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Race Course. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.
Race Course
The course was set up on the hill just above White Pine Ski Resort lodge. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.

View from the webcam. Photo by White Pine Ski Area.
View from the webcam
View of the race on Saturday from the White Pine lodge webcam.
Sunny Korfanta Ski Race 2009
February 24, 2009

The 5th annual Sunny Korfanta Giant Slalom was held on Saturday, February 21st at White Pine Ski Area near Pinedale. The event is sponsored by the Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association. More than 120 skiers and snowboarders from age 3 to adult participated in this year’s event.

The event is named in honor of Albert "Sunny" Korfanta, who was instrumental in opening White Pine Ski Area near Pinedale and had a life-long interest in sports, including skiing. He was born in Rock Springs in 1915, making him 93 today. He also promoted ski racing and his contributions to the sport of skiing earned him induction into the prestigious Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame in Utah’s Olympic Park. The annual Sunny Korfanta ski race was started in 2005 by the Sublette County Ski Club. Click on this link to read more about Sunny Korfanta’s inspiring life: ’Sunny’ Korfanta a local living legend (By Stephen Crane, Pinedale Roundup, 1/8/09)

Click on this link for 2009 ski race results: Results for 2009 Sunny Korfanta Ski Race (5 page PDF, 596K)

Story by Pam McCulloch, Photos by Dari Quirk, Jim Quirk MD, and Bernie Majanovich. Special thanks to Cassie Johnston, Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association, for race results.



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  • Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association
  • White Pine Ski Area & Resort

  • Korfantas. Photo by Bernie Majhanovich.
    Korfantas
    Sunny and Fanny Korfanta pose with their relatives who raced in the event on Saturday. Photo by Bernie Majhanovich.

    Race Start. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.
    Race Start
    Racers line up at the start. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.

    View from the Lodge. Photo by Dari Quirk.
    View from the Lodge
    View from the White Pine Resort lodge on Saturday. Photo by Dari Quirk.

    Pinkalicous. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.
    Pinkalicous
    Pink was a popular color on the hill Saturday. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.

    Awards. Photo by Bernie Majhanovich.
    Awards
    The racers accept their awards after the race. Photo by Bernie Majhanovich.

    Winners. Photo by Bernie Majhanovich.
    Winners
    Cassie Johnston celebrates with the other winners in her category. Photo by Bernie Majhanovich.

    Awards. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.
    Awards
    Jordan Vana thanks everyone for coming. Photo by Jim Quirk, MD.

    Snow Angel. Photo by Dari Quirk.
    Snow Angel
    Colton Quirk makes a snow angel while awaiting his turn to race. Photo by Dari Quirk.

    Bird's Eye View. Photo by Dari Quirk.
    Bird's Eye View
    There was a great view of the race while riding the chair lift. Photo by Dari Quirk.
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