Costumes, competition, and community spirit were on full display as racers took to the slopes for the 24th annual DOJoe Memorial Race on April 4.
This item is available in full to subscribers.
At this time, we ask you to confirm your subscription at www.themtnear.com, to continue accessing the only weekly paper in the Peak to Peak region to cover ALL the news you need! Simply click Confirm my subscription now!.
If you are a digital subscriber with an active, online-only subscription then you already have an account here. Just reset your password if you've not yet logged in to your account on this new site.
Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.
Questions? Call us at 303-810-5409 or email info@themountainear.com.
Please log in to continue |
The uphill portion of DOJoe on Bonanza Trail.
March of a penguin, all the way to the finish line.
Just two days left.
The Yeti made the trip all the way from the Himalayas to participate.
A steep section of the giant slalom course.
Negotiating Chute Trail.
A message from the Tenth Mountain Division.
Dave Rahbany of Lyons hadn't raced in the DOJoe since 2003. He donned his prettiest blue dress for the occasion.
Best Costume winner Andrea Wrobel.
Costumes were encouraged.
Hot dog skiers Maddie Woolley (left) and Marti Watson.
Frontwoman Ashley Eyre of The Goonies kept things lively with blasts from the past.
Afros, floral patterns, and Peter Max-like designs were "in" during Retro Weekend.
A rainbow unicorn.
Eldora Ski Patrol member Charlie Allen was on a mission from God with a tropical dog twist.
Goonies backup vocalist singing a Blondie number.
Maik Kendrick of Boulder before the race,
ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT — On Saturday, April 4, the DOJoe Memorial Race was held for the 24th time. Over the years, more than $70,000 has been raised through the event and donated to Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, which provides daily avalanche forecasts and safety guidelines.
The usual uphill-downhill course had to be shortened this year due to limited terrain available as a result of a lower-than-average snowpack. The 60 entrants headed up Bonanza Trail first, negotiated a series of switchbacks at the top, and then whipped down a dual giant slalom course. It would take two trips around to complete the race.
There were real and mythical animals among the costumed participants, including a beaver, penguin, giraffe, dragon, and unicorn. Best costume winner Andrea Wrobel came dressed as a character from the children’s book Where the Wild Things Are. The Abominable Snowman, ballerinas in tutus, and Elmo from "Sesame Street" were also in attendance.
Racers mingled at the bottom of the course, rejoicing in the experience and cheering on the last entrants to cross the finish line. Once they had, everyone adjourned to the West Wing Deck where a giant raffle would take place and top finishers announced.
It was, after all, Retro Weekend and the ‘80s cover band The Goonies kept people entertained with hits from that era. Blondie’s “One Way or Another” was a highlight. For many, ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” brought back memories of a bygone time. The party continued for hours.
As everyone knew, but hated to admit, tomorrow would be the last day of the season.
The fastest male and female skiers of the day were Ben Greydanus with a time of 11:25.1 and Dorris Hannah (18:10.9) in the Alpine Touring category. Murray Smith (14:51.9) won the Men’s Telmark division and Andrea Wrobel the Women’s Telmark (32:23.6). Splitboarders Brandon Rohrbaugh finished in 15:21.1 for the men and Karyn Stockdale at 46:17.6 for the women.
