Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess (r) goes down while trying to pass Torin Koos (10) in the 1.5 k skate sprint semifinal at U.S. nationals on Sunday. (Photo: Tom Kelly/USSA)

Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess (r) goes down while trying to pass Torin Koos (10) in the 1.5 k skate sprint semifinal at U.S. nationals on Sunday. (Photo: Tom Kelly/USSA)

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.

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