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THE UTAH NORDIC ALLIANCE NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2001
Soldier Hollow is getting "ready to roll"
At,
by John Aalberg
-the time of this writing, it is about lour months until
the opening ceremony of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, or
to the start of the first competition at Soldier Hollow, ihe
Olympic and Paralympic Cross-Cotiniry and Biathlon venue.
The first Olympic Gold medal of the 2002 Gaines will he
awarded al Soldier Hollow, to the winner of the women's 15
km Cross-Country mass-start race, which ends al about 9:45
am on Saturday. February 9th. Thai a woman wins the lirsi
medal of ihe 2002 Games may be appropriate, since it will
have been exactly 50 years since the first women were allowed
to participate in an Olympic Cross-Country skiing event, in
the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo. Norway.
There arc. of course, many other remarkable dates and
events surrounding ihe Olympic history, as well as many
memorable days in the relatively short history of Soldier Hollow. The most memorable days are still lo come, during the
days of February 9-24 and March S-1 (•>. 2002.
In ihe four-year history of the Soldier Hollow Olympic and
Paralympic site, this amazing piece of land has been transformed from cow-clad meadows, sagebrush, oak. and rows of
willow trees into the nation's most talked about recreational
and World-class winter (and summer) competition and training
area for Cross-Country skiing. The World has already seen lasl
winter's World Cup competitions from Soldier Hollow on their
TV screens, and together with the athletes enjoyed the open
landscape, course layout, friendly atmosphere, beautiful Day
Lodge and western culture. However, the final months' Games
build-out and site-preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic
Games will surprise even Ihe regular visitor to the area.
A steady stream of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, or
hopefuls, have been training at the venue this summer. Crosscountry medal favorites, such as Katarina Neumanova from
the Czech Republic. Julia Tchepalova from Russia, Becky
Scoti from Canada and Bente Skari from Norway all rollerskied or ran the upcoming winter's competition trails.
Biathletes from all over the country have moved into the
Heber Valley area to train on the Olympic biathlon range, and
can be seen every morning and evening at the venue.
Although most of the venue's competition trails and sport
areas were finished prior lo last year's World Cup events, the
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venue's sport staff has been fine-liming these areas all summer.
The snowmaking system has been expanded, brush and overhanging branches have been cut and removed, trails have been
mowed and new access rouies created for snowmobile traffic
and spectator paths along and in-between ihe existing competition trails. Important improvements to the range and stadium
in-lields have also been done, such to improve the spectator enjoyment as well as the working conditions for the coaches and
the hundreds of sporl volunteers that will occupy ihe venue in
February.
However, ihe most noticeable changes at Soldier Hollow this
summer are ihe effects of the temporary Olympic and
Paralympic Games" buildup. As today's visitors are driving
into Soldier Hollow, they first notice the work to re-construct
the old and picturesque Tale Barn, as well as the new train platform that will allow ihe Heber Creeper lo unload Games' spectators. The next noticeable project is the large double-fenced
area thai will hold bison from Antelope Island. The bison will
introduce Games' spectators and volunteers to the Western flavor that ihe Soldier Hollow Management Team has put in
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IN THIS ISSUE
Nordic Scene
2
WCS Season Pass.... 2
Mtn Dell Track
3
Soldier Hollow
5
Olympic Stadium
6
SoHo Fundraiser
TUNA Juniors
U of U Ski Team
Yuri Rental Info
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8-9
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11
Tour of the Month ... 12
Mtn Challenge.... 14-15
New Gear
16-18
West Yellowstone ... 20
Avalanche Journal .. 22
Salmon Bake
23
Race Schedule
23
Membership Info
24
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The Nordic Scene
by Dave Hanscom
www.cs.utah.edu/~hanscom/CrossCountrySkiRacing.html
O
nce again it's Indian Summer in Utah, and the foliage is
truly incredible. I hiked the Strawberry Ridge last Sunday
amidst some of the most spectacular aspens I've ever seen. Despite the drought (or maybe because of it) many of the leaves
were orange, rather than ihe usual gold color. Definitely a
match for the Vermont autumns I used lo know and love.
When you read this, the leaves will be long gone, and we'll
be eagerly wailing for Ihe snow in the Uintas to he deep
enough to pull out the "real" skis and give them a new coat of
wax. Hopefully we won't have to deal with the rolling variety
much longer.
Wasatch Citizens Series
As I mentioned in the last issue of TUNA News, Mountain
Athletics ™ by Timherland will be our title sponsor for two
more winters. Thanks to their continued support, we won't
have to raise the enlry fees this season.
And ihanks to the support of so many of you. we've decided
to make a major change in the structure of the series. Willi 3040 racers in some of the classes last winter, we decided that it's
time for us lo switch to 5-year age groups. (Just for the record.
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2001-2002 Season Pass
A Season Pass entitles the holder to enter all 4 races — S32 for TUNA
members and S40 for non-members. This is S8 off the regular singlerace price. Season Pass holders automatically qualify for the WCS
Participation Prize and the ski drawing which will lake place at the last
race. Fill out the form below and send to:
S u s a n A l l e n , 3336 S. Pioneer St., Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Your check should be made out to Wasatch Citizens Series. If your have
not mailed your form by December 10, please bnng it to the first race.
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it's not because 1 don't want to have to race against Noaker
and Gibson. I moved oul of iheir class even with the former
10-year groups.)
Il looks like most of our product sponsors are on board
again this year, so the post-race drawings will be as good as
ever. We could use a couple more lunch sponsors, however. If
your employer, or some oilier organization with which you're
affiliated, would be willing to donate $300 to the series, please
let me know ASAP. We'll put their logo on our posters and
flyers if 1 hear from you soon enough, and they'll at least appear in the remaining issues of TUNA News.
Once again, we plead with all of you racers lo preregister
for the WCS using Ihe form that appears in this issue of TUNA
News. It must be sent in by December 10 in order for us to gel
you into the database before ihe first event. This will help immensely when everyone arrives al the same time for the first
race at Soldier Hollow on December 15.
As usual, we're still looking for a few more volunteers to
help out with the WCS. In particular, we need someone lo lake
care of the awards, both for individual races anil for the season. Please call me (435-649-3213 any evening) if you have
ideas and lime to follow up on them. We also need people to
distribute posters and flyers later this month.
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The first race of ihe season will he the While Pine/TVJNA
Relay on Saturday, December 8 (snow depth permitting). This
will be ihe only relay this year due to the incredibly busy
schedule of Olympic and Paralympic events in February and
March. The relays are intended to he fun races, with teams
consisting of three people, each skiing five kilometers.
(They'll put you on a team if you don't have one.) The first
person on each learn uses classical technique, and the lasl two
may skate. Each racer has a handicap based upon performance
in previous relays (or age if this is your lirsl relay). After the
handicaps have been subtracted from everyone's time, any
team can be a winner. In fact, the lirst one lo cross the finish
line seldom ends up in first place.
I've received messages from a couple of our neighbors to
ihe north who are planning to hold races this winter and would
like to persuade some of you to make the trip to their areas.
The Pioneer Cross Country Ski Race will lake place at Soda
Springs, Idaho, just across the border from Utah, on Saturday.
January 19. More information will appear in the next couple
of issues of TUNA News on that.
The other event is ihe annual Potato Cup race at Ihe Mink
Creek Ski Area near Pocatello. Idaho, which will be held during ihe Olympics on February 16. If you want an excuse lo gel
oul of town during the Big Event, here's your opportunity.
They promise less traffic than the roads to White Pine anil
Soldier Hollow that weekend. Again, more details will be
forthcoming.
NOVEMBER 2001
TUNA NEWS
The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) is a nonprofit
organization which supports Nordic skiing in all
its forms in the state of Utah. The club offers its
members discounts on equipment and ski passes
at participating local merchants, as well as discounts on races and social events. Members also
receive TUNA Wevvs which is published seven
times a year. Membership starts September 1
and expires the following September 1.
2001-2002 Officers
PRESIDENT
David Susong
435-615-2726
VICE PRESIDENT
Chris Tietze
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Guided Hut Trips (1-5 days)
Hut Rentals
Ski Instruction
Snowcat Support Service
801-277-3664
CO-SECRETARY
Barry Makarewicz
801-486-7568
Caryl Brown
801-485-2601
TREASURER
Susan Hallenberg
801-466-5185
CALL FOR INFORMATION AND
FREE BROCHURE 800-453-3292
Board of Directors
Charlie Coltrain
Jim Haisley
Tim Metos
Kevin Murphy
Robert Myers
Ernie Page
Ted Palomaki
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801-467-3493
801-533-8671
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"Ready
HEROES WANTED
Do y o u want to be a hero?
Do you want to be the envy of
your friends and neighbors'?
Do you like skiing on w e l l groomed (racks?
Then volunteer to be a
"track groomcr for the
T U N A ski track at Mountain D e l l .
We need volunteers to drive the snowmobile
and set the track this winter. No experience is necessary.
