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NCCSEF Adds Nordic Combined Alongside Cross Country as a Supported Discipline

FasterSkierJune 6, 2011

The National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation has added the discipline of Nordic Combined to its roster of supported Nordic disciplines.   As NCCSEF director David Knoop states “In both Cross Country and Nordic Combined gaining ongoing and consistent quality training, racing, and coaching experiences is the biggest challenge facing developing American skiers who are spread throughout our vast country and live thousands of miles away from Europe, the center of Nordic racing.”   Adding...

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CXC Makes a Move at Telemark

FasterSkierJune 6, 20119

Central Cross-country Skiing (CXC) is starting the summer with a bang, scheduling three elite training camps at their new home at Wisconsin’s fabled Telemark Resort. Yuriy Gusev, CXC’s Executive and Athletic Director, said, “We’ve been looking for a training center for awhile.” While considering other training venues near Duluth and Wausau, WI, CXC kept coming back to Telemark and the Birkie area. Gusev cited the huge ski tradition in the Birkebeiner region, but noted challenges...

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Home Sweet Home

FasterSkierJune 5, 2011

Well, the day has finally arrived... my one day of relaxation that is! I am in Anchorage, and I don’t go up to the Eagle Glacier until tomorrow. The last week has been one of the craziest of my life, trying to train twice most days, study for finals...

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Eight weeks down!

FasterSkierJune 5, 2011

Today makes eight weeks since my surgery and everything is going great!  My rehab has progressed very fast and I am now pretty much back into my normal training routine.  I am still not able to skate ski as much … Continue reading →

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Eight weeks down!

FasterSkierJune 5, 2011

Today makes eight weeks since my surgery and everything is going great!  My rehab has progressed very fast and I am now pretty much back into my normal training routine.  I am still not able to skate ski as much … Continue reading →

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Eight weeks down!

FasterSkierJune 5, 2011

Today makes eight weeks since my surgery and everything is going great!  My rehab has progressed very fast and I am now pretty much back into my normal training routine.  I am still not able to skate ski as much … Continue reading →

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Eight weeks down!

FasterSkierJune 5, 2011

Today makes eight weeks since my surgery and everything is going great!  My rehab has progressed very fast and I am now pretty much back into my normal training routine.  I am still not able to skate ski as much … Continue reading →

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Rendezvous OD

FasterSkierJune 4, 2011

This morning I was graciously allowed to join local Methow ultrarunners Kaarin Kelly and Alison (soon-to-be-Naney) Hanks on an OD up some sweet secret trails to Rendezvous pass.Proper fueling begins and ends with HAMMER. And coffee. And a melon.Like a...

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Rendezvous OD

FasterSkierJune 4, 2011

This morning I was graciously allowed to join local Methow ultrarunners Kaarin Kelly and Alison (soon-to-be-Naney) Hanks on an OD up some sweet secret trails to Rendezvous pass.Proper fueling begins and ends with HAMMER. And coffee. And a melon.Like a...

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Rendezvous OD

FasterSkierJune 4, 2011

This morning I was graciously allowed to join local Methow ultrarunners Kaarin Kelly and Alison (soon-to-be-Naney) Hanks on an OD up some sweet secret trails to Rendezvous pass.Proper fueling begins and ends with HAMMER. And coffee. And a melon.Like a...

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Ski To Sea 2011

FasterSkierJune 4, 2011

It is slowly beginning to be a tradition that after Bend Camp, a bunch of skiers will make the 8-hour trek north to participate in the Ski to Sea, a multi-stage team adventure race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. The opening leg of the race is a 7km ...

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Ski To Sea 2011

FasterSkierJune 4, 2011

It is slowly beginning to be a tradition that after Bend Camp, a bunch of skiers will make the 8-hour trek north to participate in the Ski to Sea, a multi-stage team adventure race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. The opening leg of the race is a 7km ...

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Ski To Sea 2011

FasterSkierJune 4, 2011

It is slowly beginning to be a tradition that after Bend Camp, a bunch of skiers will make the 8-hour trek north to participate in the Ski to Sea, a multi-stage team adventure race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. The opening leg of the race is a 7km ...

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Canadians Tackle First Training Camp In Bend
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Canadians Tackle First Training Camp In Bend

Kieran JonesJune 4, 2011

The Canadian National Ski Team (CNST) has kicked off its training season with its second annual camp in Bend, Oregon. According to newly-minted CNST World Cup team member Len Valjas, the entire World Cup team was present for the 11 day camp, with the only exception being Alex Harvey, who is currently finishing up exams at home in Quebec. While the weather in Bend had been less than ideal – in a recent interview with...

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