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USST Stumbles to Best Results Since Ruka; Randall Feels More Like Herself in Davos

Lander KarathDecember 22, 2014

The USST was ready to make some big moves Sunday when five of its athletes had strong qualification in the 1.4 k freestyle sprint in Davos, Switzerland. However, with four of five athletes crashing, the American squad was left wanting more. Kikkan Randall led the day in 9th, making her first semifinal appearance of the year. “It was a weird start to the season so I'm glad to be feeling like I am coming back,” she said of the day.

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Stephen Just Out of Top 10, Leads Small U.S. Contingent in Davos

Lander KarathDecember 20, 2014

Liz Stephen entered Saturday’s 10 k freestyle in Davos, Switzerland with a goal of placing in the top-10. While she missed her target by 4.9 seconds and earned a 12th place on the day, the result was a promising step for the 27-year-old as she continues to improve with every race.

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Bjornsens Post Top Results for U.S. in Lillehammer Pursuit

Seth AdamsDecember 7, 2014

A tough mini-tour in Lillehammer came to a close today with siblings Erik and Sadie Bjornsen leading the U.S. Ski Team.

Racing World Cup

Diggins Leads USST to Redemption in Lillehammer Freestyle Distance Races

Lander KarathDecember 6, 20145

Jessie Diggins demonstrated that the US Ski Team still has what it takes to post a top result Saturday as she skied to 15th place in the World Cup 5 k freestyle interval start in Lillehammer, Norway. Along with Sadie Bjornsen and Liz Stephen, Diggins broke into the top-30 to set up the women's team for strong results in Sunday's classic pursuit.

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Catching up with USST Head Coach Chris Grover in West Yellowstone

Lander KarathDecember 3, 201419

U.S. Ski Team Head Coach Chris Grover was in West Yellowstone for the first time in nine years last week, and FasterSkier checked in with him to get his take on the races. "This is my first time actually seeing the younger athletes in particular, so it’s exciting to see who’s coming up," he explained.

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NNF: Thank You from Executive Director Dave Knoop

National Nordic FoundationNovember 25, 2014

When: Saturday November 29, 12:00PM Start Time (approximate) Where: Rendezvous Trails Who: Open to all skiers – 5k Freestyle Details: 15-second intervals $15.00 per skier through 5pm, Friday, November 28 Online registration available with a small fee. Checks payable to WYSEF, WYSEF waiver required Details of the race will be covered at the Friday 5:30 PM coaches meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber Visitor Center) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION *** Grover: Support the NNF Over the next few week’s we’ll be reaching...

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National Nordic FoundationNovember 2, 2014

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Camps Training

As USST Park City Camp Ends, Excitement for Racing Season Builds

Lander KarathOctober 23, 2014

Approximately 40 athletes attended the USST Altitude Camp in Park City, Utah which concluded Oct. 19. The camp is a final opportunity of the best skiers in the country to fine tune their skiing before the winter season starts in November.

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Gallery: USST/NEG Park City Altitude Camp

FasterSkierOctober 14, 2014

Top nordic skiers from around the country converged on Park City, Utah in early October for the U.S. Ski Team and National Elite Group altitude camps. While the NEG camp concluded Oct. 12, the USST is continuing to train in Utah until later this month.

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U.S. Ski Team Women and Men Among the Masses at Alaska Training Camp

Alex KochonJuly 14, 2014

Anchorage and Eagle Glacier are happening places these days, with the North American Women's Training Alliance (including Norway's Celine Brun-Lie and 13 top U.S. skiers), a couple of French biathletes and the U.S. men's team, which recently arrived for its first unified training camp in Alaska.

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First U.S. Olympic Committee Nordic Coach of the Year, Flora Reflects on APU’s Rise

Alex KochonJuly 11, 20141

APU Head Coach Erik Flora isn't one to toot his own horn, but when it comes down to it, he's really in awe of the levels his Anchorage-based program has reached and his recent recognition as USOC Coach of the Year. "I had no idea it was coming," he says. "It’s such an incredible honor."

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Ambitious Tour du Canada Scheduled for 2016

Lander KarathJune 11, 2014

Canada will be hosting a season-end World Cup tour in 2016. An exciting development for North American skiing, the proposal cleared yet another hurdle at the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) 2014 Congress in Barcelona, Spain after receiving a set program.

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New York City World Cup: Down but not Out (Updated)

Lander KarathJune 10, 20142

While a plan to host a 2016 World Cup in New York City was quickly dismissed when USSA withdrew its bid for the event last week, there is still a possibility that the international racing circuit could come to the Big Apple in the future.

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USSA Withdraws Application for 2016 World Cup in New York City

Lander KarathJune 5, 20143

When the International Ski Federation (FIS) Congress began Sunday in Barcelona, Spain, there was a lot to go over. Not only was the international-racing circuit speculated to come back to North America in the 2015/2016 season, but there was also talk of a World Cup being held in Central Park, New York City.

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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.

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Whiteface Road Work Could Impact Climb to Castle

Peter MindeMay 16, 2014

Construction is underway on the eight-mile Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, the upper five miles of which the U.S. Ski Team, US Biathlon and NYSEF use for the annual Climb to the Castle rollerski race, set for Sept. 6.

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Saxton, Paddy Caldwell Capture U.S. Ski Team’s Attention, Invited to Revived D-Team

Alex KochonMay 2, 201419

Ben Saxton and Paddy Caldwell were two new names on the 2014/2015 U.S. Ski Team nominations released last Friday. Both with Stratton ties, the two were asked to join the D-team, an unfunded development squad back after a one-year hiatus.

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Not on the U.S. Ski Team List, Brooks Still in the Hunt for International Podiums

Alex KochonApril 29, 2014

Holly Brooks was the one well-known name left off the U.S. Ski Team's nomination list for 2014/2015, and that's by her choosing, she says. Rather than retire, she's hoping to tweak her training to get back to podium contention, especially in marathons and distance races.

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Hoffman ‘A Little Bit Closer’ with 26th in Olympic 50 k

Chelsea LittleFebruary 23, 201439

With the leaders through 48 k, U.S. skier Noah Hoffman ended up 26th in the Olympic 50 k. He was far from happy with his result - it's "not what I’m looking for" - but said he feels more and more comfortable skiing at the front. Brian Gregg finished 51st and Kris Freeman 57th in the last race of the Olympics.

Grover: Ski Switch Sinks Stephen, U.S. Women in Olympic 30 k

Nathaniel HerzFebruary 22, 20144

A strategic decision to switch to new skis at the 10-kilometer mark let the pack get away from Liz Stephen, and she never caught up. The story was the same for Holly Brooks and Kikkan Randall, all of whom had been advised to make the exchange by the U.S. coaching staff.

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