We w i l l leach you everything you need to know. Il just
takes about three hours every other week. Being a hero
is not so hard. A l l it takes is a little effort, warm boots
and a love o f snow. I f you think you might be interested
in doing some grooming and impressing all your skier
friends, please contact Barry Makarewicz al 485-7568 or
email: bmakarewiczls hotmail.com.
Mountain Dell Ski Track
By Barry Makarewicz
T U N A , w i t h the cooperation of the Salt Lake City G o l f
division and our volunteer grootners, will be setting track
at Mountain Dell golf course again this winter. This
track is provided and maintained solely through the efforts o f T U N A volunteers. The convenient location and
economical irack usage make Mountain Dell an ideal
place lo ski. The suggested donations for Hack use w i l l
remain the same as years past: $3 donation per day. For
people who use the track on a regular basis, T U N A is offerine a Mountain Dell Season Pass:
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place. As the spectators walk off the buses into the stadium.
they will pass though an area thai w i l l show our Western culture
through the displays and buildings of Native Americans, mountain men. pioneer families, cowboys and even wild mustangs.
The largest structure at the venue is the bleachers and commentator cabins standing lull in the middle of the stadium, in-between ihe iwo in-lields for Cross-Country and Biathlon. The
bleachers will hold 7.000 spectators, 3.500 on each side facing
north and south. On top of the bleachers, six stories high, are the
60 T V commentator positions, which w i l l broadcast and announce the events live to their respective 60 foreign countries.
Directly across from the bleachers are scoreboards and gigantic video screens (or jumbo screens). The screens w i l l show the
live broadcast of the athletes in competition, and will be used for
entertainment, show events at oilier Olympic venues and interviews with spectators and competitors.
To assist with the T V and entertainment production o f the
events, over 20 miles o f communication cabling has been put in
the ground along the competition trails. Even more miles of T V
cables will be stretched out from the Broadcast Compound to the
over lot) camera platforms and cameras that will surround the
competition courses and stadiums.
To manage, control and organize these events take a sizeable
operational workforce. Miles offences, as well as hundreds of
tents and trailers will be used lo control the How o f spectators,
media, volunteers anil athletes, and work as operation centers for
the venue, media anil sport management Over 2.000 staff and
volunteers will be working al the venue every day. so imagine
ihe rush of the daily early morning check-in and lunch foodfrenzy !
$50 d o n a t i o n for frequent
user (2 or more t i m e s per
week)
Without being part of the team planning ibis gigantic event it
is impossible lo understand all the efforts and pieces o f the
puzzle. The details and contingency planning for the Olympic
and Paralympic Games tire unlike any other event, due to the
"expectation o f perfection", and ihe requirement to be able to
handle any emergency or unexpected event. The goal of ihe learn
that has been building and planning the Games at Soldier Hollow
is to provide the best and fairest conditions for competitors, and
provide a greal and cultural experience for all spectators, volunteers, media. T V viewers and visitors.
S30 d o n a t i o n for weekly user
(1 time per week)
As it looks today, Soldier I lollow may be the surprise winner
of the 2002 Games!
Please show your support by
mailing in ihe completed form
and your donation today!
Please complete the form below and mail it with the appropriate donation to:
TUNA / Mtn. Dell Season Pass, PO Box 9008, Salt Lake City, UT 84109-0008
Make checks payable to The Utah Nordic Alliance
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Your renewal must be postmarked by Nov. 20 to gel this
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soldier hollow
HAPPENINGS AT
SOLDIER HOLLOW
by Richard Bullough
As ihe TUNA representative on the
Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation Board. 1 wanted to give
you a brief Soldier Hollow update. Other than the BIG events
;it Soldier Hollow this season, what else is going on?
First, a short list of wbal happened last season: The Lodge
was completed and dedicated, two superbly run world cups
were held, about 8000 kids skied in the S2.00 youth program,
Dave Jarrelt's competitive youth program really took off, and
all expectations were met or exceeded. Perhaps most important, wc demonstrated to partners, including Stale Parks and
Ihe Utah Legislature, that Soldier Hollow will have a legacy
beyond the Olympics.
What about this season?
You all know about February and March at Soldier Hollow.
Outside of those months, we aim lo have the trails open to the
public from December 1st to December 23rd and then on a
day-to-day basis until January 6th, after which they will be
open only lo National Teams. Il will be best to call the lodge
i 1-435-654-2002) if you are planning to come up. Also, the
first Wasatch Citizen Series race (also the Utah Winter
Gaines) will be held al Soldier Hollow on December 15th.
Other BIG news litis season is that VISA has chosen to be
an official sponsor of the Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation.
We will celebrate lliis sponsorship with a Youth Ski festival
on December 22nd. Delails will be coming soon. You should
all plan on participating, especially if you have kids, and we
will need TUNA volunteers. Other key sponsors have stepped
forward Ibis year, including America First Credit Union. We
will also be having a ski event on December 8th (tiller ihe
TUNA relay) and some of the proceeds will go to TUNA
youth ski programs. Again, we will need volunteers. And
please see the announcement in this issue of TUNA News
about the first annual fund-raiser to be held November
16th...please plan to attend!
What about the future?
We have strong, supportive partners and are growing increasingly confident of Legacy funding. State Parks and the
Utah legislature have made il clear they share our vision and
want lo see Soldier Hollow succeed long-term. We will continue to focus on youth programs and anticipate even greater
success. We have bid on or arc looking into several International and National events. Some of these include: Under 23
(youth) World Cup, Goodwill Games, and Junior Nationals.
We will keep you posted on the status of these events. Also, a
golf course will be built at Soldier Hollow in the very near future. The course will not infringe significantly on the ski trails
and will contribute in positive ways to the future of Soldier
Hollow.
So, things look bright for Ihe immediate and long-term future of Soldier Hollow. If you want to know additional information, have information that you want me to pass along lo
ihe Legacy Foundation, or want to volunteer for the events on
December 8th and 22nd, give me a call at 435-64')-4480 or email me at [email protected].
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Editor's Note: As yon are prohahly aware, a large percentage of the volunteer positions at Soldier Hollow are being filled by TUNA members. In these final months
leading up to the 2002 Winter Olympic Gomes, TUNA News will feature each area
individually, to give you a look behind the scenes of this "once i<< a lifetime" event.
We think you 'II be impressed at how broadly your fellow club members arc supporting our sport.
SOLDIER HOLLOW STADIUM
By Gary Fichter
this issue of
TUNA News
I would like
to give you
a deeper understanding
of the activities
in the
cross country stadium
and the various jobs
and responsibilities
of the volunteers.
Not too many years ago the stadium duties fell under the jurisdiction of the course
crew. As cross country ski racing evolved and the entire sport was becoming more
sophisticated il was decided that all stadium functions should be managed by a
separate chief of stadium with his own crew. So. today there is both a chief of
course and a chief of stadium.
For the Olympics our Chief of Stadium is John Kstle. from Fairbanks, Alaska,
who has virtually devoted his career to ihe field of cross country skiing. He will
have 66 volunteers working under him. Those volunteers will be subdivided into areas of responsibility, each area having a crew chief. The areas are setup, access
control, equipment control, athlete services-start, start, finish, and athlete services-finish.
Before the sun comes up. the setup crew, led by Robert Myers, will be out with
snow machines and sleds moving all the materials with which the stadium is built
into position for the day's races. The stadium may have been partially lorn down after the previous races lo allow for thorough grooming or it new race format may dictate a different stadium configuration. All volunteers will be involved in actually
setting up their own area, but the setup crew gels everything in position and meets
the needs of each crew for materials, tools, and additional manpower. Certain areas
of the course do not fall within any work crews area and are, therefore, set up by the
setup crew.
As athletes and coaches begin to make their way down to the stadium they will
first be met by access control. SLOC will provide much access control for Ihe public, but the stadium crew will take over inside the stadium, making sure that only
athletes racing in the current race and only properly credenlialed coaches gain access to Ihe start area or finish area. Access control is also responsible for closing
off the stadium lo all skiers during Ihe setup lime and again after the race. TUNA
member John Markle will help head up this crew thai will provide perimeter and
internal access control.
Then the athlete comes to equipment control, with Nancy Fichter as the local
assistant chief. At equipment control the athletes' skis and poles are checked to assure they meet the specifications required by the FIS. The skis arc marked since a
skier must finish Ihe race on Ihe same skis he started on and his clothing is checked
to assure that any logos and advertising meeis additional requirements and limitations. Al this station transponders are attached to the racer's tinkles to provide a
backup timing source and additional liming information showing progress through
split points out on the course. This information will be very useful for the television
announcers.
The athlete then proceeds lo the athlete services-start area. Here, under the
oversight of Angela Soiithwick. athletes will get numbered bags lo drop off their
warm tips prior to the race. Their clothing bags will be taken lo the finish area for
convenient retrieval after Ihe race.
