Even with record low
snowpack, the annual Pole
Pedal Paddle gathered
participants for the multisport
race on the weekend
of May 16. This year,
the nordic ski stage was
replaced by a 2.34-mile trail
run due to lack of snow at
Mount Bachelor.
Jesse Thomas, a
professional triathlete, took
first overal with a time of
1 hour, 42 minutes, 50
seconds.
Morgan Arritola, (pictured
right) former U.S. Cross
Country Ski Team member
and current professional trail
runner took first in the elite
women’s division with a time
of 2 hours, 5 minutes, 37
seconds.
The Broadside