Garrott Kuzzy – FasterSkier

A Tale of Two Birkies

Lumi ExperiencesFebruary 22, 2024

Most Birkie skiers are familiar with the legendary story of the original Norwegian Birkebeiners and how that inspired the famous cross country ski race in Norway, from Rena to Lillehammer; which in turn inspired the American Birkebeiner from Cable to Hayward. But what is the Norwegian Birkebeiner like today? I skied my first American and Norwegian Birkies last year and took away many impressions. “Wait, what?!” you ask. “Garrott, you lived in Hayward for 5...

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World Cup Packing with Julia Kern: What’s in the bag?

FasterSkierFebruary 21, 2024

It’s been an incredible North American World Cup period in Canmore and Minneapolis over the past two weeks. In Canada, as the excitement was building for the first World Cup on US snow in over 20 years, US skier Julia Kern led the women to the top US finish in the classic sprint and Diggins won the 15 km freestyle. In Minneapolis, the huge crowds of US fans in Wirth Park for the Loppet Cup...

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Life’s a Banquet: the Diverse Career of Garrott Kuzzy

Jody ZarkosNovember 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This is the latest installment of FasterSkier’s “where are they now” features devoted to former standouts from Team USA. This article features Garrott Kuzzy, whose presence on the 2010 Olympic Team helped the American Men’s relay to a 13th place finish. Kuzzy is also a principal in Lumi Experiences, a consistent and generous supporter of FasterSkier. In the 1965 Broadway hit, Mame, the titular character Auntie Mame pronounces the famous line, “Life’s a...

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From the Archives: CXC Lake Placid Training Camp Report, October 2008

Gavin KentchOctober 26, 2021

The following article was originally published on FasterSkier on October 15, 2008. It was written by CXC (Central Cross Country Skiing) athletes Kristina Owen and Heather Zimmerman. Roughly contemporary photos have been added for this reprinting; the pictures that originally appeared with this article are no longer available. The piece is simultaneously from very much another era, yet also completely timeless. On the one hand, “Caitlin Compton” now has a different last name; Jessie Diggins,...

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Nordic Nation: Bringing the World Cup to Minneapolis

Jason AlbertJanuary 6, 2020

In this episode, we connect with John Munger, Executive Director of the Loppet Foundation in Minneapolis and Garrott Kuzzy, former U.S. Ski Team member who grew up near Wirth Park. From impressions of Wirth back-in-the-day to exploring how the World Cup ended up in Minneapolis, we drill down on most (but not all) things Minneapolis World Cup. That event goes down on March, 17. We cover the cost of hosting, infrastructure demands, and how the pieces...

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Organizing the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck/Seefeld

FasterSkierJuly 24, 2019

Innsbruck, Austria has a long history of hosting big winter sports events. It is the self-proclaimed “Capital of the Alps,” and is truly one of the most memorable winter sports venues in the world. Innsbruck hosted the Olympic Games in 1964 and 1976. The annual Four Hills ski jumping tournament attracts 30,000 spectators to the iconic Bergisel jump that overlooks the university town of about 120,000 residents. In 2019, the Nordic World Championships were hosted...

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Behind the Scenes Organizing the Dresden City Sprint with Race Co-Director Torsten Püschel

Jason AlbertMay 2, 2019

Dresden City Sprint World Cup – Torsten Püschel Interview April 29, 2019 In the lead-up to the Minneapolis World Cup in March 2020, there are some parallels to the city sprint weekend in Dresden, Germany. Both are urban events relatively new to the World Cup circuit. What are the motivations and goals behind hosting a World Cup? What does it take to get a new event on the calendar? What has the Dresden World Cup...

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Talking World Champs with Seefeld Chief of Course Thomas Unterfrauner

FasterSkierApril 16, 2018

With the 2019 International Ski Federation (FIS) Nordic World Ski Championships the next major championship on the docket, Garrott Kuzzy, a 2010 U.S. Olympian who lives in Innsbruck, Austria, interviewed the chief of course for the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld, Austria. Via email, he asked Thomas Unterfrauner about preparing for the event, which will run from Feb. 20 to March 3. *** Garrott Kuzzy: How is the atmosphere around Seefeld leading up to the 2019...

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FasterSkier’s U.S. Breakthroughs: Kevin Bolger and Rosie Frankowski

FasterSkierApril 15, 2018

With the 2017/2018 season officially in the rearview, FasterSkier is excited to unveil its annual award winners for this past winter. Votes stem from the FS staff, scattered across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and while not scientific, they are intended to reflect a broader sense of the season in review. This set of honors goes to the U.S. Breakthrough Skiers of the Year. Previous categories: Collegiate Skiers of the Year | Para-Nordic Skiers of the Year | Canadian...