Next, of course, is the start area, under the direction of Hob dross. This is an
intense area requiring great understanding and organization. There will be days
when there are three different race formats, each requiring a different start area configuration. The start crew must quickly reconfigure the start area in minimum lime.
Certain starts, particularly the pursuit, requires excellent planning and teamwork lo
get eacli skier out at the proper lime. The timing crew is a separate group that inlerI Continued on the nest page I
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faces with stadium al the start line. The start crew sets up the
start area and organizes ihe racers, gelling them up to the start
line in the proper order and al the proper time.
When the racer leaves the stadium, basically under the first
bridge, he is then under ihe jurisdiction of the course crew.
The skier may reenter the stadium before the race end on a
multi-lap race. If so. athlete services provides refreshments
and other volunteers are drawn from crews to help direct athlete if the race is a relay and to judge a legal exchange.
When ihe athlete enters the stadium lor the finish he will be
met by the finish crew whose assistant chief is Jim I laisley.
The finish crew sets up their finish area, keeps the finish area
clear of fallen skiers. They also make sure that coaches and press
stay in designated areas and keep oul unauthorized people. They
check each skier's skis for proper marking. At this area ihe transponders are also retrieved. Once again, there is a close working
relationship with the timing crew at ibis area.
Lastly, the skier progresses past coaches and press to athlete service-finish, again headed up by our very own Angela Southwiek. lo gel refreshments and retrieve clothing
bags. This is a fun area where skiers are glad to have finished,
appreciate the warm clothes and warm drink and exchange
conversation with fellow racers.
The stadium crew is split al roughly 50% local TUNA
members and 50% out-of-state volunteers. We have all become good friends and work well together. The stadium is a
busy and sometimes hectic area, but it is exciting and fun.
We've all made friends that we will always cherish.
First Annual
Soldier Hollow Fundraiser
November 16th
The Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation would like lo extend
an invitation to join us for our first annual fundraiser. November 16th, beginning al 6:00 I'M al the Lodge at Soldier Hollow. Proceeds will benefit ihe youth programs and Team Soldier Hollow. Last year, over 7.000 youth were introduced to
cross-country skiing through the innovative $2 youth program, which entitles an organized youth group lo ski equipment, a 2 hour trail pass, and a lesson for only $2. Team Soldier Hollow includes programs in Cross Country. Biathlon,
and Nordic Combined. Every youth that joined Team Soldier
Hollow last year was introduced to skiing through the youth
programs of Soldier Hollow.
We have an exciting evening planned including raffle drawings, a silent auction, and a live auction with special "guest"
auctioneers. Auction items include ski and golf vacations,
overnight use of the Soldier Hollow Yuri. US National Team
clothing and memorabilia, as well as many, many ski equipment and clothing items. While listening to live music, guests
will he able to sample soups and bread from different restaurants in the Heber Valley. Ihe highlight of the evening will be
the unveiling of the original Soldier Hollow painting by Robert Duncan. Posters and numbered limited edition prints of
this nostalgic painting will be for sale.
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NOVEMBER 2001
Local Support wmmmmmm
By John Callahan
Head Coach / TUNA Park City Nordic Ski Team
A
lot goes into the operation of a successful junior
nordic ski program. First and foremost, there needs to
be an interest among local area youths. We've got that in
the Wasatch Front area. A program needs lo have coaches dedicated lo creating a fun and positive environment for Ihe kids.
We've got that too. And a program needs lo have a base of support lo help il grow. That support can come from national, regional, or local organizations and businesses. While support from
national and regional level organizations can bring a degree of
prestige and often a large hank roll, it is ultimately the support
from local area businesses and individuals that determines how
strong a program will be.
Last year the Community Olympic Development Program
(CODP) designaled cross-country skiing in the Heber/Midway
area as one of its supported programs. The CODP is an offshoot
of the USOC and is charged with providing support to community programs for a variety of sports. The CODP hired a full time
coach and provided a substantial budget to siari a program in the
Heber valley. But the CODP funding is tied lo the Olympic venue
(Soldier Hollow) and neither of TUNA's junior programs, the Sail
Lake and Park City Nordic Ski Teams, will directly benefit.
TUNA and its membership have been deeply involved in the
Olympic efforts at Soldier Hollow. It's unfortunate that the "Community" Olympic Development Program did not include TUNA's
existing junior programs in their scope.
As a ski coach, I drool over such support. On ihe surface it
would seem like gelling the big bucks from a national level organization would be the ultimate—but experience shows that relying
solely on support from the lop isn't healthy for a local program.
Several years ago the CODP designated mountain biking in the
Park City area as one of its sponsored programs. The Young Riders mountain bike program emerged and has been very successful. But last spring, with little warning, the CODP pulled its funding and ihe Young Riders struggled lo cope with a reduced budgel. And three years ago the local biathlon team, too, seemed to
benefit greatly from support il received from the US Biathlon Association. The USBA designated Park City as one of five regional
training centers. A full-lime head coach was hired. Uniforms were
purchased for ihe kids. Participation increased. But the program
had very little local support. The following year the USBA pulled
funding from four of its five training centers, including Park City.
The program fell apart and has never really recovered. Several of
ihe kids joined the TUNA/Park City Nordic Ski Team, some tried
lo go it alone, and others simply dropped out.
What I'm gelling at is that TUNA's junior programs are alive
and healthy—I expect over 150 kids to be involved in TUNA's
junior programs this year—due in large part to ihe foundation provided by TUNA and local businesses and individuals.
Lasl year TUNA contributed a substantial portion of the funding
used in purchasing over 100 warm-up suits for its junior programs,
insuring that every child in its junior programs would have a ski
suit and would feel like part of the team. Recently, ihe TUNA
board approved funding for a new club van lo he used largely by
the Park City Nordic Ski Team.
The support comes not only from TUNA: R.I Guiney and Associates. Atomic. Scott Simons and the Last Chance Garage, the
Jack Johnson Company, and the Wasatch Sports Fund all contributed to ihe learn uniforms. Crandall Ford in Park City has agreed
to purchase a van at auction and pass it on lo TUNA at no profit lo
them and the Simons X-Ray Corp. will be donating Ihe labor to
build a new rack for Ihe van. Recently, Ian Harvey and Yoko generously donated 40 pairs of race quality poles lo be used by
TUNA's juniors. Tim Melos and Wild Rose Touring have supplied
ihe Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team with a large inventory of rental
equipment for ihe past several winters. White Pine Touring and
Nordic Equipment offer discounts lo team members and they have
each donated uncounted amounts of product toward team
fundraisers. Tom Frey annually makes an unsolicited cash donation to the team. All'Wear and Lone Peak have both made several
product donations. And the Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation
has graciously provided the TUNA junior teams with calendars
and ski passes to be sold as fundraisers. There have been many others who have helped make ihe TUNA junior programs a success
over the years. My apologies lo those who I haven't mentioned.
Please say thanks to these individuals and businesses, and give
yourselves, the TUNA membership, a pal on the back for being
part of ihe success of the local junior programs.
NOVEMBER 2001
TUNA NEWS
TUNA / Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team
by Laurie Humbert
TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team Coach
OBJECTIVES
FORMAT
To develop basic skiing skills and a lifelong inieresl in skiing.
Games, technique, and fitness exercises designed to develop basic
skiing skills will be used to introduce kids to cross country skiing
and ski racing.
Parents tire welcome lo participate or to ski during the program. If
a parent does participate they will be expected to romp. play. hop.
jump, skate, and fall with us. In short, we are going lo play and
have fun on skis, so be prepared. Parents of younger skiers may
want to remain at Mountain Dell, especially if it's cold.
Lvery Tuesday session will start off with about a I km Warmup
ski followed by a group stretch. We will then do activities and
games that will help the skier learn the 'skill' for the day. Each
session w ill end with a fun ski game. The skills that will be introduced and hopefully mastered by the skiers are: classic and skate
technique, downhills, uphills, turning/cornering, racing, louring,
and basic telemark skills. A second day a week. Thursday, will be
added for the more advanced kids who wish lo move lo ihe next
level and prepare a bit more for racing.
DATES
COACHES
Every Tuesday, January 1 to March 19. from 4:30 lo 5:45 pm
Laurie Humbert, 1994 Winter Olympian, will be one of the many
coaches who have learned to ski in junior club programs like the
TUNA Junior Program. Suky Stewart, who has years of experience coaching junior ski programs. Chris Humbert, member of
the Rossignol Factory Ski Team. Don Pollari, who races with Ihe
Nordic Equipment Team. Dina Newhouse, former Junior National Champion & US National Team Biathletc. Cindy Cromer, a
PS1A certified coach. Caryl Brown, member of the Atomic Marathon Race Team.
AGES
8 to 17 year olds. These skiers will be divided into groups based
on the ability of the skier. All skiers, ranging from the beginner lo
the racer level will be coached in their appropriate skill group.
