Wed, 06 May 2026 17:20:28 -0500WeeblyMon, 02 Feb 2026 13:07:55 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-13MAST UPDATE Week 13
Sunday, February 1, 2026


Hello MAST Family,

What a season! From high-speed runs and long race days to the nonstop support from our amazing families, this year has been packed with memories. Even though the official race season has ended for some, the practicing, cheering, and fun are far from over. In fact, MAST Mamas - don’t forget about Mom’s Ski Night TONIGHT at Buck Hill! Make sure you READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH to catch this week’s schedule… including COSTUME PRACTICE on SATURDAY! 
Now it’s time for a short recharge before we head into Section Championships. We’re so excited to cheer on our athletes and watch all that hard work pay off on the hill!

SECTIONS PASTA FEED Pre-Sections on 2/3/26
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm- Dinner first, then meeting.

The Voyakins will be hosting a pre-Sections’ pasta feed.  Join your Sections' teammates and coaches as you carbo load, get a pep talk from coaches and support from fellow teammates.  This is for ALL sections starters, alternates and coaches. 
Sections’ parents - Please sign up to contribute!  We are taking care of the breadsticks and cookies.Pasta Feed Before Sections 2/3/2026
Racers, bring your filled water bottle. 
Voyakin Address: 
2828 Brookwood Terrace
Minneapolis, MN  55410


SECTIONS TEAM TeamSnap
A TeamSnap team has been created for our Sections Teams.  Please use this group chat for up-to-date, live-time communications.  Select “See All Teams” at the top of the page and click “Sections Teams.”


SECTIONS- Wild Mt. Sign Up for 2/4/2026 - VOLUNTEER Sign Up
Come and cheer on our racers - and sign up to help!!
Big races, like Sections, need a great deal of help to support our athletes.  We have spots for race volunteering (bibs, a couple of starters), food, and help with the tent.  MAST will be providing racers and coaches TACOs for lunch in the tent.


Sections IV Championship Wild Mt. 2/4/26


SECTION IV ALPINE SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Wild Mt. -  2/4/2026 - Tentative Schedule (Subject to change by 25-30 minutes. We will notify you as soon as we know).

6:15am - Meet & load bus at Washburn
8:45 - 9:15am - Course Inspection
9:00am - Gate Judges meet @ Finish/ Course Workers meet @ Start
9:45am - First Run
12:20pm - Course Inspection
12:30pm - Gate Judges meeting
1:10pm - Second Run
4:00pm - Awards

*There will NOT be a return bus following Sections. Please plan to ride home with a parent/ caregiver or find a ride with a teammate.  


A REQUEST FROM YOUR TEAM CAPTAINS
Our wonderful Team Captains have a big banquet planning request!  We want to see your most epic falls!  Please complete this google form OR text Eva with your video and name. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8RB09ooAB8h1je07-LOaIVIWvg6tTKP2KdCNc8SnsBdDIJg/viewform?usp=header It sounds like only 2 videos have been received thus far so get those epic falls 

Parents! If you have some great race pics, Captain Eva would like you to send them her way. 
Please text them to her at: 612-807-7649 

Parents of Seniors! Don’t forget to get those special Senior pictures into Jenny Hokanson. jmrhokanson@gmail.com/ 612-708-0628


THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE

~Monday, February 2~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Tuesday, February 3~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Wednesday, February 4~
9:00am - Sections IV Championship - Wild Mountain
5:00pm - All Team Practice

~Thursday, February 5~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Friday, February 6~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Saturday, February 7~
7:45 - 10:30 ALL Pods 
***Don’t miss this!  It’s our annual CRAZY COSTUME DAY and our last Saturday Morning training of the season. We look forward to seeing all kinds of creatures and characters skiing the courses on Saturday.  


MAST PARENT EVENTS! - so much fun and not to be missed!

MAST Parent Slalom - Friday, February 6, 5:30 - 8:30pm 

On Friday, February 6 from 5:30 - 8:30pm, we will hold our 2nd Annual MAST Parents Slalom at Hyland!  MAST athletes will be your coaches and course workers!

Not a skier? That’s ok! Show up and be the Super Spectator you’ve been perfecting all season. After the race, parents are invited to head to the Ski Jump Chalet for some food, beverages, and social time!


Don’t miss this FUNdraising opportunity while improving your own skills and showing your athletes what you can do on the slopes!

Register Here: MAST Parent Slalom



Back by popular demand! MAST MOMS SKI NIGHT! - Sunday, February 1, 6:30pm
Calling all current and alumni MAST MOMS for a Sunday night SKI & SOCIAL GATHERING! Gather your gear and join new, veteran, and alumni MAST moms for some end-of-season fun!


WHO:  All MAST MOMS, regardless of your skiing ability!

WHEN:  Sunday, February 1 - 6:30pm Ski/ 8:30pm Après.

WHERE:  Buck Hill Ski Area. Meet in the lower level of the Buck ’54 Bar & Grill. (The building on the North end of the area, not the main chalet. Parking available right outside the lower level of Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill).

WHAT ELSE:  Ski from 7pm-9pm with the Late Night Lift Ticket. Advance tickets are available for $20 each, online. Tickets are redeemable beginning at 6:45pm in the ticket office. Moms - online ticket purchases will save you time and money! On-site ticket prices are slightly higher, and there’s those annoying time-consuming waivers. Get your ticket here!  Buck Hill Late Night Lift Ticket

WHAT IF:  You don’t want to ski? Join us Après Ski! We’ll have drinks at the Buck ’54 Bar & Grill around 9pm. Or, feel free to get the Après started before the Après! Buck ‘54 is open until 10pm, so it won’t be a late Sunday night. Just enough time to get some turns in with some friendly MAST Mom faces and toast to a fantastically fun season and wonderful MAST community. 

NO NEED TO RSVP!  JUST SHOW UP!  LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!
Contact Coryn Petersen with questions. (612) 910-2560



TEAM PHOTOS
Have you seen Janna’s photos on the MAST website?? Wow. Janna stands on that hill with frozen hands to capture our kids in action - and man, she has taken some incredible photos of our athletes! Even the teenagers approve of these pics (and we all know that’s no easy task). She has updated the MAST 2025-2026 Photo Gallery and you should really check it out! Janna, thank you!  We are so fortunate to benefit from your talent.



AWAY RACE LIFT TICKET INVOICES
We have been invoicing for Away race lift tickets via TeamSnap. We are doing our best to get the invoices out as close to a race as possible. Please take care of these at your earliest convenience. If you find you have been invoiced for a race in which you / your athlete did not race, please notify your Core Parent.



MAST END OF YEAR BANQUET
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 5 pm. Details will be coming soon!



Another huge congratulations to our Sections Teams and bravo to all our athletes for elevating the competition, pushing each other and creating a one-of-a-kind team!



~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 

​]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:26:03 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-12MAST UPDATE Week 12
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Hello MAST Family,

This past weekend our community showed what Minnesota pride truly looks like - neighbors turning out in extraordinary numbers to stand together in support of each other, even in the coldest of conditions and in the midst of grief. The strength, care, and compassion so many have shown around us have been powerful reminders of the kind of community we are. We persevere.

On the hill, our ski racers have embodied that same spirit every day. You’ve shown incredible sportsmanship, camaraderie, and dedication - cheering each other on, pushing through tough drills, and turning hard work into fast, clean runs. It’s been a joy to watch you grow as athletes and teammates.

We’ve had a terrific season so far, and as we head into this final week before Sections - and especially as our Seniors take the start with the whole team for the last time - let’s keep showing up for one another. Staying focused, supporting each other and finishing strong together will carry us forward.


A REQUEST FROM YOUR TEAM CAPTAINS

Our wonderful Team Captains have a big banquet planning request!  We want to see your most epic falls!  Please complete this google form OR text Eva with your video and name. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8RB09ooAB8h1je07-LOaIVIWvg6tTKP2KdCNc8SnsBdDIJg/viewform?usp=header It sounds like only 2 videos have been received thus far so get those epic falls 

Parents! If you have some great race pics, Captain Eva would like you to send them her way. 
Please text them to her at: 612-807-7649



WAY TO REPRESENT!

They wouldn’t tell you themselves, but 8 of our MAST racers competed on crazy hard courses at the highly competitive USSA Dan Nagy Memorial at Mt. La Crosse this weekend. AND, they finished near the top! In a sea of DNFs and DSQs, Eva Voyakin, Sophia Larson, Steffan Drekonja, Sam Moore, Wyatt Shelton, Will Moertel, Beckett Peterson, and Rowan Krueger hung on and had fast, clean runs. In fact, Steffan got 5th place, Sam scored 9th, and Eva earned the top spot! That’s right…#1! Bravo!!! Give your teammates a pat on the back.



THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE
*click on the links below to sign up to help and show your love. WE NEED YOU!!!

~Monday, Jan 26~
Don Ship Wild Invite - SELECT TEAM - *Teams were announced Thursday

Families, please help!!  Pioneer Invitational 1/26/2026 - Wild Mt Volunteer Signup
Big races, like the Wild Invite on January 26th, need lots of help to support our athletes. The SignUp includes food and drink to bring and race volunteering. We have a handful of positions to fill! Please sign up to help make this race run smoothly for all of our athletes!  

RACE DETAILS
6:15am - Meet & load bus at Washburn
8:45 - 9:15am - Course Inspection
9:00am - Gate Judges meet @ Finish/ Course Workers meet @ Start
9:45am - First Run
12:20pm - Course Inspection
12:30pm - Gate Judges meeting
1:10pm - Second Run
4:00pm - Awards
6:30pm approx. - Return to Washburn 

Monday’s weather forecast: COLD! Morning high of -12 with a -24 real feel, warming to 4 degrees for the 2nd run of the day, real feel of -14. Please dress warmly (hand/ toe warmers, face coverings, and plenty of layers). We will have the tent and heater set up to protect athletes from the frigid temps.
Food for Athletes: Breakfast, snacks, hot cocoa & cider will be provided in the tent, along with walking tacos for lunch! Plan to bring a snack for the ride home since we’ll be traveling back over the dinner hour. 


