NYSEF opener

Here are some photos of the team at the NYSEF opener in Lake Placid today.  Conditions were good but a bit soft.  Aside from a few Mid Atlantic racers the field was basically the St. Lawrence team, although the event was rather well attended.  My fast rossis were enough to keep Ogden barely behind me into the finish but not enough to catch up to the other guys.  I didn't get to see it but Steve managed to take the win after skiing with Zach, Wolcott, and Kyle for most of the race.  On the women's side Kristen and Caroline lead the way with Caroline pulling away after what sounds like a pretty wild crash by Kristen on the rutted up downhill trying to pass some of the slower racers in the men's field.  On the whole I think most everyone was rather pleased with their race but not psyched to be heading into exam week.  Lots of parents were able to make it over today which was great, it is going to be fun enthusiastic crowd at the SLU tent this winter.  I have not seen full results posted yet but you should be able to find them at www.nysef.org when they are.