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    Birkie Fever Lives On(Post)

    Yeehaw! Another Birkie done and dusted!  While I am still quite far away from the minimum required for the Spirit of 35 wave (44 birkies!), I am starting to make some progress. This year marked my 5th

    The Perks (?) Of A Broken Toe(Post)

    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

    4KAAD SKI POLES: NEW CHANGE-IT SYSTEM 2025 GUIDE + VIDEO(Post)

    NEW CHANGE IT SYSTEM 2025NewOldOld CHANGE-IT with pin new CHANGE-IT with tubeWith the new XC poles from winter 2024/25 we introduce an update on the CHANGE IT system.The new system will have a

    ​Chasing the Sun – from Scandinavia to Italy (Post)

    Scandinavians are celebrating a big international holiday this week: the longest day of the year. The long, dark winters up north make this summertime celebration of light a particularly cherished tra

    How To Avoid Feeling Like Bambi On Ice (Post)

    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

    An Unforgettable Day with Johannes Klæbo in Minneapolis(Post)

    There was something special in the air at Theodore Wirth Park Trailhead on a beautiful August day, almost exactly six months after Minneapolis had hosted the 2024 COOP FIS Cross Country Ski—the first

    "Especially With Beijing on the Horizon"(Post)

    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

    2025 Birkie: In All Its Glory! (Post)

    The Leadup:  The Birkie is one of my favorite races of the year. As I’ve written before, there is such an amazing energy that permeates the whole week that makes it hard to not get pretty excited for.

    ​Will Your Skis Pass The Test?(Post)

    UPDATE: FIS HAS POSTPONED THE FLUOROBAN UNTIL THE 2021 SEASON. click hereHow To Clean Fluorinated Substances To Pass USST and FIS RulesRecommended cleaning of used equipment from fluorinated substance

    A Jack Of All Trades(Post)

    Welcome back Ski Post readers! For those of you who missed the Ski Post article two weeks ago, I’ll give you all a quick run down on what you can expect from this segment. If you did miss that article

    Adventures in Norway and the Birkebeinerrennet(Post)

    After ten days in Alaska, it was straight to Norway to spend a few weeks in Sjusjoen to race the iconic Birken. The trip from Anchorage to Norway was BRUTAL, with a 3 am wake up, 24 hrs of travel, and

    Novie's Favorite Snacks of the Summer for Staying on Top of Fueling and Recovery(Post)

    As we all know, fueling is important!! To feel our best and get the most out of training, we as endurance athletes need to make sure that our nutrition is up to par so that our bodies can absorb and r

    START Press Release(Post)

    Press Release 16.6.2025 For immediate release Start Ski Wax Production Continues – Start Skiwax Oy Takes Responsibility for the Future of the Legendary Brand Start Skiwax. Oy has started the operation

    Rodeling and Yodeling through Winter Adventure by Karen Bossick(Post)

    Rodeling and Yodeling through Winter AdventureStory originally written by Karen Bossick of “Eye on Sun Valley” newspaper, abridged story below. Photos courtesy of Muffy Ritz and Lumi Experiences.Lu

    Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!(Post)

    Update + Dealing with FatigueSeason’s greetings! Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Writing this, I’m sitting on our porch in shorts and a t-shirt at 17 degrees, soaking up all the sunshine and

    Spring Ski Picking, Austrian-Style(Post)

    “Hey Kuzz, you around 5/19 - 20? Altenmarkt and glacier?” When this cryptic message arrives in the WhatsApp group with Matt Liebsch and Andre Watt, I know exactly what it means: Matt and his team from

    A Short Lived Retirement: My Transition from Supertour to Marathons(Post)

    A Short Lived Retirement:My transition from Supertour to Marathons Hi Ski Post, Annika here! It’s been a while since I’ve posted an article, so I wanted to give an update on what I’ve been up to. Last

    Catching up with Muffy Ritz – and her dog “Lumi”(Post)

    As a 2-time Birkie champion and leader of the VAMPS (one of the largest women-only ski clubs in the country) with an infectious personality, Muffy Ritz is perhaps one of the best known skiers in the U

    Happy Thanksgiving!!(Post)

    I can’t believe it's already the end of November which means...Thanksgiving!! And then less than a month until Christmas, and a little more than a month until 2021! Crazy right?! In other news, I was

    Travel: Garrot Kuzzy visits Salomon Factory(Post)

    Garrott Kuzzy and Jean-Marc Draeyer check out the finished Salomon skis after a factory tour in Altenmarkt, Austria Altenmarkt, AustriaBy Garrott KuzzyAltenmarkt, Austria sits in the valley below the

    ​Thinking ahead to winter? It’s not too late for a Lumi ski trip!(Post)

    There is still limited space on several Lumi ski trips for the winter ahead! Beautiful skiing, delicious cuisine, cultural experiences and the support of local, expert trip leaders await you on a rang

    ​Reflecting on the Season(Post)

    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

    ​Staying Positive and Testing Negative(Post)

    Every athlete in every sport has ups and downs throughout the season; I am currently in a frustrating cycle of ups and downs. The most frustrating thing about my current cycle is that I’ve been having

    Why We Do Intervals(Post)

    Interval Training OverviewAs nordic skiers, the vast majority (80-85%) of our training is done in low intensity zones. Zone 1 (1-1.5 mmol/L or 55-70% of Max HR) increases aerobic capacity and builds e