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Sunny skies, hard-packed snow for weekend race series

Almost 50 racers turned out to the second of three Adult Weekend Race Series events on Sunday, Feb. 29. This race was a slalom on the Upper Dave Murray, with blue skies and almost perfect hard-packed snow.

Almost 50 racers turned out to the second of three Adult Weekend Race Series events on Sunday, Feb. 29. This race was a slalom on the Upper Dave Murray, with blue skies and almost perfect hard-packed snow.

The final race of the series is a giant slalom on Gandy Dancer. You can register in advance at any Ski School Sales or Guest Relations location, or on the day of the race until 10 a.m. in the Rendezvous Lodge.

This is a fun racing event for all abilities, with both recreational and age division categories. Your entry fee includes video and an after-party with prizes.

The next race on the calendar is a Kokanee Valley Race Series super G on Thursday, March 11 on the Upper Dave Murray. Helmets are required for this event.

You can register at any of the above locations, or until 10 a.m. on race day at the Dave Murray Video Centre at the top of the Garbanzo Express.

For more information on the Adult Weekend Race Series or Kokanee Valley Race Series visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com/calendar/.

Slalom results:

Women 60-Plus

1. Grace Oaks – 2:14.90

Women 50 to 59

1. Randall Carpenter – 2:04.28

Women 40 to 49

1. Wendy Harrison – 1:59.24

2. Kary Firstbrook – 2:01.25

Women 39 and Under

1. Kimberly Arnot – 2:05.49

2. Siobhan Allen – 2:26.91

Men 70-Plus

1. Werner Himmelsback – 2:21.97

2. Patrick Duffy – 2:28.47

3. Doug Deeks – 2:29.15

Men 60 to 69

1. Bob Switzer – 1:48.58

2. David Trussler – 1:52.94

3. Alistair Fife – 2:19.35

Men 50 to 59

1. Paul Psutka – 1:52.88

2. Ken Chaddock – 1:53.25

3. John Townsend – 1:53.39

Men 40 to 49

1. Phil Beauregard – 1:41.30

2. Alain Rey – 1:45.09

3. Dave Newton – 1:46.59

Men 39 and Under

1. Bobby Jaffe – 1:53.93

2. John Grant – 1:58.73

3. Yoshi Makano – 1:59.78

Women’s Sport 40 to 49

1. Olga Jandera – 1:02.11

2. Nicola Dorken – 1:08.75

Women’s Sport 39 and Under

Corrie Kowakzyk – 1:03.73

Men’s Sport 50 to 59

1. Ron Metcalfe – 58.59

Men’s Sport 40 to 49

1. Brad Raine – 55.96

2. Mark Sager – 59.94

3. Grant Greba – 1:00.02

Men’s Sport 39 and Under

1. Don McGregor – 52.19

2. Shay Hiliard – 1:03.33

3. Volker Schneider – 1:04.96