Racers fire off the line for the 11.4-mile ski trek during the annual Heathen Challenge at Sunlight Mountain Resort. A total of 51 racers tackled 4,769 vertical feet Sunday at the ski resort outside of Glenwood Springs. There were four divisions – cadet (under 18), adult recreation, adult pro, and adult masters. The event serves as a US Ski Mountaineering Association Team qualifier. There was a sprint race Saturday. Overall winner of the Saturday event was Jack Linehan, who finished with a time of 3 hours, 24 minutes. Top female was Jessie Young, finishing in 4 hours, 10 minutes. Result of Sunday’s race will be posted here.
Max Bonenberge of Summit County makes his descent during Sunday’s Heathen Challenge at Sunlight Mountain Resort.