~Tuesday, Jan 27~
MEC#3 / JV Champs & Senior Night at Welch Village -  ALL TEAM

Families, please help!! MEC #4/JV Champs/Awards/Sr. Night/Welch

Transportation: We have a one-bus scenario for Tuesday due to no MPS bussing availability.  We have one bus and trailer that will meet at Washburn for departure at 1:15 pm.  Racers to take the bus: 

• Washburn (except for some Washburn boys) 
• All Middle Schoolers
• MAST 
• Southwest girl racers

RACE DETAILS
Early Release times: 

• Washburn 1:00pm
• All Other Schools 12:45pm

1:00 Southwest All SW boys will be placed in a carpool. Meet in the roundabout for 1 pm departure. 
*Contact Heather if your SW boy plans to ride the bus. 612-860-7608
1:15 All others meet and load buses at Washburn. Some Washburn boys will also carpool. (Jen Peterson will coordinate and contact you).
2:45 Arrive at Welch... Ticket. Bib. Boot up.
3:15 Warm Up
4:00 Inspection Opens
4:30 First Run
8:00 Bus departs for Washburn 

~Wednesday, Jan 28~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Thursday, Jan 29~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm


~Friday, Jan 30~
Hyland Race #3 - JV/Non-Sections Racers/Last Senior Race - ALL TEAM

Families, please help fill these race worker positions!  MAST Hyland Hill Race #3 1/30/2026

Hyland Race #3 Race Day Info
2:30-2:45 - Early Release - **We will confirm times mid-week.
3:00-3:15 - Arrive at Hyland
3:15-3:45 - Warm Up
3:45 - Course Inspection for Both Courses
4:00 - Gate Judges Meet in the Finish Arena
4:30 - First Run

~Saturday, Jan 31~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS - at Hyland Hills
2:30 - 10:00PM - Supplemental Practice at Wild Mountain Register for 1/31 Supplemental Here



SAVE THE DATE!

MAST Parent Slalom - Friday, February 6, 5:30 - 8:30pm 

On Friday, February 6 from 5:30 - 8:30pm, we will hold our 2nd Annual MAST Parents Slalom at Hyland!  MAST athletes will be your coaches and course workers!

Not a skier? That’s ok! Show up and be the Super Spectator you’ve been perfecting all season. After the race, parents are invited to head to the Ski Jump Chalet for some food, beverages, and social time!


Don’t miss this FUNdraising opportunity while improving your own skills and showing your athletes what you can do on the slopes!


Back by popular demand! MAST MOMS SKI NIGHT! - Sunday, February 1, 6:30pm
Calling all current and alumni MAST MOMS for a Sunday night SKI & SOCIAL GATHERING! Gather your gear and join new, veteran, and alumni MAST moms for some end-of-season fun!


WHO:  All MAST MOMS, regardless of your skiing ability!

WHEN:  Sunday, February 1 - 6:30pm Ski/ 8:30pm Après.

WHERE:  Buck Hill Ski Area. Meet in the lower level of the Buck ’54 Bar & Grill. (The building on the North end of the area, not the main chalet. Parking available right outside the lower level of Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill).

WHAT ELSE:  Ski from 7pm-9pm with the Late Night Lift Ticket. Advance tickets are available for $20 each, online. Tickets are redeemable beginning at 6:45pm in the ticket office. Moms - online ticket purchases will save you time and money! On-site ticket prices are slightly higher, and there’s those annoying time-consuming waivers. Get your ticket here!  Buck Hill Late Night Lift Ticket

WHAT IF:  You don’t want to ski? Join us Après Ski! We’ll have drinks at the Buck ’54 Bar & Grill around 9pm. Or, feel free to get the Après started before the Après! Buck ‘54 is open until 10pm, so it won’t be a late Sunday night. Just enough time to get some turns in with some friendly MAST Mom faces and toast to a fantastically fun season and wonderful MAST community. 

NO NEED TO RSVP!  JUST SHOW UP!  LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!
Contact Coryn Petersen with questions. (612) 910-2560

MAST Banquet - Sunday, March 22, 5pm - Annunciation Church
More details to come. For now, send those epic falls and pictures from the season to Eva!



LIFT TICKETS
Do you have a season pass to one of our local ski hills? If you have a pass to a hill where we have races, please let us know beforehand and we will not purchase and charge you for a lift ticket for that race.



AWAY RACE LIFT TICKET INVOICES
We have been invoicing for Away race lift tickets via TeamSnap. We are doing our best to get the invoices out as close to a race as possible. Please take care of these at your earliest convenience. If you find you have been invoiced for a race in which you / your athlete did not race, please notify your Core Parent. 



REMAINING 2025-2026 RACE SEASON SCHEDULE: 
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am - SELECT TEAM
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #3 - JV/Non-Sections Racers/Last Senior Race
Feb 4 - SECTIONS - SELECT TEAM
Feb 10 - STATE 



~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 

​]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:25:07 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-11MAST UPDATE Week 11
Sunday, January 18, 2026




Hello MAST Family,
MAST had a Giant weekend (yes, we love a good ski pun), and now we’re charging full speed into the final stretch of the season with two action-packed weeks of racing ahead! The temps are frigid, the snow is race-ready, and Minnesota is serving full Winter Wonderland vibes. With that said, keep a close eye on TeamSnap in the morning. There’s a slight chance that the weather could cause Wild to cancel tomorrow’s race. We will alert you with last-minute changes as soon as we hear. 
A quick but important reminder as we head into our race tomorrow: during our last Supplemental training, a few car windows were broken in the Washburn parking lot. Unfortunately, this can happen anywhere—even driveways and street parking—so please don’t leave valuables in your cars, especially anything visible.
And finally, it’s that time of year when colds and flu are trying to keep up with us. Let’s stay one step ahead by getting plenty of rest, eating well, taking vitamins, and washing hands often. Strong, healthy racers finish strong.  Let’s do this, MAST! 


Coaches’ Commentary from the Giant’s Ridge MLK Invite!


What a successful race day! Thank you to all of the athletes, families and friends that made the long trip up to Giants Ridge to pack in back to back races. It was a cold one and we appreciate everyone sticking it out and delivering great results.


Our athletes and supporters were cheering so loud yesterday that us coaches could hear you in the middle of the hill. Amazing job showing the rest of the hill what MAST is all about!


Yesterday’s implementation of tactics was truly incredible to watch. We all know Helsinki is no easy hill and you managed to attack the pitch, stay stacked in the compression, and rip it on the flats. Even Benji (Rock Ridge head coach) put smiley faces next to three of our athletes' names because he said they were the best pole plants they’d seen in years! Well done!!


In the morning’s Sunrise Race, we had some fast finishes with Eva Voyakin in 3rd, Steffan Drakonja in 9th, and Wyatt Shelton in 11th. Not only did we have great results for many individuals we also had outstanding team results with Southwest girls and Washburn boys both finishing in 2nd!


The success of the day did not stop there! In the afternoon, we had some speedy finishes by Eva Voyakin who placed in 4th and Harlowe Petersen who placed in 10th. Not far behind we had Sofia Larson in 12th, Sloane Petersen in 13th and Avery Patterson in 14th.  All these great finishes led the Southwest girls to their FIRST place team finish! On the boys side we had some phenomenal finishes with Steffan Drekonja in 5th, Wyatt Shelton in 9th, and Will Mortel in 11th! This led the Washburn boys to earn a FIRST place team finish! Wow two teams with first place finishes! The hard work you have put into this season is paying off!


Congratulations to all athletes! We can speak for all the coaches when we say we had a lot of pride in both your skiing and sportsmanship this weekend. Looking forward to getting back to Wild tomorrow!



Coaches Andréa, Eleanor, and Paige


This Week’s Immediate Action Items:

• Families, please help!  We have some volunteer needs both for food and race workers. Please see below.
  
• STATE YOUR Race Intentions 2025-26 Deadlines below:
  
  • January 26 Pioneer Invitational - TONIGHT Sunday, Jan 18.
    
  • Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards -  Monday, Jan 19. 
    
  • Jan 30 - Hyland Race #3 Race and Feb 4 SECTIONS - Friday, Jan 23. 
    

THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE

~Monday, Jan 12~ NO SCHOOL
MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm - ALL TEAM

Families, please help!! We have some volunteer needs both for food and race workers.
Please sign up to help out here:  Jack Zahr Memorial - Wild Mtn. SignUp.

MEC Race #2 Race Day Info

8:45am Load Buses at Washburn
10:30 Arrive at Wild Mountain... Ticket. Bib. Boot up.
11:00 Warm Up
11:30 Inspection Opens
12:00 First Run
4:30 Buses depart for Washburn 

Monday’s weather forecast: COLD! High of -1 with a -16 wind chill. Please dress warmly (hand/ toe warmers, face coverings, and plenty of layers). We will have the tent and heater set up, along with a fire pit to help protect athletes from the frigid temps.
Food for Athletes: Snacks, hot cocoa & cider will be provided in the tent, along with baked ziti in the chalet (in between races). Plan to bring a snack for the ride home since we’ll be traveling back over the dinner hour. 


~Tuesday, Jan 20~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Wednesday, Jan 21~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Thursday, Jan 22~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm


~Friday, Jan 16~ NO SCHOOL
MEC Race #3 - Buck Hill - ALL TEAM

MEC Race #3 Race Day Info
1:00 Meet and Load Busses at Washburn
2:00 Arrive at Buck... Ticket. Bib. Boot up.
2:30 Warm Up
3:30 Inspection Opens
4:00 First Run
7:30 Buses depart for Washburn 


~Saturday, Jan 17~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS - at Hyland Hills




A REQUEST FROM YOUR TEAM CAPTAINS

Our wonderful Team Captains have a big banquet planning request!  We want to see your most epic falls!  Please complete this google form OR text Eva with your video and name. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8RB09ooAB8h1je07-LOaIVIWvg6tTKP2KdCNc8SnsBdDIJg/viewform?usp=header


Parents! If you have some great race pics, Captain Eva would like you to send them her way.  Please text them to her at: 612-807-7649




SAVE THE DATE!

