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Gallery: Top moments from Ski to Sea 2024

Greg Karabinos of Prima Mastodonnas launches up the first hill of the cross-country ski leg.
Greg Karabinos of Prima Mastodonnas launches up the first hill of the cross-country ski leg. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Volunteers walk around the course as snow falls, shrouding Pan Dome at Mt. Baker Ski Area.
Volunteers walk around the course as snow falls, shrouding Pan Dome at Mt. Baker Ski Area. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Skiers get ready at the start line on the mountain. The cross-country leg begins at Heather Meadows base area and is 4 miles with an elevation of 4,300 feet.
Skiers get ready at the start line on the mountain. The cross-country leg begins at Heather Meadows base area and is 4 miles with an elevation of 4,300 feet. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Masses of cross-country skiers make their way through the course.
Masses of cross-country skiers make their way through the course. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Cross-country skier Steve Dougan of team Murkey Sizemores goes uphill after losing a ski pole.
Cross-country skier Steve Dougan of team Murkey Sizemores goes uphill after losing a ski pole. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Snowboarder Alyson Carlyon Stewart of team Sheroes hands off to runner Aly Huerter after finishing the second leg in 28:59.2.
Snowboarder Alyson Carlyon Stewart of team Sheroes hands off to runner Aly Huerter after finishing the second leg in 28:59.2. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Meagan Sullivan, of Ludicrous Speed, crashes trying to avoid running over Jeanie Pflueger of the Ski to Sea Sissies on a downhill turn. Parts of the ski course were treacherous, leading to many crashes.
Meagan Sullivan, of Ludicrous Speed, crashes trying to avoid running over Jeanie Pflueger of the Ski to Sea Sissies on a downhill turn. Parts of the ski course were treacherous, leading to many crashes. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Cross-country skier Mike Hinckley passes off the timing chip to teammate Nathan Spencer. Hinckley, of team Inn at Lynden, was the first to finish the cross-country leg with a time of 21:37.8.
Cross-country skier Mike Hinckley passes off the timing chip to teammate Nathan Spencer. Hinckley, of team Inn at Lynden, was the first to finish the cross-country leg with a time of 21:37.8. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Aidan Crawford, of team Pavlov’s Dawgs, climbs with his skis.
Aidan Crawford, of team Pavlov’s Dawgs, climbs with his skis. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
With a GoPro in his mouth, Luke Gentry of team Team Big Tetons heads for the base of Pan Dome at the start of his leg.
With a GoPro in his mouth, Luke Gentry of team Team Big Tetons heads for the base of Pan Dome at the start of his leg. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Michael Jedynak of team Goose! laughs while trading the timing chip for a blanket from teammate Connor Dickson.
Michael Jedynak of team Goose! laughs while trading the timing chip for a blanket from teammate Connor Dickson. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Downhill skiers trek uphill.
Downhill skiers trek uphill. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Dave Schruth, of team FasterBakers, swaps from downhill skis to running shoes for his second leg of the race. He finished the two legs in just under 77 minutes.
Dave Schruth, of team FasterBakers, swaps from downhill skis to running shoes for his second leg of the race. He finished the two legs in just under 77 minutes. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Dylan Price, of team Darwin’s Revenge, hands the timing chip to teammate Sam Luedloff. “Please take it, I don’t want this f—ing thing anymore,” Price said, laughing.
Dylan Price, of team Darwin’s Revenge, hands the timing chip to teammate Sam Luedloff. “Please take it, I don’t want this f—ing thing anymore,” Price said, laughing. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Michael Cooke of team Washington State Ferries descends Mount Baker Highway.
Michael Cooke of team Washington State Ferries descends Mount Baker Highway. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
From left, Kelly Hayden of Reverse Ski Girl, John Chambers of DARKHORSE and Libby Kokes of Data-Driven Downhillers try to stay warm while waiting for skiers to arrive.
