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Posted by Jared Shumate on Feb 4th 2022

Olympics!

It seems weird to be writing a mid-winter blog post from Los Angeles, California, but I’m here for a good reason: I’m going to the Olympics! It feels a bit surreal to say that I am heading to the Olym …

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Posted by Peter Holmes on Feb 4th 2022

Birkie Hydration Packs-Everything You Need To Know

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Posted by Hannah Rudd on Jan 28th 2022

Always Learning

The past few months have been packed with a lot of racing, travelling, and quality time with my team. Between Senior Nationals, the Sun Valley Super Tours, and the Eastern Super Tours, which is where …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on Jan 27th 2022

Pre-Olympic (or any big race) Training

I’m typing this from Livigno, Italy, where most of the U.S. Olympic cross-country team is doing our pre-camp. The location was chosen because it’s at a similar altitude (6,000ft) and has similar weath …

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Posted by Nordic Dave Adventure Series on Jan 20th 2022

​Primeval

Primeval is an adjective regarding the earliest ages of history in our world.We are driving in the North Woods travelling to the Sisu ski event , crossing the State Line from Wisconsin into the U.P. o …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on Jan 20th 2022

Traveling to Europe This Winter

What is it like to travel to Europe right now? The good news is that the borders between the US and Europe are open … there are just a few hoops to jump through first. Our Lumi travelers have been mak …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on Jan 20th 2022

Worldloppet Ski Marathon Season Is Here

The Worldloppet ski marathon season is here! The Birkie might not be until late February, but the first European Worldloppets start next week with the Dolomitenlauf in Austria.This week, I spoke with …

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Posted by Garrett Butts on Jan 20th 2022

​Update

Well, it's been a crazy few weeks on the road. With great times at home for Christmas, to some fun racing at Nationals with an 8th place in the 30km skate mass start, to trekking around Idaho, I’ve fi …

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Posted by Alayna Sonnesyn on Jan 20th 2022

​How to Recover from the Tour de Ski (and what not to do…)

Two weeks ago I wrapped up the Tour de Ski - a series of six World Cup races in eight days, located throughout three different countries in Central Europe. It was quite a wild experience, with little …

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Posted by Annika Landis on Jan 20th 2022

"Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously"

Hello Ski Post,Annika here, checking in from Sun Valley where I am soaking in some much needed sun, and enjoying a few relaxing days at home before the next round of Super Tour races.(Enjoying an easy …

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Posted by Scott Lacy on Jan 20th 2022

What is Biathlon Part Two

Howdy all!This post comes to you from a hotel hallway in Osrblie, Slovakia. Today was my first international race in 12 years, since World Juniors in 2010. This time with the US Biathlon Team instea …

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Posted by Jacob Huseby on Jan 3rd 2022

No Bad Weather | What to wear for cold weather cross-country skiing

No Bad Weather | What to Wear for Cold Weather Cross-Country Skiingby Jacob HusebyTL;DR (Too long, didn’t read) Dress in many thin layers. Then remove/add layers as necessary to balance sweating and f …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on Jan 2nd 2022

My Training Mistake: Not Enough Recovery

One of the biggest mistakes I consistently make in training is underestimating how long it takes my body to recover from a heavy load. In the summer, it’s easy to get almost addicted to being tired, b …

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Posted by Scott Lacy on Dec 31st 2021

Automaticity

In a culmination of the fall video series on Stability, Mobility and Recovery, this month’s video is on Automaticity. This is the ability to focus on external factors while the elements of skiing you …

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Posted by Amanda Kautzer on Dec 31st 2021

​Christmas Update

Christmas is usually a hectic time of year for me between seeing all the various family groups and trying to squeeze in training.After a short trip home to Minnesota to race the Duluth SuperTour, I fl …

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Posted by Katie Feldman on Dec 31st 2021

Navigating the Holidays: A Balancing Act

Greetings and Happy New Year from a very snowy Sun Valley! The Gold Team is in our final preparations for US Nationals, and the valley received several feet of snow over the week of Christmas. It real …

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Posted by Timothy Ziegler on Dec 31st 2021

Timo Update

Coming from a relatively small ski club in the Midwest, you learn pretty quickly that ski jump hills and cross-country courses aren’t just magically groomed and ready for skiing at a moment's notice. …

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Posted by Amanda Kautzer on Dec 9th 2021

Being A Skier When You Can't Ski

If you’re like me and live basically anywhere in the lower-48, you’ve probably looked outside in the last few weeks and wondered whether it is actually December. When I left Bozeman to travel to the …

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Posted by Katie Feldman on Dec 9th 2021

