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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted by Jared Shumate on Apr 1st 2021

​Reflecting on the Season

Hello, everyone, and happy off season! I’m back home for the first time since mid-December and it feels great to finally relax and detox from the season. I finished the season at a Continental Cup wee …

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Posted by Sophie Caldwell Hamilton on Mar 18th 2021

Time to Say Goodbye!

It's been a whirlwind of the last couple weeks. One one hand these have been two of the slowest weeks of my life, and on the other hand, a lot has changed. I had been planning to announce my retiremen …

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Posted by ​ Hannah Rudd on Mar 16th 2021

Birkie Recap With Hannah Rudd

As we all know, this past weekend was Birkie weekend! Growing up in the Midwest, I’ve watched my parents, friends, and countless other athletes ski in this event, so it was pretty cool to finally be a …

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Posted by Max Durtschi on Mar 16th 2021

Back In The USA!

Today, for the first time since November 8, I stepped foot in the United States! The season which began in Finland, took me to: Germany, Poland, Italy, and Slovenia, finally wrapped up in Austria this …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on Mar 16th 2021

Get Kids Hooked On Skiing

How does a kid get hooked on skiing? I was 7 years old the first time I saw the Engadin Ski Marathon in St Moritz, Switzerland.With a mom who worked for Northwest Airlines and a dad who grew up in nor …

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Posted by Lars Flora on Mar 16th 2021

Nordic And Alpine Days; Pursuing The Perfect Winter

I have been lucky to spend a large portion of my life in three ski communities surrounded by beautiful mountains: Bend, Oregon, Sun Valley, Idaho, and Anchorage, Alaska. One of the key parts of my lif …

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Posted by Taylor Fletcher on Mar 16th 2021

Team Comradery

Nordic Combined is such an interesting sport. Sometime long ago someone had the idea to throw these two polar opposite sports together to make Nordic Combined. This brings on a very diverse and unique …

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Posted by Alayna Sonnesyn on Mar 16th 2021

Birkie Bash

After the cancellation of the Nove Mesto world cup in mid-February, I had to make a quick pivot to fly back home. I had really been looking forward to one last chance to compete at the international l …

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Posted by Garrett Butts on Mar 16th 2021

Update + Race Season 101

Hey there sports fans!! I know it's been a minute since the blog has made its usual appearance, but no need to fret because it’s back! It seems like forever ago that I last updated you on all of the h …

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Posted by You Ask We Answer Contributor Adam Terko on Mar 16th 2021

"I have to 'fight' the skis as they want to drift out"

Dear SkiPost,I have over 30 years of skiing and racing, but starting last year, and beginning again this year, when classical skiing downhills I have to "fight" the skis as they want to drift out, or …

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Posted by Taylor Fletcher on Mar 16th 2021

How To Stay Occupied And Busy During An Uncertain Season…

Last year was the start of this crazy world and what we know would change the lives of millions. Oslo banned all the spectators except for the few that camped out in the forest to illegally watch the …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on Mar 16th 2021

"How A Strong U.S. Team Prepares"

Honestly not too much to report from the last couple weeks, which is good! We (the U.S. World Champs team) spent last week in Davos, Switzerland doing some training and chilling, with goals to reset f …

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Mar 11th 2021

Great Bear Chase Wax Recommendation 2021

Wax Recommendation: Event  Great Bear Chase 2021 Date, Time  March 13th, Starting as early as 8:00am Technique, Distance  Classic/Freestyle, 10K/25K …

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Feb 27th 2021

LIVE NOW: NORTH AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER ELITE WAVE

Click here for videoCheck out  the livestream for the 2021 North American Birkebeiner. Notable skiers in the race are Ian Torchia and Peter Holmes who are both Enjoy Winter athletes and skiing on …

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Feb 22nd 2021

American Birkebeiner 2021 Wax Recommendations | START

American Birkebeiner 2021 Wax Recommendations | STARTRecommendations will be updated daily, with new recommendations posted up to 4 days in advance. Please note: all wax recommendations are writt …

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Posted by Andrew Newell on Feb 21st 2021

Skating Technique: Ski with a "V" or a Straight Ski?

Dear Skipost,Subject: Straight skiSo often I hear this recommend in one skate technique, that one should try to point your ski straight down the track as possible. However, I never hear how to do this …

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Posted by Andrew Newell on Feb 21st 2021

Classic Technique: How high should your kick be?

Dear Skipost,Subject: Height of Tail Off the Snow in Classic SkiingHi-Could you address what the height of the kick indicates concerning an individual’s classic technique? Assuming a complete weight t …

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Posted by Peter Holmes on Feb 19th 2021

World Cup Cancelation Round Two

As expected, World Cup racing has been very different this year. Many races have been canceled, postponed, or have had lower athlete turnout. It started with a cancelation in Lillehammer in period 1 a …

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Posted by Peter Holmes on Feb 18th 2021

Everything You Need To Know: Poles

Posted by Hannah Rudd on Feb 18th 2021

Girls Girls Girls-Female Role Models in Sport

When it comes to female role models, I consider myself to be extremely fortunate. My mom is tough as nails. She is a woman made of grit and carries passion and perseverance in everything she does. My …

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Posted by Peter Holmes on Feb 18th 2021

Skate Drills

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Posted by Alayna Sonnesyn on Feb 18th 2021

"The Pace Would Be Hot From The Start"

Fitness ConfusionAfter a lonely start to the season, I was very excited when I found out a few weeks ago that I had been nominated as the Period 3 World Cup COC leader for the US! This meant that I wo …

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Posted by Sophie Caldwell-Hamilton on Feb 18th 2021

Greetings From Sunny Davos!

Greetings from a sunny Davos, Switzerland where my Bliz sunglasses are coming in quite handy! We are spending a couple weeks in Davos doing a pre World Championships training camp. The goal here is to …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on Jan 31st 2021

THE MARCIALONGA

The Val di Fiemme, Italy. This place is legendary for Nordic skiers. It’s home to the Marcialonga Worldloppet Marathon, has hosted multiple Nordic World Championships and will be the Nordic venue fo …

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Posted by Sarah Goble on Jan 31st 2021

My Favorite Race Plus 45k

With my first marathon race on the horizon at the end of February, I have a few ways I am preparing. As of now, 20k is the longest race I have ever competed in, which means I’m in for a very different …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on Jan 31st 2021

Jumping Back In!!

Photo © Vianney THIBAUT/NordicFocusThe post tour life was a sweet one, involving some feelings I donʼt get to experience very often. The race fatigue, both mental and physical, made for a really nice …

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