Story and photos by Theresa Da SilvaExplore Big Sky Contributor
BIG SKY – Despite the dense fog and intermittent falling snow on Jan. 24 and challenging conditions on Jan. 25, Big Sky Ski Education Foundation racers showed true determination on the slalom course at Big Sky Resort.
BSSEF had two women’s U14 racers on Saturday’s podium as Reece Bell placed first with a time of 34.83 seconds in her first run and 38.28 in the second, for a combined time of 1:13.11. Riley Becker took third with a combined time of 1:22.88. Bell was more than nine seconds faster than the second place finisher on Saturday, Bridger Ski Foundation racer Riley Asbell.
In the women’s U12 division, Franci St. Cyr finished on Saturday with a combined time of 1:32.27 placing her in eighth place overall. In the men’s U12 division on Saturday, Caleb Unger finished second – and fifth overall – with a combined time of 1:30.81. Trailing close behind Unger was Luke Kirchmeyer, who placed third in U12 and seventh overall, with a combined time of 1:32.48.
The racecourse appeared rough and worn on Sunday under mostly clear skies, but the BSSEF racers continued to show grit on their home hill. Bell placed first again in the women’s U14 slalom division, with a combined time of 1:19.20. Coming off a three-week injury hiatus, Bell skied with grace and determination as she finished more than 8 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. Franci St. Cyr placed eighth overall in the U12 division with a combined time of 1:32:27.
The men’s slalom results for Sunday had Caleb Unger as the fastest U12 racer and third overall, scoring a combined time of 1:31.58. With a combined time of 1:35.44, Kjetil Hasseman placed fourth in the U12 division and seventh overall. Luke Kirchmayer placed eight overall just behind Hasseman with a combined time of 1:35.75.
The BSSEF Youth Ski League travels to Helena’s Great Divide Ski Area Feb. 14-15 for their next races.
BSSEF racer Franci St. Cyr carves deep into a turn Jan. 25 on her way to an eighth place finish overall in the slalom.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
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Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm