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What Makes Skiing The Best Winter Sport

FasterSkierMay 15, 2022
Winter is a wonderful time to head to the mountains, enjoy the snow and get active, with some of the best winter sports to try. The crisp air and dazzling vistas are a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of city life. As a result, ski resorts and winter resorts have become some of the most popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts worldwide. Similiar to how Everygame poker became the most popular go to online poker...
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Spring skiing: Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center hosts annual U.S. Ski Team camp

Rachel PerkinsMay 13, 2022
Believe it or not, it is mid-May. For those following a traditional cross-country calendar, this means the start of a new training year, building toward the 2022/2023 competition season. And, for many of the top American athletes, this means it’s time to make an annual pilgrimage to Bend, Oregon for the on-snow camp of the season at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. The weather gods were kind to the camp attendees, with nearly a foot...
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Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team Seeks Head Competition Coach & Program Manager

FasterSkierMay 9, 2022
Overview The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team (BNJRT) is a team based in Boulder, CO which has been training 8-19 year old athletes for more than 38 years as part of the USSA Rocky Mountain West division. With an average of 45 athletes per season, BNJRT is focused on providing an environment that fosters a lifelong love for the sport of Nordic skiing. Many athletes have the opportunity to compete at the national level while...
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Bogus Basin Nordic Team Seeks Full-time Head Coach and Director of Programs

FasterSkierMay 5, 2022
The Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT) in Boise, ID is seeking a full-time Head Coach and Director of Programs.  This individual would reflect the top position within the Nordic Team structure.  This person is responsible for the oversight, management, and progress of the program toward established goals and objectives. The BBNT is a non-profit ski team for athletes of all ages and abilities in Boise, ID. It is part of the Intermountain Division, and is...
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Whistler Nordic Ski Club is Seeking a Head Coach

FasterSkierMay 3, 2022
Whistler Nordic Ski Club is seeking a Head Coach who is highly motivated and has effective teamwork and collaborative skills and the vision to develop our youth and adult ski programs. The Head Coach will lead programming and support coaches for Whistler Nordic Ski Club’s competitive and recreational programs, including but not limited to Jackrabbits, Track Attack, Junior Racing and Masters. The Head Coach will support the long term athlete development (LTAD) at all levels,...
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Yarmouth High School (Maine) Seeks a Head Nordic Coach

FasterSkierMay 3, 2022
Yarmouth High School (Maine) seeks a head Nordic ski coach to continue its 30+ year legacy as one of Maine’s premier public school racing programs. The team perennially produces some of the top athletes in the Western Maine Class B Conference and the state, including recent Olympian, Sophia Laukli ‘18.  The ideal candidate for this position would have coaching experience, USSA-level racing experience, and a high level of energy and enthusiasm for coaching young athletes. ...
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Moving with the times: A look at Brennan’s “Perseverance Trail” NFT and partnership with Parity Now

Rachel PerkinsApril 28, 2022
On April 13th, Rosie Brennan wrote in an Instagram post, “The world is constantly changing and I’m trying to move with it.” The post announced the launch of an online auction for a limited edition NFT, in partnership with the organizations Parity Now and VereNFT. The NFT, titled “Perseverance Trail”, was designed by artist Kerri Schiff and features a mountainous ski trail with a variety of images of Brennan racing in her Team USA suit....
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From the Archives: Performance, not college, was reason for USST cuts (June 2009)

Gavin KentchApril 22, 2022
The following article was first published on FasterSkier in June 2009. It is reprinted now in advance of the upcoming announcement of athlete nominations for the 2022/2023 U.S. Ski Team, a subject of perennial interest for American ski fans. Based on the published objective criteria for team naming and athletes’ current world ranking, it appears that multiple athletes who are current or recent NCAA skiers will be named to next year’s national team. Like many...
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Nelson Nordic Ski Club Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierApril 20, 2022
Nelson Nordic Ski Club is seeking a Head Coach with the vision, energy and collaborative attitude to lead and develop youth and adult ski programs in our thriving and growing club community. The Head Coach will lead programming for long term athlete development (LTAD) at all levels, with a priority placed on the Club’s Track Attack and Junior Racing programs. Supporting and following Nordiq Canada’s LTAD model, the head coach will provide on-snow and dryland...
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6 Exciting Ski Resorts in Germany

FasterSkierApril 19, 2022
If you are planning your next winter trip then let it be Germany. Not because the country is enriched with picturesque villages, fairytale castles, or panoramic views. But also the country has the best ski resort options that will definitely become the highlight of your trip. Therefore, pack our bags and make your winter holidays memorable with our list of exciting ski resorts in Germany. Yes, the resorts do offer ice skating, curling, and tobogganing...
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A Complete Person: Katharine Ogden Follows Her Own Path Toward Retirement