EQUIPMENT
Each participant will need an adequate pair of skis, warm boots,
and poles. A pair of no-wax fishscale touring skis or a pair of
combi skis (for both skate and classic) will be fine. Warm clothing,
including HATS (very important!) is a must. Also, each athlete is
encouraged to bring an extra dry shirt lo change into after the session (temperatures on January evenings can be -0°). Courtesy of
fundraising efforts and the generosity of sponsors Jack Johnson
Company and the Wasatch Sports Rind, we will again be providing warm-up uniforms to all and race soils lo the competitive skiers. All uniforms are on loan for the entire season. Courtesy of
new sponsor YOKO Poles and Pioneer Sports, we will have a pool
of poles in varying sizes available for the program, with details
still tobe finalized.
Some great junior equipment can be found at Wild Rose Sports,
Nordic Equipment, White Pine Touring, Kirkham's, and Wasatch
Touring. The experienced staff at these stores will help you with
sizing equipment.
LOCATION Mountain Dell ski tracks in Parley's Canyon.
COST
S75 (includes track fees for skiing al Mountain Dell)
SI00 for the advanced skid's (ZxAveek)
INFORMATION
utahnordic.com/juniors/sliisty for SLNST Junior Program updates.
461-9000 (TUNA Hotline taped message) for trail conditions/local races & general club Info.
REGISTRATION FORM
Lei your friends know that you can find registration and liability
forms online this year at www.utahnordic.com!!! All registration
forms are clue by December 10th.
Mail this form, the Waiver of Liability (which can be printed off the TUNA
website at www.utahnordiccom) and check (payable to "TUNA/SLNST") to:
Jill James • 1769 Logan Avenue • Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Tel 801.466.8725
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Skier's: Age
Weight
Height
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
TUNA / Park City Nordic Ski Team needs to fill two paid
coaching positions for the coming winter.
Coaches should enjoy working with kids and be able to create a fun
atmosphere for the kids while teaching them proper ski technique.
One coach will work with kids age 8-12 and the other with kids age 1316. Practices are on Monday and Thursday afternoons at White Pine
Touring from Nov. 29 through March 14. Please contact John Callahan
at (435) 649-9286 or [email protected] if you are interested.
Name:
Address:
Phone: (h)
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email:
'If there is questionable weather or cancellations, we will be emailing people to let them
know of any changes, so definitely provide an email contact if you have one.
NOVEMBER 2001
TUNA NEWS
2001-2002 University of Utah Skiing Outlook
T
he University of Utah ski team is rich in tradition.
Since its inception in 1957. the program has produced
If) national championship learns, 53 NCAA individual
champions, 19 Olympians and 261 All-Americans.
"The Utah ski team has established a reputation for excellence within ihe skiing ranks," says head coach Kevin
Sweeney. "The success of ihe program has been unbelievable,
on and off the slopes."
Since 1983. when skiing became coed under NCAA jurisdiction. Utah has won eight of 19 NCAA championships, finished as ihe runner-up six limes and taken third place twice.
No oilier program in the nation has yielded heller results during that time period. "We have been one of the nation's lop
powerhouses." says Sweeney. "College skiing has been dominated by four teams: Utah. Colorado, Denver and Vermont.
We are doing a great job keeping the rich tradition of Utah
skiing alive."
The Utes are coming off of a 2001 campaign which finished fourth al the NCAA championships held in Middlebury.
Vermont. This season, Utah is looking to improve that finish
by making a run al the title. Ute skiers Petra Svet and Jerncj
Bukovec. both natives of Slovenia, became national downhill
champions last season. Svet left her mark in collegiate skiing
history by capturing the women's slalom tide. In only her
sophomore year, she earned All-America status and was
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and giant slalom for his second-consecutive year.
Four athletes earned All-American first-team status, while
five garnered second-team honors. Along with Svet and
Bukovec. Pat Casey and PetlerSvendsen were also selected
to the All-America first-team. Bukovec and Casey were also
named to the All-America second team in their counterevents, along with Jed Schuctze. Scott Woodland and Turin
Koos.
The tradition of excellence for the Utah ski team extends
pasi the trails and into the classroom. Last year's team consisted of eight Academic All-Americans. Light skiers made
the Dean's List, while 16 student alhleles made the
University's honor roll. Each skier also participated in community service projects. "Community service is a big pari of
what the Utah ski team is about. We feel like the community
has been extremely supportive and we need to give something
back," says Sweeney.
For the 2002 ski team, Sweeney expects only the best.
"I'm very enthusiastic about the group of athletes that we
have this year. They are all at a high level. We are motivated
to run for our 11 th title."
This year's team consists of 16 returning athletes and nine
top-notch recruits. The team is hoping for leaders to replace
former All-American's Pal Casey. Sabrina Lawrence. Krishna
Joder and Lene Pedersen.
Another positive for Ihe Utes' success, is their access to
some of the top training facilities in the world. The alpine
team has three world-class training facilities in Park City.
Deer Valley and Snowbird. The cross country team trains at
the Olympic trails at Soldier Hollow, al White Pine in Park
City and Solitude. "We have many excellent ski areas and resorts where wc can train and race. There is no other program
in the United Stales thai compares lo that," says Sweeney.
"All of Ihe local resorts and trails have been very supportive."
With ihe 2002 Olympics just around the coiner, the Utes
will have the opportunity to ski and train on world-caliber
sites. "Utah hosting the Olympics will be a great opportunity
for us." says Sweeney. "It is very exciting that the world's top
competitors will be here. It gives our ski program a lot of exposure."
Cross Country Outlook
Senior Peller Svendsen is expected to captain Ihe cross
country team this season. "The way he communicates with
the team and ihe coaches is remarkable. He had a great year
last season, but he's not satisfied. He is hungry for top results
and for the team to win the title." Zack Simons returns for
his junior year with the Utes. Simons experienced (op-!evcl
skiing at the World Junior Championships last season and has
been training with the US Development team.
Also reluming for the Ules are Torin Koos, Ryan Quinn
and Marco Stevanoni. Koos is a fierce competitor who skied
in the World Nordic Skiing Championships last season
against the fastest skiers in the world. Quinn had an excellent
second half of the season in 2001. scoring lop-10 finishes in
ihe final three events of the year. Stevanoni. who fought alti(Continued on lite next page)
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(continued)
Hide adjustment throughout last season, is hoping to improve
his results from last season. "He's menially tough and a super
team player." says Sweeney.
Maria Lttndanio and Gretchen Domek are the only two
returning skiers on the women's cross country team.
Lundamo. a junior, picked up on the team concept lasl season
and is expected to provide leadership to Ihe women's team
this season. "She is technically a great skier," says Sweeney.
"I am looking for Maria to demonstrate her potential."
Domek returns to the team as a senior. "I think this will be the
best skiing year with ihe best results that she has ever experienced." says Sweeney.
The women's cross country team had the highest turnover
and brings in five newcomers this season. Jorunn Oye is an
exceptional racer from Norway, who had outstanding results
in the Norwegian Cup competitions. "She has great credentials and a great attitude, so naturally we have high expectations for her future at Utah." says Sweeney. Jaana Kettunen
is a talented skier in both cross country disciplines and competed at the World Junior Championships and at the Finnish
Junior National Championships last year with great results.
Sara Svendsen joins older brother Petler on the team this
season. "Sara has a great history in skiing." says Sweeney.
" She brings ihe quality and depth we need." Anna Sprague
is an East Coast recruit who has high aspirations as a ski
racer. Recovering from a hamstring injury. Sweeney claims:
"Anna has so much potential. I want to take the time for her
lo develop. It is very exciting thinking about her future career
here." Jana Suchtova comes lo the team from Slovakia and
provides the team with talent in both techniques. She has
competed in three Junior World Championships. "This experience and her enthusiasm bode well for team success." says
Sweeney.
Blending an accomplished group of returning skiers, with
competitive and highly talented freshmen, the Utes are a major threat for the 2002 title. "Our goal is lo be on lop of the
podium." says Sweeney. "With ihe group of athletes and support staff thai we have, the integrity, discipline and motivation stand out. Making a run for our I lth national championship is going to be a kick."
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Soapstone Basin is accessible from both north and south.
One oilier good skiing possibility in this area sometimes has
As you can see from the accompanying map, the Mirror Lake
less snowmobile traffic than the road up from the highway. At
Highway (SR-150) east of Kamas and SR-35 east of WoodIhe sharp right switchback just before the last climb up to
land are just a few miles away. Early in the season, I prefer
Soapstone Pass, another road goes straight and continues east
the SR-150 access because the road is mostly in the shade on
up through the valley for 5.3 miles, rising only 950 feet before
the north-facing slopes, so the skiing there is usually better
dropping into the Duchesne River drainage.
when ihere's little snow.
