I was back at the mayo yesterday to have huge needles stuck into my legs a few times, and I do not have compartment syndrome. Then I was sent to a neurologist (to make sure no stone is left unturned) and I do not have anything wrong with my nerves. It is now [...]
Gus Kaeding, an athlete on last year’s CXC Team Vertical LImit, has been named the Assistant Elite Coach of the team. A 2008 graduate of NMU, Kaeding was a two time NCAA Championship qualifier with a best finish of 23rd. The Vermont native joined CXC for the next season and has a best SuperTour finish of 8th. He is also a founding athlete of the
The 2010-2011 season officially begins today! In preparation for a new season, there is a lot of evaluation and refection of last season. Today I filled out a goal sheet, defining what steps I need to make along the way to achieve my goals. These go...
We already advertised for an IT intern, but are also looking for someone to work on the content side of the site. The position is perfect for someone with an interest in ski racing and journalism, and will provide the opportunity to work on original content, as well as assist FasterSkier staff. Strong writing skills and solid knowledge of ski racing are required. For more information, please email us at
The 2010-2011 season officially begins today! In preparation for a new season, there is a lot of evaluation and refection of last season. Today I filled out a goal sheet, defining what steps I need to make along the way to achieve my goals. These go...
Cross-Country Skier of the Year The 2010 FasterSkier Awards wrap up with the Cross-Country Skier of the Year. While the women’s winner was a no-brainer, the men’s was not so clear cut. Cross-Country Skier of the Year (women): Kikkan Randall (USA). Randall is head and shoulders above the rest of the North American women. She followed up her silver medal at World Championships last season with a stellar all-around campaign. With a focus on the...
Performance of the Year This year we expanded the Performance of the Year Award to include three different categories – cross-country, biathlon, and nordic combined. XC Performance of the Year (men): This season featured a number of outstanding performances, and for the first time we breaking out the award into three categories – cross-country, nordic combined, and biathlon. The challenge, like in many of the other awards, is how to weigh Olympic results. The Olympics...
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Crust skiing to Johnson Pass in the Kenai Mountains of Alaska.
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Habitat for Humanity with the US Women's silver medalist Hockey team and Team for Tomorrow. Pretty awesome day!Hockey team member Erika Lawler and our wall!So proud!http://www.teamusa.org/news/2010/04/22/athletes-participating-in-habitat-for-humanity/...
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April is here! In Alaska, this means blissful, scenic skiing of all types if you're a skiing fanatic and just can't get enough... Kikkan gets after it on Alpine skis too. This woman was destined to win World Cup medals on skis, no matter the variety she would've chosen. Matt Johnson, my childhood ski buddy and lifelong friend, about to make a descent of the "Headwall" look smooth and easy.It's
Nordic Combined Skier of the Year In a year in which the US Nordic Combined Team won five Olympic medals, including gold, and when racing a full squad on the World Cup, was a realistic threat to sweep the podium, how do you pick one athlete. Billy Demong won gold and silver at the Olympics, becoming the first US Nordic athlete to bring home a Championship gold. Johnny Spillane left the Games with three silver...
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WASHINGTON, DC (April 22) – The fact that, without snow, his sport would be impossible could be a big reason that Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) was chosen to be a speaker at The Climate Rally, an event in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in Washington, DC. Demong will speak in front of thousands on Sunday, April 25 at The National Mall as part of an initiative for all involved...
“After the season is before the season” was the motto for more than 20 representatives of the organizing committees and representatives of Infront Sports and Media who conducted a debrief on the fourth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear in Munich on 15th April. A detailed review including results from surveys with different stakeholder groups and discussions on several topics like marketing & promotion, accommodation as well as accreditation...
The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is seeking applicants for a position that would be part-time ski coach and part-time program coordinator for other programs at the Center. The ski coaching responsibilities would include coaching the Junior program as well as providing race support, waxing and testing skis, and assisting Head Coach Pepa Miloucheva with the Green Racing Project. The program coordination would include developing and managing events and programs at the Center such as biking programs...
The 2009/2010 racing season concluded with 3 back-to-back races in the Supertour Finals in one of the most northern areas of Maine. Since I had been living and racing on the road for the past 4+ months I knew I would be best prepared to race well if I...
Biathlete of the Year In any normal year, this award would be as straightforward as they come. On the men’s side, Tim Burke (USA) is head and shoulders above the North American field. And despite inconsistent performances, Zina Kocher is the only woman who can threaten to crack the top-20. But this was an Olympic year, and Olympic results count more than World Cup or World Championship races – at least to the public. Neither...