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Biathlon Community Feature News RacingSusan Dunklee and the Change Wants to See: Part II

Jason AlbertAugust 2, 2021

This is part II of an interview with U.S. biathlete Susan Dunklee. In her final season racing World Cup, Dunklee has decided to take on a leadership role, as an Athlete Ambassador for gender equity, with the International Biathlon Union. You can find part one of the interview here. This portion of the interview focuses on an incident that crystalized Dunklee’s resolve to foster cultural change in her chosen sport. Dunklee posted a two-Instagram post...

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Juniors News Regional / LocalAlaska Junior Camp Wraps Up Summer Regional Elite Group Training

Gavin KentchJuly 29, 2021

ANCHORAGE — As allegories for skiing development go, the uphill run time trial is tough to beat. It’s hard to start with, it gets harder as you approach your goal, and success requires pushing all the way to the finish. “Paying the tax on the road to the podium,” as Sadie Maubet Bjornsen once wrote of a photo of her on Gasline. Tuesday morning in Anchorage, a group of the state’s top juniors took on...

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Job Postings NewsNakkertok Nordic Seeks High Performance Coach

FasterSkierJuly 29, 2021

Nakkertok Nordic is hiring a full time, enthusiastic leader to be the new high performance coach of the Equipe Nakkertok Racing Group (ENRG), U20 and older athletes. We have a successful high performance racing program with 250 athletes, 3 paid full time coaches, 4 part time paid coaches, a strong volunteer coach/ admin support structure and excellent facilities, including snowmaking. We are offering a competitive salary with benefits. Competitive Development certification is requested. Bilingualism would...

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Feature Product News ResourcesManual Camera Basics Part II with Julia Kern

Julia KernJuly 28, 2021

*This is the third piece in a multi-part series on photographing skiing, ranging from capturing skiing on your smartphone to taking a deep dive into how professionals capture skiing on the World Cup. Take a look at Smartphone Photography and Manual Camera Basics in case you missed them. The first step to manual camera photography is understanding the parts of your manual camera. Once you have a basic understanding of how a manual camera works, the functionality built into...

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News Other NewsNutrition: The Key To Endurance Sports For You And Your Furry Friend

FasterSkierJuly 27, 2021

Whichever sport you are in, there’s something beneficial you eat; if you have appropriate supervision, it will assist you with getting results. Proper intake of nutrition would help you stay healthy and fit in daily life. Whereas, you can consult a nutritionist for good nutrition to help you be active during sports. You have a pet, go for taking care of them with dry food and profit them. Eating right is crucial to perform effectively....

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Job Postings NewsToby Creek Nordic Ski Club Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierJuly 26, 2021

Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club (TCNSC) is seeking a head coach to lead and oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Learning to Compete phases of athlete development. Our head coach will share our passion for Nordic skiing and inspire, support, and provide leadership to all of our athletes, with a primary focus on coaching and developing our older teenage athletes. They will inspire and engage all athletes in a safe, fun, inclusive,...

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News Other NewsWhat does it take to join an international sports competition?

FasterSkierJuly 26, 2021

Athletes need to be in peak physical condition to compete at their best and get the most out of it. They also need to be as healthy as possible when traveling or competing internationally. Your sport probably means a great deal to you, and you know that your performance will be critical to the success of your team. You’ve trained long and hard for this big game. But what can you do to make sure...

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Job Postings NewsThe University of Denver Seeks Assistant Nordic Coach

FasterSkierJuly 24, 2021

The University of Denver is looking for Assistant Nordic Ski Coach for the upcoming 2021/22 season. The link below has the job’s description and instructions on how to apply for the position. For more information or questions, interested applicants can reach me at rogan.brown@du.edu and (970) 769-6980. https://jobs.du.edu/cw/en-us/job/494082/assistant-coach-nordic-skiing

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Biathlon Community Feature News RacingSusan Dunklee and the Change She Wants to See: Part 1

Jason AlbertJuly 23, 2021

Back in 2008, Susan Dunklee chose to become a biathlete after finishing her collegiate ski career. This was a solid decision both for Dunklee and for the US Biathlon program. With two World Championship silver medals, she is the most decorated biathlete from the U.S. women’s team. Born and raised in Vermont, Dunklee finds comfort in familiarity. During the offseason, she is based near Craftsbury and can often be found training with her Green Racing...

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Job Postings NewsMadshus USA is Hiring a Race and Service Manager

FasterSkierJuly 21, 2021

Madshus USA is excited to announce that we are looking for a Race and Service Manager who will continue to build on our recent global success. As a successful, global brand we always strive to provide the best products and service to the Cross-Country community. We believe that investing in racing is a great way to continue to develop the highest performing products across all of our categories, and we look forward to adding...

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General News OlympicsOlympics in the News

Jason AlbertJuly 20, 2021

Many readers will consume energy the next few weeks determining how and when to watch the Tokyo Olympics. The summer games feature 339 events in 33 different sports. Its Exhausting on many levels. FasterSkier covers the winter side of the Olympics, which begin on February 4th, 2022 in Beijing, China. But, we’re here to glance at the Olympics in the news. The news coming out of Tokyo are the Covid-19 cases popping up here and...