Ella HallApril 18, 2022
Anyone who has had the pleasure of interacting with Katharine Ogden, also commonly known as KO, can tell you that she is humorous, kind, and thoughtful – both in regard to others as well as in her own self-introspection. She is also a wicked good skier, proving herself both nationally and internationally in competition. Ogden recently shared that she was stepping away from professional skiing, having already experienced a range of career ups and downs...
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Cross Country With a Twist: NordicX Event Lights Up Anchorage 

Rachel PerkinsApril 14, 2022
What comes to mind when you think of a cross country ski race? Depending on your location and how you choose to interact with the sport, there are likely a variety of answers to the question, but it’s likely that there are some common themes.  “Cross country events are pretty much all the same when you boil them down, you know?” said retired US Ski Team member and 2018 Olympian Reese Hanneman. “It’s a test...
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Seeks Assistant Men’s & Women’s XC Ski Coach

FasterSkierApril 13, 2022
  The Department of Athletics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking applicants to fill the position of Assistant Women’s & Men’s Nordic Ski Coach. The Alaska Nanook athletic program is a multidivisional member of the NCAA, with 10 teams competing at the Division I and Division II levels. This is a 11 month position located on the UAF campus. Submit Application Here Duties: Public Relations/Community Outreach: Run the Teams’ social media in a...
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“It’s a Good Time to be an American Ski Racer”: A Look Inside the OPA Cup Finals Trip to Sappada, ITA

Rachel PerkinsApril 6, 2022
While World Cup Finals were underway in mid-March in Falun, Sweden, a second contingent of top American skiers was lining up roughly 2,000 kilometers south to race in the OPA Cup Finals in Sappada, Italy. Located along the northern edge of Italy near the Austrian border, the small town is nestled among the spectacular, jagged massifs of the Italian Dolomites, roughly an hour’s drive east of Toblach, which typically hosts the final stages of the...
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SkiErg Training: Training Considerations and Technique

Ned DowlingApril 4, 2022
I hate rollerskiing. As much as I try to be a good Nordie, I just can’t get over my fear of hitting the pavement. Between a history of bike racing and the rollerski learning curve, I’ve already lost enough skin. I know it’s good for me and might make me faster on snow, but I’m too old to put up with my heart rate being affected more by fear-induced adrenaline than by quality training. My...
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Why CBD is the perfect post-skiing recovery tool

FasterSkierMarch 27, 2022
CBD appears to be all the rage right now and for good reason. This cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant has been shown to effectively provide relief from a variety of medical conditions including pain, inflammation, anxiety and even cancer. But what about using CBD for post-skiing recovery? Well, it turns out that this is another thing that can be helped with the use of CBD and it might just be what many ski enthusiasts...
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What are the best unexpected places to ski in the US?

FasterSkierMarch 26, 2022
Skiing is something that many people around the USA love to do. While cross-country is naturally exciting, there are other ways to explore this hobby (such as downhill or roller skiing). However you enjoy yourself out on the slopes, it is key to find the best places to do it. This helps you to have a great time, enjoy the best runs and take in some awesome views along the way. While certain states or...
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10 Skiing Resorts Even Students Can Afford

FasterSkierMarch 25, 2022
  When you are a college student, studying is the most important thing in your life. You are now laying the bricks for your future career wall. If you stick to all construction standards, you are going to become a successful, highly sought professional. In its turn, this means a stable income. This is the opposite of what you are going through now. You spend most of your time studying. In addition to this, you...
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Nordic Pulse Uses GPS Tracking to Improve and Accelerate Communication Between Groomers and Skiers

Rachel PerkinsMarch 23, 2022
If there’s a generalization that can be made about cross country skiers, it might be that we like to “know before [we] go.” As the ski season waxes and wanes, or mid-season storms roll through, we relentlessly check the weather forecast and our local grooming report as we fantasize hungrily about the fresh corduroy or classic tracks we hope to enjoy that day. But we can’t always know before we go. Timely grooming reporting asks...
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St. Lawrence University Seeks Applicants for Graduate Assistant Coach

FasterSkierMarch 22, 2022
  St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Nordic Ski.  This 9-month position (August 2022 – May 2023) is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree.  Remuneration includes a very competitive coaching stipend, student health insurance, and eligibility for tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program).  St Lawrence offers Graduate programs in Counselling and Human Development; Educational Leadership; and General...

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