Skiing the High Cascades with the U.S. Ski Team

National Team Coach Justin Wadsworth was the logistics guru who got this camp together. Ken Rodman and the Tumalo Langlauf Ski Club got the Mt. Bachelor ski trails open. Elk Lake Resort provided the grooming. “Elk Lake’s a great place to ski in the winter and the nicest lake you’ll find in the Cascades,” said Justin. “Mr. Rodman, Elk Lake and the Mt. Bachelor management made this camp happen.”

Lindsey Williams — Bend a Reprieve from Surgery, Stationary Cycle

Two days after U.S. Long Distance Nationals, Lindsey Williams found surgery the only option to relieve persistent lower leg pain. “In mid-April, April tenth exactly, I had my fascia surgery to release all the compartments in both legs,” said Lindsey. Six six-inch scars show the surgeon’s work. “From the surgery until Bend I couldn’t train with others. I could only bike. Bend was a great, welcome change of pace. Finally I could train like a skier and be around the team again.”

With the guidance of Matt Whitcomb, aided by the input of Pete Vordenberg, Ms. Williams has a sprint skier focus for the first time. “I’m working on speed. I’m focused on getting really, really fast and specializing,” said Williams. “Getting the speed is the big priority this year. I’m doing lots of sets of 30 second intervals, speeds during distance sessions, and have a new strength plan. Before I used to get a little carried away in the weight room — I can’t let this stuff take away from the skiing.”

Dryland Along the Coast: Keeping the Stoke High