White Pine Sets New Record at Citizens Series Race

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1 The Utah Nordic Alliance Volume XVII No.5 February 2007 White Pine Sets New Record at Citizens Series Race Swarms of Cross Country Skiers Converge Upon Park City by Brian Alm December 30, 2006 Records were shattered as the largest group of skiers ever raced in the 15-kilometer freestyle race at White Pine Touring in Park City. Under beautiful blue skies and sunshine more than 320 skiers competed in the Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series second race of the season. The course was in great condition and was faster than in years past; thanks in part to Mother Nature and Charlie Sturgis and crew who had the course ready for the hordes of racers. Early in the race a group of ten skiers chased each other around the well groomed course but, at the end of three laps it was down to four individuals who finished the race all within a ten second span. Ian Harvey turned in the fastest time of the day in 41 minutes, 36.6 seconds. Following closely behind Harvey continued on page 4 Gary Fladmoe

2 effective strategy for me. EDITOR S NOTE Too Much Information I collect information. Some of what I collect is actually useful. For over 10 years I have skied and exercised with a heart rate monitor so that I know if am working hard or easy enough for a particular day. I use my monitor feedback to keep my heartrate in the right zone when I am doing a long easy ski on the Mirror Lake highway. Whenever my heartrate gets out of the easy zone I have an excuse to stop and enjoy the scenery. This has been a simple and More Training Tools Thinking that if a little info was a good thing, then even more was better, I upgraded to a new combo heartrate wristwatch GPS monitor a year ago. In addition to having up to the moment stats of how fast (or slow) I am moving, I can save the information for future comparisons. I can even view a complete lap by lap record of my heartrate, heart zone, speed, and calories burned. For even more detail, I upload it into my account at (only $9.95/ month) to show elevation, pace, and a route sketch superimposed over a detailed topographic map. Simply amazing! I have over 100 choices to label each activity including running, cycling, and most importantly, nordic skiing. I can share my uploaded list of activities (155 events and counting) with anyone on the internet as well as view the uploaded activity records of thousands of people. Talk about too much information! So far having all this extra information has provided entertainment value, but little if any training benefit. I did learn that the 15k race at White Pine in December was really 16k. That might explain why I was slower than in previous years except I seem to be the only one in my age division who was affected. My goal for 2007 is to actually use my collection of information to make positive changes! Contributions Welcome Submissions, photos, and high resolution digital pictures are needed throughout the season. Direct your questions, concerns, and comments to me at bruceschroeder@yahoo.com. FEBRUARY 2007 CONTENTS White Pine Sets New Record at Citizens Series Race by Brian Alm Nordic News by Dave Hanscom Wasatch Citizens Series Race #2 Results Back of the Pack by David Susong TUNA White Pine Relay Results White Pine Relay by Kurt Dudley Bob Kassow by Al Davis Functional Foods by Abigail Larson Bryce Canyon Winter Festival at Ruby s Inn Timberland Wasatch Citizen s Series Points Utah Cross Country Ski Race Schedule Race Details The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) is a nonprofit organization which supports Nordic skiing in all its forms in the state of Utah.The club offers its members discounts on equipment and ski passes at participating local merchants, as well as discounts on races and social events. Members also receive TUNA News which is published seven times a year. Annual membership runs June 1 thru June OFFICERS PRESIDENT Richard Hodges VICE PRESIDENT Tim Metos SECRETARY Donna Wahoff-Stice TREASURER Lori Gates BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisa Bruns Cassie Dippo Jim Haisley Susan Hallenberg Barry Makarewicz Tim Metos Pat Putt Bruce Schroeder Donna Wahoff-Stice ADVISORS Dave Hanscom Ernie Page John Werner TUNA NEWS EDITORIAL STAFF Bruce Schroeder, Editor Brian Alm, Kurt Dudley, Ron Sawdey, David Susong, TUNA NEWS / DEPARTMENTS Race Results Kurt Dudley Membership Promotion Lisa Bruns Nordic Scene Dave Hanscom Youth Program Jim Haisley Dryland Program Bill Hokanson Design & Production Elmore Design Printing & Mailing Moench Printing TUNA NEWS / CONTRIBUTORS Brian Alm, Lisa Bruns, Al Davis, Kurt Dudley, Dave Hanscom, Abigail Larson, Bruce Schroeder, Dave Susong PHOTO CREDITS Tom Bonnaci, Gary Fladmoe, Dave Hanscom, Bruce Schroeder ADVERTISING Suzi Elmore, elmore@aros.net DEADLINE IS THE 1 ST OF EACH MONTH Articles, race listings, photographs and artwork are welcome, but TUNA News assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. Material sent on disk or is especially welcome. Classified ads are free to TUNA members. A $5 donation is required for nonmembers classified ads for up to 20 words; 20 per word over the first 20 words. Send to bruceschroeder@yahoo.com tuna@utahnordic.com voice: TUNA News, PO Box 9008 Salt Lake City, UT page 2 february 2007

3 NORDIC NEWS by Dave Hanscom February 2007 The last couple of weeks have been pretty exciting in this household. You re probably thinking, This guy s much too old to get excited about Christmas presents or celebrating the New Year. Well, you re right about that. But when your 2-year-old grand-daughter enters the Wasatch Citizens Series, and when your son and wife provide you with a new grand-son a week later, it s almost too much for the old heart to bear! Greg s daughter Lucia was the youngest Hanscom ever to participate in a ski race. At the ripe age of two, she cruised around the obstacle course not once, but twice! She d have won for sure if one of those seven year olds hadn t crowded her out on the last turn. Thanks to David and Diane Fosnocht for making the WCS fun for even the littlest skier! Add to that the record-setting participation we ve seen this year in both the Wasatch Citizens Series and the White Pine/TUNA Relay, and it s already been quite a winter. Both the second WCS event and the Relay were up about 20% this year, relative to our previous high. We ve been skiing on minimal snow, but it seems that a lot of new people are getting into cross country ski racing. What a great trend! Let s hope it continues, even when the powder is deep. Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series The fourth race in the series, on February 10, will be at Sundance. This will be our second and final classical event, with registration starting at 8:30, kids under 12 racing at 10:00, and adults hitting the course at about 10:20. No lunch will be served this time. Be sure to get there early. The start is about a kilometer uphill from the touring center, so you ll need extra time, particularly if you re bringing young kids who will be slower hiking up the trail. Also, Provo Canyon is (still!) under construction, so you might experience delays if you re coming from Park City or Heber. Also, please car pool as much as possible. Parking is limited at the Sundance Nordic Center, so it s important that people share rides to this one. If every vehicle has at least three racers, there should be enough room in the lot. The final Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series event, which doubles as the TUNA Club Championship, is a 20 kilometer skate at the White Pine farm course on February 24. The plan is to ski three laps around a similar course as last year, with our normal wave starts. Registration will be at Saint Mary s Catholic Church, just north of Park City on SR-224, starting at 8:30. The post-race lunch will be provided by Jeff Scott and Scott Machinery Company, and we ll present the seasonal awards after that. As usual, there will be two rewards for those of you who participate in four or more WCS races (or who purchase a season pass). First of all, adults will get another nice Timberland longsleeved shirt. (We re not sure about the kids prize yet.) Second, you ll be included in the special drawing for Atomic, Fischer, and Rossignol racing skis, plus a pair of Swix ski poles. Other Events For those of you who enjoy a change of scenery, February and early March have several options. The popular Boulder Mountain Tour in Sun Valley will be on Saturday, February 3, the Moose Chase is scheduled for February 17 in Jackson Hole, and the Yellowstone Rendezvous will happen on March 3. A little closer to home, the Bryce Canyon Ski Festival over Presidents Day weekend offers a full schedule of events, including an archery biathlon on Sunday, February 18, a 10 kilometer skate race on Monday, February 19, and many other activities for kids and adults of all ages spread out over the three days. Other Utah possibilities this month are the last two Wild Rose Wednesday evening Fun Races at Mountain Dell on February 7 and 14. Registration for these 5K events is at 4:30 pm, and the races start at 4:45. Technique is your choice. These are excellent mid-week workouts to tune you up for the following weekends. Thanks to Tim Metos for sponsoring and organizing them. Located just 2 miles from Soldier Hollow, 2002 Winter Olympic Biathlon/Cross Country Venue Offering Inclusive Ski Packages, 12 km XC Ski Area, 2 Restaurants, Lodging, Resort Spa, Hot Springs, Scuba Diving & Much More! 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway, Utah february 2007 page 3

