Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Despite weather, national series racers compete at Mt. Zion
Nikella Callan of Phelpston, Ontario, competes in the Last Chance Qualifier of the Pro AM Women's division during the Mt. Zion Snocross National Friday in Ironwood.
By MEGAN HUGHES
IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College's Mt. Zion ski hill played host to the Snocross Nationals opener this past weekend, with crowds of people gathering at the hill to watch as five-time champion Elias Ishoel of Norway claimed first place during Saturday's Pro class race, and Swedish rider Gustav Sahlsten took home the $10,000 prize for winning the Amsoil Dominator race on Friday night.
The weather affected the flow of the races, with a lack of seasonal snow, rain on Friday and temperatures reaching 44 degrees on Saturday. The crew at Mt. Zion had been m...