Lumi Experiences 2019 Nordic Ski World Championships Trips

Lumi ExperiencesFebruary 21, 2018

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Lumi Giving Back

National Nordic FoundationFebruary 6, 2018

The National Nordic Foundation is a non-profit organization that’s mission is to help aid in the development of skiers in the USA both national and internationally, by creating an independent funding source to aid athletes with the high cost of the sport. The NNF’s goal is to remove financial barriers that hinder our US athletes, due to the lack of funding available. World Cup athletes, World Junior/U23 Teams, U18 Teams, REG Camps, Junior National Teams,...

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Next World Championships Stop: Seefeld

FasterSkierMarch 16, 2017

Seefeld in Tirol, Austria will host the 2019 Nordic World Championships. The small town in northern Tyrol sits on a plateau nestled in the alps, about two hours by train south of Munich and about 30 minutes north of Innsbruck. Seefeld has a long history of hosting international nordic competitions, including the 1964 and 1976 Innsbruck Olympic Games, as well as the 1985 World Championships and 2012 Youth Olympic Games. Seefeld holds the historic distinction...

Guided Trip to Seefeld for 2018 World Cup, Proceeds to Benefit NNF

National Nordic FoundationMarch 6, 2017

Press release) The NNF and Lumi Experiences are partnering to offer a trip to the 2018 cross-country and nordic combined World Cup competitions in Seefeld, Austria. On this 11-day trip, designed by Olympian Garrott Kuzzy, we will ski in the Alps, cheer on our favorite athletes at the World Cup competitions and relax in three- and four-star hotels. Travelers will also have the opportunity to participate in the Dolomitenlauf Worldloppet! Scheduled for January 19 –...

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A New Chapter for GMVS with Rodgers, A New Start for SVSEF’s Gold Team with Mallory

Jason AlbertSeptember 14, 2016

Colin Rodgers has left Sun Valley to take charge at Green Mountain Valley School in his native Vermont, while his good friend Chris Mallory, also from Vermont, parted ways with UVM and is moving West to head up the SVSEF Gold Team.

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U.S. Devo Coach Fish Hosts Jam-Packed Junior Clinic: ‘Keep Them Moving, Keep Them Active’

Gabby NaranjaDecember 3, 2015

Where does the development of a strong ski program begin? U.S. Ski Team Development Coach Bryan Fish talks about the importance of engaging youth in nordic skiing. "Keep them moving and keep them active, keep challenging them, that’s what brings them back," Fish said last week in West Yellowstone, Mont.

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Giving Thanks on the Trails (West Yellowstone Thanksgiving Video)

Gabby NaranjaNovember 26, 2015

On Thanksgiving Day, skiers at the Yellowstone Ski Festival tell us what they are thankful for this week. For many of them, it's the snow!

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Beckwith Leaves GMVS, Kuzzy and Howe Hired to Run Academy’s Nordic Program

Alex KochonOctober 8, 2015

After nearly nine years with the Green Mountain Valley School nordic team, Justin Beckwith decided to leave his post as head coach and program director in August and has been aiding in the transition with coach Katrina Howe and new director Garrott Kuzzy.

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After 15-Plus Years, Zimmermann Retires from Skiing

Alex KochonJune 5, 20132

When Leif Zimmermann first got into skiing at age 13, he had no idea where it would take him. He quickly rose to Junior World and U.S. nationals success, making the U.S. Ski Team, World Cups, 2006 Olympics, and 2009 World Championships before retiring from the sport this spring.

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SkiRack Hosts Salomon SuperFit Event with US Olympian Garrott Kuzzy

FasterSkierOctober 17, 2011

Event: Salomon SuperFit Event with US Olympian Garrott Kuzzy Date: Saturday, October 29 · 10:00am – 6:00pm Location: Skirack Nordic Center, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT Event Contact: Will Skolochenko, 802-658-3313 Description: Salomon USA and SkiRack, New England’s most complete source for Salomon Nordic equipment and clothing, are hosting a custom gear-fitting event on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to kick off the 2011-2012 nordic ski season. The Salomon SuperFit Event will allow local Nordic skiers the chance...

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A Relaxed Kuzzy Shifts Training Gears, Gives Back

Alex KochonSeptember 27, 20112

Note: This is the second profile in a new series about working out with high-performance athletes. While Alex Matthews was in Middlebury to observe and report, she focused on the kids who trained with U.S. Olympian Garrott Kuzzy at a summer camp. MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Leaning on the back of his Volkswagen station wagon, Garrott Kuzzy smiled as his training partners arrived at the Middlebury College parking lot. All seven poured out of two vehicles....

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