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67 hardy souls take part in Iron Legs
By Chris Newel
The weather, although cloudy and wet, did not dampen the spirits of 67 participants in the 2015 Bavarian Iron Legs Quadrathon.
The race held Saturday, March 14 at Kimberley Alpine Resort saw competitors either individually or as a team – downhill ski, cross country ski, run and bike.
Competitors rode the quad chair to the top where they began the downhill portion of the event.
Racers ran around the Kootenay Haus, clipped into their skis and raced through the course down the Dreadnaught run. Once at the bottom members ran from near the old Rosa chair to the Nordic Ski trails.
Adult racers cross country skied five km; kids’ teams did 3.5 km. At that point racers changed boots into runners and traveled four km down Gerry Sorenson Way to the Cenotaph. Off came the runners and the cyclists began the climb back up, 4.5 km to the Kimberley Alpine Resort. Children teams changed up at the Trickle Creek Golf Course entrance.
Afterwards, the 11 teams and 18 individual participants enjoyed a complimentary hamburger in the Stemwinder where prizes were awarded. The 18 individuals were made of two ladies, seven men and nine juniors. Of the 11 teams, three were kids’ teams. It was great to see this as a family activity for many. There were some determined youngsters out there putting in a huge effort. Kudos to everyone who participated!
A special thanks to all the sponsors who helped make this event a big success: Helly Hansen, Rossignol, Kimberley Nordic Club, Spirit Rock Climbing Centre, Kimberley Nordic Club, Dreadnaught Ski Racing, StubHub, Old Dutch, Authentic Rose Body Balancing, Kimberley Concierge, Handz On Evolution, His/Her Haircut, Chelsea Gyurkovits Massage Therapy, City of Kimberley, Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Also a big thank – you to all the volunteers, ski patrol, Kimberley Alpine Resort staff, KAR Winter Sports School, John Blair, Lloyd Steeves for help making this event a big success.
Please see race results after photo gallery. Click on an image to enlarge and to begin self-directed slideshow…
IRON LEGS RESULTS
Individual Men’s Adult
1. Frank Ackerman 44.25
2. Michael Meaning 51.16
3. Mattison Sinnett 52.12
Individual Ladies
1. Danielle Burki 1:01.25
2. Maria Dibb 1:09.41
Individual Junior (U16)
1. Keiran Ackerman 34.11
2. Raleigh Tarte 38.26
3. Noah Rolseth 38.28
Mixed Team
1. Worst Place Scenario 45.09
2. The Abusement Park 48.38
3. Avenge St. Patty 54.32
Junior Team (U16)
1. Here’s Howe to Win 32.20
2. The Killer B’s 41.05
3. Sasha 1:02.15
Lead image: The start of the Iron Legs. Photo courtesy Rob Duncan
All other images by Chris Newel