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Job Postings NewsNorthern Michigan University Seeking Assistant Ski Coach

FasterSkierJuly 16, 2021

Northern Michigan University is seeking applications for an Assistant Ski Coach. The position will assist the Head Ski Coach with all assigned duties associated with the Intercollegiate Ski Programs. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. NCAA learning portal proficiency, or passing within one month of hire. Possess a current CPR certification or the ability to obtain upon hire. Demonstrated successful skiing coaching or racing experience at the collegiate or comparative...

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News Other NewsSkiing Opportunities Near Las Vegas – From Sin City to Ski City

FasterSkierJuly 15, 2021

Las Vegas is known for its bright lights, untold secrets and exciting evening entertainment. But fewer people realize that Vegas is also a fantastic destination with opportunities to go skiing. If you like skiing and like an evening out with friends, it doesn’t get much more perfect than Las Vegas. Read on to uncover the best skiing trails near Sin City. Can you really go skiing near Vegas? Most people don’t realize there are skiing...

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Community General News OlympicsNeed an Olympic Fix? Here’s a Few Ways to Watch the Summer Games

Ella HallJuly 14, 2021

After a year of postponement caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the summer Olympics are going ahead, with the opening ceremony on Jul 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Setting opinions aside about the lingering threat of COVID or other Olympic-related controversies, the coming weeks will provide countless moments of great sport. Although we are a winter-focused publication here at FasterSkier, we’ve done a little research into how you can best view the upcoming games. NBC is...

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News Other NewsHow CBD Capsules + Home Remedies Help With Stomachaches

FasterSkierJuly 14, 2021

Have you ever experienced a tense, painful coil in your stomach or abdominal area? This can also be accompanied by severe cramping, diarrhea, or vomiting. If two or more of these symptoms are present, you may be experiencing a stomachache (read more) with underlying causes. These causes can range from gastroenteritis, stomach ulcer to related conditions, like a ruptured appendix or diverticulitis. However, some upset stomachs aren’t so serious and can be easily remedied by...

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General News RacingGian-Franco Kasper, Former FIS President Dies at 77

FasterSkierJuly 12, 2021

Over the weekend, it was reported that Gian-Franco Kasper, the former president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), died. Kasper stepped down from his role at FIS after serving the organization as president for 23 years. In total, Kasper worked 46 years for the organization. Newly elected FIS president, Johan Eliasch, memorialized Kasper in a press release. “Gian Franco Kasper was unique in the international sports community,” Eliasch said. “He built FIS from a small...

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Community News Racing ResultsDavid Norris Wins Third Mt. Marathon, Canada’s Sam Hendry Second; Rosie Frankowski Fourth

Gavin KentchJuly 8, 2021

Men’s race Most athletes pay their dues as they work their way up the results list for Mount Marathon, the grueling 5-kilometer, 3,000-foot-gain out-and-back race in Seward, Alaska, that dates to 1915. There is no substitute for experience on the technical course, and most people need to get their rookie run out of the way before they can even think of challenging for the overall victory in subsequent times on the mountain. David Norris is...

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News Sponsor Press ReleaseFort Kent Post Graduate Training Program

FasterSkierJuly 7, 2021

The Fort Kent Outdoor Center is now accepting applications to our Post Graduate training program for Nordic and Biathlon Programs. There are currently openings for 4 full time athletes at this time to live in the Jalbert Athlete Residence Please follow this link for information about the program and how to apply https://www.fortkentoc.org/programs/ The University of Maine at Fort Kent has just announced that 5 scholarships will be given to five athletes that are enrolled...

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News Sponsor Press ReleaseLumi Experiences & Pioneer Midwest Ski Picking Travel Opportunity

Lumi ExperiencesJuly 7, 2021

Ready to travel again? Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy are now open to vaccinated US & Canadian travelers! You can visit all four countries THIS SUMMER on the Lumi Experiences Ski Picking Trip, August 30 – September 5, 2021. This unique trip is a skier’s dream: behind-the-scenes tours of the Fischer, Salomon & Atomic ski factories in Austria with Birkie Champion Matt Liebsch, owner of Pioneer Midwest. Skiing on the Dachstein Glacier above Ramsau. Skiing in...

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News Nutrition Resources TrainingWith Temps Bumping into Triple Digit Territory, some Tips and Tricks for Hot Weather Training

Ella HallJuly 6, 2021

As the Western US experiences unprecedented early summer temperatures FasterSkier reached out to some U.S. Ski Team athletes to get their tips and tricks for training in the heat. (Dehydration is serious. Look out for these signs that your fluids need to be replenished: Extreme thirst, infreqent urination, dark urine, fatique, and lethargy. We reached Kevin Bolger in Bozeman, Montana (the temperature at the time of writing: 94°F) where he was training before heading...

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