From left to right: Simi Hamilton, Paddy Caldwell, Erik Bjornsen, coach Chris Grover, and Ian Torchia of the U.S. Ski Team during a mid-overdistance run on top of the Roc Cornafion above Villard-de-Lans, France. (Photo: Chris Grover)

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.