From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

Crust Skiing AK

With nights below freezing and clear days the crust has been immaculate in the early mornings at Placer Valley. Crust skiing in the mountains is one of my favorite activities of all time. Just about every time I go, I am constantly reminded why I LOVE to ski. For those of you who have never been crust skiing and can’t grasp my enthusiasm toward this blissful sport, imagine this: it’s like