1. Men's race start. 2. David Belz, 24, Switzerland, wins in 37:08. 3. Local favorite Jim DiDomenico, 39, of Palatine, crosses the finish line 10 seconds later in 37:18. 4. Mt. Prospect's Kielo Sauvala, 46, celebrates her first place finish of 49:23. 5. Showing fine form is second place woman, Chris Palmquist. 6. The future of the sport? Christian Reditsch, 5, of Glen Ellyn finishes his first race in three minutes for 300 meters. 6. David Belz and his trophy. 7. Matt Baum's first cross-country ski race. 8. Race Director, Bob Richards and his wife, Nan. For additional photos check out http://nin.wrycza.org/