The Return of Racing

Hi SkiPost Community! I’m checking in from Cable, WI where the Gold Team is preparing for the second weekend of SuperTour racing. We’re all excited to be back on the national circuit, so here’s a quic …

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Posted by Hannah & Reid on Dec 2nd 2021

Midwestern Vibes

Hello, Hannah and Reid here from the BSF Pro Team!! We just arrived in Duluth, MN where the first Super Tour races are being held this weekend. As many of you know, we’re both from the Midwest (Hannah …

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Posted by Pete Vordenberg on Dec 2nd 2021

Keeping The Turkey Fresh

Keeping the Turkey FreshBy Pete Vordenberg Pete Vordenberg: Former US Ski Team Head Coach, author of "Momentum: Chasing the Olympic Dream" and NMU NCAA Ski Team Alumnus(annual posting)My name is Pete …

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Posted by Nordic Dave on Nov 25th 2021

Giving Thanks

It's been an interesting year for Nordic Dave, he was fortuitous to get vaccinated in late January/early February. By the time fall rolled around, he was getting his 3rd booster about the same time he …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy on Nov 25th 2021

Happy Thanksgiving from Innsbruck!

Austria has been in the headlines recently after announcing the start of a 3-week lockdown and mandatory vaccinations. While people are certainly being impacted here, the decision to lock down now is …

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Posted by Sarah Goble on Nov 25th 2021

Checking In

Hi SkiPost,Sarah here checking in. I am currently back in Sun Valley after a solid on-snow training camp up in Canmore, Alberta. The Gold Team headed up there at the beginning of the month for about 1 …

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Posted by Scott Lacy on Nov 18th 2021

What is Biathlon?!

Howdy Nordic skiers. I hope you have all found snow by now and are kicking, gliding and poling into race season. Here in Bozeman, we have yet to find enough snow to ski, which has left most of us to s …

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Posted by Annika Landis on Nov 18th 2021

Turning Down The Volume: Training Less To Get More

There are a litany of mistakes that I have made, most more than once, that have impacted my training. Recently, I have begun to think of these mistakes not as blunders, but as opportunities to learn a …

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Posted by Garrett Butts on Nov 4th 2021

Update + Body Work & Therapy

UpdateI know I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again, but man, time really does fly when you’re having a good time! It’s already been a month since the last time of writing, and I’m alread …

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Posted by Hannah Rudd on Nov 4th 2021

How To Avoid Feeling Like Bambi On Ice

Transitioning back onto snow after months of being away can be intimidating, awkward, and can leave you feeling like Bambi on ice. As the snow begins to fly around the country, I wanted to share a few …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on Nov 4th 2021

How To Reintroduce Yourself To Snow...Some Steps

Whether you were roller skiing all summer, or haven’t touched your skis since March, getting back on snow can be really difficult. Skis are known for being hard to balance on, and this will be obvious …

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Posted by Casey Larson on Oct 22nd 2021

"Utah Got A Nice October Storm"

Hey Ski Post!It is snowing in Park City which is always a reminder that winter is around the corner. This winter season is coming up fast and the nervous energy is definitely there. I got back from Eu …

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Posted by Jared Shumate on Oct 22nd 2021

Wrapping up the Summer with a Trip the the Wind Tunnel

Hello Ski Post readers! And happy fall!The fall training period is one of my favorite times of year. I start to feel fit, it’s not blistering hot outside, and it means that the winter comp season is j …

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Posted by Taylor Fletcher on Oct 22nd 2021

Expectations vs. Goals

Over the past 15 years of competitive skiing, I feel like I have experienced as much as any athlete can. I have had the highs and the lowest and pretty much anything in between. When sport is going we …

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Posted by Sarah Goble on Oct 22nd 2021

Ski Training in November

November is a critical time, as it is the last month to get solid training in before the race season really begins to take off. It is also the month that the snow usually begins to fly and skiers star …

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Posted by Scott Lacy on Oct 15th 2021

Core Stability With Scott Lacy

In a continuation of my fall video series on stability, mobility and recovery, October is focused on our core! Core stability is often overlooked when designing and executing a core strength routine. …

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Posted by Peter Holmes on Oct 15th 2021

Goal Setting

Having goals is important in sport as well as all aspects of life. They allow us to push ourselves and make sure we are on target with training. They also give us a great sense of accomplishment and p …

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Posted by Katie Feldman on Oct 14th 2021

"We Live and Cook Together as a Team"

Hi SkiPost Community! The Gold Team is currently in Park City, Utah for a dryland camp with athletes from the US Ski Team, APU, Stratton, and BSF. The US Team is here for a full two-week camp, and we …

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