Focus on fun, race-day prep define North Series tradition

If you’ve ever spotted a group of young racers nervously clicking into skis with one eye on the clock and the other on a box of pastries, you’ve likely stumbled upon the legendary Pastry Cup. 

Since 2018, the Pastry Cup has been a staple of the SVSEF Alpine North Series team experience. The event was created by coaches Adele Savaria and Claudia Stern as a way to introduce young racers to the foundational elements of ski racing in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Originally held as a tune-up ahead of the first North Series race of the season, the Pastry Cup gave athletes a chance to practice race-day logistics, time management, and equipment preparation before results truly mattered.

Today, a Pastry Cup is held before every North Series race, giving athletes repeated opportunities to dial in their routines and arrive at competitions feeling prepared and confident having already had the chance to practice their pre-race routine. Each event mirrors race-day expectations while maintaining an emphasis on learning, preparation, and fun. After the race, all athletes enjoy a pastry or treat, with the top three finishers earning first, second, and third taking their choice of the baked goods.

More than a race, the Pastry Cup reflects the creativity and dedication of SVSEF’s coaching staff and the values that define the program as a whole. By prioritizing preparation, teamwork, and enjoyment alongside skill progression, the Pastry Cup helps athletes develop strong habits that carry forward throughout the season.

Photos: Above, podium finishers from the most recent Pastry Cup in 2026. Below, podium finishers from the original Pastry Cup held in 2018!

Pastry Cup # 1 Results – January 4, 2026

Bib #	First	Last	Run 1	Run 2	Total  Time
Girls
17	Alta	Questad	16.06	15.54	31.60
30	Kayla	Kloster	16.24	15.50	31.74
20	DMoney	Spengler	16.23	15.94	32.17
5	Rienza	Buonchristiani	16.61	16.08	32.69
7	Amelia	Beck	16.47	16.30	32.77
27	Marie	McNeal	16.50	16.42	32.92
26	Blakely	Martens	16.83	16.30	33.13
15	Estelle	Turzian	17.06	16.95	34.01
16	Tea	Smither	17.22	16.85	34.07
24	Chandler	Letson	17.72	17.18	34.90
35	DillPickle	Meyer	17.38	17.8	35.18
9	Eleanor H	Hopeman	17.98	17.33	35.31
11	Tindsley	Glenne	18.21	17.20	35.41
8	Ivy	McNamara	18.05	17.53	35.58
6	Maude	Bates	18.07	17.80	35.87
12	Mckenna	Mccarthy	17.91	18.03	35.94
13	Eleanor R	Robinson	18.75	17.56	36.31
22	Morgan	Thomas	18.57	18.39	36.96
31	Lexi	Barthel	18.44	18.70	37.14
28	Lila	VanderWyst	17.78	19.54	37.32
33	Rosie	Hill	18.91	18.52	37.43
25	Riley	Copperman	19.44	19.17	38.61
Boys
34	Asa	Sattler	15.25	14.91	30.16
18	Walker	Gove	15.55	15.39	30.94
2	Evan	McGregor	16.40	15.60	32.00
29	Vance	Gardiner	16.20	15.98	32.18
36	Cole	Martens	16.74	16.53	33.27
19	Graham	Lyle	17.05	16.43	33.48
4	Keller	Spachman	16.90	16.80	33.70
32	DSmiley	Smiley	17.38	16.40	33.78
10	Tucker	Thurston	17.29	16.85	34.14
3	Dillon W	Wells	17.47	16.90	34.37
21	Tommy	Banta	17.47	17.25	34.72
1	Blaise	Terra	17.96	19.40	37.36
23	Jayden	Orihuela	19.07	19.21	38.28
14	AJ	Tooley	20.13	19.30	39.43