Winter Storm Warning: Blizzard of Oz comes to Peru

 

 

The Blizzard of Oz is ready to bite the head off of the NYSSRA Series bat!

 

 

In an unexpected move, Peru Nordic bolstered their attack with the signing of young prospect, Doug “Blizzard of Oz” Osborne.  Doug had been skiing with NYSEF, but has switched his allegiance to his hometown team, Peru Nordic.  Doug is the first junior skier to sign with Peru, opening speculation that the signing of Carly Wynn is imminent.  ”…I cannot comment while negotiations are going on, but let’s just say I had to burn more than one copy of Master of Puppets” said team leader, Jim “Harvester of Sorrow” Kobak.  Doug is the latest in some high-profile signings this fall, including JD “Demon of deBauchery” deBella, Jerry “Boss of Brutality” Ross, and Becky “Siren of Subjugation” Sutter.  It appears that Peru Nordic is doing all it can to keep pace with the free agent signing frenzy of Team HURT. “…those HURT guys are sweeping up Superstars left and right.  This has become a Nordic arms race and Peru Nordic has become like Iran to their North Korea… I’m about ready to offer my favorite old Motley Crue t-shirt to Tom Moffett to get him to jump over to our side…”

State XC Championships

Peru Nordic's formidable single speed xc meet fore-running team!

Peru Nordic was on hand to cheer on the top HS runners in New York, as the NYSHPAA State Championship Cross Country meet was held in rainy Plattsburgh, NY.  Peru Nordiques, and dedicated educational professionals, Chris Rose and Charlie Mitchell volunteered to fore-run the races on their single speed MTBs.  ”…I would rather not be out on a miserable wet day like this, but I am here for the children.  Think of the children…” said an emotional, and quite wet Chris Rose.

is one of these ladies ready to join Peru Nordic and become the "Comet of Carnage???"

Peru Nordic’s Jim Kobak was also on hand, scouting potential members for the Peru Nordic Masters Ski Pool, trying to get ahead of the scouting effort of Team HURT.  ”I got some leads, we are still working on getting a certain skiing phenom to join the fold.  I won’t mention her name, but it rhymes with Harley.”  Jim was also seen handing out autographed copies of his recent article in Adirondack Sports & Fitness… available at newsstands everywhere, now!

Pick up the latest issue of Adirondack Sports & Fitness, available now on newsstands everywhere!

 

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Mitchellbeiner Needs Your Help!

The trails are in mint condition!  A big thanks goes out to all who showed up to finish the Lewis and Clark Trail and begin work on the Bear Den Mt. Trail.  Jayce A. has finished repairing the snowmobile, however the bill is more than anticipated: $480.00.  We are seeking creative ways to help Charlie recover the costs.  Nevertheless, the first thing we should  do is “pass the hat.”  If ten people make a suggested donation of $50.00 dollars (or more), this will cover the costs of repair.  Secondly, if conditions prevail, the Clash of the Titans 12k freestyle race will return on Sunday, December 27th – this race will also be the Peru Nordic Club Championships.  There are currently no races scheduled at the moment on the NYSSRA calendar.  Therefore, this is a good date to host a race.  Please stay tuned for more information.  This date could change if there is a change to the NYSSRA calendar.  The idea is to attract as many skiers as possible.  Lastly, a $5.00 suggested donation will be made for those who participate in the weekly training series at the Mitchellbeiner.  Overall, the idea is to not just simply recover the costs of the snowmobile repair, but to build a surplus fund for gasoline and equipment use.  Charlie truly enjoys having people ski at his place.  This is something he envisioned seven years ago when he began grooming his trails for skiing.  However, the costs of operation and grooming are wearing him thin.  If we wish to continue using his trails, we need to support him.

Too much work has been done to let fantastic trails like these trails go!

Sufferfest… Inertia TV was there!

No Brain… No Pain!

Apocalypse Now! Diehl wins the War… Rose brings the Rapture

Diehl... Sufferfest Champ!

Team HURT’s Doug Diehl set a new Race Record as he once again demolished the field during the Annual Peru Nordic Sufferfest.  Diehl added the Sufferfest victory to complete an impressive hat-trick of wins during this rollerski season.  Doug won the Hill of Death Magnetic in September, stage two of the Carnival of Sins in October and the Sufferfest in November.  Diehl’s impressive 33:30 came on a beautiful, sunny and warm November day.  He held off an impressive charge from Chris Rose, finishing in 35:43 and a monster effort from Joe Korzinecki, 36:15.

Getting ready to SUFFER

Once again, the Sufferfest featured a massive field of top NYSSRA masters, with over 16 competitors from three of the top NYSSRA Clubs.  It has become an annual rite of Fall, to show up and see how one stacks up against the NYSSRA elite.  The Saratoga Biathlon Club, usually a force during the Sufferfest, struggled.  Tom Moffett was a scratch, and Sean Halligan is still reeling from the recent collapse of the NY Giants and  his revelation that his son is now faster than he is.  Going into the upcoming season, it looks like the new Team HURT has a well stacked team, led by Diehl and impressive showings by Martin Donnely-Heg, Tim Huneck, Dave Kvam, Andy Farry, Chris Yarsevich, Justin Tetlow, Chris Freilinghaus and Dave “I put the URT in HURT” Burt. It will be tough for Peru Nordic to handle this juggernaught, however, team inspirational leader, Bob Maswick noted, “…Look at Joe K’s effort.  And don’t forget the hard work put in by Steve Bailey and Randy Wint today.  If we can all just pay more attention to proper pre-covery, we will show these young punks why we are two-time NYSSRA Nordic Champions!!!”

Kvam celebrates next to a dejected Yarsevich

David Kvam was the big winner in the Sufferin’ Sundays raffle.  A pair of Swenor Rollerskis were raffled off, courtesy of Reliable Racing.  Kvam’s lucky16 hit the jackpot, and he went straight to Dick’s to buy some Razor Scooter wheels for his new skis.

FULL SUFFERFEST RESULTS HERE

"I'm a armageddin' it!"

By finishing second overall today, Peru Nordic’s Chris Rose won the coveted Armageddon Trophy of War, Famine, Pestilence and Death by capturing the most points in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rollerski Series.  Rose calmly boasted that he is “…now the Hidecki Matsui of Rollerski Racing!”  And, he went out on a limb, predicting that because of his win, the NY Jets could not lose on this Sufferfest Sunday (they have a bye week).

Complete Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rollerski Series Results HERE

INERTIA TV was on hand for the big event… stay tuned to Windbriefs for full coverage soon!

Four Horsemen Set for Final Ride at SUFFERFEST 2009

 

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! Moffett Wins World Series of Tennis Ball Rollerski Biathlon!

 

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 Rampages Through the Carnival of Sins

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:

Carnival of Sins set for this weekend

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’ with the LP Chapter

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