The Soapstone Basin road leaves the Mirror Lake Highway
Iron Mine Mountain Road
just beyond mile marker 14 where ihe gale is closed in the
My favorite early season classical workout is the road that
winter. Il goes past Camp Roger and ascends about 800 feet
parallels the Mirror Lake Highway along the north slope of
over 4.1 miles on a winding road to the basin. The next mile
Iron Mine Mountain. Follow Ihe Soapstone Basin Road deis quite flat as il passes through a large open area, so you can
scribed above for nvo miles, and go straight al the second
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sharp-right switchback. Few snowmobilers choose this option
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since they usually follow the path of least resistance to the bafollow the road for about three quarters of a mile up a couple
sin, but a few hardy souls usually venture in this direction and
more switchbacks.
pack a trail wide enough for classical skiing. The Iron Mine
Mountain road gains about 1200 feel over 5.6 miles as it
traverses along the north side of ihe mountain, high above the
Mirror Lake highway. Views of the valley below are superb,
and the snow is protected from sun and wind by aspens and
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The 2001 installment of the
TUNA Mountain Challenge
was held again this year at
Soldier Hollow. Il w;is a
perfect day for the event, perhaps a bit warm for Ihe bikers,
especially those of us who
were out on ihe course a little
longer than others. Soldier Hollow is the perfect venue for this
event because you can see how
well your team member is doing throughout almost all of the
Rich liullough gets the handrace. This gives you Ihe menial offfrom Kirsten Whetstone.
edge lo prepare and il also al—I'luitii h\ lluii h Adams
lows you lo psyche oul your
opponents with comments like: gee Rich, it looks like I will
be out a couple of laps before you get started". It is this kind
of "sportsmanship" that makes the Mountain Challenge such
a good time.
John Aalberg changed the course from last year, moving the
event further up ihe mountain lo "easier" terrain. It was rumored thai last year's course almost did some of the membership in, and John, not wanting to "thin the herd" too much,
selected a less demanding course. Personally. I felt the new
course was great and hope that future Mountain Challenge
races can stay on the same set of trails. The climbs were not
as severe nor were the descents; I thought I might actually
live lo see another day as I fumbled through my gears, Irving
mostly to find a cog low enough for my failing lungs and
legs. Others I talked to were also enthusiastic about ihe new
course. Hopefully. John received many positive comments
and we will be able lo fine-tune our racing strategy for next
year knowing we will be same set of trails.
This year's course used the upper portion of the Olympic
trails, and while we were spared the lung-wrenching climbs,
we also missed out on those wild descents thai last year's
course featured. This was okay with most everyone I think,
especially me. since it takes a lot longer to heal up than in
years past. I also seem to be crashing more than usual so a sedate course is preferred.
Notable events that I noticed as a chugged around Ihe four
lap course; John Callahan, passing me going like a bat out of
hell (his second lap), getting a Hat tire, my passing him commenting "bummer" but thinking "yes I will finish ahead of
John (for once)", John fixing the fiat by taking the lube from
the tire, not just swapping ihe wheel, and then his coming
back lo pass me (again), like a bat out of hell.
Each race also seems lo spawn new rivalries, or perhaps
they are leftover from ihe lasl season ski races. Rich
Bullough. who I had harmlessly commented lo about where
he could find me on ihe course this year, slaved tirelessly to
reel me in. This is credit lo Rich's strength and tenacity since
I did have a pretty good head-start on the bike. When he finally caught me and passed by. I quipped, "where have you
been. I have been taking it easy so you could catch up". Bui
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NOVEMBER 2001
poor Rich had not gone twenty yards ahead before he also got a flat, which was disappointing for Rich after he had expended so much energy to catch and pass me. I
am glad I had those tacks stashed in my jersey and remind Rich that old age and
treachery win out over youth, fitness and speed every time. Of course as soon as we
siarl skiing l will pay dearly!
For anyone not familiar with the Mountain Challenge, it is a run/mountain bike
race. Most people team up one person doing ihe I OK run and the other doing the
20K bike. Sadly, as with most social groups, there are a few "unfortunates*' who either can't get anyone to run or bike with them, or who are so possessed (with demons I think), that they feel it necessary to do both events themselves. The demons
must be pretty strong this year because 18 individuals felt il necessary to do both
events themselves. We mere mortals can only stand in awe of them. The proceeds
from the event go to the TUNA junior programs, a very worthy cause, and the drawing prizes make all the pain and suffering well worth it. I think everyone won something this year.
If you haven't done this race before, you really have missed out on a great time, as
I think you can tell from my rather sedate summary.
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TUNA Mountain Challenge Results
Pt
Run Time
Runner/Biker
M E N S OPEN INDIVIDUAL
1 Barry Makarewicz
2 EdSeHJl
3 Tom Noaker
4 Kirk Erjgerton
5 Tyfer Woods
6 JcrinBemetke
7 DaveJaTett
8 M'ke Anderson
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Scott McGee
J. Scott McGee, former TUNA
Board Member and TUNA News
contributing author, has taken the
position of Jackson Mole Nordic
Center Director. "I look forward to
the challenges of my new job and to
"raising the bar' on all fronts:
grooming, terrain, planning, instruction, events and more...I will miss
leaching, but thankfully, il's part of
my job description. TUNA Nords.
come on up!" Scott says he still expects to be seen in Utah, and at
TUNA events when he can.
Setting the standard in Salt Lake City & Park City for remodeling
Design / Build
Additions
ICON REMODELING
Whole House Remodels
Kitchen & Bathrooms
Full Service Remodeling
Owned & Operated by TUNA member Robert Myers
1448 East 2700 So. • Salt Lake City, UT 84106 - www.icon-remodeling.com - Phone: (801) 485-9209 - Fax: (801) 484-4639
TUNA NEWS
NOVEMBER 2001
New Gear for a New Season
Editor's Note: We asked local businesses to enlighten us on the new products for the 2001-02 ski season. We received some
wonderful articles and input, but with space limitations wc had lo divide the articles into two segments. IMSI issue we featured
track skiing and racing equipment. This issue we are featuring touring and backcountry ski gear. We want to thank Petut Newhard/
Black Diamond Equipment, Charlie BtttlerAVasatch Touring, and Derek Newton/ White Pine 'Touring for their backcountry ski
equipment info. Enjoy!
This Winter's Latest & Greatest
by Derek Newton, Hardgoods Manager
White Pine Touring
he BIGGEST innovations For this coming winter
happen in the TELEMARK/BACKCOUNTRY
world. In one word—FAT. Skis this winter have gotten downright HUGE!
Willi ROSSIGNOL, we have the long awaited telemark
version of the Bandit XXX - the MEGA BANG. Tin's ski has
a huge profile with a 123mm tip, Ions of sidecul and for all
you new school skiers, a TWIN-TIP! This ski will make
child's play of all those many variable snow conditions and
blast through the powder like a snowboard.
ATOMIC has a new fatty in their quiver as well with the
10.EX. This ski comes directly out of their alpine line-up. It is
only a few mm narrower than the Mega Bang, but it uses
ATOMIC's Beta Technology to produce a ski that will blast
through anything and handles the groomers like it is a GS race
ski. This ski is going to be a winner for all you pinners! On a
side note, for a ski this big and powerful, it is unbelievably
lightweight, perfect for the WASATCH Backcountry!
K2 has a fatty up their sleeves as well, the WORK STINX.
This is a tele version of the AK Launcher, their alpine fat ski.
This ski loves the powder and crud, is lightweight and reasonable priced. If you like the hardpack, this is NOT the ski for
you. TUA continues with last season's hit ski the
CROSSRIDE 110. a versatile moderately chunky ski with a
110mm tip width. If you prefer something that shines on ihe
hardpack but will treat you right on a powder day. look no further. If you slill want something even fatter from TUA. they
are introducing ihe CROSSRIDE 112. This ski is 2mm wider
with a slightly different Bex and sidecul. In tele boot world,
we see two new boot models.
From SCARPA, Ihe long awaited T2 with the asym bellows
design borrowed from the Tl. This boot is completely new:
with a third buckle over the ankle and the wraparound style of
bellows from the Tl and TRace. comfort and performance has
gone through the roof. This boot will be perfect for hiking all
day in ihe backcountry but still big enough to power the new
generation of fat skis on the resort.
" From GARMONT wc see the SQUADRA G-EIT; this boot
improves upon lasl year's boot in two ways. The biggest improvement is in the liner, now we get a Thermo moldable GF1T liner that is super light, warm and is custom molded lo
your feet! They are also selling the G-FIT liner separately, a
terrific way to enhance your current boot lit.
The Voile
Hardwire.
Introducing a telemark binding inn! gives you all you would
expect Irom a binding twice the weight. Stout compression
springs and solid steel rods replace traditional braided cables
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3/oz/paif. Excellent on-piste or olf-piste
20mm "Alto" doublo mount shun improved with Ilex points
Re-designed , hardened T6 aluminum toepiece
All accessories included to make it...
"Hardwired' for performance
www.voile-usa.com
801-973-8622
In TELE BINDINGS we see the new HAMMERHEAD
from RAINEV DESIGNS. This binder is a new compression
spring binding that incorporates an integral lifter, tool-less
cable adjustment and tool-less pivot point adjustment. This
will be a hot setup for the resort or even the backcountry. G3
continues with their TARGA series of bindings and introduces
Ihe WORLD CUP springs that are even sliffer than the RACE
ones.
