Valdez Invite Successful Despite Wind Conditions

Courtesy of Pete Toye – The indomitable spirit and toughness that defines the Nordic skier was once again on display this past weekend at the 2017 Valdez Invite. The horrific wind conditions of January 6 made that day’s relay race far too dangerous in every way imaginable and had to be cancelled to the great chagrin of all involved. Such is the unpredictable, and at times very threatening, world of Alaska outdoor winter sport. Negotiating the gamut of these weather realities on a daily basis is precisely what compels Nordic skiers to develop a level of mental and physical