4 White Pine Sets New Record continued from page 1 were Josh Smullen in second with a time of 41:43.4; Barry Makarewicz in third in 41:44.4; and Ben Page in fourth place with a time of 41:47.1. Kelly Milligan, Inge Travis and Roxanne Toly skied the course with the fastest women s times of the day. Milligan finished with the fastest women s time of the day in 49 minutes, 15.9 seconds, Travis was in second with a time of 49:48.7 and Toly finished in third with a time of 50:45.8. The course at White Pine was the site of several photo finishes. The closest races of the day occurred in three different age groups. The skiers each finished within three tenths of a second of each other. The first occurrence was in the men s (MM4) age group when Michael Dunn with a time of 56:58.9 edged Gene Pearson who finished in 56:59.2. The second occurrence was in the men s (MJ2) age group when Ian Anderson with a time of 15:46.0 narrowly beat Jonathan Bruns who finished in 15:46.3. The third occurrence was in the men s (MJ4) age group when Kyle Beling with a time of 7:51.8 barely beat Michael Dunkle who finished in 7:52.1. Truly incredible racing! In the men s open category Isaac Wilson with a time of 47:01.5 scarcely beat Graham Stromberg who finished in 47:01.9 by four tenths of a second. And even more bizarre several skiers in three different age groups finished the course within nine tenths of a second of each other. These skiers included: Scott Toly (54:03.7), and Dwight Janerich (54:04.6) in the men s open category; Arne Hultquist (56:53.6) and Michael Egan (56:54.5) also from the men s open category and Tanner Putt (15:28.6) and Henrik Burns (15:29.5) from the men s age group. Wow, truly amazing photo finishes. It truly was an incredible site to see so many cross country skiers enjoying a beautiful winter day at White Pine. Thanks goes out to the race crew for pulling off the largest race to date. Many thanks to White Pine Touring for sponsoring the race, preparing the course and providing so many of the wonderful prizes won by several of you. Race Photos by Gary Fladmoe and Dave Hanscom page 4 february 2007

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6 Timberland/Wasatch Citizen s Series White Pine Wasatch Citizens Race #2 Free Park City, Utah December 30, 2006 Place Name Time Place Name Time Place Name Time Place Name Time Class: MO - Men Open 15 km 1 Ian Harvey : Josh Smullen : Barry Makarewicz : Ben Page : Jason Travis : Meiko Hoemke : Paul Clark : Chris Humbert : Rick Grahn : Scott Nielson : Isaac Wilson : Graham Stromberg....47: Gus Johnson : Eric Tietze : Craig VanValkenburgh..48: Eric Pardyjak : Drew Gelinas : Erik Burbank :07:20.8 Richard Dressen DNF Class: MS1 - Men km 1 Charlie Brennan :59.5 Class: MS2 - Men km 1 Lincoln Nehring : Scott Greenwood : Peter Emery : Cody Evers :00: Daniel Harris :08:02.7 Class: MM1 - Men km 1 Stephen Rescigno....47: Jeff Bauer : Bart Gillespie : Aaron Phillips : Chris Carson :40.4 Class: MM2 - Men km 1 Todd Hageman : Chuck Turner : Scott Patten : Chris Davidson : Willam DeLeo : Kenny Yeh : Joel Trachtenberg....53: Matthew Kramer : Pete Iacobelli : Ron Palmer-Leger : Scott Johnson : Steve Pushka : Howard Silverman...1:01: Dru Whitlock :01: Robert Sorenson....1:04:03.5 Class: MM3 - Men km 1 Sandy Brown : Randy Anderson : David Gontrum : Brent Nixon : Stuart Beling : Dave Fosnocht : Peter Peterson : Michael Weglarz : Dan O`Connor : Robert Rice : John Librett : Daniel Vargo : Eric Swanson : John Griffiths : William McDonald....54: Justin Thulin : Kevin Fosburg : Brad Anderson : Jeff Sumsion : Kevin Kobe : Steve Dressen : David Bruns : Tom Moyer : Ray Tetreault : Shawn Blanke : Mark Pietrofesa : Jim Kearns :04: Tom Leake :05: Chris Hard :13:08.0 Class: MM4 - Men km 1 Dave Knoop : Don Pollari : R.J. Guiney : Ken Leary : John Weyhricy : Ken Stone : Rob Lang : Jeff Ure : Daniel Bray : David Susong : Paul Smith : Scott Toly : Dwight Janerich : Jerry Richardson : Greg Florez : Don DeBlieux : Dan Lowell : Ken Kiss : Brian Kelm : Tom Bonacci : Arne Hultquist : Michael Egan : Michael Dunn : Gene Pearson : Dave Brown : Gary Colgan : Jim Haisley : Andrew McNeil.....1:00: Duane Bush :01: Greg Adams :06: Mike Berry :09: John Concannon....1:11: Jeff Parlick :14:32.8 Gerald Robinson DNF Class: MM5 - Men km 1 Bruce Allen : Lee Shea : Bill Hokanson : Jordan Swenson : Charlie Sturgis : Kevin Murphy : Cullen Battle : Craig Williams : David Stice : Kurt Dudley :00: Wally Chambers.....1:03: Dean Huber :04: Bruce Schroeder....1:09: Michael Skarsten....1:13:49.9 Drew Doll DNF Class: MM6 - Men km 1 Patrick English : Patrick McEwen : Bill Stenquist : Ray Groth : Bradley Rich : Chris Tietze :00: Tom Stephens :02: Gary Fichter :04: Ron Allen :05: Ron Nehring :08: Art Sandack :09: Steve Gates :13:32.4 Class: MM7 - Men km 1 Bill Thompson : Gary Peirce : David Wagner : Noel Olsen : John English : Donald Ries : Richard Groth :56.2 Class: MM8 - Men km 1 Dave Hanscom : Steve Swanson : David Taylor :25:07.8 Class: MN - Men Novice 5 km 1 Mark Conklin : Cameron Charles : Andre Crouch : Brent Parcell : Rob Clayton : Paul Moote : John Christensen : Ted Palomaki : Scott Adelman : John Guldner : Len Haas : Clark Mower : Brian Alm : Matt Slawson : Mike Franklin : Stan Kozlowski : Brent Alm : Greg Tayler : Paul Bates :22:33.2 Taylor Hemming DNF Scott Allen DNF Class: MJ1 - Men km 1 Daniel Guiney : Wilson Dippo : Andrew Putt :26.2 Class: MJ2 - Men km 1 Duncan Ellinwood....14: Tanner Putt : Henrik Burns : Ian Anderson : Johathan Bruns : Cole Stromberg : Michael Odenheimer...16: Zachary Anderson....17: Griffin Rowland : Hyrum Bailey : Andy Soundy : Todd Anderson :48.7 Class: MJ3 - Men km 1 Sten Stray-Gundersen...8: Erik Gates : Christopher Putt : Kurt Bruns : Evan Tayler : Finn Burns : Zach Jackson : Andy Moore : Tyler Smith : Ethan Fedor : Nels Nichols :39.4 Nathan Makarewicz......DNF Tyler MacDonald DNF Class: MJ4 - Men km 1 Gunnar Stray-Gundersen.6: Karsten Hokanson.....7: Isaac Rogers : Garrett Bullough : Russell Davis : Kyle Beling : Michael Dunkle : Luke Adams : Riley Makarewicz : Liam Egan :43.0 Class: MJ5 - Men km 1 Noah Putt : Matthew Carpenter.....4: Alex Jackson : Grady Anderson : Bryan Carpenter : Noah Burbank : Drew Palmer-Leger.....7: Ammon Leake :10.4 Class: MJ6 - Men km Tanner Liljenquist....NO TIME Kyler Alm NO TIME Hank Fosnocht......NO TIME Mason Carpenter.....NO TIME Elijah Bray NO TIME Vincent Bonacci.....NO TIME Ben Slawson NO TIME Jack Davis NO TIME Wyatt Lange NO TIME Henry Silverman.....NO TIME Lane Myshrall NO TIME Class: WO - Women Open 15 km 1 Kelly Milligan : Inge Travis : Roxanne Toly : Crystal Ward : Marlene Hatch :57.0 Class: WS1 - Women km 1 Sarah Dennett :57.5 Class: WS2 - Women km 1 Heather Holmes :28.5 Class: WM1 - Women km 1 Kathryn Gibson.....1:12:15.6 Class: WM2 - Women km 1 Paula Hudson : Lauren Barros :08: Gail Towlsey :15: DodiAnn Wilson....1:16:41.3 Class: WM3 - Women km 1 Lori Lange : Tanya Swenson : Amy McDonald Sanyer..55: Barbara Jensen : Dawn Rogers : Erika Lloyd : Carolyn Sterrett : Sara Cox-Conklin : Kris Best : Jana Quilter :01: Lisa Bruns :10: Cynthia Phillips....1:13:40.3 Class: WM4 - Women km 1 Laura Howat : Bev Lynch : Julie Daily :03: Janet Myshrall.....1:05: Diane Fosnocht.....1:05: Giggi Burns :09:08.2 Lucy Jacob DNF Class: WM5 - Women km 1 Ann Page : Kirsten Whetstone...1:04: Lori Gates :04: Wiggy Brennan.....1:06: Marcy Allen :08: Paula Loboschefsky..1:10: Kerry Florez :15: Elizabeth Burgess...1:21:46.7 Class: WM6 - Women km 1 Deborah Wagner....1:02: Cyndi Schwandt....1:06: Nancy Fichter :12:13.0 Class: WN - Women Novice 5 km 1 Patty Trachtenberg....21: Margaret Moore : Barb Johnson : Judie Guzman : Barbara Gardner : Marianne Christian....24: Ann Heilweil : Donna Wahoff-Stice...28: Karen Adelman : Angie Richardson : Toni Adams : Wendy VandeKamp....34: Whitney Kozlowski....36: Susan Hale :55.5 Class: WJ1 - Women km 1 Kirsten Stray-Gundersen 35: Alexis Sumsion : Hayley Weight :44.3 Class: WJ2 - Women km 1 Wendy Dunkle : Kajsa Vlasic : Laurel Anderson : Kathryn Christian :22.4 Class: WJ3 - Women km 1 Andrea Dunkle : Maurissa Weight : Tristin Lowe : Annaka Egan :38.1 Class: WJ4 - Women km 1 Brenna Egan : Katie Susong : Mia Anderson : Hannah Bruns : Anika Heilweil : Devon Dunmire : Elizabeth Reynolds....9: Siri Vlasic : Hayley Adelman :00.0 Sabrina Bray DNF Class: WJ5 - Women km 1 Frances Davis : Leah Lange : Katie Bonacci : Lindsey Adams : Erin Fosnocht : Sophie Adelman : Marta Myshrall : Sarah Dunkle : Jessica Rogers : Sydney Leake :48.5 Class: WJ6 - Women km Annika Hokanson....NO TIME Libby Fosnocht......NO TIME Grace Swanson......NO TIME Abby Swanson......NO TIME Amy Jensen NO TIME Ann Marie Davis.....NO TIME Sabine Wilson......NO TIME Mia Virding NO TIME Lili Drekay NO TIME Emma Harris NO TIME Lucia Hanscom......NO TIME Sydney Palmer-Leger..NO TIME page 6 february 2007

