Durangoan wins biathlon at Wolf Creek
Steve Ilg of Durango won a biathlon race Sunday at Alberta Park at the Wolf Creek Ski Area.
The event was hosted by the Pagosa Nordic Club. Racers from Pagosa Springs, Flagstaff, Ariz., Albuquerque, Creede, Durango and Bayfield participated. Cross country skiers stopped three times along the course to shoot five pellets at targets. Each successful hit meant a 10-second subtraction from their time.
Ilg finished in 41 minutes, 33 seconds in the 12-kilometer race, edging Dan Batwinas of Pagosa (43:02). Jennifer Martin of Pagosa (51:53) was third.
Kip Nagy of Creede (26:43) won the 6K men’s race, with Larry Lynch of Pagosa (35:54) second and Jim Chenowith of Bayfield (45:11) third.
The 6K women’s race went to Kerry Rice of Creede (40:05). Maddy Bergon of Creede (48:46) was second and Dana Hayward of Pagosa (48:59) third.
James Chenowith III of Bayfield (22:14) won the 2K kids biathlon.
Seniors Outdoors announces activities
Seniors Outdoors will host these activities:
An Opus Hut ski or snowshoe will take place from Saturday to Monday. The hut features private rooms for three or five and a dorm room, sauna, running hot and cold water, indoor toilets, meal options, and more. There will be a 3-mile ski/snowshoe to the cabin. Participants will need a beacon, avalanche probe and shovel. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.opushut.com or call (970) 708-0092. Room rates are $40 per night, and for an additional $40 people can receive meals. Participants will be able to ski, snowboard and snowshoe on terrain near the hut. Dogs are not allowed. To RSVP, call Carolyn Striker at 382-0162 or email honee4him@yahoo.com.
The Wednesday Wanderers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Santa Rita Park to walk the Animas River Trail. RSVP is not required. Dogs must be on a leash. For more information, call Eric Pahlke at 247-1130.
John Martin will lead a group snowshoeing in the mountains on Saturday. An avalanche beacon and shovel will be required. Dogs are allowed. For more information on the destination, descriptions and requirements, RSVP to John Martin at 247-2581 or email jmartin@mydurango.net.
Downhill ski groups are available. For more information or to be placed on a group distribution list, email Bruce Rodman at Mtnman16@gmail.com. Meeting days and times vary according to abilities and snow conditions.
For more information, visit www.seniorsoutdoors.org.
Herald Staff
