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Category: XCFeeds
A collection of live feeds from cross-country ski blogs around the web.
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Spring Training Begins!
This past week I started into what Scott calls the “transition period” – a two to three week block of mixed training before the real “base period” begins in May. Most of the training is low intensity, high volume with an emphasis on vertical. Hmm…what could I possibly do in the Methow, in the springtime, to get such aspects into my training?
Oh yeah, we had a great winter. The pass isn’t even halfway open yet and there’s five feet of snow only six miles from my house. The gate on the highway is closed at Silver Star Creek but from there you can go into Silver Star basin, onto Delancey Ridge, into Leap Creek…endless possibilities. Yesterday Alison and I skinned into Silver Star to check out the high country. T-shirts the whole way, and fantastic corn skiing.
My favorite ladies…kissing each other.
View of Silver Star and the backside of the Wine Spires
(This is a 10min drive and a 45min skin-up from our front door)
Alison remembering how to alpine ski in two inches of tasty corn
In other news, my former teammates Sadie and Erik Bjornsen have BOTH been nominated to the 2011/12 US Ski Team! Sadie after a stellar season was nominated to the B Team, and Erik’s performance at the US Nationals Classic Sprint this year (4th) earned him a spot on the newly-formed D Team. Those guys are going places; it’s great to know that MOD helped them get there! Well done, Sadie and Erik! -
Spring Training Begins!
This past week I started into what Scott calls the “transition period” – a two to three week block of mixed training before the real “base period” begins in May. Most of the training is low intensity, high volume with an emphasis on vertical. Hmm…what could I possibly do in the Methow, in the springtime, to get such aspects into my training?
Oh yeah, we had a great winter. The pass isn’t even halfway open yet and there’s five feet of snow only six miles from my house. The gate on the highway is closed at Silver Star Creek but from there you can go into Silver Star basin, onto Delancey Ridge, into Leap Creek…endless possibilities. Yesterday Alison and I skinned into Silver Star to check out the high country. T-shirts the whole way, and fantastic corn skiing.My favorite ladies…kissing each other.
View of Silver Star and the backside of the Wine Spires
(This is a 10min drive and a 45min skin-up from our front door)Alison remembering how to alpine ski in two inches of tasty corn
In other news, my former teammates Sadie and Erik Bjornsen have BOTH been nominated to the 2011/12 US Ski Team! Sadie after a stellar season was nominated to the B Team, and Erik’s performance at the US Nationals Classic Sprint this year (4th) earned him a spot on the newly-formed D Team. Those guys are going places; it’s great to know that MOD helped them get there! Well done, Sadie and Erik! -
Spring Training Begins!
This past week I started into what Scott calls the “transition period” – a two to three week block of mixed training before the real “base period” begins in May. Most of the training is low intensity, high volume with an emphasis on vertical. Hmm…what could I possibly do in the Methow, in the springtime, to get such aspects into my training?
Oh yeah, we had a great winter. The pass isn’t even halfway open yet and there’s five feet of snow only six miles from my house. The gate on the highway is closed at Silver Star Creek but from there you can go into Silver Star basin, onto Delancey Ridge, into Leap Creek…endless possibilities. Yesterday Alison and I skinned into Silver Star to check out the high country. T-shirts the whole way, and fantastic corn skiing.My favorite ladies…kissing each other.
View of Silver Star and the backside of the Wine Spires
(This is a 10min drive and a 45min skin-up from our front door)Alison remembering how to alpine ski in two inches of tasty corn
In other news, my former teammates Sadie and Erik Bjornsen have BOTH been nominated to the 2011/12 US Ski Team! Sadie after a stellar season was nominated to the B Team, and Erik’s performance at the US Nationals Classic Sprint this year (4th) earned him a spot on the newly-formed D Team. Those guys are going places; it’s great to know that MOD helped them get there! Well done, Sadie and Erik! -
Birkie Registration Now Open!
Hey Everybody!
Well, we’ve been a little lazy in getting our posts up lately, which is unpardonable! Frank and I are just temporarily swamped with getting the shop set up and all that. Still, this should only be a temporary delay, and at the very worst we might water things down so that we’re publishing every other day instead of every day (but just briefly because…as everybody knows…you -
Birkie Registration Now Open!
Hey Everybody!
