Cross Country

Cross country skiers at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Saturday, February 5, 2022, during the Empire State Winter Games. Photo by Seth Gitner.

A cross country skier at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Saturday, February 5, 2022, during the Empire State Winter Games. Photo by Seth Gitner.

Rowan Macardle picks up speed during the biathlon event at the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The event was held at the Mount Van Hovenberg Cross Country Ski Area. (Photo by Todd Michalek/Newhouse School)

A cross country skier at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Saturday, February 5, 2022, during the Empire State Winter Games. Photo by Seth Gitner.

Duncan Douglas (left), Daniel Seigers (center), and Sean Mannion (right) competing in the 15K Cross Country Sprint at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Seen here moments after the mass start. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)

Multiple athletes competing in the 5K Cross Country Race at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Seen here coming up to the first turn on the course before a large incline. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)

Mason Stoddard finishing first in the 5K Cross Country Sprint at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)

Daniel Seigers finishing in second in the 15K Cross Country Race at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Seen here crossing the finish line. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)

Athlete 99 competing in the 5K Cross Country Sprint at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Seen here moments after crossing the finish line. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)

Competitors take off from the start line during the 15k freestyle cross country ski race at the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The race was held at the Mount Van Hovenberg Cross Country Ski Area. (Photo by Todd Michalek/Newhouse School)

Competitors jockey for the lead in the 15k freestyle cross country ski race at the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The race was held at the Mount Van Hovenberg Cross Country Ski Area. (Photo by Todd Michalek/Newhouse School)

Competitors jockey for the lead in the 15k freestyle cross country ski race at the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The race was held at the Mount Van Hovenberg Cross Country Ski Area. (Photo by Todd Michalek/Newhouse School)

A skier competes in the 15k freestyle cross country ski race at the Empire State Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The race was held at the Mount Van Hovenberg Cross Country Ski Area. (Photo by Todd Michalek/Newhouse School)

Duncan Douglas finishing in first during the 15K Cross Country Race at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Seen here moments before crossing the finish line. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)

Sean Mannion finishing in third in the 15K Cross Country Race at the Empire State Winter Games at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Seen here crossing the finish line. Lake Placid, NY. February 5th, 2022. (Photo by Erik Makic/Newhouse School)