I thought I was having a bad race, but it turned out to be good after all.  The course was exciting and different, and it had every kind of terrain. It had hairy down-hills, steep herringbone hills, gradual striding, steep striding, double pole, double pole kick, and tons of transitions.  I think it may have been one of the most technically varied courses that I have ever skied.  And the temperature was a perfect -13º C (about 8ºF).  In all an excellent day.  The photo at top is of Mikey Hinckley, who looked really strong striding Sunday.

 

Today we drove about 7 hours from Bozeman and ended up in Colville, WA.  It was a good drive, with clement driving conditions and happy van drivers.  We just had dinner at a Mexican restaurant , and since it was Anders Haugen’s birthday, he ended up in a sombrero getting serenaded by the waiters.  Happy birthday to Anders!

 

 

Tomorrow we finish driving to Silver Star, one of my favorite places to race!