The RIDGE Blog is where we share stories about Gap semesters in the Rocky Mountains. Our students train and live like mountain athletes at our campus in Whitefish, Montana.
The RIDGE crew traveled to Choteau, MT. to compete in the 2016 Jack 'n' Jill Skimo race at Teton Pass Ski Resort.
'Skimo' or 'Randonee' racing has a rich history in Europe, and is gaining popularity here in the United States. Racers use specialized ski equipment to ascend and descend a predetermined route as fast as possible.
RIDGE coach Ben Parsons competed in the men's pro division of the 2015 Whitefish Whiteout. Ridge coaches Burket and Paul set up sponsor banners at the finish line and photographed the races, while Student Athletes Timmy, Matt, Kirby, and Quinlan volunteered across the mountain marking the course and helping racers stay on route.
