nick Stang (who fell, got back in the course, fell, got back in the course, and fell again) and Jeff Stamp (who also made an impressive effort to finish-- but just couldn't do it). This left Max Lund, Paal Proitz, and Nate Hanson to finish cleanly, and with speed. Second run was set by a more familiar Mike Dzubay from the Midwest USCSA division and was a fast but straightforward course. With first run finish places of 11(Lund), 17 (Proitz), and 31(Hansen) the boys were in good shape for some second wicked second runs. Luckily all three men pulled through (and moved up in their places) with finishes in 9th (Lund), 15th (Proitz) and 29th (Hansen). This put the men's team in 5th for the day! <strong>OVERALL:</strong> Overall both the Men's and Women's teams came in 4th-- the best St. Olaf has done in a long time! Combined with the Nordic Teams, this was good enough to win the Presidents cup in both divisions! All in all-- it was a great way to end the year, with a great week competing in beautiful Idaho. We had a blast with all the parents and fans, celebrating Nick's birthday, making meals together, playing cards, tuning skis, training, (sometimes) throwing raw eggs, bickering, and of course, competing. Thanks for all the support! A few pictures will be up soon! Start training for next year everyone! It’s just around the corner!Skiing Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666799423666759368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337970244802992956.post-6787930248340365962011-03-15T12:43:00.003-05:002011-03-15T12:47:19.424-05:00NATIONALS!!!<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">So, we know you are all waiting on the edge of your seats to hear about how the Ole's ROCKED at Nationals this year!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We just got back Sunday night and have been scrambling to catch up on homework, midterms, papers, and readings, so more info will be coming your way soon (individual finishes, team finishes, President Cup awards, pictures, stories, etc.)!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">but just to give you a sneak peek.. both the men's and women's teams came in 4th overall! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 204, 102);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GO OLES!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thanks for all the support! </span></span><br /></div>Skiing Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666799423666759368noreply@blogger.com0