From left, Kelly Hayden of Reverse Ski Girl, John Chambers of DARKHORSE and Libby Kokes of Data-Driven Downhillers try to stay warm while waiting for skiers to arrive. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Kelsey Bracewell of team American Canoe Association Women, left, and Whitney Kiker of the Indie Gals & New England's Finest run past a waterfall on Highway 542. The wet conditions slowed runners down.
Kelsey Bracewell of team American Canoe Association Women, left, and Whitney Kiker of the Indie Gals & New England's Finest run past a waterfall on Highway 542. The wet conditions slowed runners down. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
The car-free teams wait to descend down Mount Baker Highway after all the runners left on bikes packed with gear.
The car-free teams wait to descend down Mount Baker Highway after all the runners left on bikes packed with gear. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Oscar Avalos of Wolly Bandits rides through Glacier.
Oscar Avalos of Wolly Bandits rides through Glacier. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Matt Bailey of Birch Equipment hands off to his canoeist teammate at Riverside Park in Everson. Bailey finished the road bike leg in first place.
Matt Bailey of Birch Equipment hands off to his canoeist teammate at Riverside Park in Everson. Bailey finished the road bike leg in first place. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Shek Aven catches the timer thrown by road biker Mike Robson during the canoe leg exchange.
Shek Aven catches the timer thrown by road biker Mike Robson during the canoe leg exchange. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
It’s a mad scramble as canoers grab timing chips from their road bike partners and race to their boats from the exchange area.
It’s a mad scramble as canoers grab timing chips from their road bike partners and race to their boats from the exchange area. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Janice Lapsansky and Jackie Caplan-Auerbach of team Zeek's Wild Combo are pushed off by a fellow racer on the Nooksack River.
Janice Lapsansky and Jackie Caplan-Auerbach of team Zeek's Wild Combo are pushed off by a fellow racer on the Nooksack River. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Canoeists await their teammates and hunker down against the rain and cold.
Canoeists await their teammates and hunker down against the rain and cold. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
A canoe racer’s pants show wear and repairs from sitting during the canoe leg.
A canoe racer’s pants show wear and repairs from sitting during the canoe leg. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
A racer carries the canoe by himself as racers, in pairs, move their boats to a staging area at the canoe leg.
A racer carries the canoe by himself as racers, in pairs, move their boats to a staging area at the canoe leg. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
While waiting for his partner to arrive, Brandon Nelson points to boats, directing others to their boats.
While waiting for his partner to arrive, Brandon Nelson points to boats, directing others to their boats. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Canoeists paddle under the Hannegan Bridge in Lynden.
Canoeists paddle under the Hannegan Bridge in Lynden. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Birch Equipment canoeists arrive at the handoff point at Hovander Homestead Park.
Birch Equipment canoeists arrive at the handoff point at Hovander Homestead Park. (Eli Voorhies/Cascadia Daily News)
Canoeists Brad Buaer and Dave Jensen of team Boomer's Drive-In arrive at Hovander Homestead Park. They finished the leg in third place.
Canoeists Brad Buaer and Dave Jensen of team Boomer's Drive-In arrive at Hovander Homestead Park. They finished the leg in third place. (Eli Voorhies/Cascadia Daily News)
Cyclocross biker Brian Ecker of Beavers Tree Service takes off from Hovander Homestead Park for a 14-mile ride to Zuanich Point Park.
Cyclocross biker Brian Ecker of Beavers Tree Service takes off from Hovander Homestead Park for a 14-mile ride to Zuanich Point Park. (Eli Voorhies/Cascadia Daily News)
Cyclocross biker Bryce Olsen of team Birch Equipment shows off his muddy legs after finishing the sixth leg in first place at Zuanich Point Park.
Cyclocross biker Bryce Olsen of team Birch Equipment shows off his muddy legs after finishing the sixth leg in first place at Zuanich Point Park. (Isaac Stone Simonelli/Cascadia Daily News)
Dylan Bonsell of the Inn at Lynden rests, covered in mud, after the cylcocross leg.
