Just before the big game, 74 skiers and snowboarders participated Sunday in the Super Bowl Sunday Fun Race at Wolf Creek Ski Area.
People from age 5 to over 70 raced, and times ranged from minutes to the day’s fastest run, Don Sinkey of Pagosa Springs, who finished in 23.60 seconds. He won the men’s 51-60 division.
The fastest women’s time was by Nikki Horrocks of South Fork, who finished in 27.46 in the women’s 31-35 division. Annabelle Bowles of Pagosa Springs had the second-fastest time and won the girls 12-14 division in 27.88.
The racers were treated to a bluebird day as well as 7 inches of new snow, according to a news release from Wolf Creek.
Two men finished under 25 seconds and won their respective age groups. Buzz Burke of Pagosa Springs won the men’s 61-70 age group in 24.6 seconds and Chris Devine of Durango won the men’s 26-30 group in 24.80 seconds.
Wolf Creek will have another fun race this Sunday, free and open to both skiers and snowboarders. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Raven’s Nest. The super giant slalom race course opens at 11 a.m.
On Saturday, Wolf Creek is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
johnp@durangoherald.com