Ski Bus Trip Jan 24th, 2025

By Maureen Cavanaugh

Race Weekend Recap: A Huge Success!

From January 24th-26th, we had an incredible Race Weekend filled with competition, camaraderie, and fantastic skiing conditions. A huge thank you to our leader, Amy Smitherman, for keeping everything on track, and to Kirsty Jardine, Staff for her dedication behind the scenes. Matt Gogoj took on double duty as Staff-In-Training and Race Coordinator, ensuring a seamless event. Shoutout to Al, our trusted Hampton Jitney bus driver, and our dynamic kitchen duo, Matt and Maddie, who served up delicious meals to keep us fueled for the weekend.

Race Day Highlights
The race took place on Racer’s Edge at 10:00 AM on Saturday. Each racer had two runs, with their best time recorded for medals. The energy was high, and the competition was fierce!

Men’s A Race
1st Place – Michal Szymanski
2nd Place – Paul Banks
3rd Place – Ethan Strell

Womens A Race
1st Place – Ciara Nestor
2nd Place – Linnea Spampinato
3rd Place – Shari Michels

Women’s Invitational Race
1st Place – Lauren Franck
2nd Place – Jodi Garner
3rd Place – Kirsty Jardine

Super Invitational
1st Place – Azra Krek
2nd Place – Blythe Austen
3rd Place – Karen McFarlane

All Miramar contestants had a fantastic race, with some proudly wearing their racing bibs all day at Sugarbush to represent Miramar!

Beyond the Race: A Weekend of Adventure
Most of the group skied at Sugarbush on Saturday and at Mt. Ellen on Sunday, enjoying firm, hardpack conditions with great snow in the upper mountain . East Coast skiing at its best!

Meanwhile, Rob Coppersmith explored the trails as our cross-country skier, and Carola Massimino embraced the snow as our snowshoer. Both ventured to Ole’s Cross Country Ski Center for a scenic winter adventure.

Standout Moment of the Weekend
Every great ski weekend comes with a few inevitable mishaps, and this time, we had three. Linnea Spampinato went above and beyond in a true act of selfless sacrifice, crashing into a tree just to ensure we hit our quota. Thank you, Linnea, for taking one for the team. We salute your dedication!

Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and helped make this weekend such a success. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!