Dylan Bonsell of the Inn at Lynden rests, covered in mud, after the cylcocross leg. (Isaac Stone Simonelli/Cascadia Daily News)
Matt Davis of Bellingham Firefighters Team 1 rolls into Zuanich Point Park.
Matt Davis of Bellingham Firefighters Team 1 rolls into Zuanich Point Park. (Isaac Stone Simonelli/Cascadia Daily News)
Sea kayaks are lined up at Zuanich Point Park Saturday, May 25, the day before race day. Boy Scout Troop 4019 provided overnight security for the kayaks.
Sea kayaks are lined up at Zuanich Point Park Saturday, May 25, the day before race day. Boy Scout Troop 4019 provided overnight security for the kayaks. (Photo courtesy of Mike Mora)
Kayakers wait for their cyclocross teammates to arrive at Zuanich Point Park to hit a zigzag course across Bellingham Bay.
Kayakers wait for their cyclocross teammates to arrive at Zuanich Point Park to hit a zigzag course across Bellingham Bay. (Isaac Stone Simonelli/Cascadia Daily News)
Casey Coombs, 42, of Seattle created a makeshift tent for protection from the rain while waiting to start his kayak leg at Ski to Sea. The day got a little wet as it went along.
Casey Coombs, 42, of Seattle created a makeshift tent for protection from the rain while waiting to start his kayak leg at Ski to Sea. The day got a little wet as it went along. (Photo by Elliott Almond)
Roy Colven from Boomer's Drive-In Legends heads for the water with his kayak.
Roy Colven from Boomer's Drive-In Legends heads for the water with his kayak. (Isaac Stone Simonelli/Cascadia Daily News)
The crowd watches the first two kayak racers coming in at the finish line.
The crowd watches the first two kayak racers coming in at the finish line. (Rhonda Prast/Cascadia Daily News)
Aaron Small of team Evil Bike Company paddles in.
Aaron Small of team Evil Bike Company paddles in. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Phil Midler paddles in Bellingham Bay to the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham.
Phil Midler paddles in Bellingham Bay to the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Dan Mayhew of team Barkley Village People paddles.
Dan Mayhew of team Barkley Village People paddles. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Chloe Olson gets tripped up by her kayak leg leash as she races for the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham.
Chloe Olson gets tripped up by her kayak leg leash as she races for the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Kayaker Jeff Hilburn of Birch Equipment finishes first in Ski to Sea.
Kayaker Jeff Hilburn of Birch Equipment finishes first in Ski to Sea. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Greg Redman of team Boomer's Drive-In runs on the rocky beach as he finishes the leg second.
Greg Redman of team Boomer's Drive-In runs on the rocky beach as he finishes the leg second. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Jonas Ecker of team Beavers Tree Service rings the bell at the finish line.
Jonas Ecker of team Beavers Tree Service rings the bell at the finish line. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Car free Green Mountain PT kayaker Ana Swetish jumps for the bell at the finish line.
Car free Green Mountain PT kayaker Ana Swetish jumps for the bell at the finish line. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Kayaker Koal Reyes-Schulze gets sprayed with water as Zach Gillis encourages him to sprint to the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham.
Kayaker Koal Reyes-Schulze gets sprayed with water as Zach Gillis encourages him to sprint to the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Gerardo Andaluz leaps to ring the bell at the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham.
Gerardo Andaluz leaps to ring the bell at the finish line of the 2024 Ski To Sea Race on May 26 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ski to Sea returned for its 51st year on Sunday, May 26 with a route from the Mt. Baker Ski Area, down Highway 542 and the Nooksack River, through farmland and across Bellingham Bay to Marine Park. Check out photographs from each leg and the moments in between captured by a host of Cascadia Daily News staffers. 

See CDN’s live coverage here.

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