The EHSC was held this year at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine. This was the site of the US Nationals this winter and the trails were definitely a true test of a skier\u2019s abilities. 23 high school skiers representing New York made the long drive to Maine on Thursday. Coaches volunteered their time to lead the team and included trip leader Julie Hinsdill, Jeff Moore, Chris Frielinghaus, Margaret Maher, and Ethan Townsend (head coach at St. Lawrence University).<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Adam Swayze, Cole Matthews, Hannah Barnes, Kaylin Beiter, Kevin Hoose, Peter Newman, Mike Wojcik, Jennifer MacMillan, Nolan Amos, Sarah :Link, Andrew Klug, Ashley Forshey, Brett Schesier, Chris Whalen, Emma Underwood, Kate Mulcahy, Nick Underwood, Will Frielinghaus, Rebecca Craig, Anna Izzo, Joey Izzo, Spencer Knickerbocker, Will Fieroh<\/p><\/div>\n
Through New Hampshire, the sky was crystal clear and the panoramic view of the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington made the ride worthwhile. \u00a0 We arrived late afternoon at the Chapman Inn in Bethel. It was a unique bed and breakfast that was about 150 years old. \u00a0The place had plenty of history as well as some supernatural guests. \u00a0 It seems this house is known for its occasional sightings of a ghost, strange noises, and even a cat that can walk through walls. \u00a0 The kids stayed in the carriage house which was a unique building with beds stuffed in nooks and corners throughout the creaky building. \u00a0 We ordered specialty pizzas and everyone got to know each other with a game of three questions.\u00a0 Hey Andy, who thinks they look good in Spandex? \u00a0 The next morning we were greeted by the wonderful smells of a home cooked breakfast prepared by the innkeeper. We then left for the venue which was about a 40 minute drive. \u00a0 Black Mountain is a combination Alpine\/Nordic area.\u00a0 There were very few alpine skiers and the beautiful lodge was dominated by over 200 nordic competitors. \u00a0 The kids previewed the course and immediately gained respect for High School Hill. \u00a0This was an unrelenting climb that had varying degrees of pitch that never seemed to end.\u00a0 The first race was a 5K freestyle that started in the late afternoon. The temps were well above freezing and the flat start area had some big puddles that confounded some of the racers. \u00a0The sudden change in glide across these spots put everyone\u2019s balance to the test. \u00a0New York had two medalists that day with Will Frielinghaus in 6th<\/sup> and Kevin Hoose in 8th<\/sup>. \u00a0When we returned to the Inn, a delicious lasagna dinner was waiting. Saturday morning was a 1.2K freestyle sprint with wave starts of five skiers each. \u00a0This made for some exciting skiing with various amounts of bodily contact evident in the first 300 meters.\u00a0 Kevin Hoose medaled again with a 7th<\/sup> place finish. \u00a0Everyone ate lunch in the sunny parking lot and prepared for the afternoon\u2019s mixed relay race. The sun was still out when the boys started out on the first classic leg. \u00a0They tagged off to a girl who also completed a classic leg before tagging the next boy who skied a freestyle loop. \u00a0The last leg was finished by the girls. \u00a0The New York A team crossed the line in 8th<\/sup>, followed by the B team in 13th<\/sup>. \u00a0Four of our skiers had top ten splits for their legs: Nick Underwood 9th<\/sup>,Emma Underwood 5th<\/sup>, Will Frielinghaus 4th<\/sup>, and Ashley Forshey 6th<\/sup>. \u00a0 After a quick shower and change, the skiers returned to the Black Mountain lodge for a banquet. A short presentation was given about marathon ski racing in Japan, followed by awards. \u00a0 A standing ovation was given for a girl from Maine who competed in the Adaptive ski event. \u00a0 A single leg amputee, she completed a difficult course using only her arms on a sit-ski which is similar to a chair on skis. \u00a0 The team returned to the Inn for some Harry Potter, cards and ping pong. \u00a0Sunday morning saw a return to below freezing temps and a hard, fast track. \u00a0The start was delayed due to groomer problems and the temperature slowly began to rise. \u00a0This made for some tough waxing decisions since the transformed snow demanded klister and the start was still an hour away. \u00a0Ethan nailed the wax with the help our testers and the boys mass start proved exciting. \u00a0NASCAR fans were treated with a huge pile-up that resulted in loose skis and poles and bodies strewn everywhere. \u00a0The girls were more polite with no casualties in their start. \u00a0Ashley skied a determined race and kept passing skiers at every vantage point. She crossed the line in tenth place with a huge smile on her face.\u00a0 Kate Mulcahy was our next finisher in 23rd<\/sup>. \u00a0The competition was over and everyone ate lunch before the long ride back. \u00a0The final award ceremony was held and Ashley received her medal. The overall winners were announced and Kevin Hoose was our top skier of the weekend grabbing 6th<\/sup> place in a very competitive field. \u00a0The New York team finished in 5th<\/sup> place which is not too bad considering we had one-half the amount of racers as the other teams. \u00a0Thanks go out to the Mulcahys, Klugs, and Whalens for transporting back skiers and gear that saved a bunch of driving time.<\/p>\n I would like to thank all of the coaches and parents for their help and time. \u00a0I would also like to recognize the skiers for their commitment and enthusiasm toward the sport of Nordic racing. \u00a0I would encourage all aspiring high school racers to consider this event in their schedule next season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Submitted by Chris Frielinghaus Results can be found at http:\/\/www.chisholmskiclub.org\/chisholm_results\/2010-11\/10-11_results_frameset%20.htm The EHSC was held this year at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine. 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