Max Durtschi

 

Born: Seattle, WA
Current residence: Ketchum, ID
Ski team: Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 165 lbs.
Born: May 26, 1991
Started ski racing: age of 13, just doing local fun races
Coaches: Rick Kapala, Abi Holt, Chris Mallory, and Ashley McQueen

Bio

I live in Ketchum, Idaho, and I am 16 years old. I ski for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. I have the privilege to ski with Rick Kapala and all of the Sun Valley Coaches. I have learned so much from Rick and my coaches that go far beyond ski racing. I believe that my greatest “result” has not been on a podium, but has been the lifestyle and mental strength I have gained from the ski team. In the summer I am a Road Bike Racer. I really enjoy doing both, and it is nice to be very competitive in two sports. I also enjoy exploring the outdoors and playing other sports like basketball and football. My family is incredibly supportive of me. My father is very active has always helped me in my endeavors. My brother is another great inspiration to me. He has worked incredibly hard and is
currently going to Harvard University. Finally, my mother is unbelievable. I think that she works harder than I do. She always gets me the right nutrition and finds ways to make my life even better so that I can train longer or rest more. Thanks to all my support crew!!

Equipment

Skis: Fischer
Boots: Alpina
Poles: OneWay
Bindings: Rottafella

Best Results

First on the points list for Intermountain- ‘06 & ‘07
2nd Place Junior Nationals-Classic 5k.
4th& 4th Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier

 

 

Mali Noyes

 

Hometown: Ketchum, Idaho
Home club: Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
Height: 5′ 7”
Weight: 130 lbs
Date of birth: July 5th 1989
First year competing at skiing: 2003, this will be my 5th year skiing
Current coaches: Rick Kapala, Abi Holt

Bio

I started cross-country skiing when I was 13 and within two years it encompassed almost my entire life. I started the sport because I was a good runner and skiing was just something to do in the winter. But with my first season on snow, running became cross training for skiing. As I became more serious, the amount I trained increased, until eventually I was training year round. The walls of my room were hidden behind ski posters, presents for my birthday and Christmas were all ski related, and I was constantly on my way to another training camp or race. After graduation from Community School I decided to take a post-grad year to focus on ski training. I am now a member of the Sun Valley Olympic Development Team; where I get to train and learn from some of the fastest skiers in the country. Next year I plan to attend college in Vermont and continue skiing.

Equipment

Skis: Fischer
Boots: Alpina
Poles: Swix
Glasses: Rudy Project

Best Results

2005: US J1 Scandinavian Team
5th Junior at US Senior Nationals Classic 5k
1st at Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier Classic 5K
2006: 1st at Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier Classic 10k
2007: US J1 Scandinavian Team
2nd at Junior National Skate Sprint
4th at Junior National Classic 5k
1st at Junior National 3×5 Relay
Idaho State XC Running Champion

Reid Pletcher

 

Age: 19
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 149lbs
Birthday: Sept. 28, 1988
Hometown: Hailey, ID
Current Residence: Ketchum, ID
Home Club: Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
Current Coaches: Rick Kapala, Abi Holt, Chris Mallory, Ashley McQueen
Years Skiing: 13
Best Discipline: Classic Sprint

Bio

My athletic life style began with some mainstream sports like soccer, track, and mountain biking. And from there I began to run, hike, unicycle, kayak, freestyle walk, rock climb, road bike and pretty much anything else I could get my hands on! I had moderate success with all of these and enjoyed doing them, but then one day, my brother Lucas, joined the cross-country ski team. And I, of course, had to follow. At first it was lots of fun and games and happiness and candy, with the occasional real workout. I stuck with skiing and began to really love it. Eventually I worked my way up into the competitive level. Since that point, I have had a burning desire to compete and do well in all aspects of my life, be it athletics or school or extreme rubix cubing! But seriously, skiing is what I do!

Best Results

Janurary, 2003: Qualified for Junior Olympics in Alaska (1st year J2)
(Failed to compete because of injury)

March, 2004: Junior Olympics, Lake Placid, New York
(3 All American Finishes)
6th Classic 5k
8th Skate 5k
4th Team Relay

January , 2005: 4th Senior Nationals, Soldier Hollow, Utah
3rd Classic 15k
6th Skate 10k
4th Classic Sprint
Qualifier to J1 Scandinavian Cup

March, 2005: Junior Olympics, Truckee, California
(2 All American Finishes)
18th Skate sprint
8th Classic 10k
3rd Team Relay

January, 2006: Senior Nationals, Soldier Hollow, Utah
2nd Skate Sprint
5th classic 15k
Second Year Qualifier to J1 Scandinavian Cup

March, 2006: Junior Olympics, Houghton, Michigan
(2 All American Finishes)
9th 15k Classic Mass Start
10th Classic Sprint
6th Team Relay

January, 2007: Senior Nationals, Houghton Michigan
2nd Classic Sprint
3rd Classic 15k
10th Skate 10k
Qualifier to Junior World Cup

March, 2007: Junior Olympics, Soldier Hollow, Utah
(1 race, 1 All American finish)
3rd Skate Sprint

March, 2007: World Juniors, Tarvisio, Italy

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