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Posted by Ryan Meeker on Aug 19th 2021

​The Moquah Challenge

Not the traditional athlete writing here but an employee of Enjoywinter. Last year with Covid an actual marathon with hundreds of runners and supporting crew was nigh impossible. Yet I still wanted to …

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Posted by Timothy Ziegler on Aug 12th 2021

The Many Variables In Ski Jumping

As in any sport, a lot of different variables are taken into account while ski jumping. People might be able to guess what a lot of these factors are by using common sense, like the wind constantly ch …

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Posted by Alayna Sonnesyn on Aug 12th 2021

​Altitude Training Camp

There are pros and cons to staying in one place all season to train. If you stay home, you get consistent, quality training without the stress of travel or finding new training locations. However, you …

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Posted by Reid Goble on Jul 29th 2021

Reid's Summer Update

It’s sunny, it’s hot, and it’s a little smoky…so you know it’s summer!This time of year is vital for training, and here in Bozeman, MT with the BSF team we have been dialing it in. This is really my f …

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Posted by Annika Landis on Jul 29th 2021

Adaptability

Hello! Annika here checking in from the Craftsbury GRP with some tips on how to be adaptable in diverse training environments and conditions.Adaptability is a skill that I value highly but am also con …

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Posted by Andy Gerlach on Jul 22nd 2021

​If The Shoe Fits, Or Doesn't

A gentle reminder that small differences in equipment can make large differences in your daily enjoyment. I've been spending this spring and summer trying to regain some form of fitness that I ha …

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Posted by Jared Shumate on Jul 22nd 2021

Summer Is Sweatin’ Season!

This summer has been a hot one for everyone. Right now at my home in Park City, Utah, most days have high temperatures peaking in the mid-90s which is not ideal for long exercises. I am certainly not …

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Posted by Alayna Sonnesyn on Jul 22nd 2021

Finding Color In The Gray

Vermont always seems to deliver the extremes. It’s either 85 degrees, sunny and humid, or 55 and raining, also humid. Lately, we’ve had a lot of the latter. I’m typically all for sunshine and recogniz …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on Jul 15th 2021

Abilica Inbound

My brand new Abilica rollerski treadmill (XC 2700) got in yesterday! I got a few friends to come over to receive it, because we are all super excited about it. As far as I know, it’s the first rollers …

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Posted by Sarah Goble on Jul 15th 2021

​Running the Ruby Crest Trail

This past weekend the XC Gold Team headed down to the Ruby Mountains in Nevada for a fun adventure. We ran/hiked the Ruby Crest trail south to north, which spans about 40 miles through the mountain ra …

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Posted by Kati Feldman on Jul 14th 2021

Hip Stretching-IMPORTANT for ALL Nordic Skiers

Greetings from Sun Valley! It’s been hotter than normal here, and the Gold Team has been training well. We’ve been fitting in our longer and harder sessions early in the morning to beat the heat, but …

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​Hurry up and wait!

Posted by Timothy Ziegler on Jul 8th 2021

​Hurry up and wait!

For me, one of the greatest things I’ve learned throughout my years as a Nordic combinedathlete that is applicable to my everyday life is the idea of “hurry up and wait.” To be able tohurry up and wai …

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​Update+ Tips for Training at Altitude

Posted by Garrett Butts on Jul 2nd 2021

​Update+ Tips for Training at Altitude

UpdateHappy Summer!! Here in CO, summer is in absolute full swing! Meaning, I am busy, busy, busy. While I’m at home in the summer I’m fortunate to work for my Dad’s outfitting business (Tenderfoot Ou …

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The Needs Change Year by Year

Posted by Taylor Fletcher on Jul 2nd 2021

The Needs Change Year by Year

As I am traveling home from our latest camp, my realization of where I am fitness wise has changed and the ways I go about my training has changed a bit too. When I last wrote for the Enjoy Winter blo …

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The Perks (?) Of A Broken Toe

Posted by Amanda Kautzer on Jul 2nd 2021

The Perks (?) Of A Broken Toe

If you know me or have been following my social media, you’ll know that I’ve been nursing a broken big toe for the last 11 weeks. While I’ve dealt with my fair share of chronic or overuse injuries, th …

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Katie’s Quick Stretch

Posted by Katie Feldman on Jun 24th 2021

Katie’s Quick Stretch

Katie’s Quick StretchHi SkiPost! Katie Feldman from the Sun Valley Gold Team here. As a long-time racer and reader of SkiPost, I’m excited to be working with EnjoyWinter and contributing content here. …

