Terry Cowgill

With Apologies to Mr. Rockwell …

February 9, 2008 on 5:15 pm | In Local, Scenic Photos |

Is there any better place to be on a wintry day than Satre Hill for the annual ski jumps competition hosted by SWSA and its patrons? I was there this afternoon with my son for the competitions and we soaked in the wonderful atmosphere (as well as the falling wet snow).

It’s a neat mix of locals and others who travel here from near and far. There’s hot chocolate and hot dogs and, as is obvious from this video footage I took, the cowbells are everywhere.

If you weren’t able to get over there today, try to do so tomorrow for the U.S. Eastern National Championships. Gates open at 11 a.m for practice jumps and the competition begins at 1 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony at the Congregational Church at 4:30. Click here for a complete schedule.

The unidentified jumper in my video almost hit 60 meters. Looks like a kid named Andrew Bliss from Lake Placid won today’s competition. He nailed every jump at 60 meters or more. One of his practice jumps was 64 meters. Bliss really cleaned up. Speaking of cleaning up, duty calls in the kitchen.