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.

Winter on Mt. Bachelor

I am staying and training with the MOD Squad here in Bend, Oregon.  Grooming starts at Mt. Bachelor on Monday with the US and Canadian National Team camps.  We decided to get to town a bit earlier to get settled and adjust to the altitude.  We had a nice tour today.

Torin, Erik and Scott ready to go

Big Meadow

We broke trail through a few inches of fresh snow.  Waxing was a bit tricky as we went from slick, too much kick and back again with the same wax.  Zero skis were the real ticket.

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