HUNTER, N.Y. – Eighty-four skiers of all ages – from preschoolers to seniors – competed in the 62nd annual ski races of the Carpathian Ski Club, known by its Ukrainian acronym as KLK, that were held here at Hunter Mountain on Saturday, February 27.
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Winners among boys age 15-16 (from left) Maximilian Chuma, Alexander Iwaskiw and Michael Moroch.
The skiers, including entire families, took advantage of a beautiful sunny day to take a couple of runs down the official NASTAR (National Standard Race) course set up for the event. Afterwards, they enjoyed lunch on the ski resort’s deck, bringing all types of goodies to pass around and share with fellow KLK event participants.
The awards ceremony that evening was held at Hunter Mountain’s Copper Tree Restaurant, with the ski resort’s longtime, and now former, owner David Slutzky in attendance to once again greet the Ukrainian skiers at this long-running family-oriented event.
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Skiers in the girls age 12-14 group: champion Christina Silver (left) with Mia Chuma, Natalia Kuzmiak and Maryna Chuma.
The evening’s program was conducted by Eri Palydowycz, vice-president of the Carpathian Ski Club, who was assisted by Andrew Hadzewycz.
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Winners among girls age 17-19 (from left) Maya Lopatynsky, Diana Blyznak and Taisa Sorobay.
Trophies and medals were presented to the top skiers in each age group, and special awards went to the fastest male and female skiers, an honor that includes yearlong possession of traveling trophies with their names inscribed on them (no repeat winners are allowed). Peter Lenchur and Marta Dubyk were recognized as the fastest of the 2016 races.
Awards for most improved skiers among males and females went to Julian Fedorciw and Larissa Pawliczko.
Excitement was visible on the faces of the youngest skiers, who began, or added to, their collections of skiing awards as their parents snapped photos.
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Skiers of the women age 45 and over group, (from left) champion Tunya Sorobay, Christa Kozak, Natalia Wojcickyj, Lesya Lysyj, Zinaida Petryk, Maria Rudensky Silver and Irene Blyznak, are congratulated by Dr. Yuri Sergeyev (back row, left) and Orest Fedash.
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Families enjoy a glorious sunny day on the deck at Hunter Mountain.
