Cross Family Skier Recognition

​Perseverance........the Cross boys will NOT give up.
​While this year has not been an easy one, the Cross family have definitely had their share of hurdles to overcome. 
It honestly started as a pretty decent season and Son Charlie found himself skiing into his seeding of 2nd place at the Midwest Regional Tournament.  They traveled to LA for Nationals with high hopes of a decent placement for Charlie, to find that coming to a quick halt when he missed the gates of his first pass.  He held his head high like a man, came home ready to prepare for the next year, quickly making passes at 36 mph.  Two days later, that came to a screeching halt when Dad Jeff had a freak accident, resulting in a rare, very serious injury and surgery. Knowing he had a tournament coming up that he was leading, Charlie was determined to make it happen and make it great.  7 days later, he found himself being pulled out of the water with a pretty serious injury too, resulting in surgery and a quick end to his season, as well.  It didn't stop either skier. They both were determined to fulfill their commitment to their lake and broader ski community and found a way, with some help, to finish preparing for and hosting a record tournament, resulting in 2 records.  Both have continued to rehab and prepare themselves for next ski season.  Let us not overlook the influence of a strong, supportive wife and Mom, Jill and the support from the Champion Lake community.
​Cross Family Strong!