MAST Parent Slalom - Friday, February 6, 5:30 - 8:30pm

On Friday, February 6 from 5:30 - 8:30pm, we will hold our 2nd Annual MAST Parents Slalom at Hyland!  MAST athletes will be your coaches and course workers!


Not a skier? That’s ok! Show up and be the Super Spectator you’ve been perfecting all season. After the race, parents are invited to head to the Ski Jump Chalet for some food, beverages, and social time!


Don’t miss this FUNdraising opportunity while improving your own skills and showing your athletes what you can do on the slopes!


Back by popular demand! MAST MOMS SKI NIGHT! - Sunday, February 1, 6:30pm
Gather your gear and join new, veteran, and alumni MAST moms for a Sunday night ski and social gathering. Stay tuned for more info!



LIFT TICKETS
Do you have a season pass to one of our local ski hills? If you have a pass to a hill where we have races, please let us know beforehand and we will not purchase and charge you for a lift ticket for that race.



REMAINING 2025-2026 RACE SEASON SCHEDULE: 
Jan 19 - MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm Jack Zahr Memorial - Wild Mtn. SignUp.  We need volunteers, so please sign up!
Jan 23 - MEC #3- Buck Hill - 4:00pm
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #3 - JV/Non-Sections Racers/Last Senior Race
Feb 4 - SECTIONS
Feb 10 - STATE


Stay warm, everyone!


~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 



Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818


REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560


COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214


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​]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:59:40 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-10MAST UPDATE Week 10
Sunday, January 11, 2026



Hello MAST Family,
This past week has been a heavy one for Minneapolis. Many of us are carrying a mix of sadness, anger, confusion, and exhaustion, and it’s okay to name that. In moments like this, races, practices, results - almost everything - can feel small compared to what our community and neighbors are experiencing.
What does matter is people. Please check in on one another: teammates, friends, classmates, coaches. A simple “how are you doing?” can mean more than we realize. No one needs to carry this alone.
And at the same time, there is something grounding about continuing to show up. We keep moving, keep training, keep supporting each other - not because what we do is more important than what is happening around us, but because being together, working hard, and caring for one another is part of how we get through difficult weeks. This is what Minnesotans do. We look out for each other. We put in the work. We show up, even when it’s hard.
Thank you for being part of this team and this community.


Immediate Action Items: 

• Race intentions for the MEC#2 MLK & MEC#3 Buck Hill races are due Monday, Jan 12.
  
• Intentions for the January 26 Pioneer Invitational are due Sunday, Jan 18.
  
• Jan. 15 race workers needed!! Here is the link for the Wild Invitational 1/15/26 SignUp
  

**Attached are updated boys’ race results from the Afton Race. One skier was un-DQ’d, which shifted standings slightly.


GIANT’S RIDGE MLK INVITE TEAMS
You have been added to a TeamSnap Giant’s Ridge MLK Team in your app. Invite-specific information will be communicated through TeamSnap via this added team. We will also use the chat feature on race day. To access the team in your app:  At the top of the screen, click on your main team. Select ‘See All Teams’ in the dropdown menu. Scroll to Giant’s Ridge MLK Invite Teams. Additionally, we had a TeamSnap snafu when adding this team this morning. If you aren’t seeing your teams, close the app and reopen.

***Note regarding Giant’s Ridge MLK Invite Saturday, January 17th: Parents are responsible for athlete transportation and lodging for this race.




THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE

~Monday, Jan 12~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm


~Tuesday, Jan 13~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Wednesday, Jan 14~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Thursday, Jan 15~
Wild Invitational - Wild Mtn - 4:00pm
ALL PODS @ 5 - 7:15pm


Please volunteer to help at the Wild Invitational 1/15/26 SignUp


Wild Invitational Race Day Info

Early Release to change and depart.
12:45 - Southwest/Anthony
1:00 - All other schools
Meet bus at Washburn - *Bussing information will be coming out in the next couple of days. We are getting one bus for Thursday at Washburn. 
3:15 Arrive at Wild Mtn... Ticket. Bib. Boot up.
3:30 Warm Up
4:00 Inspection Opens
4:30 Run One

Washburn athletes can keep their equipment in the storage closet by the main gym. They will need to find Mr. Jenkins to open it for them in the morning. 


Southwest athletes can keep their equipment in Mr. Mountain's outer office. Either Mr. Mountain or any other staff member can open it for them in the morning. 


Middle Schoolers and Athletes from all other schools are expected to get themselves and gear to either the Southwest or Washburn buses. 


*Please make sure to give yourself enough time to get your equipment to school before classes begin and to get on that bus before it departs.  The 15 minutes between release and bus departure should give you enough time to change, get your equipment, and get on the bus. If you miss the bus, you will need to get a ride from a parent.
**To be safe, please send a permission slip for early release.

Race Day Volunteers needed: 1 Starter, 1 Course Worker, 4 Gate Judges: Wild Invitational 1/15/26 SignUp


~Friday, Jan 16~
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm (no early practice)


~Saturday, Jan 17~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS - at Hyland Hills
9:00am - 5:00pm - MLK Sunrise/ Sunset Invitational - Giant’s Ridge  Giants Ridge MLK SignUP


REMAINING 2025-2026 RACE SEASON SCHEDULE: 
Jan 15 - Wild Invitational - Wild Mtn - 4:00pm
Jan 17 - Giants Ridge MLK Invitational - Giants Ridge all day
Jan 19 - MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm Jack Zahr Memorial - Wild Mtn. SignUp.
Jan 23 - MEC #3- Buck Hill - 4:00pm
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #3 - JV/Non-Sections Racers/Last Senior Race
Feb 4 - SECTIONS
Feb 10 - STATE



REMEMBER to state your RACE INTENTIONS 


Race intentions for the January 19 & January 23 Races are due Monday, January 12! Intentions for the January 26 Pionoeer Invitational are due Sunday, January 18!


Race Intentions are open for the rest of the season!  Go to each tab and state your intentions now!  Deadlines for race intentions are listed in the intentions sheet for each race.


When you click on the Race Intentions 2025-26 spreadsheet link, look for the tabs at the bottom of the page for each specific race: December 19, etc. Click on a tab and find your team (scroll down) and then find your name. If you want to race, type a Y in the Yes box next to your name. If you do not want to race, type a N in the No box next to your name. It is expected that each racer states their intention for every race. Even if you think you may not qualify for a specific varsity race, it’s still important to fill in the boxes. Stating YES does not guarantee you will race but it tells the coaches you are available and interested when they make the lineup. If racers forget to state race intentions and show up to race, they will be seeded at the end of the race. For non-Hyland races, if a racer does not state their race intention by the due date, they will not be considered for that race. Keep in mind many of the daytime invitationals are all day, which means being released from school. Almost all afternoon/evening races are early release days.


MAST BOARD
If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting to learn more about MAST, please reach out to Heather Hunt to get details: mastpres@gmail.com.  Our next meeting is January 12th 7:30-8:30 at Heather’s home. We’d love to have you attend!



Stay safe!


~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 



Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818


REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560


COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214


FOLLOW MAST: 
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​]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:59:13 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-9MAST UPDATE Week 9
Sunday, January 4, 2026



Happy New Year, Ski Team!
Welcome back from Giant’s Ridge Training Camp - hope the turns were sharp and the legs survived. We cannot thank our coaches enough for all the time and energy put into our racers and our team. Now, it’s time to detox from the holiday sugar, set those New Year’s resolutions, study your video on Sprongo, and start getting used to writing 2026.
Immediate Action Items: 

• Race intentions for the Giant’s Ridge MLK Invite are due Tuesday, Jan 6 *Please read the informational note about the MLK Invite within this Update. 
  
• Jan. 7 race workers needed!! Here is the link for the MEC #1 - 1/7/2026 - Volunteer Signup
  
  
  

THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE

~Monday, Jan 5~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Tuesday, Jan 6~
ALL PODS @  5 - 7:15pm

~Wednesday, Jan 7~
ALL PODS @  5 - 7:15pm (*for those athletes who are not racing Afton)
Afton Alps MEC #1 Race

Afton Alps MEC #1 January 7 Race Day Info
Early Release to change and depart.
1:45 - Southwest/Anthony
2:00 - Washburn and All other schools
Meet buses
2:00 - Southwest
2:15 - Washburn and All other schools - *Meet at Washburn
3:15 Arrive at Afton... Ticket. Bib. Boot up.
3:30 Warm Up
4:00 Inspection Opens
4:30 Run One


Washburn athletes can keep their equipment in the storage closet by the main gym. They will need to find Mr. Jenkins to open it for them in the morning. 

Southwest athletes can keep their equipment in Mr. Mountain's outer office. Either Mr. Mountain or any other staff member can open it for them in the morning. 

Middle Schoolers and Athletes from all other schools are expected to get themselves to either the Southwest or Washburn buses. 

*Please make sure to give yourself enough time to get your equipment to school before classes begin and to get on that bus before it departs.  The 15 minutes between release and bus departure should give you enough time to change, get your equipment, and get on the bus. If you miss the bus, you will need to get a ride from a parent.
**To be safe, please send a permission slip for early release.

We need volunteers for 2 gate judges, a course worker, and bib collection. Please sign up: MEC #1 - 1/7/2026 - Volunteer Signup

~Thursday, Jan 8~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm


~Friday, Jan 9~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Saturday, Jan 10~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS - at Hyland Hills
Supplemental Training #2

SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING #2  - January 10 at Wild Mtn. Cost: $60
Jan 10 Supplemental Registration Sign up is now open.

