2009 Canadian K2 Championships, Vernon, B.C.

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J1 Canadian National Championships at Whistler

Our WMSC club hosted the J1 (15, 16 yrs.) National Championships a week ago with very good conditions, save one morning when it was pretty wet. At this level the athletes were quite privileged to race on the same tracks and safety conditions as the big show in 2010. It was an important test for the Weasel Workers and Vanoc Vollies to ensure that things ran smoothly and they did not disappoint. I was shooting the Super G at Coaches corner when Daniel came down Afterburner (the Sewer) and was only 8/10 sec. back at the interval. Somehow he got the skis flapping sideways at the 90º right hander and his left thumb got cleanly sliced on his right ski edge and he DNF'ed right there. Thanks to the First Aid folks for the quick help and he couldn't have picked a better spot to crash with 5 of you there! He was back in the GS the next day after getting repairs at the clinic. Of course I got the photos to show what happened and if you want to see some DNA on the snow just ask!
Here's a shot of Mike Turnbull from Ontario who was overall J1 Men's winner and pocketed $1500 for top dog. For more photos click on the link above.