7 THE NAME IS SOLITUDE AND SO IS THE FEELING Just around the bend, hidden in the woods is Solitude s best-kept secret: The Nordic Center. Easily accessible at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, the Nordic Center offers nearly /2007 Season New Groomer Women s Only Skate Clinics Intermediate Skate/Classic Workshops Kids Clinics Call for dates and specific information kilometers of brilliantly prepared trails set for both classic and skating styles of Nordic skiing. We also offer 6 miles of snowshoe specific trails, daily lessons, equipment rentals, and tuning. If you only knew... february 2007 page 7

8 Lisa Bruns is TUNA s Membership Chair Saturday, February 10 12:30 to 2:30 Willow Creek Park Start your ski at Basin Recreation Field House, the parking lot across from McPolin Barn or just jump on the McLeod Creek Trail or East 224 Connector Trail and meet at Willow Creek Park. Festivities begin at Willow Creek Park at 1:15pm WINTER FUN FOR ALL AGES Nordic Clinics, Games, Broom Ball, 1k Elimination races, Hot Chocolate, Roasting Marshmallows Free Nordic hats for the first 50 skiers and tons of door prizes For further information: carol@mountaintrails.org sbeyer@basinrecreation.com My name: My.... Name: Lisa.... Bruns Fondest memory... From.... this.... last... summer Canoeing with.... my.... family Soundtrack... Whatever playlist is.. playing on.. my... Ipod..... Retreat... Push.... canoe..... trip.... in.. the... Quetico Park Ontario with.... friends......&.. fellow..... canoe..... guides Proudest moment... All... the... events..... that.... come..... with.... raising three..... awesome kids Biggest challenge.... Spelling (I m... dyslectic) Alarm clock... around am Perfect ski day.. Sun,.... New.... Snow, with.... my kids....&. friends.... First pair of skis... When..... I.. was Indulgence... Jonathan s dark.... chocolate mousse Last purchase... Salt.... Lake.... Roasting Company Coffee..... Favorite movie... If... I. could..... remember the... name..... and who.... was... in.. it.. I. would let.. you.... know Inspiration.. Doing things..... and.... being..... part.... of.. nature My life is.. Very.... Busy My sport.. is. outside Running, Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Canoeing, Swimming page 8 february 2007

9 Inge Travis Sarah Dennett race finish Mountain Dell Keep it Pure What you see in the watershed today, you may drink tomorrow. As we enjoy skiing at Mountain Dell this is a reminder to act responsibly and care for our watershed. Did you know... Your activity in the canyons can have an immediate impact on the quality of your drinking water. It can take less than 24 hours for the water you see in the stream to reach the drinking water faucets in the valley. Approximately 60 percent of our drinking water supply comes from our protected watershed canyons: City Creek, Parleys, Big Cottonwood, and Little Cottonwood. Prior to 1910, Salt Lake City had 100 to 350 cases and 10 to 20 fatalities from typhoid each year. Source watershed protection and drinking water treatment has nearly eliminated illness caused by drinking water contamination. Water from Emigration and Mill Creek is currently used for irrigation and not drinking water. That is why you can take your dogs in these canyons while restrictions apply to the others canyons. For additional information go to NORDIC STONE GRIND FULL REFINISH $49.99 Bases better than new! Complete restoration of your skis with Precision Custom Structure Base Repair* Precision base flattening on stone Blank Finish applied to flat base Precision custom structure applied to base Base hair removal Hand polish and brushing of base material One coat soft penetrating wax PREMIUM REFINISH $64.99 Precision Custom Structure plus Hot Box Treatment Hot Box base saturation process replaces hours of tedious hand waxing Everything in our Standard Tune plus the following: Extensive hand polishing and brushing of base Hot Box base saturation with soft penetrating wax One coat blue wax for base hardening Hand hot wax with wax of the day Official Base Prep Provider Utah Ski Team Subaru Factory Team 702 Third Avenue Salt Lake City february 2007 page 9

10 BACK OF THE PACK CLASSIC SKIING: Back to the Roots of Nordic skiing by David Susong Classic tracks: Two narrow grooves pressed into the snow by skis and skier winding through the forest perhaps following a summer trail or making a new path. For anyone who began cross country skiing before the 1970 s this was it. No buffed out skating boulevards with meters of corduroy and banked corners. No V1 or V2. Prior to the development of the snowmobile, classic tracks for racing were skied in by skiers. Skis were also wider with bigger tips and poles had large round baskets to handle the deep soft snow. The resulting tracks were soft and uneven with bumps and hummocks following the snow surface. Once the snowmobile came along and was put to good use, classic tracks through woods became more standardized with machine made grooves and packed pole plants. With the advent of skating, ski trails became more like freeways. Classic tracks are now generally relegated to the edge of the skating boulevards like a car pool lane and no longer do classic tracks wind intimately through the forest. I was recently reacquainted with the experience of skiing on a simple classic track groomed through the forest. It is a different experience than skiing on the big skating lanes; more intimate with a different feel and rhythm. There is a greater sensation of speed as you fly by trees on the down hills passing only feet from them. There is little room for herringbone on the up hills before your ski tips get caught in the powder. On the flats as you lengthen your stride, trees and the spaces between them seem to close in around you. This type of skiing is the root of cross country skiing and in most cross country ski areas these roots have been lost. Over the holidays while visiting family in southwest Montana we had the good fortune to spend three days classic skiing on the Chief Joseph ski trails near Lost Trail Pass which is the pass between the Salmon and Bitterroot Valleys. The trails are set by the Bitterroot Ski Club on Friday of each week. There is a beautiful log cabin lodge in the center of the trail system that serves as a warming hut and lunch spot. This is a very retro place. The wooden ski and knicker crowd were out in force while we were there. I felt a little self- conscience striding along the trails with racing skis and clad in lycra when everyone we saw was on heavier gear and was skiing with backpacks. Skaters are not welcome here. There are no ski trails groomed for skating but there are 20 plus kilometers of classic tracks winding through the forest. My wife and I skied through lightly falling snow as we explored the trails. It was quiet. Although there were a couple roads nearby there was little traffic and the trees were much denser than we normally find in Utah effectively damping out all the sounds. The trail signs were all mounted feet high at the many trail junctions giving a sense of how much snow falls here. The terrain is a gently rolling plateau and trails descended into surrounding drainages. Trees flew by at close quarters as we descended down the trail into Joseph Creek. As we came to the bottom of the drainage and into a small clearing it felt like we had skied back in time. There was a wildness to the place which was contributed to by the falling snow, lack of horizon, sense of direction and the silence. Striding back up to the plateau we wound back and forth around the big trees and across the creek. It was a circuitous route, but very pleasant and nice skiing. Back on the plateau we picked up a trail on a summer logging road and enjoyed the open space before once again branching off on a single classic trail that looped another 5 km through the forest back to the trailhead. It had been a few years since I had last skied on this kind of trail groomed only for classic skiing. It was fun to once again rediscover the pleasure of skiing through the forest on a winding path of two narrow grooves in the snow. This was a trip back to the roots of cross country skiing and a reminder of how and why I originally started skiing. As we strided back to the trailhead and car, we were pleasantly tired and exhilarated. The snow- fall let up and the sun peaked through a hole in the clouds illuminating the ice crystals in the cold air. It was beautiful. page 10 february 2007

