Protect This House

This past weekend the Bobcats raced up in Waterville in the Colby Carnival. It was a big deal for two reasons: first, it was the kickoff of Carnival season, which means that the next five weekends are packed with super-raw all-out non-stop extreme ski racing action; second, Saturday's 10/15k freestyle competition was the Chummy Broomhall Cup (a.k.a. the Maine State Championship).

Not to spoil any surprises, but we won the crap outta that thing. [Photo via Steve Fuller/flyingpointroad.com]

Just like in 2013... (and 2012, but I can't find a picture) [Photo via Steve Fuller/flyingpointroad.com]

Friday was a slushy, drizzly 5/10k classic. Though not the best day on the whole for the Bobcats, it was marked by some gritty performances and PR results for a few, as well as an introduction to the Carnival scene for all of the first-years racing.

Gracie en route to a best-ever Carnival finish [Photo via Ian Nesbitt/EISA]

Sometimes it takes a rough day to make you remember how to have a good one. We all know how to hurt; we all know how to ski for a purpose. Saturday's was obvious: to PROTECT THIS HOUSE and bring the Chummy Cup home for the third year in a row. It worked.

Becky doing Becky for Britta [Photo via Steve Fuller/flyingpointroad.com]

Sean skied to a first-ever top-20 finish, and Max hung with him for a big chunk of the race
[Photo via Stella Holt]

Jordan skied his way to a big 6th place, spending a while in podium contention [Photo via Stella Holt]

For a full race recap with results, click HERE.

Next weekend we head to beautiful Jackson, New Hampshire, for the UNH Carnival. Also check in later for a recap from this weekend's Eastern Cup Bobcats!