Med and Petie Bennett

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2022

Skiing was a lifelong passion for Med and Petie Bennett. When they relocated to Wilson, WY, and their daughters joined the Jackson Hole Ski Club Nordic team, Med and Petie pitched in to help with local races. While they were actively involved in helping the Club, Med decided to jump into Nordic competition himself; in 1979, he began racing on the Masters circuit. Soon after, Petie tired of just watching the races and decided to give it a try. They traveled together to regional and national races, and in 1985, they were able to qualify for the World Masters Championships in Germany. In subsequent years they traveled to World Championships in Lake Placid, NY; Finland; Austria; Quebec; Italy; and Alaska. When Petie and Med left the international competition circuit in the early 1990s, they continued to enjoy Nordic skiing recreationally. Their skiing lives—and the testament they make to Nordic as a lifelong sport—have been an inspiration to many.