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12 TUNA White Pine Relay Saturday, January 6, lap classical and 2 laps free BASE TIME: 14:51 BASE TIME = Lap time for fastest citizen skier LAP TIME = Actual skiing time NET TIME = LAP TIME - (HANDICAP * BASE TIME) FASTEST CITIZEN: Jason Travis PERCENT BACK = Amount by which lap time exceeds base time HANDICAP = Average percent back from the last 2 relays (or an empirical value based on age and gender for new racers) PLACE FINISH LAP NET PERCENT BIB NAME HNDCP TIME TIME TIME BACK 1 Team Anderson 61 Todd Anderson :21.22:21. 6: Laurel Anderson :27.23:06. 6: Zach Anderson :13.18:46. 8: TOTAL NET TIME...21:19 2 Team Ogden 117 Sam Wolfe :08.19:08. 15: Cole Stromberg :15.17:07. 6: Logan Phippen :08.17:53. 6: TOTAL NET TIME...29:00 3 Guardians of Istanbul 94 Chris Putt :45.21:45. 15: Andrew Putt :37.15:52. 12: Alexis Sumsion :29.18:52. 6: TOTAL NET TIME...34:35 4 Men in Tights 47 Wilson Dippo :59.16:59. 13: Peter Harris :42.16:43. 11: Gus Johnson :30.15:48. 10: TOTAL NET TIME...35:14 5 Rogers Rabbits 185 Isaac Rogers(2k) :53. 9:53. 9: Dawn Rogers :15.19:22. 11: Bruce Allen :57.16:42. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...35:48 6 I.M. 129 Sara Cox-Conklin :40.21:40. 14: Mark Conklin :46.19:06. 9: Sara Cox-Conklin :19.19:33. 12: TOTAL NET TIME...36:13 7 Bananas 114 Kyle Beling(2k) :11. 9:11. 7: Zach Laufer(2k) :25. 9:14. 15: Sully Tesch(2k) :51. 8:26. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...38:00 8 MFT's 31 John McMinn :27.17:27. 15: Kajsa Vlasic :08.19:41. 10: Duncan Ellinwood :26.15:18. 12: TOTAL NET TIME...38:19 9 MD2PhD 55 Chris Davidson :01.20:01. 16: Heather Holmes :14.18:13. 14: Kathryn Gibson :23.17:09. 8: TOTAL NET TIME...39:03 10 Bruns Boys 203 Jonathan Bruns :40.19:40. 13: Kurt Bruns :53.20:13. 12: David Bruns :16.18:23. 13: TOTAL NET TIME...39:53 11 Whoa 75 Charlie Brennen :12.19:12. 17: Kirsten Stray-Gundersen :54.17:42. 11: Tanner Putt :27.15:33. 11: TOTAL NET TIME...40:32 12 DaRiBa 8 Barry Makarewicz :39.15:39. 15: Riley Makarewicz(2k) :03.10:24. 8: Daniel Hodges(2k) :01. 8:58. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...40:34 13 Red-haired Boys 37 Griffith Rowland :59.20:59. 9: Owain Rice(2k) :37. 9:38. 15: Robert Rice :19.17:42. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...41:24 14 The "E" Team 172 Erin Eppler :56.19:56. 13: Celeste Eppler :19.21:23. 14: Christopher Eppler :38.20:19. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...41:55 15 Buck 97 Scott Nielson :40.17:40. 14: Scott Nielson :27.16:47. 13: Scott Nielson :45.16:18. 13: TOTAL NET TIME...42:21 PLACE FINISH LAP NET PERCENT BIB NAME HNDCP TIME TIME TIME BACK 16 Bullstone 120 Garrett Bullough(2k) :38. 8:38. 12: Kirsten Whetstone :10.20:32. 14: Richard Bullough :03.19:53. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...42:43 17 Old But Slow 123 Dean Huber :53.23:53. 16: Cyndi Schwandt :28.21:35. 13: Craig Williams :12.19:44. 12: TOTAL NET TIME...42:51 18 Foxy Moms 200 Lori Gates :36.21:36. 13: Lisa Bruns :46.23:10. 9: Mary Burton :21.24:35. 20: TOTAL NET TIME...43:03 19 Wheeze & Hack 34 Don DeBlieux :27.19:27. 15: Jane Deblieux :20.25:53. 14: Don DeBlieux :39.18:19. 13: TOTAL NET TIME...43: Tom Noaker :04.18:04. 15: Gardie Jackson :13.15:09. 13: Gardie Jackson :45.15:32. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...43:35 21 Team Testosterone! 26 Ben Page :21.16:21. 14: Ben Page :25.16:04. 14: Ben Page :11.15:46. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...43:44 22 LG & Nordic Dave 76 Laurie Humbert :17.19:17. 15: Dave Knoop :42.15:25. 14: Laurie Humbert :54.17:12. 13: TOTAL NET TIME...43:57 23 Toko Moms 106 Susie Graves-Henneman :44.21:44. 17: Inge Travis :11.16:27. 12: Antje Harvey :33.16:22. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...44:07 24 Easy Sliding Bandits 43 Ellie Johnson :22.33:22. 27: Skye Grahn :20.22:58. 1: Barb Gardner :10.24:50. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...44:08 25 White Pine Nordic 22 Isaac Wilson :54.16:54. 16: Caroline Sheebeast :33.19:39. 15: Chris Peters :51.17:18. 12: TOTAL NET TIME...44:17 26 Pink Bunnies 179 Barb Blanke :18.21:18. 16: Gerald Robinson :08.16:50. 16: Ian Anderson :21.17:13. 11: TOTAL NET TIME...44:18 27 Lonely Guy 8 Barry Makarewicz :39.15:39. 15: Barry Makarewicz :01.15:22. 14: Barry Makarewicz :11.15:10. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...44:23 28 Toko Travis 112 Jason Travis :25.16:25. 16: John Travis :02.20:37. 13: Jason Travis :43.14:41. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...44:48 29 Pumpenickels 194 Katy Bonacci(2k) :49.13:49. 17: Hanna Bruns(2k) :31. 9:42. 13: Mia Anderson(2k) :11. 6:40. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...44:50 30 WasatchInnovations.com 1 Jeremy Smith :57.24:57. 21: Scott Marland :31.23:34. 9: Jeremy Smith :14.17:43. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...45:04 PLACE FINISH LAP NET PERCENT BIB NAME HNDCP TIME TIME TIME BACK 31 Team Brown Trousers 182 Eric Tietze :29.17:29. 17: Chris Tietze :58.20:29. 14: Niels Tietze :31.16:33. 13: TOTAL NET TIME...45:06 32 Fat Ass 73 Stuart Beling :29.20:29. 17: Greg Florez :36.18:07. 13: Greg Florez :55.18:19. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...45:17 33 Awesome Allens 27 Scott Allen :39.20:39. 19: Marcy Allen :27.21:48. 13: Ron Allen :54.20:27. 12: TOTAL NET TIME...45:41 34 Dog's Breath 89 Don Pollari :57.17:57. 16: Mike Weglarz :19.17:22. 13: Mike Weglarz :39.18:20. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...45:51 35 The Mets 109 Tristin Lowe :04.27:04. 19: Maurissa Weight :19.23:15. 11: Scott Peterson :01.17:42. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...46:16 36 GroDelPal 189 Richard Groth :18.28:18. 21: William DeLeo :54.17:36. 13: Ron Palmer :32.18:38. 11: TOTAL NET TIME...46:18 37 Motorhead 158 Todd Henneman :43.18:43. 16: Thomas Cooke :39.17:56. 15: Todd Henneman :58.16:19. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...46:29 38 Salmon 67 Dan Lowell :13.21:13. 18: Peter Lowell :37.18:24. 13: Peter Lowell :37.19:00. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...46:43 39 Ogden Graham Stromberg :02.18:02. 16: Grady Anderson(2k) :46.10:44. 15: Graham Stromberg :00.16:14. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...46:43 40 Holy Jalepenos 163 Jacob Davis(2k) :05.12:05. 17: Matthew Carpenter(2k) :29. 9:24. 14: Aren Burkemo(2k) :33. 7:04. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...47:01 41 Scrambled Eggs 166 Karsten Hokanson(2k) :40. 8:40. 17: Michaela Webb(2k) :58. 9:18. 13: Gunnar Stray-Gunnerson(2k) :32 7:34. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...47:05 42 Putt Putt Putt 86 Patrick Putt :31.21:31. 16: Andrea Putt :58.23:27. 15: Noah Putt(2k) :35. 8:37. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...47:24 43 Gypsy Tears 211 Josh Smullin :59.14:59. 14: Teresa Eggertsen :12.18:13. 14: Mikki Durkan :32.22:20. 18: TOTAL NET TIME...47:26 44 OF Soldier Hollow 102 Jerry Richardson :10.19:10. 15: Steve Evans :43.16:33. 14: Dave Brown :12.19:29. 17: TOTAL NET TIME...47:33 45 Expresso Wagoneers 169 David Wagner :54.22:54. 15: Debbie Wagner :55.20:01. 14: Brian Hutchinson :28.19:33. 17: TOTAL NET TIME...47:36 page 12 february 2007

