Submitted by OPAST Head Coach, Gwen Binsfeld….The 
Canadian & US Para-Alpine Nationals took place at Winterpark, Colorado this past week, with four entries from the Ontario Para-Alpine Ski Team. Results were impressive for Ontario considering Alpine Canada’s CPAST athletes competed alongside the provincial/state team members.
Congratulations to Sarah Gillies for earning four medals!!
US Giant Slalom:
2nd – Sarah Gillies
12th – Abbey VanDuzer
10th – Ben Harris (his first National appearance)
GS Nationals:
3rd – Sarah Gillies
9th – Abbey VanDuzer
10th – Ben Harris
US Super G:
2nd – Sarah Gillies (this was her first outing in a para speed event where she outperformed CPAST members who had been to Paralympics!)
US Slalom:
4th – Sarah Gillies
7th – Abbey VanDuzer
10th – Ben Harris
Canadian SL:
3rd – Sarah Gillies
9th – Rebecca Mideros
10th – Ben Harris
13th – Abbey VanDuzer
Team members Alexandra Marta, and sit skier, Brian Rowland are recovering from injuries and were not able to participate.
Congrats to all!