An Omen...

On 25th February 2006 Italy won the 5th Annual Mighty Mite World Championships, beating host favourites the United States, as well as Austria, France, Australia and Switzerland. Joining their event were members of the Mammoth Mountain Mighty 5 team who carried the national signs, members of the Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra and, making a guest appearance, Ski Patrol dog King and his partner Sean Macedonio. To the delight of spectators and participants, King, sitting in a special adapted sled, let out a deep bark with each turn.


Team Italy was the second group to attack the course with Brianna Andreas posting the top time for the team. Andreas was also the fastest girl in the 1998 girls division. Sierra Rutherford, who won the Girl's 1997 class, had the second fastest time for the team. Their times along with Steven Stickells' time of 28.21 helped Team Italy capture first place in the overall team competition.

Surely an omen of things to come...