13 White Pine Relay January 6, 2007 by Kurt Dudley The White Pine/TUNA Relay initiated my ski racing career and it keeps me coming back. This madeto-be-fun three (5K) lap race is now dominated by our kids and involves skiing one classic 5K leg followed by two skating or freestyle 5K legs. Then through the magic of computers and mathematics a handicap pops out of the air based on your time compared to the fastest citizen and bingo somebody who is improving rapidly wins. Well, this is pretty appealing to a slowish skier like myself who still had a few competitive juices flowing. I might have a chance of winning a race! This years WP relay was once again dominated by our up and coming younger skiers with first place honors going to the Anderson trio of Zach, Laurel and Todd. They crushed the competition with an adjusted total time (15K) of 21:19. This could be an all time record for a relay. Second place with an adjusted time of 29:00 was Team Ogden consisting of Sam Wolfe, Cole Stromberg, and Logan Phippen. The third slot went to the Guardians of Istanbul, Chris and Andrew Putt with Alexis Sumsion. They clocked in at 34:35. Jason Travis had the fastest skate leg at 14:41, Barry Markarewicz logged a 15:24 skate leg and Josh Smullin turned in a 14:59 classic leg to best the field. The weather was cold and colder for the 74 groups who roared out of the starting blocks like charging rhinos. As usual, the TUNA Board and volunteers did a great job hosting the event. White Pine Touring had the track in terrific shape and Gary Fladmoe and Bruce Schroeder photographed everything that moved. Don t forget to come out next year and bring a friend or two. It s always alot of fun PLACE FINISH LAP NET PERCENT BIB NAME HNDCP TIME TIME TIME BACK 46 P-Cubed 58 Ted Palomaki :19.27:19. 16: Ross Palokmaki :43.21:24. 11: Chris Pietrzak :38.19:55. 19: TOTAL NET TIME...47:37 47 TUNA News 152 Kurt Dudley :37.26:37. 19: Kathy Dudley :36.25:59. 13: Bruce Schroeder :47.24:11. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...48:16 48 Toko 11 Paula Hudson :22.23:22. 19: Roxanne Toly :12.16:50. 14: Paula Hudson :33.18:21. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...48:23 49 Yeh Team 46 Kenny Yeh :14.22:14. 18: Kenny Yeh :43.20:29. 16: Kenny Yeh :53.18:10. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...48:59 50 Terrible E's 139 Brenna Egan(2k) :38.11:38. 15: Annaka Egan :00.24:22. 17: Liam Egan(2k) :43. 9:43. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...49:13 51 Matthews Boys 209 Charlie Matthews :37.20:37. 16: Conor Matthews :12.21:35. 18: Charlie Matthews :42.18:30. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...49:13 52 Jackson Three 155 Alex Jackson(2k) :13.10:13. 15: Zach Jackson(2k) :29. 8:16. 15: Doug Jackson :29.21:00. 19: TOTAL NET TIME...50:46 53 Nancy's Gang 52 Nancy Fichter :23.27:23. 19: Gary Fichter :06.20:43. 12: Gail Towsley :59.23:53. 19: TOTAL NET TIME...51:15 54 NixAdd 69 Simone Nixon :11.22:11. 17: Steve Addicott :13.19:02. 18: Brent Nixon :51.16:38. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...51:31 55 Team Bauer 50 Jeff Bauer :20.22:20. 19: Jeff Bauer :27.19:07. 16: Jeff Bauer :51.18:24. 15: TOTAL NET TIME...51:54 PLACE FINISH LAP NET PERCENT BIB NAME HNDCP TIME TIME TIME BACK 56 Lonely Gal 6 Laura Howat :31.21:31. 17: Laura Howat :53.23:22. 18: Laura Howat :45.20:52. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...52:30 57 Team Cheetah 132 Lori Lange :36.20:36. 16: Leah Lange(2k) :04.10:28. 13: Wyatt Lange(2k) :42.17:38. 23: TOTAL NET TIME...53:58 58 Burton Screamers 206 Jackson Burton(2k) :46.13:46. 18: Ellie Burton(2k) :51.10:05. 14: John Concannon :37.22:46. 21: TOTAL NET TIME...54:13 59 SwanSlaw Sons 145 Steve Swanson :26.25:26. 16: Matt Slawson :56.26:30. 25: Eric Swanson :05.18:09. 13: TOTAL NET TIME...55:22 60 The Gooses 149 Henrik Burns :11.19:11. 12: Kyle Strayer :36.24:25. 21: Marcus Boyer :50.24:14. 21: TOTAL NET TIME...55:28 61 Cool People 16 Elliot Botkin(2k) :06.15:06. 21: Joshua Maurer(2k) :33.11:27. 17: Adam Snyder(2k) :05.11:32. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...55:50 62 T net 6 98 Zach Beresford :38.18:38. 18: Zach Beresford :27.19:49. 19: Zach Beresford :55.18:28. 18: TOTAL NET TIME...56:28 63 Team Nichols 3 William Nichols(2k) :25.10:25. 15: Lucy Nichols :51.23:26. 17: Nels Nichols :50.25:59. 23: TOTAL NET TIME...56:34 64 Park City Nordic #5 135 Ethan Fedor(2k) :01.10:01. 17: Evan DeGray(2k) :37. 9:36. 15: Todd Palowski :05.26:28. 24: TOTAL NET TIME...57:22 65 Bouncy Bunnies 142 Finn Burns(2k) :06. 9:06. 19: Sean Strayer(2k) :23.11:17. 18: Victor Boyer(2k) :51.13:28. 20: TOTAL NET TIME...57:55 PLACE FINISH LAP NET PERCENT BIB NAME HNDCP TIME TIME TIME BACK 66 The Polar Bears 160 Maria McGrail :00.36:00. 28: Karin Boyer :03.24:03. 9: Tess Whitty :25.24:22. 20: TOTAL NET TIME...59:08 67 TolFran 192 Gary Frantz :11.33:11. 31: Scott Toly :30.18:19. 14: Scott Toly :01.18:31. 14: TOTAL NET TIME...59:52 68 Crash & Burn 83 Kevin Moore :46.26:46. 25: Andrew Moore :04.25:18. 17: Margaret Moore :47.21:43. 17: TOTAL NET TIME...60:32 69 Altahogs 40 Moqui Johnson :09.32:09. 28: John Guldner :24.24:15. 21: Barb Johnson :45.23:21. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...66:21 70 Mama's 64 Dodi Wilson :48.27:48. 23: Trece Swanson :40.26:52. 23: Stacey Collett :40.25:00. 21: TOTAL NET TIME...68:20 71 Macaroni Penguins 197 Anna McGrail :49.37:49. 31: Ellen McGrail(2k) :42.15:53. 20: Drew Palmer-Leder(2k) :07.14:25. 16: TOTAL NET TIME...68:31 72 The Hot Tamales 99 Tara Blomquist :46.42:46. 36: Hayley Weight :49.23:03. 12: Evan Taylor :58.23:09. 20: TOTAL NET TIME...68:50 73 Hot Chocolate 175 Sam Wilson :39.33:39. 30: Grace Wilson(2k) :03.12:24. 17: Gib Wilson :53.22:50. 21: TOTAL NET TIME...70:19 74 Ragged 214 Stuart Willam :27.39:27. 36: Janet Miller :30.24:03. 18: Scott Greenwood :27.17:57. 17: TOTAL NET TIME...72:20 february 2007 page 13

