November 24, 2018 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Norway’s Guro Jordheim (University of Utah) topped the field in the women’s 5km FR as the season got underway in the US at the West Yellowstone Festival on Nov. 25 following Thanksgiving celebrations. Erika Flowers (SMS) was the fastest American in second followed by Mariah Bredal (University of Utah) in third.

The men’s 10km FR race was won handily by Benjamin Lustgarten (Craftsbury Green Racing Project) over Johnny Hagenbuch (Sun Valley SEF) with Norwegian Sondre Bollum (University of Colorado) in third. Renowned former US Team World Cup skier, Andy Newell (Stratton Mountain School/Salomon), finished 5th.

Full Results here.