Well, we’ve been a little lazy in getting our posts up lately, which is unpardonable! Frank and I are just temporarily swamped with getting the shop set up and all that. Still, this should only be a temporary delay, and at the very worst we might water things down so that we’re publishing every other day instead of every day (but just briefly because…as everybody knows…you -
Skiing Mt Susitna
One of my new favorite xc ski ventures this spring was up Mt. Susitna, or “Sleeping Lady”. Susitna is one of the most recognizable mountains from Anchorage, although with a relatively remote starting point and long approach not many attempt this ski. We took the long gradual route up the “North Ridge” along sleeping ladies back.Tamra Kornfield (above with GPS in hand) put together this trip
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Skiing Mt Susitna
One of my new favorite xc ski ventures this spring was up Mt. Susitna, or “Sleeping Lady”. Susitna is one of the most recognizable mountains from Anchorage, although with a relatively remote starting point and long approach not many attempt this ski. We took the long gradual route up the “North Ridge” along sleeping ladies back.Tamra Kornfield (above with GPS in hand) put together this trip
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Skiing Mt Susitna
One of my new favorite xc ski ventures this spring was up Mt. Susitna, or “Sleeping Lady”. Susitna is one of the most recognizable mountains from Anchorage, although with a relatively remote starting point and long approach not many attempt this ski. We took the long gradual route up the “North Ridge” along sleeping ladies back.Tamra Kornfield (above with GPS in hand) put together this trip
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Skiing Mt Susitna
One of my new favorite xc ski ventures this spring was up Mt. Susitna, or “Sleeping Lady”. Susitna is one of the most recognizable mountains from Anchorage, although with a relatively remote starting point and long approach not many attempt this ski. We took the long gradual route up the “North Ridge” along sleeping ladies back.Tamra Kornfield (above with GPS in hand) put together this trip
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She said yes…
Alison and I hit our one-year dating anniversary on Friday, while spending the weekend in Walla Walla with my family celebrating my mom’s birthday. Since being together (and being close friends the two years prior), we’ve settled into a great life together. I have realized these last few months, beyond a doubt, she is who I want to be next to for the rest of my life. So, gathering up my Grandmother’s engagement ring from my sister who’s been keeping it close, I took Alison for a run last night up Spokane Gulch. At the top, as the sun was setting over Silver Star Mountain, I asked.
First she asked if I was serious.
I said yes, I was serious. Look at the ring in front of you. Then she saw it, and all was well. No pictures, sorry. I thought I had left my camera in town but upon returning home found it on the bookcase, so we got a post-action shot:
Given the schedules we both have with racing (she races through September, I begin in November), the wedding will likely be next summer sometime. And it will be in the Methow. Beyond that, we have no idea. The only sure thing besides the fact that we’re gettin’ hitched is that in a few years (barring my ascension to World Cup Champion), there might be a few lil’ Sams running around. Look out, world! -
She said yes…
Alison and I hit our one-year dating anniversary on Friday, while spending the weekend in Walla Walla with my family celebrating my mom’s birthday. Since being together (and being close friends the two years prior), we’ve settled into a great life together. I have realized these last few months, beyond a doubt, she is who I want to be next to for the rest of my life. So, gathering up my Grandmother’s engagement ring from my sister who’s been keeping it close, I took Alison for a run last night up Spokane Gulch. At the top, as the sun was setting over Silver Star Mountain, I asked.
First she asked if I was serious.
I said yes, I was serious. Look at the ring in front of you. Then she saw it, and all was well. No pictures, sorry. I thought I had left my camera in town but upon returning home found it on the bookcase, so we got a post-action shot:
Given the schedules we both have with racing (she races through September, I begin in November), the wedding will likely be next summer sometime. And it will be in the Methow. Beyond that, we have no idea. The only sure thing besides the fact that we’re gettin’ hitched is that in a few years (barring my ascension to World Cup Champion), there might be a few lil’ Sams running around. Look out, world! -
She said yes…
Alison and I hit our one-year dating anniversary on Friday, while spending the weekend in Walla Walla with my family celebrating my mom’s birthday. Since being together (and being close friends the two years prior), we’ve settled into a great life together. I have realized these last few months, beyond a doubt, she is who I want to be next to for the rest of my life. So, gathering up my Grandmother’s engagement ring from my sister who’s been keeping it close, I took Alison for a run last night up Spokane Gulch. At the top, as the sun was setting over Silver Star Mountain, I asked.
First she asked if I was serious.
I said yes, I was serious. Look at the ring in front of you. Then she saw it, and all was well. No pictures, sorry. I thought I had left my camera in town but upon returning home found it on the bookcase, so we got a post-action shot:
Given the schedules we both have with racing (she races through September, I begin in November), the wedding will likely be next summer sometime. And it will be in the Methow. Beyond that, we have no idea. The only sure thing besides the fact that we’re gettin’ hitched is that in a few years (barring my ascension to World Cup Champion), there might be a few lil’ Sams running around. Look out, world! -
MOD – A New Year
Launching into a new year for MOD, I’m really excited for some new ideas and projects to help spread the word and excitement of skiing! I’ve revamped the blog to now display all aspects of the team; we no longer are using the website so don’t visit that anymore.
If you have any interest in supporting or being a part of the MOD family, email us at:
methowolympicdevelopment@gmail.com
This summer I will be coaching the Methow Junior Team, but I’ve also got a few other ideas up my sleeve so stay tuned here for updates. Thanks for supporting us – it’s going to be a great year!
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MOD – A New Year
Launching into a new year for MOD, I’m really excited for some new ideas and projects to help spread the word and excitement of skiing! I’ve revamped the blog to now display all aspects of the team; we no longer are using the website so don’t visit that anymore.
If you have any interest in supporting or being a part of the MOD family, email us at:
methowolympicdevelopment@gmail.com
This summer I will be coaching the Methow Junior Team, but I’ve also got a few other ideas up my sleeve so stay tuned here for updates. Thanks for supporting us – it’s going to be a great year!
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MOD – A New Year
Launching into a new year for MOD, I’m really excited for some new ideas and projects to help spread the word and excitement of skiing! I’ve revamped the blog to now display all aspects of the team; we no longer are using the website so don’t visit that anymore.
If you have any interest in supporting or being a part of the MOD family, email us at:
methowolympicdevelopment@gmail.com
This summer I will be coaching the Methow Junior Team, but I’ve also got a few other ideas up my sleeve so stay tuned here for updates. Thanks for supporting us – it’s going to be a great year!