14 by Al Davis It is with great sadness that I report the death of Bob Kassow at the early age of 59. Bob died due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Dec. 2, Bob is survived by his wife Jane, son Robert Cody, and daughter Jessie. Bob was one of the original founders of the White Pine Nordic Center, a great friend and completely memorable character known to many of the early nordic and alpine skiers in the Park City area. I ll try and pass along a bit of this early history as a tribute to Bob and his role in developing the nordic community in those early days. I first met Bob in 1969, when I joined the Park City alpine ski school. Bob was on the ski patrol. In the late 60 s Bob, Kenny Soares, and Jim Tedford shared a house in Park City for which they paid a princely sum of $25 per month for rent. The same space now goes for $25 an hour. He later owned an A frame shack which is approximately where Stein s lodge is today. The trio was well known as the full-time night ski patrol, easily recognizable by their bright orange warmup pants and for their antics of turning off the lights before the last skier was completely down the run. In the summer, Bob worked as a surveyor but his real passion was bicycling. He continued his avid cycle racing ways both as a competitor and as a coach. Bob continually whipped his younger rivals up to the very end. Most of you have seen Tom Noaker do the same thing and they are (or were) approximately the same age. Sometimes Bob even whipped himself, like the time he fuzzed out in a sprint session, came off his rollers and crashed into his stereo system. ipods would be invented 30 years later as a safety device. The first cross-country ski instructor on the Park City Ski School was Liv Simonsen in the winter of All of us full-timers had Sundays off in those days and Liv organized a day tour in the spring which would prove to be a seminal experience for those who participated. We had quite a crew as I recall, and while I don t remember all of the folks in attendance, I believe that Jim Tedford, Bob Kassow, Duncan Ogilvie, Gary Cole, Jan Watts, myself, and some others were there. This was prior to the Park City ski area expanding into Jupiter. After a brief technique lesson (classic of course) we climbed up to Scott s pass on our lovely wood skis and light leather boots. We all remarked that there was nothing to this cross-country stuff. Then it was time to go down and our views changed instantly. We were all young, strong skiers with the egos of youth and we absolutely and utterly flailed. The only exception was Duncan who came from Maine and actually had skied previously without a heel binding. For those who have participated in the former Wasatch Overland race, you know the route we took. I have never laughed so hard while being totally drenched and nearly hypothermic before or since. It was a hoot watching very good skiers get so thrashed simply by the absence of a heel binding and a big heavy boot. None of us including Liv knew how to telemark. Technique counts and Kassow, Hanscom, and Noaker have proved that fitness counts and age isn t a valid excuse. Liv was succeeded as a cross-country instructor by Denny Haskew and Don Gallion. In the meantime Jim Tedford got a bunch of us interested in getting our instructor certifications and we got some help from the PSIA Northwest Division in terms of clinic instructors. Duncan, Tedford, Kassow, Denny, Don, and myself all eventually got certified. The next generation of Park City cross-country instructors were Bob, Duncan, and myself. We were joined for a year by a Norwegian, by the name of Axel Flinders. Axel s technique was inspiring and with Kassow s endurance and racer attitude the next step was to organize some citizen s races. I don t remember whose idea it was to start the races but I ll just bet it was Kassow s idea, although I ll also bet that Steve Erickson was part of the action as well. The track was Bob Kassow ( ) set on the golf course by skiing it in. It took three people in those days one to ski in the track and two folks who had to ski in the pole track. Four or five passes usually was what we called good tracks. Our first race was extremely well attended. Namely the half-dozen or so people who made the track then decided that it was now time to do a few more laps and call it a race. Kassow could have even been the winner. Steve Erickson and Jim Miller were cross-country instructors at Park West (now known as The Canyons) during this time. At some point both Park City and Park West decided that there just wasn t enough nordic business so they notified us that next year they wouldn t be keeping us on for the following season. I remember first meeting Steve and Jim at somebody s house (might have even been mine) in the spring where we decided to give it a go on our own the next year. Steve and Jim had been renting a house in White Pine canyon, so that became the name of the new business which in those days should have been declared a non-profit organization. Our first building was the Lewis Brothers. Stage bus shack. I m guessing but the shop space might have been around 100 square feet and was certainly smaller than many of the SUV s that regularly show up today. Our back country operation was run out of the Boy Scout cabins on the east fork of the Bear River and most of the tours were led by Gaye Erickson (now Stoner and Steve s sister and by Dee Christensen) it s the same Boy Scout organization that set the Uintas ablaze a few years back. The cabins and their pack rat caretakers were victims of the fire. Steve had an old bus which we used for additional shop space and summer storage. That bus still lives on at Ranui Gardens in groovy downtown Hoytsville it might even still have some of our old rental gear in it. I m afraid to go in and check. During White Pine s initial season, one of Bob s touring clients was a Delta stewardess by the name of Jane Ellison who was based in Atlanta. One thing led to another and on the first day it snowed in White Pine s second season, Bob moved to Atlanta. He and Jane eventually married and raised their family. Somewhat shocking to those of us who knew him in Utah, Bob became active in the LDS church and in particular was very active in promoting outdoor and fitness activities in a leadership role with the Boy Scouts. Bob was also passionate about British sports cars and if you Google Bob Kassow you ll see his name in 3 areas: sports car events, bicycle racing, and of course the news of his passing. Thanks go to Bob for his efforts in those early days. None of us could have imagined how popular the sport would become in an alpine community like Park City. Bob you will be missed by those of us lucky enough to have been able to share some time with you. page 14 february 2007

15 Simon Nixon & Kenny Yih Race Photos by Gary Fladmoe & Bruce Schroeder Robert Rice & Ben Page Ross Palomaki Scott Peterson february 2007 page 15

16 Functional Foods 411 by Abigail Larson, MS, CSCS Nutrition is of great importance to many athletes. It can mean the difference between getting sick and staying healthy or recovering from a workout or not. Some athletes choose to use supplements, others focus on diet, and some on both. I prefer to use diet as my primary means of obtaining all the nutrients I require for life and training. Food is less expensive and more readily absorbed by the body than many supplements. In addition, science is discovering that a variety of foods provide additional health benefits than their basic vitamin and mineral content would suggest. These foods are called functional foods. A functional food provides an additional physiological benefit beyond that of meeting basic nutritional needs. It is a new catch term on the nutrition front with several definitions depending on the source. The ADA states a functional food can be any healthful food or food ingredient that may provide a health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients it contains. It can also refer to a food that has some identified value leading to health benefits, such as reduced risk for a certain disease. There are many functional foods on the market today. Some of them are whole foods that have been available for hundreds of years (fruits and vegetables) and some are new to the food system, such as margarine s made from flaxseed oil. The following is a list of some of the most common functional foods with the highest efficacy for promoting a given health benefit. Functional Foods from Plant Sources Overwhelming evidence indicates that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of chronic disease, especially cancer. There are components in a plant-based diet other than traditional nutrients that can reduce cancer risk; these biologically active plant chemicals are phytochemicals. Oats: Oat products are a widely studied dietary source of the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber b-glucan. There is now significant scientific agreement that consumption of this particular plant food can reduce total and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The amount of oat bran or oatmeal needed daily to have a therapeutic effect is about 60 grams (3/4 cup dry) of oatmeal or 40 grams of oat bran (for a 5% reduction in cholesterol). Soy: Soy is a complete protein, thought to play preventive and therapeutic roles in cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, osteoporosis, and the alleviation of menopausal symptoms. The cholesterol-lowering effect of soy has been proven in numerous studies. A decrease in blood lipids is thought to be due to isoflavones but the exact mechanism is yet to be determined. A soy protein intake of 25 g a day elicits a reduction in cholesterol. Soy may also prevent cancer as a result of anti carcinogens (phytic acid and isoflavones) that have been identified in soybeans. The epidemiological data on soy intake and cancer risk are inconsistent but future research may shed a more conclusive light on soy s cancer prevention role. Bone health appears to be positively affected by consuming soy. A recent clinical study found increased bone mineral content and density after 6 months of 25g/day soy intake in postmenopausal women. Soy may also alleviate menopausal symptoms. This theory was prompted by the observation that Asian women report significantly lower levels of hot flushes and night sweats compared to Western women. Flaxseed: Flaxseed oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid (a-linolenic acid) an essential fatty acid that has been shown to reduce total and LDL cholesterol and platelet aggregation. It is also the richest source of lignan precursors, which could decrease size of cancerous tumors as well as prevent cancer (intakes of 10g/day). Tomatoes: Tomatoes have received significant attention within the last three years because of its high lycopene content, (a carotenoid) and its role in cancer risk reduction. Decreased risk of prostate cancer and myocardial infarction were found in men who consumed tomato products at least 10 times a week; possibly due to lycopene s powerful antioxidant qualities. Garlic: Garlic is a member of the allium family and is widely known for its medicinal properties. The purported health benefits of garlic are numerous, including cancer prevention, antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, and cholesterol reduction. The characteristic flavor and pungency of garlic are due to sulfur-containing elements, which are also likely responsible for the various medicinal effects ascribed to this plant. These elements have been investigated for their chemopreventive activity. Several studies have correlated high garlic intake with decreased incidence of stomach and colon cancer. Some data suggests that all allium vegetables, including onions, may have a protective effect on cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Garlic has also been touted for the prevention of CVD. Cardio-protective effects are likely due to its cholesterol-lowering effect but possibly through decreasing blood pressure. 900 mg garlic/day (as little as one half to one clove of garlic) could decrease total serum cholesterol levels by approximately 9% - 12%. It is currently unclear which component in garlic is responsible for its cholesterol-lowering effect. Broccoli and other Cruciferous Vegetables: Frequent consumption of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower) has been associated with decreased cancer risk. The anticarcinogenic property of cruciferous vegetables is due to their relatively high content of glucosinolates (these induce detoxification enzymes in the cells). Broccoli sprouts are also a good source of many of these compounds. Citrus Fruits: Although oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and fiber, it appears that another component is responsible for their anticancer activity. Citrus fruits are particularly high in a class of phytochemicals known as the limonoids and over the last page 16 february 2007

