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SNOWY SLOPES. Burns has been passionate about alpine skiing from a young age. The sport is very challenging, with steep terrain, sharp turns, injuries, and countless hours of practice. But nevertheless, Burns continues to foster a deep love for the slopes.

Burns dominates on the slopes

Eliana Mann, News Editor February 23, 2023
Sophomore Caden Burns was recently named Star Tribune Prep Athlete of the Week, among other accomplishments.
8th grader Igna Wing skis during the section tournament.

Alpine skiers; girls Nordic prepare for state tournament

Will Schavee, RubicOnline March 12, 2021
Players from both the SPA Alpine and Nordic teams were able to get a high enough ranking in their section to qualify for the state tournament.
This years races this year are a lot shorter because of COVID, the teams from IMAC are split up between two days of races, meaning there are a lot less racers at one time, which means that there they are more low-key where the team is just having a good time supporting each other.

[10 QUESTIONS] Cullen falls for Alpine at “frost” sight

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline February 10, 2021
Junior Sophie Cullen talks about her love for Alpine Skiing and how it has affected her life.
Senior Sammy Ries sprays snow as she comes to a stop at the bottom of the hill.

Polar vortex changes the course of Alpine ski race

Ellie Nowakowski, Executive Producer Rubicon TV February 3, 2019
Alpine team faces icy slopes and lack of practice following dangerously cold temperatures.
Fencing is a sport that requires lots of equipment, making it expensive.

Financial assistance should extend to certain sports equipment

Kelby Wittenberg, RubicOnline Editor October 17, 2018
Students that receive financial assistance should also be entitled to sports gear bought through the school.
Junior Bailey Donovan skiing downhill at Junior Nationals. I placed fourth at the Central Championship and beat about 80 people to secure a spot,” Donovan said.

Bailey Donovan takes nationals by storm

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer April 12, 2018
Junior Bailey Donovan went to junior Nationals for skiing in the beginning of March.
SAY CHEESE. The Nordic team poses after their training at Maplelag Resort in Callaway, Minnesota.

Teams create lifelong memories on off-campus trips

Jasper Green, The Rubicon Editor February 16, 2018
Overnight trips help teams bond together in a more in depth way.
Ladenburger and ninth grader Julia Scott buckle up before they head out to an Alpine race. “I like painting class, which isn’t really an academic class but I think it’s fun. I also do skiing, and I like doing that through the school here,” Ladenburger said.

Ladenburger exchanges memories, experiences while in Minnesota

Kat St. Martin-Norburg, The Rubicon Editor February 8, 2018
German exchange student Vera Ladenburger has lived in Minnesota for a year, and here compares her two high school experiences.
CAPTAINS OF COLD. The Alpine Skiing team poses for a group picture during the 2016-17 season: Its pretty much just hanging out with your friends for four hours after school. Who wouldnt have fun with that? sophomore Fremont Forsberg said.

From bus to slopes, the Alpine ski team has fun

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor November 27, 2017
The Alpine ski team enjoys hanging out together after long practices.

Then and Now: Katie Brunell and her love for skiing

Stephanie Li, The Rubicon Editor February 15, 2017
For Alpine Ski captain Katie Brunell, her love of of the sport started young.

Intro to Sports: Alpine Skiing

Webster Lehmann, Videographer February 1, 2017
The first installment of the "Into to Sports" video series follows the alpine ski team during practice.
9th grader Kate Thomas rolls out her muscles during a dryland practice. A goal for the team will be to have a really good time and to try to improve ourselves as skiers. I won’t be around next year, but people who will be can try to get better so that next year we can have a really productive season,” senior Katie Brunell said.

Alpine Ski team trains without snow

Jasper Green, The Rubicon Editor January 1, 2017
Team works out at The Powerhouse and hopes that, with snow, the rest of the season will be downhill.
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