On Saturday, the Denali Nordic Ski Club hosted the Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour in Talkeetna. More than 600 skiers took part in the event, ranging from competitive collegiate skiers to people dressed as dragons, judges, and bumblebees taking part for the fun of it.
It was a beautiful day for skiing, with the shun shining brightly and temperatures in the low 40s. Denali Nordic Ski Club Vice President 
Paul Beberg says, despite a warm winter, that conditions were “excellent” on 95% of the trail.
By the time awards were given out in the evening, the podium was packed with competitive athletes. UAA skier Manon Locatelli took first in the women’s 50k, and UAF Ski Team member Jonas Loffler took first in the men’s 50k. Abe Meyerhofer finished first in the men’s 25k, and Soldotna’s Sadie Fox took first in the women’s event. Also on the podium for the women’s 25k was Nancy Pease, who the Anchorage Daily News’ “We Alaskans” magazine named “Alaska’s Toughest Woman” in 1990.
Podium results posted below. For more pictures, visit our Facebook Page. Complete standings can be found at the Denali Nordic Ski Club website.
50K Women:
Manon Locatelli 3:26:39
Hanna Slottle 3:33:35
Ann-Cathrin Uhl 3:41:24
50K Men:
Jonas Loffler 2:44:30
Peter King 2:44:38
Dylan Watts 2:44:45
25K Women:
Sadie Fox 1:35:09
Nancy Pease 1:37:48
Amy Schmacher 1:38:35
25K Men:
Abe Meyerhofer 1:25:47
Levi Michael 1:28:21
Nathan Jones 1:31:26