17 decade, evidence has been accumulating in support of the cancer preventative effect of limonene. Cranberry: High in benzoic acid, cranberry causes acidification of the urine and is often used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Studies have confirmed cranberry juice s ability to prevent and treat urinary tract infections and additional investigations have focused on the ability of cranberry juice to inhibit Escherichia coli reproduction in the intestine. Tea: Tea is widely consumed and a great deal of attention has been directed to its possible pharmacological effects. Most research pertaining to tea has focused on its anticarcinogenic properties. Green tea is particularly rich in polyphenols, an antioxidant. Epidemiological studies concerning tea s anticancer effect is inconclusive but research findings in laboratory animals clearly support a cancer chemopreventive effect. There is some evidence that tea consumption may also reduce the risk of CVD. Tea is a source of flavonoids and intake of the five flavonoids is inversely associated with CHD. Wine and Grapes: There is growing evidence that wine, particularly red wine, can reduce the risk of CVD. Research suggests a strong negative correlation between wine intake and death from heart disease in both men and women. France in particular has a relatively low rate of CVD despite diets high in dairy fat. Although this French Paradox can be partly explained by the ability of alcohol to increase HDL cholesterol, more recent investigations have focused on the non-alcohol components of wine, in particular, the flavonoids. The high antioxidant content of red wine, which is about times higher than white wine, is due to the incorporation of the grape skins into the fermenting grape juice during production. These phenolic substances seem to prevent the oxidation of LDL in the body, a critical event in the process of atherogenesis (hardening of the arteries). A note of caution is in order; alcoholic beverages of all kinds have been linked to increased risk of several types of cancer. Those who desire health benefits of wine without potential risk may wish to consider alcohol-free wine or commercial grape juice, which is also effective in inhibiting the oxidation of LDL. Functional Foods from Animal Sources Although most of the naturally occurring health-enhancing substances are of plant origin, there are a number of components in animal products that may have a potential role in optimal health. Fish: Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential class of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) derived primarily from fish oil. It has been suggested that the Western diet is currently deficient in n-3 fatty acids and increased consumption may play an important role in CVD prevention (by reducing triglycerides). The cardioprotective effect of fish consumption has been observed in some investigations but eating large amounts of fish has not unequivocally been shown to reduce CVD risk. Dairy Products: One of the best sources of calcium, an essential nutrient which can prevent osteoporosis and possibly colon cancer. In addition to calcium, fermented dairy products such as yogurt and keifer contain health-promoting components known as probiotics. Probiotics are potentially beneficial bacteria or yeast. In the human GI there are many kinds of bacteria, some are helpful and some are harmful. Probiotics (notably lactobacillus) found in dairy may be useful in preventing cancer (especially colon), reducing cholesterol, and improving immune function. Always remember, sound nutrition remains an absolute prerequisite for optimal performance in sports and life. References: 1. Function Foods Position Statement, Functional Foods: Their Role in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Clare M Hasler, PhD, Institute of Food Technologies, Abigail Larson has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and is a member of the Salomon Factory Team. She represented the US in the Winter Olympics 2006 in Torino. february 2007 page 17

18 Photos: Lloyd Eldredge Bryce Canyon Winter Festival at Ruby s Inn February 17, 18, 19, 2007 Ruby's Inn, Hwy 63, Bryce, Utah Photo: Janet Reffert Join the fun at the 22nd annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival! It will be held over Presidents' Day Weekend, Feb. 17, 18 and 19, at Ruby's Inn, located just outside Bryce Canyon National Park on Highway 63. What started as a small cross country ski race by Garfield County Travel Council over two decades ago has grown into a three-day festival of fun for the entire family. FREE clinics, tours and demos will be held throughout the weekend at Ruby s Inn including yoga, archery, kayaking clinics, cross country ski and snowshoe tours, photography, crafts for kids, and more. There are plenty of activities for everyone in the family. Bryce Canyon National Park will conduct interpretive tours and special programs including a star party on Sunday evening. Richard Jones, the first American to row a boat nearly 4,000 miles across the entire width of the Atlantic Ocean, will talk about his journey on Saturday evening. Most of the activities are free, says Jean Seiler of Ruby s Inn, which makes the festival especially appealing and economical for families with children. There is something for everyone all weekend. The archery biathlon and the cross country ski races are the only events with entry fees. Participants of the competitions receive a long sleeve t-shirt for the $10 per race entry fee. The archery biathlon will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11:00 a.m. Monday's cross country ski races will start at 9:00 with the kid s 2 km race followed by the 10 km free technique ski race. For more information, current snow conditions and updates, call Ruby's Inn at , or check the website page 18 february 2007

19 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: INTRO TO AVALANCHE AWARENESS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 7PM The following presentation is offered free of charge to the public at the Salt Lake City REI store. REI is located at 3285 East & 3300 South. For more information, please call or visit our website at and click on the stores & events link and select Salt Lake City. In this evening's presentation, a local avalanche professional will tell their story about close calls or accidents they have experienced in the backcountry and show a narrated video of avalanches, people triggering avalanches and the destructive power of avalanches. This presentation will then focus on instruction on the basics of how to recognize avalanche terrain & obvious signs of instability, safe travel practices, basics of avalanche rescue equipment and self-rescue procedures, and where to obtain information about current avalanche conditions. The Know Before You Go avalanche education program is an all ages and family event presented by experts from the Utah Avalanche Forecast Center. This lecture always fills to capacity, so please arrive early to ensure that you get a seat. T U N A C L A S S I F I E D FOR SALE: Salomon Race Skate9 boots UK6.5/EURO40/US7/CM25. used. $ Salomon Classic boots UK6.5/EURO40/US7/CM25. New. $100 Atomic ACS Classic skis 203cm flexed for lbs, Salomon Classic binding, rarely used, $100. c.davidson@utah.edu for more info/pics. FOR SALE: Salomon skate skis 183 with Pilot bindings $325 Salomon Classic 196 with Pilot bindings. $325 Available in many flexes, warm or cold bases. Skate, Classic, Pursuit boots, size 5.5 UK, used 1 season, $100 per pair. Subaru Factory Team wear, Women Small. Call Abby Larson february 2007 page 19

