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CSS Assistant Coach Kristen Bourne Recognized with Women’s Sport Foundation VanDerveer Fellowship

Rachel PerkinsNovember 11, 2021
Kicking off her second year as assistant coach at the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) in Duluth, MN, Kristen Bourne was recently named one of ten recipients of the Women’s Sports Foundation VanDerveer Fellowship. The program, named for revered Stanford University Basketball coach, Tara VanDerveer, aims to increase representation of women in coaching at the collegiate level through the development of the rising generation. This is the first time that the award has been granted...
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Nordic Nation: Guiding Principles for Masters Athletes with Jim Galanes

Rachel PerkinsNovember 10, 2021
In this episode, we have Jim Galanes to discuss some guiding training principles for masters athletes. If you enjoy the endurance athlete lifestyle, or are juggling a career and family, but still enjoy trying to get fitter and faster as in this fickle sport, this interview has plenty of exercise physiology insight to chew on.  Galanes may need no introduction — he’s been a noteworthy member of the cross country ski community for more than...
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FS Gear Reviews: The North Face Flight VECTIV Carbon-Plated Trail Shoe

Rachel PerkinsOctober 30, 2021
If you follow road running, the buzz around carbon-plated shoes is not new to you. Nike led the way with its Alphafly and Next% series, which sparked rapid innovation throughout the industry to quickly ensure their top racing shoes could compete. In 2021, “super shoes” have quickly transitioned from controversial to nearly ubiquitous, permeating the elite and recreational fields alike.  But what about off-road? Is there a place for the carbon-plate in trail and ultra...
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Of COURSE it’s World Cup Time

FasterSkierOctober 29, 2021
Previewing parts of the Cross-Country course at this seasons Skiing World Cup With the Cross-Country event at this season’s Skiing World Cup due to begin at the end of November, we thought it would be a good idea to preview some resorts and areas that this season’s competition will be heading to. This year’s event looks to be as closely contested as ever, and therefore may not be an easy sport to bet on in...
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Seeking Snow: SMS T2 Finds Glide Time in Oberhof, Germany

Ella HallSeptember 22, 2021
With temperatures dropping steadily each day and the first signs of winter visible on distant mountaintops, the mind of a skier inevitably turns towards thoughts of snow. For the professionals this goes one step further: how and when can they get on snow before the season starts? In the US, pre-season snow time is limited. Once the snow disappears on Mount Bachelor, the Eagle Glacier in Alaska is typically the only domestic pre-season skiing available,...
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Dialing in Performance Fueling: Gus Schumacher Explores Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Rachel PerkinsSeptember 8, 2021
Over the last six months, an increasing number of athletes have posted photos and videos from their training sessions that include a small circular pod attached to the back of their arms, near the triceps. As it turns out, the pod is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), specifically the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor which partnered with a new company, Supersapiens, to design an interface that allows athletes to monitor and optimize their blood...
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Williams College Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierAugust 10, 2021
Williams College invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Coach of Nordic Skiing. This is a full-time visiting faculty position with an initial appointment for the fall and spring semesters of the 2021-2022 academic year, and a possible extension for an additional year.  The appointment will begin on September 20, 2021, or as soon thereafter as possible. Responsibilities include coaching Nordic skiing, recruiting qualified student-athletes, budget administration, supervision...
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Red Deer Nordic Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierAugust 6, 2021
Red Deer Nordic (RDN) is seeking to hire a full time Head Coach to lead our winter programs through the 2021/22 season. RDN is the youth programs division of the Parkland Cross-Country ski club and is based in Red Deer, Alberta.  A growing club of around 175 members, RDN currently offers programming from age 5 to age 18. Accountable to the Red Deer Nordic Executive Committee, the Head Coach is responsible for delivering the Learn to...
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The Best States for Skiing in the USA

FasterSkierAugust 3, 2021
Are you thinking about going skiing in the USA? Find out about three of the best states for this winter sport here. You can really have any type of holiday that you could dream of in the USA. No matter the state you go to, there will be some brilliant activities for you to jump on. If you fancy hitting the slopes and trying out some skiing, here are the best states to go to...
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Manual 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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Skiing 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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Four Top Ski Resorts in Norway

FasterSkierJune 25, 2021
  With its mountainous and forested terrain and sweeping snowy landscapes, Norway offers some of the best skiing experiences in the world. If you get the chance to ski in the Scandinavian white wilderness, here are four top Norwegian ski resorts that you should check out.    Hemsedal Ski Center With fifty-three slopes, twenty-one lifts, and a very long season, Hemsedal Ski Center has ranked highly as one of Norway’s top skiing destinations for years....
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Pastimes and Things to do When Skiing is Impossible

FasterSkierMay 25, 2021
It could be the time of year, it might be a lockdown has been initiated; whatever the reason, the truth is few of us can ski or practice winter sports as much as we would like. This is a frustrating situation and makes it harder to maintain fitness and keep our skiing skills sharp. With this in mind, what do we do in the months when hitting the slopes is impossible. Here’s some ideas. Read...
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A New Push for Equal Distance Racing

Jason AlbertMay 14, 2021
The debate to run equal race distances for men and women remains. Molly Peters, the head cross-country ski coach at Vermont’s St. Michael’s College, has led a grassroots campaign to make equal distance racing commonplace at the NCAA level and beyond. She’s the lead voice for The Ski Equal Team. The group sent a letter to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Sport Committee, its Equity and Inclusion Committee, and CEO Tiger Shaw asking...
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Recharging the Batteries: The World Cup Squad Does April

Rachel PerkinsApril 20, 2021
For most serious ski racers, the training calendar begins anew somewhere around the first of May. As such, the weeks between the final World Cup races (or Spring Series in a typical year) and the beginning of May is regarded as “off-season”.  The primary goal is not necessarily to remain sedentary, rather to fill up your cup. To enjoy the activities that a full training and racing load might prohibit, to (safely) spend time with...
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Skiing Photography: Manual Camera Basics

Julia KernMarch 31, 2021
*This is the second part of a multi-piece 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. You can read part one here.  Smartphones are versatile cameras to have on the go, but if you want to take your photography another step further and dive into the inner workings of a camera, experimenting with a manual camera is your...
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St. Lawrence University Seeks Graduate Assistant Coach

FasterSkierMarch 17, 2021
St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Nordic Ski. This 9-month position (August 2021 – May 2022) 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 Counseling and Human Development; Educational Leadership; and General Studies...
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Kimberley Nordic Club Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierMarch 12, 2021
The Kimberley Nordic Club is seeking a coach with the vision, motivation and collaborative spirit to assist in further developing our thriving nordic community. The Head Coach will lead programming for youth development and masters training groups. This role will also support program growth, coach and instructor training, school outreach, and general membership communication to collectively unify the club. The Kimberley Nordic Club (KNC) is a registered not-for-profit, full-service ski club whose goal is to...
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Williams College Seeks Assistant Coach

FasterSkierFebruary 26, 2021
Williams College invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach of Nordic Skiing for the academic year 2021-2022. This is a full-time, academic year (10 month) term position with the possibility of renewal. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. We are especially interested in individuals who have experience with diverse...
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Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Seeks Head Coach

FasterSkierFebruary 18, 2021
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC) is currently seeking a motivated and energetic individual to fill the full-time position of Nordic Head Coach. The position will lead and / or oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Training to Win phases of athlete development. The RNSC is a nationally-affiliated club and a registered non-profit organization that traces its roots back to 1891, with a long history of organizing and delivering programs geared towards nordic...

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