Inaugural Ski de She EXTREMELY Successful!

Well done, ABSF. The 2023, Inaugural Ski de She began on Friday, January 27th, with the 3-Day events for the Ski de She Camp registrants. And the gun went off Saturday morning with a huge crowd of Ski de She skiers in the classic and skate divisions of races, with skiers given three choices of lengths:

• 30k Skate Race presented by Gear West
• 20k Classic Race presented by Backroads Coffee and Vibes Bakery
• 10k Skate/Classic Race presented by Riverbrook Bike & Ski

Friday's Camp Registrants enjoyed the following well-planned events:

• 1:00pm: Check-in, Meet and Greet
• 1:30-3:30pm: Outdoor ski sessions
• 3:30-4:00pm: Warm up!
• 4:00-6:00pm: Indoor sessions

  • The Importance of Coordinating Breathing and Movement with Fluid Health and Fitness
  • Changing the Clothing Game: Dressing for Distance with Abby Drach of Indura Athletic
  • You Already Won, You Showed Up with Margie Nelson
  • Wisconsin’s Growing Outdoor Recreation Industry with Mary Monroe Brown
  • 6:00pm: Dinner

    • Provided by Lakewoods Resort & Lodge
    • Wine provided by White Stag
    • 6:30pm: Race Strategies with an Age Perspective with Jan Guenther of Gear West
    • 7:00pm: Wine and Waxing

      • Waxing Clinic presented by Swix
      • 8:30pm: Close for the day

      And Silent Sports Magazine's own Michael McFadzen was there to record exclusive video of the classic and skate starts!

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K602hq8L0M

      Overall Winners of the Ski de She, Gear West-Sponsored 30K:

      • 1st: Ingrid Thyr (18 to 29, Minneapolis, MN) in 1:36.28, 3:12 per K pace, taking home the $1,000 winner's prize!
      • 2nd: Chelsey Youngberg (18 to 29, Duluth, MN) in 1:37.34, 3:15 per K pace, taking home the $750 second place prize!
      • 3rd: Erica Wagner (30 to 39, Duluth, MN) in 1:39.42, 3:19 per K pace, taking home the $500 third place prize!

      Prize money went to the top 5 finishers in the 30K!

      Exclusive Audio-Only Interview of Ingrid Thyr, Overall Winner of the 30K Skate. Exclusive for Silent Sports Magazine by Michael McFadzen:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLCJzcwYPAs

      And the Classic Start!

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWyWuagw6-A

      Overall Winners of the Backroads 20K Classic:

      • 1st: Josie Nelson (40 to 49, Hayward, WI) in 1:14.29, for a 3:43 per K pace
      • 2nd: Zoe Reker (30 to 39, Minneapolis, MN) in a very close 1:14.28, for a 3:43 per K pace
      • 3rd: Julia Lavanger (18 to 29, Minnepaolis, MN) in 1:17.34, for a 3:52 per K pace

      https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ocuj-Wp4epU

      And You Can Listen to Mike McFadzen's interview with the elusive Birkie Head Trail Groomer Kurt Proctor!

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTsp8PXCdMU

      Overall Winners of the Riverbrook 10K Freestyle:

      • Faye Braun (Holy Cow - 14 and under age group!, Lakeville, MN) in 40:50, for a 4:04 per K pace.
      • Heather Carlson (40 to 49, St. Paul, MN) in 42:53, for a 4:17 per K pace.
      • Maddy Schwartz (Also in the 14 and under age group!, Hayward, WI), in 43:18, for a 4:19 per K pace.

      CONGRATULATIONS To - -

      All Winners & all Finishers, who are now Founders of the Inaugural Ski de She!

      You can go to Searchable Ski de She Results Here:

      https://my.raceresult.com/231717/results

      Next Up for Camp Registrants on Sunday:

      • 8:00am: Yoga

        • Provided by Hayward Fitness Fanatics
        • Bring a yoga mat!
        • 9:00am: Breakfast

          • Breakfast and coffee provided by Backroads Coffee
          • Bakery items provided by Vibes Bakery
          • 9:30am: Keynote Speaker, presented by Fischer
          • 10:30am: Coaches Q&A
          • 11:00am: On-snow Ski Time
          • 1:00: Head home tired, happy, and full of plans to meet up with friends to ski!