*REMINDER ABOUT SATURDAY PRACTICES
Saturday practice times are listed in TeamSnap as 7:45am - 10:00am. We want you to arrive at 7:45am so we can make the most of our designated 8am-10am on-snow time. We are expected to clean the hill at 10, and if we’re efficient as a team you are likely off the hill or outside getting into cars by 10:15/10:20.
Please note there is NO freeskiing anywhere else at Hyland before they open to the public at 9am. They open the NORTH CHAIR ONLY at 8am to allow us to train, and we are to go from the chalet to the bottom of North and from the bottom of North to the chalet.  We are not allowed to cut through the terrain park to go back to the chalet. Please respect these guidelines so we can continue to get great training done on Saturdays before the masses arrive.


MLK INVITATIONAL - GIANT’S RIDGE
The January 17 MLK Invitational at Giant’s Ridge is a one-day, all-day event consisting of two races - a sunrise race in the morning and a sunset race in the afternoon. We will be inviting the top 6-7 athletes for 3 girls and 3 boys teams (SW, Washburn, MAST).  Please note: MAST does not provide transportation, lodging or meals for this invitational.  Parents/caregivers are responsible for transportation, lodging and meals for their athletes.  Due to distance and expense, alternates’ attendance will be optional unless they are asked, in advance, to race in place of a seeded athlete.  Please take all of these things into consideration when you state your intentions for this invitational. Please do so by January 6. Race Intentions 2025-26
Team selections will be made soon so families can plan accordingly. If you think your athlete might be selected to attend, it is suggested to secure accommodations in or near Biwabik or Virginia, MN that can be cancelled.
*FYI, athletes are never allowed to transport himself/herself to an away high school race.

MAST PHOTO GALLERY: A special holiday gift
Have you met Janna Fraboni, our very talented Team Photographer and Mom of Washburn captain, Stella? Janna braves the cold and hikes the hill at every race, camera at the ready…to capture our athletes in their element. She just posted some fantastic photos from the Wild Invitational on our website (as well as scenes from the State Fair Barn cleanup). You can drag your photos into your own photo gallery or desktop, for keeps! How sweet is that?! Check them out - and stay tuned for even more from Janna as the season unfolds!
2025-26 MAST Photo Gallery


ON-HILL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & APPRECIATED at Hyland & Supplemental Practices
This is a pretty cool experience for both parents and their athletes. Plus, being a parent volunteer during practice and supplementals gives our coaches more time to coach our racers.  The only requirements are that you know how to ski (racing experience not needed) and you must complete the MSP Parent Background Check.  You get to hold a radio, drill holes, replace gates, slip, and be up close, watching our mighty racers and coaches. Coaches will give you instruction as to what you can do to help. You can come out one night a week, 2 nights a week, stay for 1 session, stay for all sessions.  Recruit a fellow MAST parent to join you and make an evening of it! Please reach out to a coach with questions. Their contact info is at the bottom of this email. 
“I had a free afternoon and evening so went to help out at practice. Little did I know how appreciated I'd feel with just showing up and offering help wherever it was needed. There were three of us helping coaches Thursday night: Jeff, Erik and myself.  I did videoing of runs, Jeff managed athletes at top and helped with course repair, and Erik helped with sage coaching advice at the base. Our help allowed the coaches to focus on the athletes. I'd highly recommend putting a handful of afternoon/evenings on your calendar to show up at practice to help with videoing, course management, organizing athletes at top, and giving high fives. It was super easy and very fun. No previous experience needed!!!!”   -MAST President, Heather Hunt
To help out, complete the Volunteer Background Check. Coaches will have a lift ticket for you at the base or in the team locker (they will give you the code).



RACE CHANGES! Check Team Snap & UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR
Many changes have been made to our race schedule. Our final race schedule is below! Please continue to check TeamSnap for details and any other schedule changes that may occur throughout the season. As a race approaches, we’ll be sure to provide race day details, early release information, and racers chosen (for Invitationals/ Varsity races, etc).
*Please note that the January 9 Hyland race has been canceled. In lieu of the race, we will have practice.
**We are honoring our amazing Seniors at the Jan 27 MEC #4 at Welch and Jan 30 Hyland #3 races. Stay tuned!

Remaining 2025-2026 Race Season Schedule:
Jan 7 - MEC #1 - Afton - 5:00pm
Jan 15 - Wild Invitational - Wild Mtn - 4:00pm
Jan 17 - Giants Ridge MLK Invitational - Giants Ridge all day
Jan 19 - MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm
Jan 23 - MEC #3- Buck Hill - 4:00pm
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #3 - JV/Non-Sections Racers/Last Senior Race
Feb 4 - SECTIONS
Feb 10 - STATE


***Note regarding Giant’s Ridge MLK Invite Saturday, January 17th: Parents are responsible for athlete transportation and lodging for this race.


REMEMBER to state your RACE INTENTIONS 

Race intentions for the January 17 GIANT’S RIDGE MLK Invitational are due January 6!

Race Intentions are open for the rest of the season!  Go to each tab and state your intentions now!  Deadlines for race intentions are listed in the intentions sheet for each race.


When you click on the Race Intentions 2025-26 spreadsheet link, look for the tabs at the bottom of the page for each specific race: December 19, etc. Click on a tab and find your team (scroll down) and then find your name. If you want to race, type a Y in the Yes box next to your name. If you do not want to race, type a N in the No box next to your name. It is expected that each racer states their intention for every race. Even if you think you may not qualify for a specific varsity race, it’s still important to fill in the boxes. Stating YES does not guarantee you will race but it tells the coaches you are available and interested when they make the lineup. If racers forget to state race intentions and show up to race, they will be seeded at the end of the race. For non-Hyland races, if a racer does not state their race intention by the due date, they will not be considered for that race. Keep in mind many of the daytime invitationals are all day, which means being released from school. Almost all afternoon/evening races are early release days.


MAST BOARD
If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting to learn more about MAST, please reach out to Heather Hunt to get details: mastpres@gmail.com.  Our next meeting is January 12th 7:30-8:30 at Heather’s home. We’d love to have you attend!



Stay strong, healthy, and well as you head back to work and school this week!


~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 


Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818

REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560

COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214

FOLLOW MAST: 
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]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:28:34 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-8MAST UPDATE Week 8
Sunday, December 28, 2025


Hello MAST Family!

We hope you had a holly jolly Christmas - it’s the best time of the year. The writer of that song must have been a skier, right? After last week’s warm spell and snow melt, temperatures are dropping and we’ve been gifted with fresh snow - with more on the way. Yay!
We’ve got a big week ahead, so be sure to stay rested and healthy. Giant’s Ridge Training Camp is equal parts hard work and great fun, and we’re looking forward to it. In the meantime, we’ll see you at Hyland.
There have been a few changes to our practice schedule, so as always, please read this update in its entirety and check TeamSnap for the latest details.
And looking ahead, race intentions for our Afton race on Jan 7 are due today! 


AFTON WAIVERS!!!   Race intentions for our Afton race on Jan 7 are due today!  
We have a race at Afton on January 7 and still have 8 skiers who have yet to sign the Afton waiver. Those skiers are listed below:  

Aiden Stuke (Y)
Elsie Gray
Harriet McHenry (Y)
Liam Ruch
Mary Garbers
Oliver Tourville (Y)
Penelope Brown
Sascha Moldow (Y)
(Y) indicates you stated Yes as your intention for the Afton race (so please sign and submit the waiver). Those with nothing next to their name still have not stated your intentions. 
You WILL NOT be permitted to be on the slopes without signing the attached waiver. If you don’t plan to go to Afton, please let us know your intentions by stating ‘No’ in the intentions for the Afton race.  We can take a good number of skiers from each team, so if you want to be considered, please state Y in the intentions.  
The waiver is attached for download/printing. Once signed, parents/athletes have two options:
1) Scan and email to both aaracewaivers@gmail.com and slpeng27@gmail.com with the subject line titled "MAST Waiver, Athlete Name.”
OR
2) Drop off signed waiver in Stephanie's mailbox at 4612 Abbott Ave S (in the folder labeled “Afton Alps Waivers.”)


CHANGES TO WINTER BREAK PRACTICE SCHEDULE
We have CANCELED several Hyland practices this week due to low attendance and coach availability.

• NO 5-7:15PM practices this week. They will resume the week of January 5th.
  
• We have also canceled 8-10AM practices from 12/31 through 1/3.
  

Reminder: Always check TeamSnap for the most up-to-date info on our schedule.



THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE

~Monday, Dec 29~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS

~Tuesday, Dec 30~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS

~Wednesday, Dec 31
Giant’s Ridge Training Camp (see details below)



~Wednesday, Dec 31 - Saturday, Jan 3~
No practices scheduled, practices resume Monday, Jan 5.


GIANT’S RIDGE TRAINING CAMP INFO -  Wednesday, December 31 - Saturday, Jan 3

Below are some requests and reminders for the athletes and coaches attending the Giants Ridge Camp.  Please read carefully.


Meet The Bus: Please meet the bus Wednesday morning at 6AM at Washburn in our usual spot on 49th street.   Skis will go in the trailers that the coaches are pulling. Girl’s skis go in the U Haul Rental trailer and Boys’ skis go in Joel’s trailer (MAST Trailer).

Peanut / Nut-Free Camp:  Please remember that we have several athletes who have severe peanut allergies.  Please DO NOT bring any food products with nuts or peanut oils.

Meals:  Breakfast and dinner will be provided at Camp Chicagami. Lunch is provided by Giant’s Ridge catering. If you stated food allergies or dietary restrictions when you registered, those have been communicated to both Camp and Giant’s Ridge. 


