I had a very important job this weekend at the annual Gatineau Loppet – Canada’s entry in the World Loppet ski events. I was head of cheering for my wife and a friend who were racing. While cheering I brought my equipment to document the event.
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010- punishing Penguin Hill!](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-6.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010- punishing Penguin Hill!
Many years ago (1993) I got my start in photography in Canmore and Banff Alberta. I found myself a job photographing portraits of tourists at the top of Sunshine Village ski resort.
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Lead Pack Gatineau Loppet 2010 Lead Pack](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-1.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010 - Lead Pack
This lead into covering races and events at the resort and the Canmore Nordic Centre – home of Olympic Cross Country skiing in 1988. I covered World Cup and other less prestigious events. Very fun.
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010 - lead pack classic race](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-2.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010 - Chase Pack
Earning $ covering these types of events nowadays is tough as budgets are small and there are many organizations offering photo services at low, low prices. I pursue better paying jobs now – hence head cheerleader.
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-4.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010
Enjoy a small selection of our work from The Gatineau Loppet’s classic races shot mostly from part way up the punishing Penguin Hill. Questions? Anytime!
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-9.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010
And you thought you had it tough as your lungs were bursting! Check this ‘arms only’ racer 1/3 of the way up Penguin:
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-3.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010
![Gatineau Lppet 2010 Gatineau Lppet 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-8.jpg)
Gatineau Lppet 2010
And check the smiles – mandatory on this part of the course!
![Gatineau Loppet Gatineau Loppet](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-7.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-10.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010
![Gatineau Loppett 2010 Gatineau Loppett 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-5.jpg)
Gatineau Loppett 2010
Thanks to the ski patrol for keeping people safe!!
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 Gatineau Loppet 2010](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-11.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010
![Gatineau Loppett 2010 home stretch Gatineau Loppett 2010 home stretch](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-12.jpg)
Gatineau Loppett 2010 home stretch
![Gatineau Loppet 2010 - home stretch Gatineau Loppet 2010 - home stretch](http://www.HarryNowell.com/Photo/blog/GatineauLoppet0210-13.jpg)
Gatineau Loppet 2010 - home stretch