Sufferfest 2009
The Final Stage of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rollerski Series is set for Sunday, Nov 8. Skiers will meet at the base of Prospect Mt. in Lake George at 9:30 am for the agonizing ascent of the Prospect Mt. Highway. Don’t forget to register online at http://sites.google.com/site/perunordic/Home/events/sufferfest
Swath of Destruction!
It was a busy weekend on the Peru Nordic Schedule. Halloween Day saw the Peru Nordiques rev up their chainsaws and thrash the wilderness at MitcHELLbeiner Skistadion. All Saint’s Day saw the Peruvians head to Point Au Roche for the World Series of Tennis Ball Rollerski Biathlon, New York State Championships of the World.
Mitch of Hell and Hand of Doom plot arboreal evisceration strategy
Improvements at MitcHELLbeiner Skistadion included the finishing of the new “Lewis and Clark” trail. This swath adds a considerable climb to the race loop. After careening down Snow Depth Tree Hill, skiers now must work their way up Holy S*!t Hill and then up a massive climb on Lewis and Clark as they head to the Back Road. The trail crew also cut a starter swath up another climb. The new trail up Bear Den Peak has a solid climb followed by a screaming downhill. Trailwork will continue on Veteran’s Day, and it is hoped that this new section will be ready for the 10-11 season.
Kobak in the range...
On Sunday, The World Series of Tennis Ball Rollerski Biathlon took place at Point au Roche State Park. Tom Moffett of the Saratoga Biathlon club had only one miss en route to yet another championship, clocking in at just under 20 minutes. (Moffett has won a US National Championship in Biathlon, the Peru National Championship in XC, and now, the NY State Championship of Tennis Ball Rollerski Biathlon). Chris Rose also was strong in the range, finishing with the silver medal, skiing around 0:20:30. Jim Kobak had two misses in the range, and the extra penalty lap cost him one of the top spots. He still managed a Bronze medal, finishing in 0:21:26.
Moffett: World Series NY State Champion of the World!
Of course, INERTIA TV was on hand to capture the entire weekend. Full coverage of these events can be seen below.
The next event on the Peru Nordic schedule is the annual Sufferfest up Prospect Mt. highway in Lake George. Start is 9:30 am on November 8. Registration is available online here
Next event: up, up, up in the annual SUFFERFEST!
Rose... Carnival of Sins Champ
Peru Nordic’s Chris Rose captured the overall classification in the Carnival of Sins. Rose dominated in the classic stage, and finished just seconds behind stage two champ, Doug Diehl. Rose Leads teammates, Jim Kobak and Bob Maswick in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rollerski Series, and looks to add the Armageddon Trophy of War, Famine, Pestilence and Death to his trophy room. Rose is now twenty points up on Kobak with one event left, November 8th’s SUFFERFEST. Kobak fought hard during the Carnival of Sins suffering through a terrible cold which at least one noted medical expert had diagnosed as “…most definitely the Swine Flu, or at least a case of H1V1V2V2alternate.” Complete Four Horsemen Series Results and Standings
Janet double poles to the women's title
Stage One featured the heroics of Chris Rose, who was able to stay dry and warm during the massive deluge that the rest of the field experienced. Rose finished ahead of Randy Wint who looked surprisingly fresh at the finish, as if he skied 2-3 km less than the everyone else. Kobak finished third, followed by the Lord of Destruction, Bob Maswick. Janet Findlay captured the women’s title with a strong effort.
Carnival of Sins... CLASSIC
Stage Two was a good old fashioned turf battle between Peru Nordic and Team HURT, with a couple of Saratoga Biathletes in the mix. Team HURT’s Doug Diehl won the stage, taunting Peru Nordic by wearing their team colors. ”I wanted you guys to feel like winners today,” said Diehl. Chris Rose finished a strong second, never able to reel the real Diehl in. Kobak finished third, battling back and forth with Team HURT’s Andy Farry. ”At least we took two podium spots today…”
The Lord of Destruction Summits Prospect Mountain
Of course, Inertia TV was on hand to capture the Carnival of Sins in all of its glory:
BONESTORM!!!!
The annual Peru Nordic Carnival of Sins Rollerski Stage Race will take place this Saturday 10/24 and Sunday 10/25. Saturday’s Stage – Greed, Envy and Lust will start at 11 am in Peru. Skiers will ski to from River Road to the Summit of Big Hill Road (10 km). Skiers using classic technique will be scored for the Carnival of Sins, but freestyle skiers are welcome to participate. Sunday’s stage - Pride, Avarice, Gluttony and Sloth will begin at 9 am at the base of Prospect Mt. in Lake George. This stage is a freestyle race. Skiers who complete in either stage will be scored for the Four Horsemen Rollerski Series, with maximum points given to those who complete both stages. Register here for the Carnival of Sins!
