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Photo Gallery: World Junior Women’s and Men’s 10/20km Skiathlon

FasterSkierFebruary 27, 2012

Once again with the help of Reese Hanneman, FasterSkier’s Audrey Mangan captured some of the action during the World Junior Championship 10/20km Skiathlon in Erzurum, Turkey. Related Race Reports: Led By Razinger, Slovenia Takes a Turn at Junior Worlds Dominance Ustiugov Takes Third Straight Title in World Junior Skiathlon [smugmug url=”http://fasterskier.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=21665674_LwLVNp&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”false” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”M”]

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The Best Race of the Year

FasterSkierFebruary 27, 2012

Saturday I had my best race of the year so far in the 'greatest show on snow,' the 39th American Birkebeiner. The race had a deep field with 14 foreigners from Sweeden, Switzerland, Norway, Russia, Canad and Frace joining the Americans at th...

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Green Grass and Skiing

FasterSkierFebruary 26, 2012

It is the heart of February and the snow in the yard is almost entirely gone and I swear the grass is starting to look green. It is a strange feeling for me to walk outside and cross the grass on my way to go skiing. For the...

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Weekend Clinic

FasterSkierFebruary 26, 2012

Yesterday I led an all-day clinic for Methow Valley Nordic, our locally-based ski club dedicated to establishing and maintaining the strong ski community here in the Methow Valley. MVN is a very generous sponsor of MOD so I was excited for the opportun...

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Birkie Notes

FasterSkierFebruary 25, 2012

I've been getting phone reports from the American Birkebeiner this morning.Congratulations to Caitlin and Brian Gregg - Caitlin was 2nd in the women's race and Brian was 3rd in the men's event. Brian and Caitlin both felt that they were skiing on...

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VITAMIN D!!!

FasterSkierFebruary 25, 2012

Matt and I on our ski yesterday. First Over-Distance (OD) ski I have gotten to do in quite a while, so it was extra special. Perhaps the warmest and sunniest I have ever seen Davos, so it was a really amazing day full of smiles and vitamin D!!!Rest an...

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Ok Everyone! Let’s do the Taper!

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

Hello all, I’m in Ridnaun, Italy at the moment getting ready for the upcoming World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany starting next week. We’ve been up here at the top of the valley now for almost a week and I have to say that World Champs can’t get here soon enough. It’s not that I don’t [...]

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Sarah Hendrickson soars to silver medal at Junior World Championships

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

Erzurum, Turkey (Feb. 23) — Sarah Hendrickson added another title Thursday to her long list of ski jumping accomplishments — silver medalist in the 2012 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships. In 2010 she won the bronze (the only American, male or female, to ever medal in a Junior World Championship). She began this season by winning the inaugural women’s World Cup opener in Lillehammer, Norway, and she’s the current overall leader on the World Cup circuit....

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Photo Gallery: World Junior Women’s 5km Classic

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

FasterSkier’s Audrey Mangan is on-site in Erzurum, Turkey reporting on the World Junior/U23 Championships. Here is a selection of photos from the 5km classic. Complete Race Report Men’s 10km Classic Photos [smugmug url=”http://fasterskier.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=21613304_htCFsP&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”smugmug” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”M”]

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Photo Gallery: World Junior Men’s 10km Classic

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

FasterSkier’s Audrey Mangan is on-site in Erzurum, Turkey reporting on the World Junior/U23 Championships. Here is a selection of photos from the 10km classic. Complete Race Report Women’s 5km Classic Photo Gallery [smugmug url=”feed://fasterskier.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=21613056_zvwgmb&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”M”]

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Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

The past couple weeks have been a whirlwind of racing and travelling. From Russia we flew to Germany, drove to Austria for a few days of training, drove to Czech Republic for a weekend of races, drove to Poland for three more days of racing and then drove back across Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany [...]

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Photo Gallery: U23 Skate Sprint

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

With the help of Reese Hanneman, FasterSkier’s Audrey Mangan captured some of the action during the U23 sprint heats in Erzurum, Turkey at the World Junior/U23 Championships. Related Race Reports: Retivyk, Belov Deliver 1-2 Punch for Russia at U23s; Scott, Packer Lead North Americans In Top 30 [smugmug url=”http://fasterskier.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=21618151_xZ8J85&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”smugmug” captions=”false” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”M”]

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Photo Gallery: World Junior Skate Sprint

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

FasterSkier’s Audrey Mangan in on-site in Erzurum, Turkey reporting on the World Junior/U23 Championships. Here is a selection of photos from the junior skate sprint. Related Race Reports: Nilsson Charges Down Homestretch to Take Sprint Victory in Erzurum [smugmug url=”http://fasterskier.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=21617174_874gZf&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”smugmug” captions=”false” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”M”]

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Toko: Thoughts on Birkie Wax

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012

The forecast has been stable for the last 5 days: warm up until Friday evening, then 12f overnight and a high of 26f on Saturday. I am always wary of forecasts where conditions are supposed to change the night before the event as so often the change is delayed or doesn’t happen. Glide: Were the Birkie today, we would have been on LF Moly, HF Moly, JetStream Red with Red structure. The tip for...

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Swix: Updated American Birkebeiner Wax Recommendations

FasterSkierFebruary 23, 2012

Date of Report Thursday FEB. 23rd 2012. Testing at 00 by Swix Sport Race Service Director Chris Hall & Eivind Opsahl Swix Norway Wax Product Manager. Forecast Thursday Feb. 23rd: Cloudy throughout the day with a chance of snow. Forecasted High near 34°F. Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Forecasted Low around 18oF. Friday Feb. 24th: Mostly Cloudy with a forecasted High of near 28oF. Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy with a forecasted...

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Bobcat Skiers Host NCAA Western Regional/RMISA Championships

FasterSkierFebruary 23, 2012

David Norris, who is tied for the top qualifying spot in the league. Michael Schallinger have also been consistent top 10 performers this winter. When MSU hosts the NCAA Skiing Championships in two weeks, it will mark the seventh time that the Bobcats have hosted collegiate skiing’s big dance. Montana State last hosted in 2008. This Week’s Schedule of Events: Wednesday: Slalom Qualifier – Men at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; women at 11:30 a.m....

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Podiums and Downtown

FasterSkierFebruary 23, 2012

Well I was not there as I stayed back with the Jrs and took them downtown, and then out to train, but what a day! Sadie came 5th about 5-6s from 2nd and Hoff was skiing with the worlds best taking second in a very tight race!Sorry I could not figure ou...

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Davos again!!

FasterSkierFebruary 22, 2012

So we are back in Davos for our last rest and relaxation week before the final push of the World Cup season. We have 2 races in Lahti, Finland next weekend, 2 races in Oslo, Norway the following weekend, and then hopefully 4 races in Falun, Sweden for...

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The 33rd Annual Rendezvous Race Will Be Held on March 3, 2012

FasterSkierFebruary 22, 2012

www.rendezvousrace.com for more information, and find us on facebook for the latest updates on the race. On Sunday, March 4th, the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation will host their annual Youth Ski Festival where kids 13 and under can participate in a variety of ski games including relays, musical chairs and more! Bring the family and experience winter this year. Day-of registration. Please visit

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Atomic: Classic Focus at Birkie Demo

FasterSkierFebruary 22, 2012

There has been a worldwide surge in classic racing the last two years. Major marathons, such as the American Birkebeiner, used to focus on skating with classic receiving a secondary status. That status is undergoing a major change at Marathons throughout the world. Skiers are discovering the joy of classic and Marathons with both techniques are witnessing parity in numbers. The end result of this growth is that manufacturers are putting extensive R & D...

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