March 7th saw the return of the 6th annual Alta Women’s world championship arm wrestling competition. It was some time since your correspondent attended the event and there were a couple gaps with Covid, but this year’s competition saw the crowds and wrestlers return in force.
Alta Community Enrichment, helmed by the ever energetic and capable Lil Sara, hosted the competition at Our Lady of the Snows as always. To ensure a compliant crowd Alta local chalet resident Coe (pronounced Co -E) prowled the ring armed with billy club and cuffs.
Canyon Blog tracked down last year’s champion; Sandra D from Snowbird ski patrol who proudly appeared in her superhero cape awarded to each year’s champion. When asked about her approach to preparation and competing she shared what was apparently the winning strategy. “I come to have a good time, drink beer, and see friends.” Hard to be more succinct.
With her was fellow Snowbird ski patroller, and 2022 champion, Johanna. They and the rest of the Snowbird crowd patrolled the dance floor/ring perimeter with their matching ski resort fans.
The event was emceed by Lucy and her male companion, who could only be described as a fuzzy woodland critter replete with hat and tale. To add more festive visual appeal and a bit of beefcake the evening’s flag bearer was armed only with an Alta flag, speedo, and a pair of shades.
24 competitors entered the ring, one opening and then impressively downing a quick pre wrestle can of beer, but as anyone familiar with 1980s movies knows in the end, “There can be only one…”
There must be something on the west side of Powder Ridge because Snowbird came out on top yet again. Johanna was crowned this year’s winner. Alta may serve as host of this most prestigious feat of womanly strength, but they’re going to need to bring it bigger next year because the Snowbird ladies aren’t going anywhere. Canyon Blog recommends no delay in kicking off that training regimen. It starts with a twelve pack…
