...McAlpin was runner-up. "For Adrianne I think it was her first podium finish," Ruttger said. "She was the very first skier down the course," he added. "The gates were so coated with ice that every time she made contact with a gate the...

...less beat up. Snow conditions also play a part in the condition of a course. "Positioning is huge and usually the first skiers down the course have the advantage," said Ruttger. "Snow conditions will also be important. If the snow is soft...

...of the premier events of the Minneapolis Aquatennial each year in the 1950s. Sandra Van Fossen, one of the show's first skiers, will be on hand to share her reminiscences. All members, visitors and community residents are welcome to attend...

...finishes were second at Welch Village, third at Power Ridge in Kimball and fifth at Mt. Du Lac, Wis. "Scott is the first skier we've had in our program to really jump into USSA," Warriors coach Jim Ruttger said. "He'll be leaving (Friday...

...Copper Mountain race camp," Ruttger said, "so he's got some time under his belt already. Scott Agre was really our first skier to jump into USSA full-time, and Zach is doing that this year. Zach will get a lot of experience on a lot of terrain...