ROTTEEELLA introduces a compression spring binding,
Ihe COBRA. This binding tips ihe performance of ihe Chili byadding compression springs that will never stretch out and lose
performance. The boys oul at VOILE have some new bindings as well, the HARDWIRE and Ihe innovative VP-II. The
HARDWIRE is a pinless design that uses solid metal rods and
compression springs lo provide unparalleled control. The VPII is a radical step-in that has tons of lateral support.
Well there we go, lets pray for lots of snow soon!
(Continued on the next page)
NOVEMBER 2001
TUNA NEWS
Black Diamond Product Info
by Penn Newhard
Black Diamond Equipment, Inc.
AVALUNG2 The new AvaLun»2 weighs less than a pound, is economically designed
and easily adjustable, lightweight insurance in avalanche country. If you carry a beacon,
shovel and probe - why not the AvaLung2? This device has proven its utility in the
icld and can assist a buried victim by increasing the survival time when
fully buried.
ASCENSION CLIPFIX SKINS The new Clipfix Ascension skins
are more durable, streamlined than ever. With a new over center camming
stainless steel buckle. Ascension skins offer a secure, reliable system thai is up to
the challenge.
MIRA SKI The Mini is a mid-fat free ride ski that is stable underfoot
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on piste and holds a wicked edge yet can slill ride high in pure pow.
Versatility is the key to the Mira. Edgy on steeps, but not too stiff in
the backcountry, look no further than ihe Mira.
LUNAR HEADLAMP You wanl a headlamp that is light, secure,
bright and durable'.'Touch down with Ihe Lunar. Weighing a scant 5.3 oz..
with a compact design that runs off of 3 AA batteries, the Lunar balances
brightness and function.
DRY TOOL GLOVE A form fitting, lightweight, sleek glove made from Schoeller
Extreme WB, the Dry Tool is a great multi purpose glove. Perfect for fair weather
backcountry tours, cold weather skating sessions, or ice cragging ihe Dry Tool sports a
PU polyurethane membrane and a Pittard waterproof goatskin leather palm.
Skis for the Backcountry
by Charlie Butler
Wasatch Touring
hirty years of equipment evolution has changed the
sport we used to call three-pin skiing.
In the old days, the equipment was light, wax was what
provided the grip, and the most popular tours were long anil
swift. While I'm not about lo give up my climbing skins,
plastic hoots, or cable bindings, a new ski design has rekindled my interest in a sporl that "progress" has left behind.
The three-pin skiing from ihe days of yore had as much in
common with traditional cross-country trail skiing as it did
with downhill. The number of switchbacks required to gel to
the lop of Mineral Basin with blue wax and 50mm wide skis
was considerable. The advantages of waxed wooden skis
came to the fore when skiing up the long glaciated valleys in
the Uintas. or making ridge runs in the Wasatch. Many of the
longer approaches in Big Cottonwood or Mill Creek seem
silly hiking in the full Tele gear of today. As a result I have
changed my choice of ski tour to accommodate the modern
equipment.
Affordabilily, simplicity, and lightness afoot as well as the
acres and acres of untracked powder attracted us away from
the ski lifts. Humility came easy with thai floppy boot bind-
ing systems and skinny skis. We could make just enough turns
lo keep us hungry lor more, and there was no one around lo
critique anyway. A lot of folks are slill skiing on thai gear. It's
a depressing statistic for any Nordic ski shop owner to hear,
but the average cross-country skier buys a new pair of skis every 27 years. While a lot of these skis are collecting dust in
someone's cabin, there are some TUNA members I know who
are helping make this statistic appear unbelievably high.
Part of the problem is that while the lightweight boot binding systems have made some significant leaps in performance,
skis have only made marginal advances in this sport I call adventure skiing. Since Europe and Scandinavia are ihe largest
markets for cross-country skis, the lightweight skis of the past
were designed more for kick and glide performance. The result
was too much camber for decent downhill control. Snow conditions, terrain, and Hails in western North America required a
unique approach to ski design, and until now our ultimate adventure ski was never realized.
Fischer of Austria, ihe company responsible for ihe Europa
99 in 1976, has brought current ski technology to ihe design
and manufacture of lightweight skis for climbing and turning
in mountainous terrain. In the middle of last season.
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TUNA NEWS
NOVEMBER 2001
Backcountry
The ultimate go anywhere skis
• Short, wide and shaped for unmatched control
• Ultra light air channel construction
• Full length metal edges
• Fischer's exclusive Turning Crown and B.C.
Crown no wax pattern base
Complete Fischer
Metal Edge/No Wax Package
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$344 99
(Includes skis, boots, poles and bindings)
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801-359-9361
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Equipment (continued)
FISCHER introduced two new models in a category of skis
thai they have dubbed ihe S-Bound line, They are uniquely
suited for the fast anil light tours and to be matched with
Lightweight backcountry and BC boot binding systems. Over
the course of last winter I had the opportunity to lest drive
both models as well as the newest model that is due oul this
fall. In wind blown Sierra snow, as well as in a wide range of
Wasatch powder and even on the groomed runs al the Park
City ski area, all the while in low top "system boots" I found
thai Ihese skis really worked.
The third model due for delivery this fall is perhaps the
most exciting of the group. All three share the desirable features found in state of ihe ail Alpine and Telemark skis:
Shape, width, compact length, and flex.
Fischer uses their "aircore" cap construction to achieve the
soft round Hex and torsional stiffness that combined with
shape and compact length contribute to a ski thai is easy lo
turn, stable, and fun. while remaining incredibly lighl weight.
(The longest of ihe biggest model is less than 260 grams)
One more thing that makes the S-Bound skis and adventure
skiing so attractive is Fischer's turning crown no-wax pattern.
It's hard to compete with climbing skins when the trail turns
sleeps, but skins alone are often loo slow and heavy. No-wax
patterns of the pasl have approached ihe performance of grip
wax for climbing, but most were too slow going down, and
all had serious problems turning since the scales interfered
with side-slipping, a key requirement in most any turn imaginable.
Over the years testing no-wax skis at ihe trade show demos
became a running joke. I always encouraged someone else lo
ride the lift with a pair lo gel a feel for their turnability and
control. To anyone unaccustomed to no wax bases, ihe first
attempt at gelling the skis off the fall line resulted in an
abrupt body slam, usually just getting off the chair.
Fischer's crown pattern has always ranked number one in
our kick and glide performance comparisons of the past.
However like the other no-wax skis they were hard to turn, in
pan because the camber distributed the skiers weight away
from the skis' center and also because the pattern interfered
with sliding the ski lo either side. With ihe S-Bound skis
Fischer has it right. They have modified their successful
crown base lo align the scales in a crescent shape which in
combination with the soft even flex of a shaped ski makes il
turn almost as easily as a smooth waxable base.
The Rebound at 22S grams is the lightest and newest of the
S-Bound skis. It is also the most radical in design, with 2Smm
of side cut on a ski with a 60mm waisi. The narrow waist
means more control in a lighter pair of leather louring boots.
Climbing skins are slill an option for the sleep sections. So
far I've managed to avoid messing with skins by route selection, shallow angle switchbacks and a little herringbone.
Now. however, there is a use for all the old climbing skins
thai have become obsolete with fat skis. Suddenly
backcountry ski design has revisited the sport that was largely
forgotten as 3-pin skiing evolved toward the alpine model.
And for those of us approaching 27 years with the same pair
of skis, there is a good reason to upgrade.
NOVEMBER 2001
TUNA NEWS
TIMESHARE FOR TUNA? REALLY?
IT'S NOT AS STRANGE AS IT SOUNDS. CLUB UTAH AT MOAB SPRINGS RANCH IS A TIMESHARE RESORT. MCKAY EDWARDS
HAS DESIGNED AND BUILT A COZY RETREAT IN MOAB THAT'S UNLIKE ANY OTHER "TIMESHARE" RESORT YOU'VE EVER
SEEN. AFTER RESEARCHING VARIOUS LEGAL STRUCTURES, HE FOUND "TIMESHARE" TO BE THE CONVENIENT MEANS FOR
WHAT HE CALLS A "MEMBER-OWNED BASECAMP RESORT". IT'S A CLUB THAT YOU OWN.
ANNOUNCING THE CLUB UTAH TUNA SPECIAL:
TUNA MEMBERS CAN TAKE S600.00 OFF OF A LA SAL SEASON MEMBERSHIP. NORMALLY 54,800, TUNA MEMBERS CAN
PURCHASE A CLUB UTAH MEMBERSHIP FOR 54,200. THAT'S A PERMANENT DEEDED REAL ESTATE INTEREST IN THE
COOLEST HANG IN UTAH.
