“Kootenay Tracks on Fire,” are the ski team made up of West Kootenay cross country skiers Kolibri Drobish from Hills Nordic Ski Club, Sophie and Sabien Edney from Nelson Nordic, and Jasmine Drolet from Black Jack (Rossland). The group relay raced together as a team at the 2013 BC Midget Championships in Revelstoke, March 2 and 3.
The Midget Championships are for youth between the ages of 9-12, and this year 181 kids spent an action-filled fun weekend of racing at the Mt. Macpherson XC Ski Trails.
Best results for West Kootenay skiers: Remi Drolet of Rossland took second and Kolibri Drobish sixth in their individual Classic races on Saturday. Sunday Remi Drolet again placed second in the skating sprint competition for his age group.
Skiers were recognized not only for their speed, but also their technique and Oliver McDougall-Eisele, Nelson Nordic, won the Best Skate Technique award on Sunday during his sprints races.