Angry birds, men in business attire, grapes, Dr. Seuss characters and hockey jerseys were some of the unique ways teams distinguished themselves this year. While the teams skied, snowshoed and skated around on Pyramid Lake they were all entertained with lively music. New this year, spectators and participants had the opportunity to enjoy barbecued burgers, hot dogs and hot chocolate, courtesy of Mountain Park Lodges.
While everyone gave it their all, four teams completed this year’s pentathlon with distinction.
Fastest team honours went to the Freewheel Fatties team of Loni Klettl, Joel Graumann, Andrew Bouard, Ben Waxer and Tyler Clouthier.
Best Team Spirit award was earned by the enthusiastic Cowabunga Dudes, made up of Kelsi Wallace, Justine Lalonde, Ed Lalonde, Shaughn Lalonde, and Gabby Lyons.
The Best Team Costume award was selected by votes from participants and spectators and was given to the Bweardos out of Edmonton. Jon Rokochy, Clayton Bolen, Jared Robinson, Boe Lefebvre, and Rob Devries rode, skied, snowshoed, skated and ran dressed in business suits and while sporting some very unique facial hair.
The Fastest Solo medal was well earned by Dereck Anderson.
While perhaps not everyone walked away with a medal or bragging rights, it is certain that everyone had fun, which was the true objective of the event.
