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Defunding Deadline in the Rearview, U.S. NoCo Forges Ahead with USA Ski Jumping

Alex KochonAugust 1, 2014

Back in April, July 31 seemed like dark cloud looming in the distance. But it wasn't that far off, and fortunately for U.S. Nordic Combined, it wasn't all that dreary. "Things are moving forward for sure, and it’s a little bit more hopeful than in April," head coach Dave Jarrett says, explaining that he kept his job and hopes to have two other coaches and two wax techs help him this season.

Biathlon Camps Training

Mäkäräinen Shows U.S. Biathlon Women the Ropes (and Swimming Holes) in Kontiolahti

Alex KochonJuly 31, 2014

The U.S. Biathlon Women's A-team has been spending the last two weeks soaking up Finnish life and studying the 2015 IBU World Championships course in Kontiolahti with reigning World Cup champion (and local hero) Kaisa Mäkäräinen.

Camps News Training

U.S. Ski Team ‘Man Camp’ a Success on Eagle Glacier (Video and Photo Gallery)

Lander KarathJuly 30, 2014

The U.S. Men's Ski Team and APU recently wrapped up their summer training camp in Alaska. They spent their final week on Eagle Glacier where they trained hard, cemented technique, and had a few laughs.

Camps Canadian National Ski Team General Training

Two Dozen Canadians Seek Summertime in Bend

Alex KochonJuly 30, 2014

The Canadian World Cup Team and about 23 training-centre skiers ventured south to Bend, Ore., in late June for a 12-day camp that was more about finding good pavement than snow. "We felt like it was the best place for an all-around camp with a big group," coach Justin Wadsworth says.

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Three Swiss Biathletes, Sochi Olympians, Train with Canadians in Canmore

Alex KochonJuly 29, 20141

Three biathletes from Switzerland ventured to Canmore earlier this month for three weeks of training with the Canadian biathlon team. Before heading home, they headed to the Yukon for a little R & R.

Camps Lifestyle Training

Masters Minds: Motivating, ‘Part-Hardcore, Part-Fantasy’ APU Glacier Camp

BrainspiralJuly 28, 2014

From June 28 to July 1, the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center held its third-annual Masters Glacier Camp, hosting nine skiers ranging in age from their 30s to their early 70s. While Pyeongchang may be decidedly out of reach for these nine older athletes, it could be argued that no group of Eagle Glacier skiers — this month or ever — will have more fun.

Camps General Interviews News Training US Ski Team

Norway’s Brun-Lie Impressed with U.S. Women’s Team: ‘I Think We Have A Lot to Learn’

Alex KochonJuly 22, 2014

Norway's Celine Brun-Lie chatted with FasterSkier while wrapping up her camp with the U.S. Ski Team and APU on Eagle Glacier. She flew home Tuesday, but not before flying around Alaska, visiting cabins, eating salmon, seeing moose, lots of moose -- and training 20-plus hours for each of the last two weeks.

Biathlon Camps Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Make Every Shot with Norwegian Coach Joar Himle

Alex KochonJuly 16, 2014

Last month, Norwegian shooting coach Joar Himle, who previously coached biathlon greats like Ole Einar Bjørndalen and Halvard Hanevold, visited the Canadians for a weeklong camp in Canmore. While he mostly worked with individual athletes, he also had them do a few interesting drills, including a sort of 'shoot 'til you miss' exercise, which takes about an hour on the range.

Biathlon Camps General Training

‘I Want to Be a U.S. Biathlete Because…’ (Video)

Alex KochonJuly 3, 2014

Meet the 11 candidates up for nomination to U.S. Biathlon's X or development-group teams, from high-school upperclassmen to post grads.

Camps Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: U.S. Biathlon’s Tim Burke Uphill Run Test

Alex KochonJune 25, 2014

The Tim Burke Uphill Run Test up the slopes of Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid was held for the first time Tuesday, the second day of U.S. Biathlon's Talent ID Recruiting Camp. A former professional cyclist won it, setting a new mark for aspiring (and current) U.S. biathletes.