THE LA SAL SEASON IS NOVEMBER THROUGH MID-MARCH (THE CLUB IS CLOSED FOR 2 WEEKS IN JANUARY).
THE GRAND SEASON IS MID-MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER, AND IS PRICED AT 59,500 PER WEEK (TUNA DISCOUNT IS 5500).
A MEMBERSHIP IS A PERMANENT FLOATING WEEK PER YEAR IN THE SEASON PURCHASED. WEEKS ARE RESERVED FROM
YEAR TO YEAR TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, AND MAY BE SPLIT OR SWAPPED AROUND FOR ADDED FLEXIBILITY.
THE CLUB CONDOS ARE 2 BEDROOM, 2 &1/2 BATH AND SLEEP 6 TO 8 PEOPLE. THEY ARE SUPER-SNUG, WITH A
FIREPLACE FOR WINTER NIGHTS. THEY HAVE FULL KITCHENS. DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE "BASECAMP" CONCEPT, THESE
ARE FULL LUXURY UNITS WHERE YOU CAN COCOON WITH YOUR FAMILY. WINTER HIKING OUT THE BACK DOOR IN THE
NEGRO BILL WILDERNESS AREA IS AWESOME.
NIGHTLY CONDO RENTALS AVAILABLE THIS WINTER AT SPECIAL TUNA RATES.
Did you know?
The LaSal Mountains are the second highest Range in the State of Utah. There are over a dozen peaks over
12,000 feet high. The Northern Massif contains eight peaks over 12,000 feet and the southern Massif contains
five peaks over 12,500 feet (the highest peak in the Wasatch is only 11,900 feet).
The Geyser Pass Road is plowed to the 9,600 foot elevation all winter. That's the highest regularly plowed
skiing trailhead in Utah! (Brian Head might be higher, but it doesn't compare for skiing).
There are miles and miles of snowmobile roads on the tablelands at about 10,000 feet for high altitude
workouts on track skifs. There are also vast untapped glades for safe mid-winter powder shots. Come
springtime, the big peaks yield 2,000 to 3,000 foot vertical lines completely above timberllne.
The Northern Massif is virtually untouched by skiers. Many big lines have never been skied.
For more information, check out David susong's excellent article "Skiing the LaSal Mounatins" from last
February's Tuna Newsletter at the Tuna Website.
Colorado's San Juans, with peaks reaching over 14,000 feet, are accessible for day-trips from Moabl
McKay Edwards will be organizing day ski outings this winter from the cozy digs at Moab Springs Ranch, if you
are going to Moab, check in for plans. You can bike or boat one day and ski the next!
For Information, Contact McKay Edwards at 801-588-0911 (Toll-Free 877-252-3170), or mckfSclubutah.com
Check out our website:
wAvw.clubutah.com
TUNA NEWS
NOVEMBER 2001
C RU I S I N
WEST
WEST YELLOWSTONE
TUNA TURKEY TIME
By Ted Palomaki
Trails Groomed
November thru March
A
lthough this article was written in September, hopefully
as you read it in November we will have snow on the
ground or on ihe way... enough to put us in Ihe mood For an
early season ski clinic in West Yellowstone. Montana.
Veterans of "West" know that this is THE place to be in November. Whether you do one of the clinics or just come up to
enjoy the beautiful scenery and spectacular trails, you can't go
Yellowstone Rendezvous Nordic Ski Camp
wrong spending your Thanksgiving week here. For one week.
• Skiers train all month
Nordic skiers own the town. Once you arrive, park the car and
• Exposition, races, and clinks: November 18-30, 2001plan to ski everywhere. There will be skinny skis leaning
against the wall outside of most restaurants and bars. Expect
to see Olympic-level athletes, along with collegiate, elite masIt's Spam! The Spam Cup Series
ters and average family skiers on the trails and on the streets.
- December 8,2001: Classic Style
Rendezvous trail fees arc S<S per day or $45 for ihe week.
- December 29,2001: Free Style
Passes are available al the Chamber of Commerce or the West
• February 2,2002: Classic.
Yellowstone Conference Hotel (aka Holiday Inn). Lodging
rates are usually reasonable, and many places offer room/meal
skier packages and discounts for TUNA members. Check out
Olympic Biathalon Warm-up
ihe ads in this issue, or call the Chamber at 406/646-7701 lor
- February 3, 2002
information.
West Yellowstone Nordic Ski Clinics wiil again be offered
Pre-Rendezvous
during Thanksgiving week. This year, four separate clinics
- March 6,2002: Sprint
will be offered.
- March 7, 2002: Classic
2001 West Yellowstone Nordic Ski Clinics
5-day
November 20-24
$315.™
Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race
Early 3 day
November 18-20
S215.m
- March 9,2002
Standard 3 day
November 22-24
$215. a
Women's 3 day
West Yellowstone Youth Festival
- March 10, 2002
YELLOWSTONE
For more information contact:
West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 458S
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
406-646-7701
westyellowstonecvb.visitmt.com
November 22-24
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For details log onto www.rendezvousskitrails.com
These clinics remain a great way to gel the ski legs back in
form. Whether you're an expert looking for some fine tuning
of your technique or a true beginner just trying to stay upright
on skis, there is a clinic for you. Many high level coaches
from around the Intermounlain West are scheduled lo leach, so
you can be assured of solid instruction. Drew Barney and all
the coaches take «real care in assessing abilities and classifving accordingly, so you'll be in group of well-matched skiers
and coached at your level. Previous clinics have focused on
both classic and skate technique on snow, with evening sessions on topics such as equipment, waxing, visualization, race
strategy and motivation. I know personally that these clinics
are challenging, rewarding and fun! To register for a clinic,
contact Drew Barney for a brochure at 406/646-W7"- (evenings only). You can also check out the West Yellowstone
website for registration info at www.iendezvoiisskilrails.com.
The XC Ski Expo will return again with most of the major
equipment companies with their newest products and information for the 200I/2002 season. One of the highlights of the
weekend is the huge variety of demo equipment available.
This gear is not just for clinic participants, but is accessible to
any interested skier. If you play your cards right, you hardly
need any of your own equipment!!
(Continued on the next page)
TUNA NEWS
NOVEMBER 2001
West
Yellowstone
West Yellowstone's Most Spacious Rooms
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SunSpree Resort
The ever-popular TUNA Thanksgiving potluck will be held
Thursday evening at ihe Community Protestant Church on the
north end of town. The church has been gracious enough lo invite us back for our sixth year. TUNA provides turkey, dressing, utensils, and non-alcoholic beverages. Everything else is
pot-luck. Bring your grandma's secret sweel potato casserole,
or whatever else you think would be a hit with hungry skiers.
Last year about 60-70 people were Ihere. and it was a great
lime. Don't feci restricted to only traditional dishes. With this
crowd Thai or lofu goes as well as stuffing and pumpkin pie.
The meal begins around 6:00. but the kitchen will be open
earlier if you need to prepare your dish.
Caryl Brown and Susan llallenberg have generously volunteered to organize this event, Pre-registralion is not necessary,
but if you know you're coming, please contact Caryl or Susan:
^Yellowstone 2_<
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Only 1 block from the Rendezvous
Cross-Country Ski Trails
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Mini-fridge and Microwave in all rooms
Oregon Short Line Restaurant
Iron Horse Saloon
1903 Executive Railcar Museum
10,000 sq. fl. Convention & Meeting facilities
•••
Your Headquarter Hotel for the
Cross-Country Ski Association Fall Ski Camp
November 18-24,2001
Ski Camp Packages Available!
Visit our website for info on Fall and Sprirm Cycling Events
Oclober 7. 2001 & May II. 2002
Caryl HOI-485-260! email: [email protected]
Susan S01-466-5185 email: [email protected]
Volunteers are needed with set-up, clean-up and with providing turkeys and stuffing. Hope to see you there!
Call Today!! (800)646-7365
315 Yellowstone Ave. NVesl Yellowstone. MT 51I758
Visit us at www.yellowstonehoiidayinii.coai
"Proud sponsor of the Factory Team"
WELLS FARGO BOULDER MOUNTAIN TOUR 2002
A VENUE OF THE WELLS FARGO WINTER GAMES OF IDAHO
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 2 , 2 0 0 2
SUN VALLEY'S PREMIER EVENT FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS OF ALL AGES
SPECTACULAR 3 2 K COURSE
8 t h ANNUAL SKI FESTIVAL at
• Racing Classes
• Cash Prizes, Preems and Awards Party
• Pre-Registration and Entry Fee Required
• Early entry deadline is November 15th, ($50.)
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TUNA NEWS
NOVEMBER 2001
Wasatch Avalanche Journal
by Tom Kimbrough
Utah Avalanche Center
September 27. 2001—"Things change, K u n d u n . " ihe old
monk says to the adolescent Dalai Lama in ihe movie about
the Chinese takeover o f Tibet. Inipermanenee is a central tenant to Buddhism, the only religion I know o f that emphasizes
that change is perhaps ihe most allpervading aspect o f our
universe...and our human existence. O f course, some grasp of
change is the heart o f avalanche forecasting, whether you are
an official forecaster or a weekend backcountry skier. Almost
all avalanche accidents are due to a failure to recognize
change in the snow pack, or the weather, or the terrain.
