'Fun-loving seniors' raced downhill in Ski Park's Over the Hill Classic

Mount Shasta Herald - Mar 21, 2016

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• 'Fun-loving seniors' raced downhill in Ski Park's Over the Hill Classic

Thirty-seven participants age 50 and over raced on a "somewhat forgiving" Over the Hill Classic giant slalom course Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Ski Park. A benefit for beautification projects in the city of Mt. Shasta, the event raised more than $1,800.

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  Monte Bloomer and Bill Sutter Sr. on the Over the Hill Classic podium Saturday, March 29, 2016 at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Photo by Mike MacAllister, Mt. Shasta Ski and Snowboard Team.
• Posted Mar. 21, 2016 at 3:57 PM
  
  Mt. Shasta Ski Park, Calif.

  Of the 37 entrants in Saturday’s 8th annual Over the Hill Classic at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, many were first-timers, including artist/studio owner Mei Drucker.

  She had “a great first run and was exhilarated after her second run,” according to information supplied in an email from Elizabeth Keane of the Mt. Shasta Ski and Snowboard Team.

  The giant slalom course set by Brian Santos and Mario Marchi of the Mt. Shasta Race Association was “somewhat forgiving,” according to Keane, who described the racers, all age 50 and over, as “brave and fun-loving seniors.”

  The most experienced was 83 year old Ray Redpath of Ashland Ore., who comes to the Ski Park every year for the race and placed first in the 80-plus age division.

  Kristy Bond and Greg Hendrix were the female and male winners in the youngest division, Under 54. The list of winners is below.

  The event raises funds to benefit beautification efforts in the city of Mt. Shasta.

  Keane said more than $1,800 was raised “thanks to the generosity of the Ski Park,” which donated a 2017 season pass.

  The Over the Hill Committee thanks the following: Raven Tree, The Fifth Season, Tongar Toolworks, Alyssa and Mark Jantzer, Photos by Mejack, Cresswell Physical Therapy, Vinnie Poch from Sublime Tunes, Kristi Bond and Dave Fischer.

  Photos can be found on Mt. Shasta Ski Team’s Facebook page.

  2016 Over the Hill Classic winners were:

  Alpine Skier

  80-plus – Ray Redpath, age 83

  Under 79 Male – Billy Sutter

  Under 69 Female – Beverly Shannon

  Under 69 Male – Steven Burns

  Under 64 Male – Mark Jantzer

  Under 59 Female – Suzanne Cresswell

  Under 59 Male – Rick Poore

  Under 54 Female – Kristy Bond

  Under 54 Male – Greg Hendrix

  Snowboard

  Male Snowboard – Randy Akana

  Female Snowboard – Debbie Kotera

  Telemark Ski

  Men’s Telemark – Keith Ray

  Women’s Telemark – Karen Cabron