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Climb to the Castle 2016

10 MNC skiers, 1 large mountain, and a mass start race to the top! The Pug Squad drove over to Lake Placid on Saturday a got in a nice easy ski, a study hall session, and a home-cooked meal. We stayed at the High Peaks Cyclery “Base Camp” complete with bunk beds and rustic styling.

On Sunday morning everyone fought hard to the summit through wind, fog, and deep competition!

Saturday ski on beautiful River Road. You can see Whiteface looming in the clouds in the back

Saturday ski on beautiful River Road. You can see Whiteface looming in the clouds in the back

A focused study hall. NYSEF coach Marge walked in to say hello and was flustered: "why are they all so quiet??"

A focused study hall. NYSEF coach Marge walked in to say hello and was flustered: “why are they all so quiet??”

Hearty pre-race meal. Thanks to the folks who donated food items and food budget contributions!

Hearty pre-race meal. Thanks to the folks who donated food items and food budget contributions!

Race action featuring Magda on the final big turn!

Race action featuring Magda on the final big turn!

Phil reaching the top, cheered by Tim and Ali. As you can see, the views were nonexistent

Phil reaching the top, cheered by Tim and Ali. As you can see, the views were nonexistent

Selfie squad (thanks to High Peaks Cyclery for the free hat!)

Selfie squad (thanks to High Peaks Cyclery for the free hat!)

It's safe to say Timmy knows how to push himself!

It’s safe to say Timmy knows how to push himself!

Eliza on the podium for Jr women!

Eliza on the podium for Jr women!

Glueck, the Jr men's champ!

Adam Glueck, the Jr men’s champ!

Reunited with SLU skier Dana from Mountain Camp!

Reunited with SLU skier Dana from Mountain Camp!

Above, a little time-lapse action of the ride down!

Awkwardly-staged photo back down at the bottom!

Awkwardly-staged photo back down at the bottom!

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