Camps Canadian National Ski Team Lifestyle World Cup

Canada’s Newest Coach, Tor-Arne Hetland Gets Dose of Canadian Ski Life at Sunshine Camp

Alex KochonJune 9, 2014

Tor-Arne Hetland is officially part of the Canadian crew after wrapping up his first training camp with the Canadian World Cup Team in May. Onboard since April, he says he's eager to give the perspective and stability that Cross Country Canada wants. "It is asked for new ideas into the team and I’m ready to give this," Hetland says. "And also more stability in the World Cup."

Camps News Training

U.S. Ski Team Starts Anew at Annual Bend Training Camp

Lander KarathJune 4, 2014

The U.S. Ski Team recently returned from their first training camp of the season in Bend, Ore. The camp served as fresh start for the team as they work to become the most technically improved team on the World Cup circuit this season.

Camps Technique Training US Ski Team Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Tackling Technique with Visualization (like the U.S. Ski Team)

BrainspiralJune 4, 20141

This week's workout comes from U.S. Ski Team Women's Coach Matt Whitcomb shortly after the team's on-snow camp in Bend, Ore., where they practiced improving technique after watching video clips, then created some footage of their own.

Camps General Interviews News Training US Ski Team

Sophie Caldwell Fractures Elbow in Bend, Crosses Fingers for No Surgery

Alex KochonMay 30, 2014

Sophie Caldwell broke her funny bone just over a week ago during a team mountain-bike session in Bend, Ore., and while it's no laughing matter, she's found humor in the situation. "I actually accidentally found myself in a spin class for senior citizens and it was one of the top ten sweatiest workouts of my life," she explains. "We did stage 14 of the Tour of Italy."

Biathlon Camps General Training

US Biathlon Debuts Tryout Camp to Target Development

BrainspiralMay 6, 20142

There could be such a thing as national-team walk-ons as a result of an upcoming US Biathlon tryout camp, a new format of its kind aimed at talented endurance athletes in the J1, OJ or collegiate age category.

Camps Lifestyle Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Volume Training (Long Days, Piggybacks and Alaska’s Version of Sharks and Minnows) with NANANordic

BrainspiralApril 30, 2014

Having the opportunity to teach 8 days of cross country skiing to the remote villages of Alaska is both rewarding and demanding. It’s hard to pin down an exact ‘workout’ we do up there, because by the end of just one day, your feet burn, and your mental focus just got tested by 100+ eager Inupiaq kids, thirsty for time on skis. There can, however, be progress made toward personal growth depending on how you want to slice it.

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Finding Serenity in Bruksvallarna: A Snow-Seeking Citizen Skier Amongst the National Teams

Alex KochonDecember 10, 2013

In mid November, national and elite teams start flocking to northern Scandinavia in search of early snow: Muonio, Bruksvallarna, Beitostolen. But what's it like if you're just a normal guy seeking some skiing of your own? Are you going to get "hupped" by an exasperated Charlotte Kalla? Simon Evans investigates this strange world, and learns something about why we love our sport.

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Pre-SuperTour, Thanksgiving Day Video

Alex KochonNovember 28, 2013

Some of the most competitive skiers in the U.S. SuperTour circuit give thanks and express appreciation for friends and family before, during and after their Thanksgiving ski sessions in West Yellowstone, Mont., one day before the SuperTour opens there on Friday.

Camps IPC Lifestyle Para Nordic Regional / Local

Yellowstone Ski Festival: A Place for Reunions

Mark VosburghNovember 27, 20132

In May, Paralympian Nancy Stevens called up a former teammate, her guide Tony Neaves, 15 years after their last race together. Did he want to join her in West Yellowstone, Mont., for the biathlon race before Thanksgiving? He agreed, and the two came out of retirement together on Wednesday.

Camps Continental Cup General Lifestyle Regional / Local

West Yellowstone by the Numbers

Alex KochonNovember 27, 20133

You don't have to be a ski nerd or history buff to think this stuff is interesting. A century ago, West Yellowstone was just getting its starts as a tourist town -- one that had to deal with excessive cold and ever-piling snow. What to do? Ski!

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