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National Nordic Foundation

With the classic mass start race in Fairbanks we wrapped up a busy month of racing on both sides of the Atlantic, and building a bridge between US and Norwegian Junior skiing. In February, with help from the National Nordic Foundation and the US Embassy in Oslo, 12 American Juniors and two US coaches went to Lillehammer to participate in the Norwegian Junior National Championships, and in March six Norwegian J1 skiers and two coaches came to Fairbanks for our JN’s. Each trip was a great success.

$18,400 J1 Scando Trip  This trip is the first exposure to international racing and racing travel for U.S. athletes. This is a chance for our young athletes to get exposure to high level international competitions in a fun atmosphere. The athletes build friendships, learn to travel as a team in a foreign country, and race against some of the best juniors in the World. Coaches on the trip also gain valuable international experience.  Total trip cost $23,400 (not...