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The other day we rode in the Mad River Rider's first Time Trial. The course was an eight mile out and back--gradual up on the way out, gradual down on the return. The course was about 8 miles.br /br /Times are available at: madriverriders.combr /br /Pi...

Since the last time you heard from me I spent two weeks on Kauai, 3 days driving my new (to me) car from Utah to AK, had some sweet spring skiing and now I am just finishing up my 5th week of training for the year. divbr //divdivAfter a great week in F...

Since the last time you heard from me I spent two weeks on Kauai, 3 days driving my new (to me) car from Utah to AK, had some sweet spring skiing and now I am just finishing up my 5th week of training for the year.


After a great week in Fairbanks to end the season I enjoyed doing absolutely nothing for a week before Annie, Hazel and I got on a plane to spend two weeks in Kauai. The last time we were in Hawaii we were on the go pretty much the whole day. This time with the addition of a 5 month old definitely made us adjust the pace. We got in some sweet hikes and saw some amazing things, all a little closer to the car that we had before.

There was another big life change this spring when the 1987 VW van that I have driven since I learned how to drive retired. It has been replaced by a 2001 Audi A4 wagon that I bought down in Salt Lake and spent three days after Hawaii driving the 3000 miles home. So much more fun to drive and this winter is going to be a whole new experience with a heater that works and the sweet bonus of heated seats! Still the van will be missed...

The first training period of the year is 3 days from completion before I get my first week off. We hit things off pretty hard with the first training and testing camp starting April 27. There was some great crust skiing down in Turnagain Pass that we got to take advantage of to make the break in to training much easier on the body. Plus the chance to watch a bunch of people who aren't the greatest tele skiers unleash their skills on race skis is a blast!

Since then I have been settling into the routine of summer. Training, working, and spending time with baby Hazel. The pace of life has had to adjust a little bit. Not quite as much down time so my time management has had to improve a little. It makes me focus more on what I am doing and I think for the training it is a good thing. Something I like to think I have been pretty good at, but it has been forced to a new level.

During the week off I get to spend a day or two helping coach the APU juniors at the first APU Death Camp down in Girdwood. East High's xc team used to have a Death Camp back in the 1990's and Charlie Renfro decided to bring it back. Not sure what the details are but there will be some sweet adventures.


div style="text-align: center;"br //divdivOur last day on snow in Bend with the MOD team included an intense crust ski up to the top of a nearby mountain, Broken Top. Arriving at the hill very early, a group of around 30 US ski team members, Sun Valley...

My training camp in Bend was very successful. The US Ski Team was great with helping me find a place to stay and offering training opportunities while I was here.After 7 beautiful and 1 cloudy/snowy days of skiing I couldn't be happier with the progres...

My training camp in Bend was very successful. The US Ski Team was great with helping me find a place to stay and offering training opportunities while I was here.After 7 beautiful and 1 cloudy/snowy days of skiing I couldn't be happier with the progres...

My training camp in Bend was very successful. The US Ski Team was great with helping me find a place to stay and offering training opportunities while I was here.After 7 beautiful and 1 cloudy/snowy days of skiing I couldn't be happier with the progres...

My training camp in Bend was very successful. The US Ski Team was great with helping me find a place to stay and offering training opportunities while I was here.After 7 beautiful and 1 cloudy/snowy days of skiing I couldn't be happier with the progres...

My training camp in Bend was very successful. The US Ski Team was great with helping me find a place to stay and offering training opportunities while I was here.After 7 beautiful and 1 cloudy/snowy days of skiing I couldn't be happier with the progres...

We have 1 Post-graduate and 4 Seniors this year, and we are pleased to announce their 2009-2010 plans:br /br /1. Dylan Grald (PG): will ski at Middlbury Collegebr /2. Danny Kuzio: will ski at Bates Collegebr /3. John McGlenn: will ski at Montana State ...

Start your ski season off with one of the best citizen skier camps in the world! Features reliable early December skiing at Mt. Bachelor, top coaching, evening lectures, and (optional) world-class physiology testing. New formats for 2009 to offer maximum flexibility over a longer time span! Designed specifically for citizen nordic skiers with skills anywhere from high beginner to expert. December 6-13, 2009 (tentative dates) This camp is open to the public. Registration opens in...

Andy Newell, USST member and one of the fastest men in World Cup Sprint racing, will join some of New England’s top coaches to provide insight into effective training, racing and speed building strategies. This summer the USST heads into its final push for the 2010 Olympic Games.  Andy will be joined by some of New Englands top coaches,Get first hand knowledge of what it takes to ski at this level, and how you can...

Training Period 2 (May 25 – June 21) NEW IN THE PERIOD: In Training Plans: – Period 2 is similar to period 1. We increased distance training and added a level 4 effort approximately every week instead of every other week as in period 1. In Video Extras: – Dryland Drills – bungee work (Single Stick and Double Pole); – Dryland Drills – classic  kick; – Over Distance – intensity levels; – Cycling Series |...