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PHOTOS: Coal Ridge Invitational pushes through mid-April snowstorm

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Jaymin Kanzer
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Coal Ridge Titans freshman pole vaulter Bailey Olmstead knocks down the 6-foot bar during a practice attempt on Friday at the Coal Ridge Invitational.
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The Coal Ridge Invitational track and field meet at Coal Ridge High School opened Friday under a fresh 3 inches of snow.

Spring weather on the Western Slope can be unpredictable, but locals are used to adapting, and Friday was no exception. Athletes and spectators pushed through the snowy conditions as high school talent stood out at Coal Ridge High School.

Coal Ridge sophomore Clayton Terrell crashes down hard into the sand during the Boys Triple Jump finals, in which he finished second with a 42-9.25 jump.
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Morgan Huey leaves everything on the track during the 100-meter finals Friday, where she placed eighth in 14.43 seconds.
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Glenwood Springs Demons junior runner Ryan Grosscup kept a low heart beat while running his section of the 4×800 meter relay during the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday.
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Coal Ridge junior shot putter Bryce Bartel spins and fires the shot put during the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday morning.
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Rifle Bears freshman Jack Beauregard arches his back up and over the high jump bar while awaiting jumpers try to stay warm during the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday morning.
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Before having to participate, Basalt Longhorns athletes stayed huddled up in their tents during the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday.
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Glenwood Springs sophomore pole vaulter Ana Waaler misses a 6-foot attempt during warmups Friday at the Coal Ridge Invitational. She later placed second in the event with a vault of 6 feet, 11 inches.
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An onlooker walks across the field wrapped in a blanket, while background attendees wait in line for hot chocolate and espresso, as everyone at the Coal Ridge Invitational struggled to stay warm on Friday morning after an unexpected spring snowstorm.
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