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^th 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. 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.

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.

Homecoming weekend was the 24^th 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.

After the golf tournament, we headed back to the Hill and watched 24^th 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!

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.

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.

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.

Our 4^th 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!

We are excited for seasons and we hope you get the chance to follow us this year!!

Coming up shortly we will be highlighting the new kids on the block. Stay tuned.