Snacks/ Treats/ Fruit:  The Packing List suggests that people bring a healthy snack or fruit to share.  Any food you bring up needs to be stored in the lodge. No food is allowed in the cabins.  Food attracts mice and ants so please don’t even think about bringing any food into the cabins. Team snacks can be packed in a separate grocery bag and handed to coaches at bus loading.  

Talent Show:  Calling all acts!  We will be upholding our tradition and having the MAST Talent Show at camp. Bring your talent or lack thereof and be ready to share!  Past talents on display: piano, singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, jokes, magic, guitar, fiddling, and skits.  Don’t be shy. 


Start talking to buddies about what you can do together. If you’d like Beckett Peterson to bring his electric keyboard for your act, please reach out to Jen Peterson at 612.384.4672/ towalkerjen@gmail.com.

Option to watch video with a coach on the bus ride:  We will have coaches on the bus, and if you ask them nicely, they might just be willing to watch a video of your skiing with you.  Download the run you would like to analyze to your phone and ask a coach to analyze your skiing with you.   


Packing List: Here is a link to the Giant's Ridge Packing List.  Please pack the clothing you will need for skiing on Tuesday morning either on top of your bag or in a separate bag.  We will be stopping very briefly at camp to drop off our bags, change into our ski clothes, and then head to the Ridge.  *Also, don’t forget a sleeping bag, pillow, and toothbrush. Bring a water bottle.  Showers are available in the cabins. Be sure to LABEL EVERYTHING!


Electronics:  You have four days to focus on your skiing and to interact with your teammates.   Keep your phone and other electronics hidden away please.  If you want to use them for a period of time on the bus, that is fine. In camp, use your time to engage with other human beings instead of your electronics.


Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping are strictly forbidden.  If you feel a need to indulge in any such activity, stay home.  If you are caught engaging in any such activity, you will be sent home.  


**Remember, this is a training camp.  We will work hard, but have fun doing so.


MAST PHOTO GALLERY: A special holiday gift
Have you met Janna Fraboni, our very talented Team Photographer and Mom of Washburn captain, Stella? Janna braves the cold and hikes the hill at every race, camera at the ready…to capture our athletes in their element. She just posted some fantastic photos from the Wild Invitational on our website (as well as scenes from the State Fair Barn cleanup). You can drag your photos into your own photo gallery or desktop, for keeps! How sweet is that?! Check them out - and stay tuned for even more from Janna as the season unfolds!
2025-26 MAST Photo Gallery



RACE CHANGES! Check Team Snap & UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR
Many changes have been made to our race schedule. Our final race schedule is below! Please continue to check TeamSnap for details and any other schedule changes that may occur throughout the season. As a race approaches, we’ll be sure to provide race day details, early release information, and racers chosen (for Invitationals/ Varsity races, etc).
*Please note that the January 9 Hyland race has been canceled. In lieu of the race, we will have practice.
**We are honoring our amazing Seniors at the Jan 27 MEC #4 at Welch and Jan 30 Hyland #3 races. Stay tuned!

Remaining 2025-2026 Race Season Schedule:
Jan 7 - MEC #1 - Afton - 5:00pm
Jan 15 - Wild Invitational - Wild Mtn - 4:00pm
Jan 17 - Giants Ridge MLK Invitational - Giants Ridge all day
Jan 19 - MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm
Jan 23 - MEC #3- Buck Hill - 4:00pm
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #3 - JV/Non-Sections Racers/Last Senior Race
Feb 4 - SECTIONS
Feb 10 - STATE


***Note regarding MLK Giants Ridge Race Saturday, January 17th: If you think your athlete might be selected to attend,  it is suggested to secure accommodations in or near Biwabik or Virginia, MN that can be cancelled. Please state your race intentions as well. Those invited will be the top 6-7 boys and girls for each of our teams: Washburn, Southwest, and MAST.


REMEMBER to state your RACE INTENTIONS 


Race intentions for our Afton race on Jan 7 are due today!


Race Intentions are open for the rest of the season!  Go to each tab and state your intentions now!  Deadlines for race intentions are listed in the intentions sheet for each race.


When you click on the Race Intentions 2025-26 spreadsheet link, look for the tabs at the bottom of the page for each specific race: December 19, etc. Click on a tab and find your team (scroll down) and then find your name. If you want to race, type a Y in the Yes box next to your name. If you do not want to race, type a N in the No box next to your name. It is expected that each racer states their intention for every race. Even if you think you may not qualify for a specific varsity race, it’s still important to fill in the boxes. Stating YES does not guarantee you will race but it tells the coaches you are available and interested when they make the lineup. If racers forget to state race intentions and show up to race, they will be seeded at the end of the race. For non-Hyland races, if a racer does not state their race intention by the due date, they will not be considered for that race. Keep in mind many of the daytime invitationals are all day, which means being released from school. Almost all afternoon/evening races are early release days.


Race Results:  Thanks to Ali Krueger (Rowan’s mom) who updates our MAST site with the results for every race.  Did you know you can see results for all races not just for this year, but going back all the way to 2011?!!!



Enjoy all this gorgeous snow!


~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 



Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818


REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560


COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214


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​]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:09:27 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-7MAST UPDATE Week 7
Monday, December 22, 2025

Hello MAST Family!
As the holidays approach, the days seem to fly by - mirroring the speed and excitement of our MAST racers! This season has been full of momentum, and we’re incredibly grateful for our athletes, families, coaches, and alumni who make it all possible. While this week invites us to slow down and enjoy time together, there’s still plenty to look forward to.

Be sure to read closely for important updates on Giant’s Ridge Training Camp and our Alumni Race. Alumni - spread the word, rally your teammates, and come race with us. There’s still time to join! And as always, we can’t make these events happen without our amazing community. We still need race workers, so please check out the link below to sign up and support our athletes.



HYLAND #2 MAST and ALUMNI RACE, Wednesday, December 23, 4:30pm

ALUMNI, your MAST Family misses you! Come race the next generation and see how you stack up! Current Southwest, Washburn, and MAST racers challenge you on the course to see if you’ve still got the speed.  Sign up below!  

Tuesday, December 23 | 4:30 start (3:45 inspection) at Hyland Hills

MAST Racers: Race intentions were due Friday, December 19, but please remember to enter race intentions for all up-coming races this season. 
It’s not too late for Alumni:  Alumni Sign Up
Volunteers needed to work the race! Sign up here: Alumni Race Volunteer Spots


SECOND CHANCE TEAM STORE CLOSING TOMORROW
You asked and you received!! Our team merchandise coordinator was able to get you a limited-selection, second-chance team store, open now thru Monday 12/22 - NO EXCEPTIONS.  Need any last minute gifts? You can wrap up a little IOU note! Items will be ready for distribution the first or second week of January. You’ll still have some time left in the season to rep MAST with your fine threads. And the great news? You can wear your MAST apparel all year long! Happy shopping! Here is your MAST SECOND CHANCE STORE.


THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE
REMINDER: Mon - Fri 3:45PM and Saturday morning practices meet at North. Mon-Fri 5:00PM practice meets at South. We will send an email and/or TeamSnap message if there are changes.

~Monday, Dec 22~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS
5:00 - 7:15pm - ALL PODS

~Tuesday, Dec 23~
Hyland #2/ Alumni Race
3:45 Inspection
4:30 Race start
***Alumni Racers encouraged!***

~Wednesday, Dec 24 - Thursday, Dec 25~
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

~Friday, Dec 26~
5:00 - 7:15pm - ALL PODS

~Saturday, Dec 27~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS
*potential of adding Supplemental Training. Stay tuned!*


GIANT’S RIDGE TRAINING CAMP INFO -  Wednesday, December 31 - Saturday, Jan 3

Below are some requests and reminders for those athletes and coaches attending the Giants Ridge Camp.  Please read carefully.
Meet The Bus: Please meet the bus Wednesday morning at 6AM at Washburn in our usual spot on 49th street.   Skis will go in the trailers that the coaches are pulling. Girl’s skis go in the U Haul Rental trailer and Boys’ skis go in Joel’s trailer (MAST Trailer). 

Peanut Free Camp:  Please remember that we have several athletes who have severe peanut allergies.  Please DO NOT bring any food products with nuts or peanut oils.
Meals:  Breakfast and dinner will be provided at Camp. Lunch is provided by Giant’s catering. If you stated food allergies or dietary restrictions when you registered, those have been communicated to both Camp and Giant’s Ridge. 

Snacks/ Treats/ Fruit:  The Packing List suggests that people bring a healthy snack or fruit to share.  Any food you bring up needs to be stored in the lodge. No food is allowed in the cabins.  Food attracts mice and ants so please don’t even think about bringing any food into the cabins. Team snacks can be packed in a separate grocery bag and handed to coaches at bus loading.  
Talent Show:  Calling all acts!  We will be upholding our tradition and having the MAST Talent Show at camp. Bring your talent or lack thereof and be ready to share.  Past talents on display: piano, singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, jokes, magic, guitar, fiddling, and skits.  Don’t be shy.   
Start talking to buddies about what you can do together. Beckett Peterson is bringing his electric keyboard and will make it available to anyone who would like to share some piano prowess. Thanks, Beckett!

Option to watch video with a coach on the bus ride:  We will have coaches on the bus, and if you ask them nicely, they might just be willing to watch a video of your skiing with you.  Download the run you would like to analyze to your phone and ask a coach to analyze your skiing with you.   
Packing List: Here is a link to the Giant's Ridge Packing List.  Please pack the clothing you will need for skiing on Tuesday morning either on top of your bag or in a separate bag.  We will be stopping very briefly at camp to drop off our bags, change into our ski clothes, and then head to the Ridge.  *Also, don’t forget a sleeping bag, pillow, and toothbrush. Bring a water bottle.  Showers are available in the cabins. Be sure to LABEL EVERYTHING!
Electronics:  You have four days to focus on your skiing and to interact with your teammates.   Keep your phone and other electronics hidden away please.  If you want to use them for a period of time on the bus, that is fine. In camp, use your time to engage with other human beings instead of your electronics. 
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping are strictly forbidden.  If you feel a need to indulge in any such activity, stay home.  If you are caught engaging in any such activity, you will be sent home.  
Remember, this is a training camp.  We will work hard, but have fun doing so.


