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2007 Skijor Orienteering
Results Reported by Pat DeRuyter Nine skijorers and six participants on foot participated in the ASPA Orienteering Event at Creamer's Field on Sunday. The Skijor controls covered between 11.5 and 13.5 miles of trail depending on the route you traveled. In the 60 minute skijoring class three past champions competed today. Today's winner, Chad Carroll (the 2005 champion) with Tico and Elvis found all 20 controls for a total of 1000 points. Second place Mike Malvick (the defending 2006 champion) with Corky, Ingrid and Mesa found all 20 controls but lost one of the paper tabs worth 20 points before he returned to the starting point to finish with a total of 980. Third place went to Matt Bray (the 2003 and 2004 champion) with Gilbert and Sullivan who found all 20 controls but lost one of the paper tabs worth 70 points before he returned to the starting point to finish with a total of 930. David French with Boone was the top skijorer in this class with one dog and finished fourth with a total of 860 points. In the 30 minute skijoring class, Jim Herriges with Ole and Vinnie repeated his 2006 win with a total of 600 points. Karsten Hueffer with Suess was second with 300 points. Karsten lost 70 points for returning late and reported a watch would have been very helpful. The walk/jog with your dog controls covered between 3.5 and 5 miles of trail depending on the route you traveled. Six walk/jog with your dog participants competed in the 60 minute class and reported having a great time on the trails. Maria Bray with Natasha collected all 20 controls for a total of 1000 points to take first place. There was a three way tie for second at 670 points that included Jen Bell with Borie, Donald Borton with Allie and Mark Corter with Borel. Barb O'Donnell with Maggie was a close third with 630 points. None of the participants collected the 10 bonus points for sighting a moose (although two skijorers reported a moose on the trail just prior to the event), a flock of snow buntings or a woodchuck. Thanks to Peggy Raybeck for timing the event and Pat DeRuyter for organizing the event, setting the course, and opening the farm house.
This page was updated March 25, 2007
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