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2024 Ski to Sea!
We are hoping this year's Ski to Sea brings a 3-in-a row win for our Birch Team in this iconic race! However just competing, sponsoring & hanging with such an incredible team among amazing teams and business is a win in itself.
Adrenaline Junkies, Ridiculously Talented Athletes, Great People
Say Hello to the 2024 Birch Team!
Cross-country Skier: Finn Redman, age 17, Vernon, BC - Represented Canada at the 2024 Nordic Junior World Championships!
Downhill Ski: Adam Loomis, age 32, Park City, Utah - Former US Skimo National Team member (ski mountaineering), US Nordic Combined Team Member 2012-2018, and was the fastest downhill skier in the 2023 Ski to Sea!
Runner: John Whelan, age 29, Bellingham, WA - Ran for Washington State University, second
fastest runner in 2022, running the 8 miles in 37:17!
Road Cyclist: Matt Bailey, age 42, Salt Lake City, Utah - Matt was the fastest road cyclist at last years Ski to Sea, in addition to competing at the National TT Championships one week prior!
Canoe Team: (stern) Glenn Bond, age 50, Vernon, BC - (bow) Bob Woodman, age 61, Vernon BC. Glenn and Bob were the fastest canoe team in 2022 and 2023!
Cyclocross: Bryce Olsen, age 39, Salt Lake City, Utah - Bryce is a 4-time Utah State Criterium Champion! He also competed at the National Cyclocross Championships!
Kayak: Jeff Hilburn age 54 – Bellingham, WA - Jeff has been the captain/kayaker for four Ski To Sea champion teams (2008, 2009, 2022, 2023). Jeff was also the 2022 Gorge Downwind Paddling Championship age division winner!!
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