University of Vermont Carnival 2011 - Stowe, VT

Day One: Giant Slalom

Main Street, the race trail at Stowe, has become a familiar place for the Saint Mike's Ski Team. Unlike last season, the team has been able to train at Stowe at least once a week for most of the season. That meant that the team was confident coming into Friday's Giant Slalom and they certainly put the hammer down!

The team saw some of the best conditions on the circuit so far despite recent snowfall of up to 18 inches. Athletes were able to see the course, which is always hugely helpful and snow allowed athletes to attack from the back.
On the women's side, Christina Billotti led the pack in 31st place, moving up 40 spots. Kelly Waddle, Ashley Langlands, and Kerstin Middleton were close behind in 37th, 38th, and 39th. Kelsey Locke and Kelsey Redden were unfortunately DNFs.

Tim Spangler headed up the men in 24th making a 34-spot jump. Kevin O'Brien was hot on his heels in 26th making a 42-spot jump. Matt Beers had a solid 38th place finish at his carnival debut. Carl Bredengen was 41st, JD Levine was 43rd, and Andrew Keating was 55th.

Kevin O'Brien

Day Two: Slalom


When it comes down to it, a ski racer can't ask for much more than good weather and snow. It was a beautiful blue-bird day without a cloud in the sky (until the women's second run).

The courses were challenging putting every racer to the test and no one breezed on through. Despite that, the Purple Knights rose to the occasion and posted some fast results!

Carl Oscar Green Bredengen was our top finisher posting a 17th place in the collegiate results! John David Levine was 25th and Kevin O'Brien was 27th. Matthew Beers was 44th. Timothy Spangler and Andrew Keating were DNFs.

On the women's side, Ashley Langlands came down in 29th after a solid run down a particularly challenging course and some flat light. Kerstin Middleton was 36th. Christina Billotti was 39th. Kelsey Locke, Kelsey Redden, and Kelly Waddle were all DNFs.
The team ended up 10th in the overall rankings. To view, all results head to the EISA website. The next carnival will be a at Dartmouth Skiway next Friday and Saturday! We hope to see you all there!