RACE CHANGES! Check Team Snap & UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR
Many changes have been made to our race schedule (change of location, added & omitted races) since TeamSnap was updated last week. Our final race schedule is below! Please continue to check TeamSnap for details and any other schedule changes that may occur throughout the season. As a race approaches, we’ll be sure to provide race day details, early release information, and racers chosen (for Invitationals/ Varsity races, etc).

Remaining 2025-2026 Race Season Schedule:

Dec 23 - Alum & MAST Race - Hyland - 4:30pm
Jan 7 - MEC #1 - Afton - 5:00pm
Jan 9 - Hyland #3 - Final Hyland for Seniors
Jan 15 - Wild Invitational - Wild Mtn - 4:00pm
Jan 17 - Giants Ridge MLK Invitational - Giants Ridge all day
Jan 19 - MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm
Jan 23 - MEC #3- Buck Hill - 4:00pm
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #4 - JV/Non-Sections Racers
Feb 4 - SECTIONS
Feb 10 - STATE 
***Note regarding MLK Giants Ridge Race Saturday, January 17th: If you think your athlete might be selected to attend,  it is suggested to secure accommodations in or near Biwabik or Virginia, MN that can be cancelled. Please state your race intentions as well. Those invited will be the top 6-7 boys and girls in each of the three schools: Washburn, Southwest, and MAST (which is all other schools).


REMEMBER to state your RACE INTENTIONS
Race Intentions are now open for the rest of the season!

When you click on the Race Intentions 2025-26 spreadsheet link, look for the tabs at the bottom of the page for each specific race: December 19, etc. Click on a tab and find your team (scroll down) and then find your name. If you want to race, type a Y in the Yes box next to your name. If you do not want to race, type a N in the No box next to your name. It is expected that each racer states their intention for every race. Even if you think you may not qualify for a specific varsity race, it’s still important to fill in the boxes. Stating YES does not guarantee you will race but it tells the coaches you are available and interested when they make the lineup. If racers forget to state race intentions and show up to race, they will be seeded at the end of the race. For invitationals, if a racer does not state their race intention by the due date, they will not be considered for that race. Keep in mind many of the daytime invitationals are all day, which means being released from school. Almost all afternoon/evening races are early release days.


MERRY EVERYTHING! Enjoy your holiday week!


~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 


Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818

REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560

COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214

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MAST Instagram]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:50:45 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-6MAST UPDATE Week 6
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Hello MAST Family!

Jack Frost may have been nipping at our noses (and toes), but that didn’t slow us down at our first race at Hyland Hills on Friday! It was an outstanding season opener, with our racers bringing impressive speed and strong times across the board. The race ran smoothly and provided a fantastic introduction for our new skiers. Safe to say, things are looking bright this season (pun intended!).

As temperatures warm up a bit this week, we’ll continue training and turn our focus to the WILD Invitational on Friday. We realize that the bustling holiday season is in full swing, but please make note of these extra important items and read this Update thoroughly. 

• Giant’s Ridge Camp Sign Up DEADLINE is TONIGHT! 
  
• Wild Invitational - We are in need of food items and assistance for the Wild Invitational. Please take a look at the Wild Sign Up Genius to see how you can help! Racers will be announced in the next couple of days.
  
• Alumni/ Hyland Race next week - SAVE THE DATE and see details below.
  
• Race Intentions - you may now state intentions for the remainder of the season. Intentions for our Dec 23 Alumni race are due Friday! 
  
• Afton Waivers - we still have 12 racers yet to sign. Please see below. 
  

SATURDAY’S CANCELED SUPPLEMENTAL
For those of you who packed gear, layered up, made your brown bag dinner and arrived at Washburn on Saturday only to find out that Wild Mountain was closed for the day, we apologize. What a bummer! We hope you made the best of your frozen Saturday. We will be issuing refunds for all 12/13 supplemental registration fees.



GIANT’S RIDGE CAMP SIGN UP - Deadline is TONIGHT!!!

Last chance to register for our 18th Annual Giant's Ridge Training Camp! Giant’s Ridge Camp is a 3-night sleepaway camp and an amazing team training opportunity. All athletes are welcome! We promise to make New Year’s Eve a festive and fun evening, and still get athletes a full night’s rest before we hit the slopes on 1/1/26! 

To verify if you have signed up already, click here and scroll to the far right column.


When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 6am - Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 10PM
Where: Training at Giants Ridge Recreation Area; Lodging at Camp Chicagami.
Transportation: Northfield Bus Lines and Shubat Bus.
Meals: Breakfasts and Dinners at Camp Chicagami. Lunches at Giants Ridge.
Cost: $650 includes four days of lift tickets, lane fees, training; three nights lodging; three breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners; AWESOME coaching.

Detailed information about camp can be found on our website. Here is a link:  https://www.mplsalpineski.org/giants-ridge-camp-2025.html
To register for the 2025 Giant’s Ridge Training Camp HERE
*****BIG THANKS to our Coaches, Heather Hunt and Coryn Petersen for orchestrating the many details in planning Giant’s Ridge Training Camp!!*****


AFTON WAIVER - IMPORTANT!  
We still have 12 athletes (and some coaches!) who need to sign the Afton waiver (click here to see if you have or haven’t). If you are one of those twelve, please complete this waiver today.  We can take 10 Varsity and 10 JVers to the Afton race.  Even if you are not sure you will be going, everyone should sign and submit before this Friday, December 19.  We would like to stop reminding people - it takes time for volunteers to track you down.
The waiver is attached for download/printing. Once signed, parents/athletes have two options:
1) Scan and email to both aaracewaivers@gmail.com and slpeng27@gmail.com with the subject line titled "MAST Waiver, Athlete Name.”
OR
2) Drop off signed waiver in Stephanie's mailbox at 4612 Abbott Ave S (in the folder labeled “Afton Alps Waivers.”)


RACE INTENTIONS
Race Intentions are now open for the rest of the season!  Please begin to update your intentions!  Race intentions for Hyland Dec 23 are due by Friday, Dec 19.

When you click on the Race Intentions 2025-26 spreadsheet link, look for the tabs at the bottom of the page for each specific race: December 19, etc. Click on a tab and find your team (scroll down) and then find your name. If you want to race, type a Y in the Yes box next to your name. If you do not want to race, type a N in the No box next to your name. It is expected that each racer states their intention for every race. Even if you think you may not qualify for a specific varsity race, it’s still important to fill in the boxes. Stating YES does not guarantee you will race but it tells the coaches you are available and interested when they make the lineup. If racers forget to state race intentions and show up to race, they will be seeded at the end of the race. For invitationals, if a racer does not state their race intention by the due date, they will not be considered for that race. Keep in mind many of the daytime invitationals are all day, which means being released from school. Almost all afternoon/evening races are early release days.

THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE
REMINDER:  Mon - Fri 3:45PM and Saturday morning practices meet at North. Mon - Fri 5:00PM practice meets at South. We will send an email and/or TeamSnap message if there are changes.
~Monday, Dec 15~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Tuesday, Dec 16~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Wednesday, Dec 17~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Thursday, Dec 18~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Friday, Dec 19~
8:30am - 4pm Wild Invite #1 - Wild Mountain, 7 racers from each team (6 race + 1 alternate)
Those not racing, practice all pods @ 5:00 - 7:15pm at Hyland

~Saturday, Dec 20~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS
SATURDAY PRACTICES - PLEASE READ:
Saturday practice times are listed in TeamSnap as 7:45am - 10:00am. We want you to arrive at 7:45am so we can make the most of our designated 8am-10am on-snow time. We are expected to clean the hill at 10, and if we’re efficient as a team you are likely off the hill or outside getting into cars by 10:15/10:20.
Please note there is NO freeskiing anywhere else at Hyland before they open to the public at 9am. They open the NORTH CHAIR ONLY at 8am to allow us to train, and we are to go from the chalet to the bottom of North and from the bottom of North to the chalet.  We are not allowed to cut through the terrain park to go back to the chalet. Please respect these guidelines so we can continue to get great training done on Saturdays before the masses arrive.


RACE CHANGES! Check Team Snap & UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR
Many changes have been made to our race schedule (change of location, added & omitted races) since TeamSnap was updated last week. Our final race schedule is below! Please continue to check TeamSnap for details and any other schedule changes that may occur throughout the season. As a race approaches, we’ll be sure to provide race day details, early release information, and racers chosen (for Invitationals/ Varsity races, etc).

2025-2026 Race Season Schedule:

Dec 19 - Wild Invitational  - meet bus at 6:15am, bus returns at 4:45
*Selected racers will be announced Monday or Tuesday of this week. We will be taking 6 Varsity athletes + 1 alternate from each team (Boys & Girls SW, Washburn, and MAST) Dec 23 - Alum & MAST Race - Hyland - 4:30pm
Jan 7 - MEC #1 - Afton - 5:00pm
Jan 9 - Hyland #3 - Final Hyland for Seniors
Jan 15 - Wild Invitational - Wild Mtn - 4:00pm
Jan 17 - Giants Ridge MLK Invitational - Giants Ridge all day
Jan 19 - MEC #2 MLK Race- Jack Z Memorial - Wild Mtn - 12:00pm
Jan 23 - MEC #3- Buck Hill - 4:00pm
Jan 26 - Pioneer Invitational  - Wild Mtn - meet bus at 6:15am
Jan 27 - MEC #4, JV Champs & Awards, Senior Night - Welch - 4:30pm
Jan 30 - Hyland Race #4 - JV/Non-Sections Racers
Feb 4 - SECTIONS
Feb 10 - STATE 

CALLING ALL ALUMNI: Your MAST Family misses you!
SAVE THE DATE for our Hyland #2 AND Alumni Race! Wednesday, December 23, 4:30pm

Come race the next generation and see how you stack up! Current Southwest, Washburn, and MAST racers challenge you on the course to see if you’ve still got the speed.  

