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Fish on Promoting the U.S. Development ‘Pathway’ vs. the ‘Pipeline’

JACKSON, Wyoming — Last last month, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced that Bryan Fish had been promoted to cross country sport development manager. FasterSkier sat down with Fish on Sept. 14 at Jackson Hole’s Center for the Arts, where he was leading a Level 200 coaching clinic, to learn more about this transition and how his new position will support the national development program. He also provided insight into the development program’s philosophy and goals...

Wednesday Workout: Recovery Surf with Ajax

BEND, Ore. — It’s August. That means a few things to keep in mind. Out West, it’s been hot and dry. Mid-90 temps have been the norm and in places like Bend, it’s in the teens for humidity. Don’t forget to top that with smoky air from surrounding wildfires. On the East Coast, high humidity can turn an early morning workout into a tropical death march. Left or right coast, even in the Rockies and...

Butch Reimer has had a significant influence in my life.  It was under his tutelage that my passion for cross-country skiing matured. The summary reads, “Butch Reimer passes of cancer and is survived by Jill – his wife, daughter – Hannah and son – Jake.”  Turning back the pages, one will always find a story deeper in content and substance.  Butch’s story is one that touches many of us in the cross-country ski community.  I...