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"Especially With Beijing on the Horizon"

Posted by Casey Larson on Jun 23rd 2021

"Especially With Beijing on the Horizon"

Hey SkiPost! After a tough March on the jumping hill, I had a great reset throughout April. I definitely did not stop thinking about ski jumping but we always try during the off-season. I took a trip …

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​Fueling For Training

Posted by Gus Schumacher on Jun 16th 2021

​Fueling For Training

Everyone knows you have to eat a little differently for training performance, right? I did, but I never really took the time to learn about what food and drinks made me feel and perform best on big tr …

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5 Ways to Dial in Your Summer Training

Posted by Hannah Rudd on Jun 16th 2021

5 Ways to Dial in Your Summer Training

Hello!Hannah here, checking in from Bozeman, MT where the sun is cooking, and the summer is in full swing. As I sit here and look at the date on my computer screen, June 17th, it’s crazy to think abou …

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​The Start of the Olympic Year

Posted by Jared Shumate on Jun 16th 2021

​The Start of the Olympic Year

Kicking off an Olympic year brings a new level of excitement, expectations, and nerves to everything that happens during the training year. It is hard not to think about the Olympics and the prospect …

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​Re-Grouping in an “Almost” Post Covid World

Posted by Annika Landis on Jun 10th 2021

​Re-Grouping in an “Almost” Post Covid World

My name is Annika and I grew up in Hailey, Idaho racing for SVSEF. After that, I attended Middlebury College, and with the help of two amazing coaches and many hard-working teammates I was able to mak …

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Mandy Camp

Posted by Amanda Kautzer on Jun 10th 2021

Mandy Camp

It all started during the *regional replacement for* US Nationals race series in Houghton, MI. Since it was Christmas break, all my housemates were gone, and I wasn’t looking forward to spending a wee …

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Italy: where the wine flows … from a gas pump?

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on Jun 3rd 2021

Italy: where the wine flows … from a gas pump?

That’s right. Tucked away in the back of an artisanal wine and cheese shop in Riva del Garda, Italy, I was surprised -- and thrilled -- to find gas pumps dispensing wine. The microclimate around Lake …

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SkiPost #1

Posted by Reid Goble on Jun 3rd 2021

SkiPost #1

Hello SkiPost, my name is Reid Goble, and I am excited to be an Enjoy Winter athlete and enjoy winter with you all! To those that don’t know me I am from Harbor Springs, Michigan and just graduated fr …

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Diversifying Spring Training

Posted by Peter Holmes on May 27th 2021

Diversifying Spring Training

Spring is the time for skiers to relax, recover, and recoup before a new training season starts. Most skiers shift from a very structured training plan, to very little or no structure at all and are f …

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Back Onto Dry-Land!

Posted by By Gus Schumacher on May 27th 2021

Back Onto Dry-Land!

If you’re like me (maybe you’re more ambitious…), you took some time away from the gym and other types of training after a winter of skiing and racing. Taking this break after the snow melts is a huge …

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Exploring With Friends!

Posted by Alayna Sonnesyn on May 20th 2021

Exploring With Friends!

This spring was everything I needed to reboost the ski soul through exploring out west with friends! I put an emphasis on mental recovery and exercised only in the form of adventures with friends or a …

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“I’ll have the Schnitzel”

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on May 20th 2021

“I’ll have the Schnitzel”

Yesterday, restaurants in Austria reopened to indoor dining. For the past 6 months, a common dinner conversation has been, “where will you go when restaurants reopen? What will you order?”The Umbrüggl …

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May Update+ The Thing With Spring The update:

Posted by Garrett Butts on May 20th 2021

May Update+ The Thing With Spring The update:

May Update+ The Thing With Spring The update:And just like that, we’re already 4 weeks into the 2021-2022 season! After wrapping up a big on snow training block in Alaska, I went down to Texas for my …

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Training In Bend, Oregon

Posted by Sarah Goble on May 20th 2021

Training In Bend, Oregon

I am currently in Bend, Oregon with the SVSEF Gold Team for a week long training camp. After taking some time off at the end of April to rest and recover, this has been a great way to start off the ne …

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EnjoyWinter.com Glove Size Guide

Apr 19th 2021

EnjoyWinter.com Glove Size Guide

Size Chart for Swenor and KinetiXx glovesHow to determine your glove size you will need a tape measure or a piece of string. Take the tape and wrap it around your hand loosely at the widest point (exc …

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