Wednesday, December 23 | 4:30 start (3:45 inspection) at Hyland Hills

Race intentions due Friday, December 19 Alumni: Click here MAST Racers: use Race Intentions 2025-26


ON-HILL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & APPRECIATED at Hyland & Supplemental Practices
This is a pretty cool experience for both parents and their athletes. Plus, being a parent volunteer during practice and supplementals gives our coaches more time to coach our racers.  The only requirements are that you know how to ski (racing experience not needed) and you must complete the MSP Parent Background Check.  You get to hold a radio, drill holes, replace gates, slip, and be up close, watching our mighty racers and coaches. Coaches will give you instruction as to what you can do to help. You can come out one night a week, 2 nights a week, stay for 1 session, stay for all sessions.  Recruit a fellow MAST parent to join you and make an evening of it! Please reach out to a coach with questions. Their contact info is at the bottom of this email. 
“I had a free afternoon and evening so went to help out at practice. Little did I know how appreciated I'd feel with just showing up and offering help wherever it was needed. There were three of us helping coaches Thursday night: Jeff, Erik and myself.  I did videoing of runs, Jeff managed athletes at top and helped with course repair, and Erik helped with sage coaching advice at the base. Our help allowed the coaches to focus on the athletes. I'd highly recommend putting a handful of afternoon/evenings on your calendar to show up at practice to help with videoing, course management, organizing athletes at top, and giving high fives. It was super easy and very fun. No previous experience needed!!!!”   -MAST President, Heather Hunt
To help out, complete the Volunteer Background Check. Coaches will have a lift ticket for you at the base or in the team locker (they will give you the code).


UPDATES & RACE RESULTS - They sometimes like to hide!
Does it seem that sometimes expected Updates and Race Results don’t show up in your inbox? Check your Promotions folder! Oh, the joy of using Google Groups… ;) For reasons unknown to us, emails that we send out to you can end up in other folders. It is a mystery, and we guess Google just likes to keep us guessing. Make sure to check those other folders if you’re expecting an email from us and it’s just not showing up.


MAST BOARD
If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting to learn more about MAST, please reach out to Heather Hunt to get details: mastpres@gmail.com.  Our next meeting is January 12th 7:30-8:30 at Heather’s home. We’d love to have you attend!


IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES              

• Wild Invitational - Friday, December 19 - Wild Mtn SignUp-Wild Mt. Invitational 12/19/2025
  
• Hyland 2 & Alumni Race - Tuesday, December 23, 4:30 Race start at Hyland 
  

(Alumni please state race intentions here.)

• Giant’s Ridge Training Camp! Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Saturday, Jan 3, 2026. 
  
• MEC Race #1 - Wednesday, January 7 - Afton Alps (state race intentions now)
  
• MLK Giants Ridge Race Saturday, January 17th- If you think your athlete might attend,  it is suggested to secure accommodations in or near Biwabik or Virginia, MN that can be cancelled. Please state your race intentions as well. Those invited will be the top 6-7 boys and girls in each of the three schools: Washburn, Southwest, and MAST (which is all other schools).
  
  
  

Stay warm and get some sleep! Let’s finish these final weeks of 2025 healthy, strong, and full of holiday spirit!


~COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team~
  (Jen Peterson - Communications) 


Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818

REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560

COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214

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​]]>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:55:37 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-5MAST UPDATE Week 5
Monday, December 8, 2025


Snow is falling and more is on the way. Hyland is shaping up perfectly for our race this Friday! That means it’s time to declare your Race Intentions.
We encourage everyone to jump into this Hyland race. Think of it as an instructional warm-up: a chance for athletes (rookies and vets), race workers, and coaches to get in sync for the season. We’re hoping to get some gate training in this week, so don’t forget your shin and chin guards!
We have some very important stuff in this Update so please read in detail to the end.

HUGE thanks to Ali Krueger for organizing an amazing night of fashion and fundraising at Evereve last Wednesday, and to Mike & Jen Rulf and Dual Citizen Brewing for hosting another fantastic Parent Social on Sunday!! It was great to connect, catch up, and actually see each other’s faces without all the winter layers.

And a big shout-out to everyone who attended the Race Worker Training and stepped up to volunteer.  What an incredible turnout - your enthusiasm keeps this program running strong!


OUR FIRST RACES ARE APPROACHING.  STATE YOUR INTENTIONS NOW!

• Wednesday, December 12 - Hyland (SW, Washburn, MAST) - Inter Team. No need to state race intentions for this race. Race details are below.
  
• Friday, December 19 - Wild Mountain Invitational - We will take 6 Varsity racers per team, but please state whether you are available nonetheless. The bus will meet at 6:15am.
  ***Deadline to state race intention for Wild is THIS FRIDAY, December 12. If racers forget to state race intentions for this race, they will not be considered for participation.***
  
• Tuesday, December 23 - Hyland 2 /  Alumni Race - Timing TBD
  
  
  

HOW DO YOU STATE RACE INTENTIONS?

When you click on the Race Intentions 2025-26 spreadsheet link, look for the tabs at the bottom of the page for each specific race: December 19, etc.  (More dates will be added by the end of this week). Click on a tab and find your team (scroll down) and then find your name. If you want to race, type a Y in the Yes box next to your name. If you do not want to race, type a N in the No box next to your name. It is expected that each racer states their intention for every race. Even if you think you may not qualify for a specific varsity race, it’s still important to fill in the boxes. Stating YES does not guarantee you will race but it tells the coaches you are available and interested when they make the lineup. If racers forget to state race intentions and show up to race, they will be seeded at the end of the race. For invitationals, if a racer does not state their race intention, they will not be considered for that race. Keep in mind many of the daytime invitationals are all day, which means being released from school. Almost all afternoon/evening races are early release days. 


THIS WEEK’S TRAINING/ RACE SCHEDULE
~Monday, Dec 8~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Tuesday, Dec 9~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Wednesday, Dec 10~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Thursday, Dec 11~
12/11/10 @ 3:45 - 6pm
9/8/7 @ 5 - 7:15pm

~Friday, Dec 12~
Hyland Inter Team Race - See details below

~Saturday, Dec 13~
7:45 - 10:00am - ALL PODS

RACE DAY DETAILS for the December 12 INTER TEAM RACE @ Hyland Hills
Early Release From School
We will ask the schools to give you an early release on Friday between 2:30-2:45PM. This should give you ample time to grab your ski gear & a snack and get to the hill.  Middle schoolers - early release includes you, too! Some middle schools still require a parent note. We will send you a confirmation of early release times on Thursday of this week. 
Race day schedule for Dec 12
3:00-3:15 pm - Arrive at Hyland
3:15-3:45 - Warm Up
3:45 - Course Inspection for Both Courses
4:00 - Gate Judges Meet in the Finish Arena
4:30 - First Run Start
5:30 - Second Run Start
6:15 - Hill Clean Up   **Please plan to stay and help your teammates sweep the hill. Hill clean up as a team is one of the unique characteristics of MAST. It sets us apart! Please be a part of the MAST flying V and team meeting at the end of a race night.


MISCELLANEOUS REMINDERS

• Always pick up a lift ticket when you first get to Hyland. Your season pass is NOT your lift ticket. You need a fresh lift ticket every day. Hyland staff check for lift tickets frequently.
  
• ALWAYS bring your rope tow (leather) gloves or mittens. If we are skiing on the rope tow lanes (lanes 4-8), then use your leather gloves/mittens and the tow rope. You will build muscle strength AND get in about three times the number of runs.  
  
• Talk to last hour teachers about your early release days for races a few days BEFORE race day. They will appreciate the heads up. If you have a test on Friday, last hour, stay for the test and come to Hyland as soon as you can. You can still get to Hyland well before the first run starts even if you do not leave school early.
  
  
  

RACE WORKER SIGN UP for December 12   We need your help!
We need race workers to pull off a successful race - and lots of them.  Please sign up!! If you would like to shadow someone, please show up at the designated time.
Hyland Hills Race Worker Signup 12/12/25

GIANT’S RIDGE CAMP SIGN UP  - Deadline extended to Sunday, Dec. 14!
Our 18th Annual Giants Ridge Training Camp is NOW OPEN for Registration! Giant’s Ridge is an overnight camp and an amazing team training opportunity. All athletes are welcome!


When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 6am - Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 10PM
Where: Training at Giants Ridge Recreation Area; Lodging at Camp Chicagami.
Transportation: Northfield Bus Lines and Shubat Bus.
Meals: Breakfasts and Dinners at Camp Chicagami. Lunches at Giants Ridge.
Cost: $650 includes four days of lift tickets, lane fees, training; three nights lodging; three breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners; AWESOME coaching.

Detailed information about camp can be found on our website. Here is a link:  https://www.mplsalpineski.org/giants-ridge-camp-2025.html
To register for the 2025 Giant’s Ridge Training Camp HERE

Deadline to register for Giant’s Ridge Training Camp: December 14, 2025
*****BIG THANKS to our Coaches, Heather Hunt and Coryn Petersen for orchestrating the many details in planning Giant’s Ridge Training Camp!!*****



TEAM MERCH - ready for pick up
Apparel is in! If you didn’t pick up your merch after practice or at the Parent Social, please text Coryn Petersen at 612.910.2560 to make arrangements.  

*Coryn and our Captains, thank you again for such awesome team apparel! Unpacking the new Merch was basically Christmas come early.


SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING #1 - Saturday, December 13, 2:30-10PM
Our first optional Supplemental Training Session will be held on Saturday, December 13 at Wild Mt.  We will be doing more directed free skiing than gate training. Nonetheless, we hope to be able to set some short sectional drill courses of brushes, stubbies, and panel gs gates.  
DETAILS:

• Board the bus at Washburn HS 49th Street Parking Lot at 2:30PM. 
  