20 2006/07 Timberland Wasatch Citizen s Series Race #1 #2 total Race #1 #2 total Race #1 #2 total Race #1 #2 total Men Open 1 Josh Smullen Barry Makarewicz Jason Travis Ian Harvey Even Sletten Snorri Einarsson Steve Scott Ben Page Fabian Figi Chris Humbert Ben Fick Meiko Hoemke Scott Nielson Paul Clark Gus Johnson Steve Cook Rick Grahn Richard Dressen Daniel Guiney Isaac Wilson Andrew Putt Graham Stromberg Eric Tietze Eli Brown Craig VanValkenburgh Eric Pardyjak Drew Gelinas Erik Burbank 3 3 Men Charlie Brennan Paul Clark Men Alex Bolinger Lincoln Nehring Scott Greenwood Peter Emery Cody Evers Daniel Harris Men Jeff Bauer Aaron Phillips Stephen Rescigno Bart Gillespie Chris Carson Men Chris Davidson Todd Hageman Willam DeLeo Kenny Yeh Isaac Wilson Steve Pushka Chuck Turner Scott Patten Joel Trachtenberg Matthew Kramer Pete Iacobelli Ron Palmer-Leger Scott Johnson Howard Silverman Dru Whitlock Robert Sorenson 6 6 Men Randy Anderson David Gontrum Stuart Beling Dave Fosnocht Michael Weglarz Sandy Brown Daniel Vargo Chris Magerl Brent Nixon Eric Swanson Peter Peterson David Bruns Dan O`Connor Tim Gibbs Robert Rice Jim Kearns Tom Leake John Librett John Griffiths William McDonald Justin Thulin Kevin Fosburg Brad Anderson Jeff Sumsion Shawn Blanke Steve Dressen Chris Hard Kevin Kobe Tom Moyer Mark Pietrofesa Ray Tetreault 1 1 Men Don Pollari Dave Knoop Ken Leary R.J. Guiney Rob Lang Ken Stone Michael Dunn 28N Daniel Bray Todd Henneman Sam Wolfe Don DeBlieux David Susong John Weyhrich Jeff Ure Dan Lowell Paul Smith Scott Toly Michael Egan Dwight Janerich Patrick Putt Jerry Richardson Greg Florez Art Myshrall Tom Bonacci Richard Bullough Arne Hultquist Ken Kiss Brian Kelm Greg Adams Mike Berry Dave Brown Duane Bush Gary Colgan John Concannon Jim Haisley Andrew McNeil Jeff Parlick Gene Pearson Gerald Robinson 0 0 Men Bill Hokanson Lee Shea Bruce Allen Jordan Swenson Charlie Sturgis Craig Williams Wally Chambers Dean Huber Kurt Dudley Kevin Murphy Ron Sawdey Cullen Battle Bruce Schroeder David Stice Drew Doll William Wolfe Michael Skarsten 7 7 Men Patrick McEwen Patrick English Ray Groth Bill Stenquist Chris Tietze Blaine Stavn Bradley Rich Robert Myers Tom Stephens Gary Fichter Ron Allen Ron Nehring Art Sandack Steve Gates 9 9 Men Gary Peirce David Wagner John English Donald Ries Richard Groth Bill Thompson Noel Olsen Men Steve Swanson Dave Hanscom David Taylor Men Novice 1 Andre Crouch Brent Parcell John Guldner Mark Conklin Cameron Charles Brian Alm James Hunter Rob Clayton Joel Grasmeyer Paul Moote John Christensen Stuart George Ted Palomaki Scott Adelman Brent Alm Tony Semerad Tom Miller Len Haas David Jones Clark Mower Matt Slawson Mike Franklin Stan Kozlowski Greg Tayler Paul Bates Taylor Hemming Scott Allen 0 0 Men Wilson Dippo Daniel Guiney John McMinn Peter Harris Andrew Putt Men Duncan Ellinwood Tanner Putt Ian Anderson Henrik Burns Johathan Bruns Cole Stromberg Griffin Rowland Zachary Anderson Todd Anderson Michael Odenheimer Logan Phippen Hyrum Bailey Andy Soundy Men Erik Gates Christopher Putt Kurt Bruns Finn Burns Evan Tayler Zach Jackson Sten Stray-Gundersen Thomas Metos Andy Moore Tyler Smith Ethan Fedor Nels Nichols Tyler MacDonald Nathan Makarewicz Men Karsten Hokanson Garrett Bullough Gunnar Stray-Gundersen Isaac Rogers Kyle Beling Liam Egan Russell Davis Sully Tesch Michael Dunkle Luke Adams Grady Tesch Riley Makarewicz Men Noah Putt Alex Jackson Grady Anderson Ammon Leake Matthew Carpenter Bryan Carpenter Noah Burbank Drew Palmer-Leger Men Kyler Alm * * 2* 2 Vincent Bonacci * * 2* 3 Hank Fosnocht * * 2* 4 Wyatt Lange * * 2* 5 Tanner Liljenquist * * 2* 6 Lane Myshrall * * 2* 7 Elijah Bray * * 8 Mason Carpenter * * 9 Jack Davis * * 10 Henry Silverman * * 11 Ben Slawson * * Women Open 1 Roxanne Toly Kelly Milligan Sara Schweiger Inge Travis Wendy Wagner Sarah MacCarthy Analies Cook Crystal Ward Marlene Hatch Ingvild Flatland Elizabeth Guiney Laurie Humbert Erin Eppler Women Catherine Collins Sarah Dennett Women Heather Holmes Women Kathryn Gibson Women Paula Hudson Lauren Barros Gail Towlsey DodiAnn Wilson Susan Hallenberg 0 0 Women Dawn Rogers Sara Cox-Conklin Lisa Bruns Lori Lange Tanya Swenson Stefani Day Amy McDonald Sanyer Barbara Jensen Erika Lloyd Carolyn Sterrett Kris Best Jana Quilter Cynthia Phillips 9 9 Women Laura Howat Bev Lynch Diane Fosnocht Julie Daily Lori Selby Janet Myshrall Giggi Burns Lucy Jacob 0 0 Women Lori Gates Ann Page Kirsten Whetstone Elizabeth Burgess Donna Wahoff-Stice 22 16N 38 6 Wiggy Brennan Marcy Allen Paula Loboschefsky Kerry Florez Women Deborah Wagner Cyndi Schwandt Nancy Fichter Women km 1 Marit Glenne page 20 february 2007

21 Women Novice Race #1 #2 total 1 Barb Johnson Wendy VandeKamp Patty Trachtenberg Margaret Moore Debbie Pilkey Judie Guzman Maria McGrail Barbara Gardner Anna McGrail Marianne Christian Ann Heilweil Karen Adelman Angie Richardson Toni Adams Whitney Kozlowski Susan Hale 7 7 Women Kirsten Stray-Gundersen Hayley Weight Alexis Sumsion Women Kajsa Vlasic Laurel Anderson Wendy Dunkle Kathryn Christian Women Andrea Dunkle Maurissa Weight Tristin Lowe Annaka Egan Women Katie Milligan-Susong Mia Anderson Brenna Egan Hannah Bruns Anika Heilweil Michaela Webb Devon Dunmire Elizabeth Reynolds Siri Vlasic Hayley Adelman Sabrina Bray 0 0 Women Leah Lange Katie Bonacci Erin Fosnocht Jessica Rogers Frances Davis Sydney Leake Bronwyn Tayler Lindsey Adams Eva Gontrum-Phillips Zoe Phillips-Gontrum Sophie Adelman Marta Myshrall Sarah Dunkle India Gontrum-Phillips Women Libby Fosnocht * * 2* 2 Annika Hokanson * * 2* 3 Abby Swanson * * 2* 4 Grace Swanson * * 2* 5 Sage Brown * * 6 Ann Marie Davis * * 7 Lili Drekay * * 8 Lucia Hanscom * * 9 Emma Harris * * 10 Amy Jensen * * 11 Sydney Palmer-Leger * * 12 Mia Virding * * 13 Sabine Wilson * * + Places are determined by the best four races. Ties are broken by using points from the skiers' fifth race. february 2007 page 21

22 TUNA s Learn to Ski Program TUNA s ski program for children ages 5-8 started Sunday, January 7, Again this year, an enthusiastic group of youngsters and their parents arrived at Mountain Dell and headed out on the course for ski games, learning, and snacks. This race schedule is published and distributed compliments of Timberland and TUNA Utah Cross Country Ski Race Schedule DATE RACE TECHNIQUE(k) LOCATION START January Sat Wasatch Citizens Series free(10) Mountain Dell 10:00 31 Wed Wild Rose Fun Race any(5) Mountain Dell 4:30 February Sat Boulder Mountain Tour free (30) Sun Valley 10:00 7 Wed Wild Rose Fun Race any(5) Mountain Dell 4:30 10 Sat Wasatch Citizens Series class(10) Sundance 10:00 10 Sat Utah Biathlon Club Race free Soldier Hollow 2:00 10 Sat Potato Cup purs(2/5/10) Mink Creek, ID 11:00 14 Wed Wild Rose Fun Race any(5) Mountain Dell 4:30 18 Sun Bryce Canyon Archery Biathlon free(6) Ruby s Inn, Bryce 11:00 19 Mon Bryce Canyon Ski Festival free(10) Ruby s Inn, Bryce 9:00 24 Sat Wasatch Citizens Series & free(20) White Pine Farm 10:00 Tuna Club Championship March Sat Yellowstone Rendezvous class(25) West Yellowstone 8:45 Yellowstone Rendezvous free(25/50) West Yellowstone 9: Junior Olympics Soldier Hollow 10 Sat Ullr Chase free(40) Logan 9:00 17 Sat Wooden Ski Classic class(5) Alta 10:30 17 Sat Utah Biathlon Club Race free Soldier Hollow 9:00 17 Sat Moose Chase free(25) Jackson Hole 10:00 24 Sat LaSaLoppet any(18) Moab 9:00 24 Sat Glide Into Spring Pursuit* both(15) Snowbasin 10:00 April Sat Solitude Spring Fling any(7) Solitude 8:45 *** 1 lap classical and 2 laps free ** 2 laps classical and 1 lap free (teams only) * 5k classical, 10k free (individual or team) For more up-to-date information check the TUNA web page at Photos: Tom Bonnaci page 22 february 2007

23 Race Details Wednesday, February 7 Wild Rose Tuesday Fun Race place: Mountain Dell time: 4:45 distance: 5 km technique: any registration: 4:30 in the parking lot fee: cheap contact: Tim Metos, Wild Rose Mountain Sports, 702 E. Third Ave., sponsors: Wild Rose Saturday, February 10 Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series place: Sundance time: juniors 10:00, others 10:20 distance: juniors 1-5 km, novices 5 km, others 10 km technique: classical day of race registration: 8:30 to 9:30 fee: juniors $6, TUNA members $12, others $15 contact: Sundance Nordic ( ) sponsors: Timberland, Sundance Nordic Wednesday, February 14 Wild Rose Tuesday Fun Race see February 7 for details Monday, February 19 Bryce Canyon Winter Festival place: Ruby's Inn, Bryce Canyon National Park time: juniors 9:00, adults 9:30 distance: 2-10 km. technique: free registration: at the start or preregister by mail fee: $10 contact: Jean Seiler, Ruby's Inn, PO Box 17, Bryce, Utah, 84764, sponsors: Garfield Travel Council, Ruby's Inn Saturday, February 24 Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series & TUNA Club Championship place: White Pine Farm time: juniors 10:00, others 10:20 distance: juniors 1-7 km, novices 7 km, others 21 km technique: registration: free 8:30 to 9:30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church north of farm fee: juniors $6, TUNA members $12, others $15 (lunch included) contact: White Pine ( ) sponsors: Timberland, Wasatch Touring Saturday, March 10 Ullr Chase place: Logan Canyon time: 9:00 distance: 40 km technique: free pre-registration: fee: $65 contact: John Louviere (john.louviere@usu.edu) sponsor: Utah State University Outdoor Recreation Center february 2007 page 23