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Race Report: NW Cup #6 Snoqualmie Pass, WA 2

Words and Photos by Patrik Zuest

26 years.  That is how long it has been since there was a DH race at Snoqualmie pass.  1998, and Steve Peat won his first World Cup here.  Now, the NW Cup has brough racing back to the pass, and wow was it some great racing! Technical rocks at the top, fresh soft dirt with lines developing over the weekend in th emiddle, and some fast berms and jump in the middle to really give a taste of everything.  And Snoqualmie pass helping to make everything run smoothly with a fast lift right at the start and finish and great lodge for food and drink to hang out at.  We honestly couldnt ask for a better place to host a new race and can't wait to be back for more!

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Jt Fisher taking the win on an enduro bike.  The Yeti boys were on fire all weekend.
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Spencer Hundley smooth and stylish.
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Ingrid Larouche was looking fast all weekend long.
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I mean, who can argue with these views?!
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Hudson Elmendorf on fire, 2nd in Cat 3 11-14.
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Axton Pierce in berms that are the size of him.
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Schwalbe has been a long time sponsor and this race was here showing off new tires and supporting riders. Last I checked they had replaced at least 8 shredded tires and got riders back on the mtn! Thanks!
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Showing off all the goods...
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Including the NEW NEW Albert with the radial gravity casing.
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Looks like a great all around tire!
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And the new Shredda....
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Dear God do I want this tire for soft conditions!
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Teo Gray 2nd in Cat 2 13-14.
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Carter Sykes getting low and fast.
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Austin Gibbons committed through the upper rock garden.
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Jayden Stanton popping through the woods and out of the dark.
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Happy lift rides.
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Some riders stoked they didn't jsut drop their goggles off the lift.
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Ella Erickson always a threat in Pro Women ends up 2nd on the day.
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The tuck worked for JT Fisher.
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Elom Gromyko having no issues with the roots that are the size of his wheels.
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Brayden Allen unfortunately had a little issue in his Cat 2 12U race run.
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Luke Strobel even came out of racing retirement for some Snoqualmie runs.
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Kelsi Jorgensen 2nd in Cat 3 15-18.
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Dylan Riggs flowing through Bermy Lomax
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Riley Walter loving the new track.
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Jade Savage 4th in Cat 1 18U.
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Harper Sinclair 3rd in Cat 3 10U.
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Kiger Holmer is showing his speed in Cat 1 16u with yet another podium.
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Keith Robert just missed out on the pro podium with 6th.  But looking fast!
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Fan favorite TLD Ugly Helmet Contest.
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And one incredibly stoked winner of a new helmet!
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Kelly Swarens taking the Cat 1 18U win.
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Myles Nardi going fast and smooth to 2nd in Cat 2 12U.
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Some times it doesn't go quite right....
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Jagger Bucy taking the win in Cat 1 17-18.
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Dylan Brown railing the berms.
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Raffles mean free things coming at you fast.
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Cleo Brown on her way to 3rd in Cat 2 11-14.
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Lily Boucher eyes on her 4th in Pro Women.
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Cat 1 16U Podium: 1. Ivan Skiver 2. Damien Comeau 3. Ryder Grisson 4. Eliot Bravard 5. Kiger Holmer
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Cat 1 Women 18U Podium: 1. Kelly Swarens 2. Alyana Van Horn 3. Nory Klein 4. Jade Savage 5. Mica Erickson
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Cat 1 Men 17-18 Podium: 1. Jagger Bucy 2. Bodie Mason 3. Bentley Moore 4. Shay Konieczka 5. Kenai Rowan
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Pro Women's Podium: 1. Aletha Ostgaard 2. Ella Erickson 3. Taylor Ostgaard 4. Lily Boucher 5. Sydney Haberman
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Pro Men's Podium: 1. JT Fisher 2. Tjomas Locke 3. Lief Rodgers 4. Alden Pate 5. Dylan Brown
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