Often associated with Scandinavian culture, the concept of friluftsliv has helped shaped the nordic ski communities we all know. In Bend, Ore., a museum exhibit called "Winter Comes" celebrates the legacy of friluftsliv.
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17 Questions for 2017: Noah Hoffman
Chelsea LittleOctober 10, 2016
U.S. Ski Team member Noah Hoffman tackles our "17 Questions" series, revealing a summer of concerts and cornhole while he tries to conserve energy and improve recovery from an increased training load.
Fight Over WADA’s Future Continues at Olympic Summit; Bach Vague on Details of New Proposals
Chelsea LittleOctober 8, 2016
The declaration from the Olympic Summit in Lausanne makes clear that the International Olympic Committee has ideas about how anti-doping work should go forward, but it's unclear whether the IOC wants to make WADA truly independent, or to increase its own influence.
Gian Franco Kasper believes that WADA seeking punishments for countries which do not comply with the WADA Code -- for instance, stopping them from hosting international competitions -- goes too far into the realm of "politics."
Time to Ruminate on the 83% Rule: The Future of Classic at the Highest Level
Jason AlbertOctober 7, 2016
To double pole or not to double pole: sometimes it's not even a question for strong-enough skiers. We spoke to a few well-informed individuals on FIS's 83-percent rule and gathered their opinions.
Amidst a summer of projects on her new house in Vermont, U.S. Biathlon's Susan Dunklee has tried a periodized approach to her shooting training and is looking for big dividends this winter.
FIS Rules for Shorter Classic Poles to ‘Defend Classic Technique’ (Updated)
FasterSkierOctober 1, 2016
On Friday, the FIS Cross Country Committee passed a new rule requiring that classic pole lengths not exceed 83 percent of an athlete's height. "The rule is intended to keep future athletes from double poling races (and micro-skating) with poles that are close to the head-height limit," explains U.S. head coach Chris Grover, chairman of the FIS Subcommittee for World & Continental Cups.
Eyes on Lahti 30 k and Feet Firmly in Midwest, Caitlin Gregg Ramps Up
Chelsea LittleSeptember 30, 2016
After partially relocating to Park City and "getting excited" with her training last year, Caitlin Gregg suffering World Cup disappointment. Based 100 percent in the Midwest again, Gregg is focusing on leading the SuperTour and showing up strong at U.S. nationals -- a.k.a, doing what might get her to Lahti, Finland, for World Championships.
Craftsbury Splits Camp Between Slovenian Ski Tunnel and Dachstein Glacier
Gabby NaranjaSeptember 29, 2016
Eleven Craftsbury Green Racing Project skiers and three coaches took their training to Slovenia and Austria this month to check out Planica's new ski tunnel (in a three-level parking garage) then more snow time 9,000 feet above sea level at the Dachstein glacier.
Wednesday Workout: Moosehoofing for Speed and Capacity with Chris Mallory
Jason AlbertSeptember 28, 2016
"The goals of the workout are to increase classic striding leg speed and explosiveness, make neuromuscular gains, and increase aerobic capacity," explains Chris Mallory, new head coach of the SVSEF Gold Team. "The workout is fairly short and sweet, but very effective, and it helps to sharpen the athletes up as we near race season."
Nordic Nation: Jumping Explained, A Podcast with Bryan Fletcher and Clint Jones
Jason AlbertSeptember 26, 2016
In this FS podcast, it's time to learn about jumping, the other half of nordic combined many might lack an understanding of. To help guide us through the sport, we spoke with U.S. Nordic Combined Team leader Bryan Fletcher and jumping coach Clint Jones. Get ready to fly.
Troubling Data: 1 in 5 Norwegian Junior Women Show Disordered Eating
Chelsea LittleSeptember 23, 2016
New research shows that nearly 20 percent of female junior skiers and biathletes in Norway display disordered eating, with the percentage even higher at elite sports high schools.
Climb to the Castle Archive: Top Results from the Last 10 Years
FasterSkierSeptember 22, 2016
Race results and records from the last 10 year of the Climb to the Castle rollerski race up Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid, N.Y., courtesy of the New York Ski Educational Foundation. Guess who's won it five times?
Wednesday Workout: Elliott Out East at ‘Bird Camp’
FasterSkierSeptember 21, 2016
Tad Elliott explains, "Sometimes you need a good OD, have some fun with friends and enjoy hiking in the mountains. Also where else can you bag three peaks in three hours?" The answer, he found, is in Waterville Valley, N.H., where he's been training with Kris Freeman.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Ski Team returned to New Zealand's Snow Farm for on-snow training and racing. “The primary goal was extended time on snow working on group and individual technique needs,” head coach Chris Grover explained. “Another goal of the camp was to touch base with racing." Ten U.S. skiers started 2-4 races, and several racked up podiums.
Alaska NCAA Skiing Remains in Limbo as Fall Approaches
Gavin KentchSeptember 19, 2016
The University of Alaska president has recommended two options that could preserve the future of intercollegiate skiing at one or both of Alaska’s NCAA member schools – but both options may be without precedent in modern NCAA history. The final decision will be made by the Board of Regents in mid-November.
Win #3 for Duncan Douglas, Hannah Rieders Top Woman at Wide-Open Climb to the Castle
Peter MindeSeptember 19, 2016
The "Jacked Up Old Man" won his third Climb to the Castle up Whiteface Mountain on the race's 10th anniversary, edging Russell Currier by eight seconds, and a 17-year-old CSU skier held off her twin sister and an SMS junior in the women's race.
Holly Brooks’s Letter of Support, Signed By Alaska Olympians
FasterSkierSeptember 19, 2016
(letter of support, addressed to the University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, and granted permission to post.) *** Dear President Johnsen, My name is Holly Brooks and I am one of Alaska’s Olympic Cross Country skiers. I am writing this on behalf of several of our local Olympians, who have agreed to sign their names below, and encourage you to take the time to read this letter and gain an understanding of how much we...
Doping News: Sundby Defends Asthma Meds; WADA Hacked; IBU Clears Meldonium Athletes
Chelsea LittleSeptember 16, 2016
Martin Johnsrud Sundby blamed his poor performance at 2015 World Championships on stress from his positive doping test, while WADA's scientific director is now commenting that asthma drugs are performance-enhancing at high doses. In addition, Russian hackers released athlete medical records from a WADA database.
Rio Highlights: McFadden Breaks Paralympic Record; Putney’s Dana Takes Silver in TT (Updated)
FasterSkierSeptember 15, 2016
This article has been updated to include results from Thursday's road cycling and evening track races, as well as Tatyana McFadden's selection as recipient of the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award.