Tower and McKinney emerge victorious in inaugrual Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge
by Tony Gorman
Photos by Tony Gorman
Individuals and teams had to ski, bike, kayak, and run a 38 mi. course from Thompson Pass to the Kelsey Dock during the Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge.
If you were looking for a race besides the Indy 500 over Memorial Day weekend, the Prince William Sound was the place to be. Various athletes spent their weekend competing in the first-ever Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the event was successful despite a few obstacles.
Results:
Nordic Division-Solo
1. J.J. Tower 2:19:45
2. Josh Miller 2:44:56
3. Teri Buck 2:56:00
Nordic Division-Team
1. 75 Percent Chance 2:47:45
2. Sconnies 2:49:26
3. Lost Canucks 2:52:37
Alpine Division-Solo
1. Meg McKinney 2:21:42
2. Taylor Bushong 2:21:48
3. Matt Kinney 2:35:22
Alpine Division-Team
1. Valdez Police Dept. 2:19:40
2. Run Wild Alaska 2:27:14
3. Team Pancratic 2:37:34
Photos by Tony Gorman
Individuals and teams had to ski, bike, kayak, and run a 38 mi. course from Thompson Pass to the Kelsey Dock during the Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge.
If you were looking for a race besides the Indy 500 over Memorial Day weekend, the Prince William Sound was the place to be. Various athletes spent their weekend competing in the first-ever Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge. As KCHU's Tony Gorman reports, the event was successful despite a few obstacles.
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Results:
Nordic Division-Solo
1. J.J. Tower 2:19:45
2. Josh Miller 2:44:56
3. Teri Buck 2:56:00
Nordic Division-Team
1. 75 Percent Chance 2:47:45
2. Sconnies 2:49:26
3. Lost Canucks 2:52:37
Alpine Division-Solo
1. Meg McKinney 2:21:42
2. Taylor Bushong 2:21:48
3. Matt Kinney 2:35:22
Alpine Division-Team
1. Valdez Police Dept. 2:19:40
2. Run Wild Alaska 2:27:14
3. Team Pancratic 2:37:34
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