Erik Bjornsen (APU/U.S. Ski Team) battles Sam Naney (Methow OD/Madshus) for first position in their quarterfinal heat. Bjorsen would go on to place second.

Lander Karath

Lander Karath is FasterSkier's Associate Editor from Bozeman, Montana and a Bridger Ski Foundation alumnus. Between his studies at Middlebury College in Vermont, he is an outdoor enthusiast and a political junkie.