Switzerland’s Dario Cologna on the ground at the finish of the men’s 15 k classic mass start at World Cup Finals on March 18 in Quebec City, while Finland’s Sami Jauhojärvi walks on. Also pictured: Norway’s Finn Hågen Krogh and Hans Christer Holund.

Alex Kochon

Alex Kochon (alexkochon@gmail.com) is a former FasterSkier editor and roving reporter who never really lost touch with the nordic scene. A freelance writer, editor, and outdoor-loving mom of two, she lives in northeastern New York and enjoys adventuring in the Adirondacks. She shares her passion for sports and recreation as the co-founder of "Ride On! Mountain Bike Trail Guide" and a sales and content contributor at Curated.com. When she's not skiing or chasing her kids around, Alex assists authors as a production and marketing coordinator for iPub Global Connection.