Apocalypse is Nigh
rollin' towards the FACE
The Peru Nordic Masters have two main sects, the Clinton County Chapter usually throws down at the friendly confines of MitcHELLbeiner Skistadion, while the Lake Placid Chapter usually hits it hard at Mount Van Ho. Recently, members of the LP Chapter got together for an epic rollerski from Wilmington, through Black Brook and up the big climb to Whiteface Mt. Relive the excitement on Inertia TV
IN SORTI SKITANICA
Charlie “Mitch of Hell” Mitchell and Chris “Hand of Doom” Rose spent a tough day clearing new trail today at the Mitchellbeiner Skistadion. “I am hoping to secure the 2018 Winter Olympic Games” said an exuberant Mitchell. “Once the trails are up to FIS specifications, I’ll start working on lodging and parking for the thousands that are sure to come.” When asked if the single outhouse on the Lean-to Trail can accomodate the mass volume of people, Charlie said: “sure, the pit is pretty deep and I just got rid of the bee nest that was in there.” On a related note, an organized trail work day is on schedule for Saturday, October 31. If you ski at the Mitchellbeiner, you should plan on working. The new trail needs to be completed and limbs need to be cut back to maximize snow fall.
A swath of destruction or forest management?
Moffett pushes the pace!
Saratoga Biathlon’s Tom Moffett whallopped the field in the impromptu “Conquest of the Americas” Rouses Point 10 k rollerski race on Columbus Day (Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends). Moffett has steadily been showing that he is going to be a contender in the 2009-10 Viking Helmet Championship Series. Luckily, he will skip most of the xc races on the NYSSRA calendar to focus on GBTA biathlon.
Peru Satanics: deep in the Bowels of the league!
In other news, mired in a four-team quagmire for last place, the mighty Peru Satanics are officially the worst worst team in PFFL fantasy football. They are currently working on a deal to send Eli Manning packing for Braylon Edwards. ”I am sensing a big turnaround during the final eight weeks of the season!”
War-Famine-Pestilence-Death
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rollerski Series has reached its halfway point, and the next event in the series is the annual Carnival of Sins Rollerski Stage Race on October 24-25.
Rose and Kobak currently lead the Four Horsemen Series
The Carnival of Sins is a two-day, two-stage race. Stage one, on 10/24, is a 10 km classic race to the top of Big Hill Rd. in Peru. Stage two is a freestyle race and has moved to the Prospect Mt. Highway, and has been incorporated with the UURSS Sufferin’ Sunday Series on 10/25. Skiers are encouraged to do both stages, but completion of either stage will earn you Four Horsemen Series points. Register here
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rollerski Series… Current Standings
No Brain... No Pain
Members of the Peru Nordic Masters took to the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway for the annual NYSEF Climb to the Castle Race. This race attracts the top US skiers, including the US Ski Team, US Nordic Combined Team, Top Collegiate Skiers, CXC, and Peru Nordic (Note: it did not attract Team HURT).
Conditions for this year’s race were slightly epic. Driving rain, fog, high winds and wet leaves challenged the skiers over every inch of the frost-heave infested road. (read more)
Jim Kobak led the Peru Squad, coming in 30th overall, but winning the M3 category as the 4th fastest in the masters field. (Kobak was displaced from the Masters podium by Nordic Combined World Champion, Todd Lodwick, NYSEF’s Matt Cooke and that super-fast old guy from Canada). Chris Rose finished seconds behind Kobak as they worked together, utilizing team tactics to break the wind over the course. Rose tried to set up Kobak by giving up the lead at the infamous “windtunnel” near the summit, but Kobak dug deep and put a sizeable gap on Rose late in the race. Rose finished 31st overall and won the M2 division. Rose and Kobak were pumped to have finished with a better time than all of the women in the field, “we beat ‘em like Bobby Brown!” boasted an exuberant and politically incorrect Rose. Bob Maswick also won his age group, easily decimating the M5 field. All three skiers were once again shut out in the post-race raffle. RESULTS HERE
The race was won by a young Nordic Combined skier, who out paced USA’s great white hope, Kris Freeman. Noticably absent was race favorite and tw0-time defending champ, Duncan Douglas and Hill of Death Magnetic Champion, Doug Diehl.
Of course, Inertia TV was there and brings you their insightful, ground-breaking coverage of the event:
The Peru Nordic Masters got together during the late summer to work on and refine ski technique. Expert and novice skiers alike travelled to various locales around Clinton County to recieve expert instruction on V1, V2 and V2 alternate skate technique. This series has been credited with developing a top-notch squad, ready to reclaim the NYSSRA club title. Watch some of the highlights from the workshop below:
Ski Evil... Ski and Destroy!
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