Change in our lives certainly accelerated on September 11.
The Gay Nineties are Finished. I hope the changes w i l l be
mostly for the better. After another summer w o r k i n g rescues
in ihe Tetons I have a rather low opinion o f the average level
of resourcefulness and personal responsibility o f many o f
today's hikers and climbers. The cell phone now enables
people to call the rescue team right away when the weather
worsens or darkness approaches or their supply o f smoked
oysters grows low. If ihe aftermath o f September 11 comes
down to a man-to-man confrontation between the cell-phoner
types and Afghani hill men. we w o n ' t stand a chance. On the
oilier hand. I have a young friend that I used to c l i m b with
when be was 13 years-old. He was on his way up the number
of grades while 1 was on my way d o w n . For a couple o f years
our trajectories intersected and we were compatible c l i m b i n g
partners. He was a tough kid back then and he is now a Navy
Seal. I wouldn't want to be in Osama's shoes i f Dave B. gels
anywhere near h i m !
I hope this crisis toughens us as a nation, makes us less dependenl on our luxuries and less greedy o f ihe world's resources. I fear that retaliation w i l l fail to make America a
safer place for my family. Doug Peacock suggested on NPR
this week that the most courageous thing for America to do
would be lo respond with kindness.
M y Buddhist vows require me " not to kill or condone any
act o f k i l l i n g . " I have no problem refraining from retaliation
or revenge but there is another question that troubles me, Thai
question is protection. I f I found myself in a position lo protect the lives o f my wife or son by killing someone. 1
wouldn't hesitate a second. By extension, can I then condone
the destruction o f those that are actively seeking to k i l l other
Americans (or whomever for that mailer)'.' I think the answer
is yes and I guess it's good that we have to think about these
questions now.
After missing so badly with my pre-season outlook for the
winter last year I hesitate to open my mouth again. But... several weather prognosticators foresee a record warm February
2002.
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NOVEMBER 2001
200+ TUNAs lured
to annual Salmon Bake
The T U N A Salmon Bake was held last M a y 19th, at the
Soldier H o l l o w Day Lodge ( T U N A ' s new. unofficial "'clubhouse"), and i f you weren't there. I'm sure you've heard
about il by now. and wish that you were! I ' m sure you heard
about the pre-feast activities, such as the Orienteering Clinic
pui on by Kent Thygerson (jusi in case you ever gel lost on
the Soldier H o l l o w trails!), the Heber Valley Bike tour, and
the games for the kids.
WHAT DO YOU GET W H E N Y O U C O M B I N E
over 200 TUNA M e m b e r s ,
a w h o l e b u n c h of g r e a t s p o n s o r s ,
a b r a n d n e w Day L o d g e ,
a n d 100 p o u n d s of S a l m o n ?
A rollicking GREAT time!!
I ' m sure you heard about the homebrew cocktail hour that
just didn't seem to want to end. I'm sure you've heard by
now about Caryl Brown's unexpected talents as social director and nickname hcstower ( O K . maybe they're not all thai
unexpected...) I'm sure you heard about the wonderful food,
and Donna Slice and Anne Wunnerland's efforts in getting
E X A C T L Y enough salmon, wonderful bread, and the rest o f
the makings o f a wonderful dinner sei before all the pariiers.
I'm also positive that you heard about the fabulous array o f
merchandise that Lurah Klatt and Dean Huber obtained from
long-lime T U N A supporters and new sponsors alike. A n d
you heard that in addition to the Silent A u c t i o n , there was a
Live Auction presided over by T U N A ' s own professional emcee. Taylor Robbins? A n d door prizes'? A n d after the food
was all gone, and the T U N A member's wallets were all
empty, you heard about the dancing? To the Harry Lee and
the Backstreet Blues Band-the best band that's ever plugged
into the grid al Soldier Hollow.
Well, if you didn't hear about all o f this, you must have
been even busier than the Salmon Bake crew has been ever
since thai wonderful night in May. A n d I'm sure you're w o n dering when ihe 2002 Salmon Bake is. so you can plan on
joining in ihe fun. Well, when the date is sel. y o u ' l l see it in
the TUNA News first. You W I L L want to mark your calendar.
You don't want to be sorry for two years in a row, do you?
If you went to the 2001 Salmon Bake (and enjoyed it), tell
these people (banks next time you see them: Caryl Brown and
Chris Cline—co-chairs and meeting organizers. Donna Slice
and Anne Wennerlund-kitchen chiefs and food getters-on-the
table. Lurah Klatt and Dean Huber-sponsorship wranglers and
goodie picker-uppers. Taylor Robbins-emcee. friend of the
band, and " w h o . me w o r r y " smiler-all-the-limer. You can
thank our sponsors (listed below) by giving them your business. Thanks also go lo Howard Peterson and the staff at Soldier Hollow, the Junior Teams (and their parents). Keni
Thygerson. and the T U N A board o f directors.
And finally, i f you really want lo say thanks for the Salmon
Bake, j o i n us in putting on the 2002 edition. It's fun, it's rewarding, and it's not all that hard! If you're interested, contact Chris Cline (801-467-7020) or Caryl B r o w n (801-4852601) and say "Sign M e U p ! "
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Preli minar\j 2001 / 2002
Cross Country Ski Race Schedule
10/01/01
DATE
RACE
TECHNIQUE
LOCATION
White PineTUNA Relay" both(3x5)
Was.Cit.SerJUWGames
c!ass(10)
tree (10}
UWGames Biathlon
pursuit
Sal.Dec 29 USST Olympic Trials
sprint
Mon.Dec 31 USST Olympic Trials
free (15)
Sat.Jan 5
Was.CII.Scr./UWGames
UWGames Ski Archery
free (6)
Sal.Jan 12 Wasatch Citizens Series Iree (10)
U of U Intramurals
tree (5/10)
survival(12)
Sat.Jan 19 Wasatch Overland
Pioncor XC Ski Race
free (3/5/10)
Tue.Jan 22 Wild Rose Fun Race
any(5)
Sat.Jan 26 Was.Cit.Ser./TUNA Champ. pursuit(7/7)
any(5)
Tue.Jan 29 Wild Rose Fun Race
Boulder Mountain Tour
Sal,Feb 2
lree(30)
Tue.Feb 5
Wild Rose Fun Race
any(5)
Soldier Hollow
Feb 9-24
2002 Winler Olympics
Iree (?)
Sat.Feb 16 Potato Cup
Sal.Mar 2
Sundance Challenge
tree(10)
March 7-16 2002 Winter Paralympics
Sat. Mar 9 Yellowstone Rendezvous
class(25)
free(25/50)
*
Sat,Mar 23 Wooden Ski Classic
ciass(5)
Sat.Dec 6
Sat.Dec 15
START
White Pine
10:00
Soldier Hollow 10:00
Soldier Hollow
1:00
Soldier Hollow
10:00
Soldier Hollow
10:00
10:00
White Pine
2:00
While Pine
Mountain Dell
10:00
Mountain Dell
2:00
Bnghton->ParkCily9:00
Soda Springs. ID TBA
Mountain Dell
4:30
White Pine Farm 10:00
Mountain Dell
4:30
Sun Valley
10:00
Mountain Dell
4:30
Mink Creek. ID
Sundance
Soldier Hollow
Wesl Yellowstone
Wesl Yelfowslone
Alta
TBA
10:00
8:45
9:00
10:30
" 1 leg classical and 2 legs ree
This race schedule is published and distribuled compliments ol
Mountain Athletics'" by Timberland and The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA).
For more up-lodalo information, call the TUNA Cross Country Ski Hotline at
161 -9000 or check the TUNA web page al www.utahnordic.com
December Race Calendar
Call the TUNA hotline
locations, times, etc.
or rare contact
number it) confirm
event
SATURDAY, D E C E M B E R 8
White Pine/TUNA X-C Ski Relay
place:
time:
distance:
technique:
registration:
fee:
contact:
sponsors:
While Pine Touring Center, Park City
10:00
3 x 5 km.
1 leg classical, 2 legs free
8:30 lo 9:30 (teams may be formed there)
TUNA members S5, others 57
White Pine. 615-5800(PC)/ 521-2135(SLC)
White Pine, TUNA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Wasatch Citizens Series / Utah Winter Games
place:
time:
distance:
technique:
registration:
fee:
contact:
sponsor:
Soldier Hollow. Wasatch Mountain State Park
Juniors 10:00. others 10:20
juniors 1-5 km., novices 5 km., others 10 km.
classical
8:30 to 9:30
juniors $5. TUNA members $10. others S12
While Pine. 615-5800(PC) / 521-21351SLC)
Wild Rose
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NOVEMBER 2001
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