• Bring a brown bag dinner, water bottle and snacks. 
  
• Pack your skis and poles in a bag, if you have one. Otherwise, strap them together.
  
• Pack all your gear (EXCEPT SKI BOOTS) into a backpack/bag to go in the trailer. Only ski boots will go on the bus with you. 
  
• Bus will return to the same Washburn lot at approximately 10:30pm.
  

*Cost: $60 - includes bus transportation, coaching and lift ticket.  Bring a water bottle and a brown bag dinner. (We do take a short break for dinner, but we don’t want to waste precious time waiting in line to order a ski area dinner so please bring your own. Thank you!
Here is a link to register for our first optional supplemental training session:
Dec 13 Supplemental Registration



MAST Board- If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting to learn more about MAST, please reach out to Heather Hunt to get date and location mastpres@gmail.com.  Our next meeting is December 8th at 7:30pm.



IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES              

• Hyland Interteam Race - Friday, December 12 at Hyland. 4PM inspection, 4:30 PM first run. All are encouraged to participate. Coaches will send out early release information the week of the race.            
  
• Supplemental Training #1 - Saturday, December 13, 2:30 - 10pm 
  
• Hyland 2 & Alumni Race - Tuesday, December 23 at Hyland, TBD
  
• Giant’s Ridge Training Camp! Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Saturday, Jan 3, 2026. This is an overnight camp and an amazing team training opportunity. (Details forthcoming) 
  
• MEC Race #1 - Wednesday, January 7 - Afton Alps
  
• MLK Giants Ridge Race Saturday, January 17th- If you think your athlete might attend  it is suggested to secure accommodations that can be cancelled. Those invited will be the top 6-7 boys and girls in each of the three schools: Washburn, Southwest, and MAST (which is all other schools).
  

COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team
(Jen Peterson - Communications) 


Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818

REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560

COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214

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​]]>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:36:36 GMThttps://www.mplsalpineski.org/team-updates-and-emails/2526-season-update-4MAST UPDATE Week 4
Sunday, November 30, 2025


We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! And how about that Winter Blast? Mother Nature clearly knows what skiers want. We should be on the hill in no time!
MAST has another big week on deck:
Parents & Guardians
• Wednesday: Shop at Evereve and support MAST while knocking out your holiday list and holiday party attire. A little for you - a little for them…and a lot given back to MAST.
• Sunday: Join us at Dual Citizen Brewing for our annual Race Worker Training + Parent Social. Learn what it takes to run a ski race, discover where you can jump in (it’s easier than you think!), and connect with other parents before we’re all bundled up and unrecognizable on the hill. Don’t forget to RSVP at the bottom of this Update.
Athletes
For now, Dryland continues. We are hopeful we will get the green light to get on the hill in the coming days/week! Pay attention to your email and TeamSnap for updates. In the meantime, make sure your skis are tuned, edges sharpened, bases waxed, and gear ready to roll the moment we get the green light.


WAIVERS - We are ALMOST there! Let’s get those final waivers in NOW!

Fill out Online: MnSAA Waiver
EVERYONE (skiers AND coaches) MUST sign the MnSAA waiver. Include your High School in the required box before entering your racer’s name.  For example, “Southwest High School (MAST)”, or “Roosevelt High School (MAST).”  It must be in this format. This is super important! Some skiers have been marked as ‘no waiver’ because it hasn’t been filled out correctly. Remember: NO waiver, NO skiing!    MnSAA waiver


Print, Sign, Scan, and Email: Afton Alps Waiver
Afton has their own waiver and does not use the MNSAA waiver. Everyone (coaches, competing athletes, noncompeting athletes) must complete this waiver. ***The Afton waiver is attached for download/printing. Once signed, parents/athletes have two options:

• 1) Scan and email the PDF to both aaracewaivers@gmail.com and slpeng27@gmail.com with the subject line titled "MAST Waiver, Athlete Name,” or
  2) Mail/Drop off printed signed waiver in Stephanie's mailbox at 4612 Abbott Ave S (in the yellow folder).
  
  
  

*The  2025-2026 MAST Roster shows if you have been confirmed as completing your waivers.
**There can be a lag between when an MnSAA Waiver is completed and when Hyland communicates it with us. If you see that you’ve been erroneously marked incomplete for MNSAA Waivers, you may email Stephanie Peng directly at slpeng27@gmail.com.


FUN SOCIAL STUFF COMING UP!
EVEREVE Social and Fundraiser (see attached flyer)
‘Tis the season! Grab your friends and head to EVEREVE for festive fun - think stylish shopping, tasty sips, and cheerful bites. Just tell them you are purchasing with the MAST fundraiser! All are welcome, and 15% of every purchase goes straight to support MAST!

EVEREVE 50th & France
Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 10am-8pm Shopping; 5-8pm Sips and Snacks


MAST Parent Social & Race Worker Training
December 7 - Dual Citizen Brewery Company, 5pm-7pm  
RSVP for Parent Social


Before the Parent Social, come to our Race Worker Training
December 7th - Dual Citizen Brewery Company - 4pm-5pm
Race Worker Training SignUp



GIANT’S RIDGE CAMP SIGN UP  
Our 18th Annual Giants Ridge Training Camp is NOW OPEN for Registration! Giant’s Ridge is an overnight camp and an amazing team training opportunity. All athletes are welcome!


When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 6am - Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 10PM
Where: Training at Giants Ridge Recreation Area; Lodging at Camp Chicagami.
Transportation: Northfield Bus Lines and Shubat Bus.
Meals: Breakfasts and Dinners at Camp Chicagami. Lunches at Giants Ridge.
Cost: $650 includes four days of lift tickets, lane fees, training; three nights lodging; three breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners; AWESOME coaching.

Detailed information about camp can be found on our website. Here is a link:  https://www.mplsalpineski.org/giants-ridge-camp-2025.html
To register for the 2025 Giant’s Ridge Training Camp HERE

Deadline to register for Giant’s Ridge Training Camp: December 8, 2025
*****BIG THANKS to our Coaches, Heather Hunt and Coryn Petersen for orchestrating the many details in planning Giant’s Ridge Training Camp!!*****


HYLAND INTERTEAM RACE - Friday, December 12 at Hyland.
3:45 PM inspection, 4:30 PM first run. More info to come!


SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING #1 - Saturday, December 13, 2:30-10PM
Our first optional Supplemental Training Session will be held on Saturday, December 13 at Wild Mt.  We will be doing more directed free skiing than gate training. Nonetheless, we hope to be able to set some short sectional drill courses of brushes, stubbies, and panel gs gates. 

Cost: $60 includes bus transportation, coaching, and lift ticket.  Bring a water bottle and a sack supper. (We take a short break for dinner. We do not want you spending time waiting in line to order a ski area dinner so bring your own supper.) Bus pickup and drop off is at Washburn high school parking lot - same lot where you park for Dryland. More details to follow in our next communication. 

Here is a link to register for our first optional supplemental training session:
Dec 13 Supplemental



MERCH
Our merch should be in any day now! Exciting!  We will notify you with distribution details as soon as we hear!



HELPFUL VIDEOS 
Below are two videos done by Deb Armstrong who has a great youtube channel that breaks down critical skills needed to ski a race well. She also has interviews and insights from high level athletes who are on the US Ski team. Edging is a foundational skill and Deb teaches two drills that we will be doing when we get on snow.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqISrTGj088&list=PLh0l0yitlWRFtDO_6Exj-vcwG46DkE472&index=5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxHQUF8P04&list=PLh0l0yitlWRFtDO_6Exj-vcwG46DkE472&index=4


IMPORTANT DATES     

• Race Worker Training & Parent Social - Sunday, December 7, 4 - 7pm
  Dual Citizen Brewery Company
  RSVP for Race Worker Training  (4pm-5pm) RSVP for Parent Social (5pm-7pm)              
  
• Hyland Interteam Race - Friday, December 12 at Hyland. 4PM inspection, 4:30 PM first run. All can participate. Coaches will send out early release information the week of the race.             
  
• Giant’s Ridge Training Camp! Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Saturday, Jan 3, 2026. This is an overnight camp and an amazing team training opportunity. (Details forthcoming) 
  
• MLK Giants Ridge Race Saturday, January 17th- If you think your athlete might attend  it is suggested to secure accommodations that can be cancelled. Those invited will be the top 6-7 boys and girls in each of the three schools: Washburn, Southwest, and MAST (which is all other schools).
  

COACHES and SUPPORT TEAM, Mpls Alpine Ski Team
(Jen Peterson - Communications) 


Key Contacts if you have questions (preferred to replying to this e-mail):
CORE PARENTS for each school (for questions about registration, season schedule, etc): 
 
Washburn/Page   Erik Addy erikaddy@gmail.com  952-270-0934
Southwest/Anthony  Bill Bray  evai1@usinternet.com  507-301-7109  
MAST-All Other Schools Owen Moldow om727@yahoo.com 612-730-4818

REGISTRATION & TEAMSNAP LEAD
Coryn Petersen corynpetersen@gmail.com 612-910-2560

COACHES (for questions about ski equipment, sizing, skiing instruction and technique).
 
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Boys Joel Hedrick joelhedrick@hotmail.com 612-716-3186  
Head Coach Southwest/Anthony Girls Paige Alampi paigealampi@gmail.com 612-718-1440     
Head Coach Washburn/Page Boys Matthew Polland  matthewdpolland@gmail.com 612-220-1010 
Head Coach Washburn/Page Girls Eleanor Goodnow eleanorgoodnow@gmail.com 612-723- 9559   
Head Coach MAST Boys (All other Schools)  Ben Anderson ben@bethgyllstrom.com 612-401-2565
Head Coach MAST Girls (All other Schools)  Andrea Savage andreasavage6@gmail.com 612-508-6214

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