On Jan. 12, Wolf Creek Ski Area welcomed an eager crowd of 60 racers for the third fun race of the season. With a few clouds in the sky and a perfectly groomed course, the event provided an electrifying atmosphere for skiers of all ages and skill levels to showcase their talents.
The fastest time of the day was recorded by Dan Hultgren, of Pagosa Springs, who dominated the Men’s 36-40 category with an incredible time of 26.08 seconds. This stellar performance set the tone for a day filled with remarkable racing efforts.
Among the women, Lauren Cummings, from Concan, Texas, made an impressive debut as a first-time racer, taking gold in the Women’s 21-25 category with a time of 35.68 seconds.
Other standout performances included Lindsay Braun, of Pagosa Springs, in the Girls’ 6-8 division, who clocked in at 34.41 seconds to secure the gold medal, and Bralee Inman, from Durango, who took first place in the Women’s 26-30 group with a time of 28.47 seconds.
On the men’s side, the Boys’ 12-14 division saw fierce competition, with Rylan Soden, of Pagosa Springs clinching gold with a time of 29.16 seconds. Garrett Dempsey, from Mississippi, earned gold in the Men’s 26-30 group with a strong performance, finishing in 29.23 seconds. The Men’s 41-50 category also featured a thrilling contest, with Casey Bristow narrowly beating Scott Burkett to take gold with a time of 29.30 seconds, just 0.07 seconds ahead of Burkett.
Wolf Creek Ski Area’s Fun Race Series continues to deliver excitement, and the season’s next events are just around the corner. Join us for the Groundhog Day Race on Feb. 2. The 85th Anniversary Fun Race will take place on Feb. 9, with the Presidents’ Day Race closing out the month on Feb. 16.
Fun Races are open to participants of all ages and abilities, with 14 age brackets ranging from 3 to 70 and up. Registration is free with a lift ticket and takes place at Raven’s Nest from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on race days. Additional sign-ups are available at the top of the course until 12:30 p.m. Awards for each race will be held at 3 p.m. on the Sundeck, with medals awarded to the top finishers in each category.
