Wenatchee Ski Cross Racer Jack Mitchell Named to World Cup Team
Local Ski Cross racer Jack Mitchell has been named to the World Cup Team.
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Wenatchee Ski Cross Competitor Jack Mitchell Wraps Up Season
Local Ski Cross athlete Jack Mitchell recently competed at the World Championships in San Pellegrino, Italy. Mitchell competes is ski cross where all the skiers race on the same narrow course with gates, jumps and turns simultaneously and the close-quarters competition is thrilling.
Wenatchee Ski Racer To Compete In Italy at World Championships
Jack Mitchell of Wenatchee competes at the highest levels for his age group in the sport of ski cross. It is NOT to be confused with cross country or nordic skiing on skinny skis. Ski cross is downhill, side by racing in close quarters with elbows or shoulders bumping while negotiating jumps and turns. It's thrilling to watch and even more so for competitors.