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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.

Interviews Lifestyle US Ski Team

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Kikkan Randall

Alex KochonDecember 6, 2013

Some of the most-useful random knowledge you'll ever need (or care) to know about U.S. Ski Team leader Kikkan Randall. "I used to hate pink," she says of her trademark color. Randall is also Alaska's safest driver -- at least she was as a teen.

Interviews IPC Lifestyle Para Nordic

World-Class Wheelchair Racer, McFadden Sets Sights on Sochi

Mark VosburghDecember 5, 2013

With less than a year of nordic experience, Tatyana McFadden -- a three-time Summer Paralympian with 10 Paralympic medals and a marathon Grand Slam to her name -- has her heart set on Sochi. "I have to just be relaxed and go with the transitions," she says. "When it comes time for me to put my skis on the snow, I have to remember everything I've learned ... and ski as fast as I can and hopefully make people proud.”

General Health Lifestyle

Seasonal Nutrition Focus: Not Getting Sick During Peak Season

BrainspiralDecember 4, 2013

Nutrition expert Georgie Fear explains how to ward off illness when training volume is at its highest. "As the season approaches, athletes want to be strong, fast, and lean, and putting in the hours to train is essential," she says. "It’s also critical for good nutrition to be a part of your routine."

Interviews Lifestyle US Ski Team

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Noah Hoffman

BrainspiralDecember 3, 2013

Noah Hoffman likes some strange things, such as raw meat and raw eggs, but hey, if it makes you fast... Here's some more random info about the 24-year-old Aspen native, who wants to live in the big city someday.

Interviews Lifestyle US Ski Team

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Andy Newell (Birthday Edition)

BrainspiralNovember 30, 2013

Andy Newell is 30 today, and if you already knew that, check out these lesser-known facts about the U.S. Ski Team sprinter, like his love of fish paste.

Camps Continental Cup General Interviews Lifestyle Racing Regional / Local Training

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!

Interviews Lifestyle Para Nordic Racing Training

After 10 Years in the Marines, Bermejo on his Next Mission

Alex KochonNovember 26, 20131

In his third season of skiing, Omar Bermejo is striving for the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. The 31-year-old U.S. Paralympics Development Team member joined the Maine Winter Sports Center this summer in an effort to make that happen and trained with teammates like Kris Freeman in Italy.

General Lifestyle Workouts

60 for 60: A Birthday Tradition for the Osgoods and Co.

Lander KarathNovember 25, 20133

Celebrating a birthday often involves cake, candles, and a bit of singing. Not so for Chris Osgood and his son Brayton who participated in what they called the 60 for 60 rollerski on Nov. 16. Every year since turning 30, Chris has rollerskied his age in kilometers, culminating in this year’s ski. Bucking the traditional birthday merriments, he celebrated his sixth decade by rollerskiing 60 kilometers.

General Lifestyle Olympics US Ski Team

Olympic Suits Remain a Mystery for U.S. Nordic

Emily SchwingNovember 22, 2013

It's no secret what Team USA will be wearing at the opening and closing ceremonies in Sochi, Russia: lots of red, white and blue, some ugly sweaters, and clunky boots. But what about the race-day suits for the U.S. Ski Team?

Interviews Lifestyle US Ski Team

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Sadie Bjornsen (Birthday Edition)

BrainspiralNovember 21, 2013

On her 24th birthday, U.S. Ski Team member Sadie Bjornsen shares some little-known facts about her personal life, including what she loves most about being a skier and how Europe turned her into a meat-eater.

Interviews Lifestyle US Ski Team

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie Caldwell

BrainspiralNovember 20, 2013

An assortment of random facts about Sophie Caldwell, now entering her first season as a full-fledged member of the U.S. Ski Team, including her fear of cold water and the one food she doesn't like.

Lifestyle Strength Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Yoga with Frédérique Vézina

BrainspiralNovember 20, 2013

This week, Canadian National Senior Development Team skier Frédérique Vézina, who trains with the Pierre-Harvey Training Centre in Quebec, writes about her favourite recovery activity – yoga — and explains how it can be cross-country skiing specific.

Canadian National Ski Team General Interviews Lifestyle Training

Mindful Babikov Plans to Pace Season for Olympic Peak

Katie BonoNovember 18, 2013

Ivan Babikov is excited, to say the least, heading into his third Olympic season. At 33, Canada's most-seasoned World Cup veteran knows what to expect and what not to get too stressed about. "[I’m] not trying to reinvent the bicycle," he says.

General Health Interviews Lifestyle News Training

Ask A Sports Psychologist: Making The Bigtime

BrainspiralNovember 14, 2013

In the second half of our "ask a psychologist" segment, we talk to Dartmouth sports psychologist Dr. Mark Hiatt about the pressure and stress that comes with qualifying for big races, and what happens once you do. Hiatt expands on suggestions for how to manage expectations, relax, and get in a positive and productive mindset.

General Interviews Lifestyle US Ski Team

1-on-1 with Erik Bjornsen (Exclusive Video)

BrainspiralNovember 13, 2013

Before the start of the 2013/2014 season, 22-year-old Erik Bjornsen recently sat down with Reese Hanneman for a frank discussion about last winter and the one just ahead.

General Lifestyle Training

Opening Weekend at Sovereign Lake/Silver Star

Gerry FursethNovember 11, 2013

Sovereign Lake boasted "mid-winter conditions" on Saturday, so naturally, FasterSkier contributor Gerry Furseth had to investigate. What he found was 75-plus kilometres of groomed trails and a reason for switching from his rock to his race skis.

General Health Interviews Lifestyle News Training

Ask a Sports Psychologist: How Do I Deal with My Team?

BrainspiralNovember 8, 2013

Coaches can't help with everything. We talked to Dr. Mark Hiatt, a sports psychologist at Dartmouth College, for how to deal with some common situations: what if your team is taking up too much time and eating into your life? How do you compete against your teammates? What if you hate your coach? His answers, which we hope will help you.

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