FasterSkier

Category: XCFeeds

A collection of live feeds from cross-country ski blogs around the web.

  • Bruks training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Bruks training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Bruks training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Fasterskier’s US Biathlon Preview 2010-2011

    Fasterskier:inbsp;/ispan class=”Apple-style-span” style=”font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;”iCan the U.S. team build on its historic results from last year, when Tim Burke wore the overall World Cup leader’s bib and Lanny Barnes had the best women’s Olympic result since 1994?/i/spanspan class=”Apple-style-span” style=”font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;”inbsp;

  • MY LIFE: 30

    Where the heck did I go?  What am I up to?  Will you see me in West, why wasn’t I in Placid…?  Haha, I am sure that no one is asking those questions, but just in case…

    I have started a lululemon store!  It is a showroom (read, boutique) actually.  I am still living in Idaho and look forward to seeing lots of you at Spring Series (being held in Sun Valley this year).  Don’t worry, I still have a blog.

    I was too rough on my body and burnt both ends… twice.  It finally threw in the towel.  After getting healthy and receiving a phone call from lululemon, here I am.  Painting!  

    …and holding community events, taking classes and supporting the local athletes and instructors.  Above, our little shop donated 50 yoga mats and held Snow Salutations to bring in a big winter.  El Nina, you ask?  Yeah, you can blame her on me!

    Don’t fret.  I still get to wear spandex EVERY DAY!  I work out, stretch (actually more than I did as a pro athlete) and am the luckiest kid in the world!

    Come by and say hello the next time you find yourself in Idaho!  My shop is in the Galleria Building, behind Sturdo’s in Ketchum, Idaho (second floor).

    katewhitcomb@yahoo.com will be my email forever and has been since the Internet was invented… yes, I am a master now so I can say things like that 🙂

    I look forward to doing races this winter too so watch out!  BMT, maybe with a side of the Engadin and Birkie… they say you never loose the fever!

    Thank you Amory and ITA for all that you have enabled me to do.  Brad and the 5th graders, who I will continue to visit as long as you still think I am cool.  Of course to the ski community as well; what a family you are!  I am so proud to be a cross-country skier and look forward to connecting with you all in the near future.  Ed Hamel for being my first and most inspirational coach.  My big brother Matt, for having hot friends (the REAL reason I loved Bill Koch Ski League) and the original gang of girls – Lindsey, Mariah, Amy, Holly, Abi… I love you girls.  Bust Butt Ed on Bear Hill forever!

    Kate out, but not far away.  LIVE IT UP because today is not coming back.  Not ever!

  • MY LIFE: 30

    Where the heck did I go?  What am I up to?  Will you see me in West, why wasn’t I in Placid…?  Haha, I am sure that no one is asking those questions, but just in case…

    I have started a lululemon store!  It is a showroom (read, boutique) actually.  I am still living in Idaho and look forward to seeing lots of you at Spring Series (being held in Sun Valley this year).  Don’t worry, I still have a blog.

    I was too rough on my body and burnt both ends… twice.  It finally threw in the towel.  After getting healthy and receiving a phone call from lululemon, here I am.  Painting!  

    …and holding community events, taking classes and supporting the local athletes and instructors.  Above, our little shop donated 50 yoga mats and held Snow Salutations to bring in a big winter.  El Nina, you ask?  Yeah, you can blame her on me!

    Don’t fret.  I still get to wear spandex EVERY DAY!  I work out, stretch (actually more than I did as a pro athlete) and am the luckiest kid in the world!

    Come by and say hello the next time you find yourself in Idaho!  My shop is in the Galleria Building, behind Sturdo’s in Ketchum, Idaho (second floor).

    katewhitcomb@yahoo.com will be my email forever and has been since the Internet was invented… yes, I am a master now so I can say things like that 🙂

    I look forward to doing races this winter too so watch out!  BMT, maybe with a side of the Engadin and Birkie… they say you never loose the fever!

    Thank you Amory and ITA for all that you have enabled me to do.  Brad and the 5th graders, who I will continue to visit as long as you still think I am cool.  Of course to the ski community as well; what a family you are!  I am so proud to be a cross-country skier and look forward to connecting with you all in the near future.  Ed Hamel for being my first and most inspirational coach.  My big brother Matt, for having hot friends (the REAL reason I loved Bill Koch Ski League) and the original gang of girls – Lindsey, Mariah, Amy, Holly, Abi… I love you girls.  Bust Butt Ed on Bear Hill forever!

    Kate out, but not far away.  LIVE IT UP because today is not coming back.  Not ever!

  • MY LIFE: 30

    Where the heck did I go?  What am I up to?  Will you see me in West, why wasn’t I in Placid…?  Haha, I am sure that no one is asking those questions, but just in case…

    I have started a lululemon store!  It is a showroom (read, boutique) actually.  I am still living in Idaho and look forward to seeing lots of you at Spring Series (being held in Sun Valley this year).  Don’t worry, I still have a blog.

    I was too rough on my body and burnt both ends… twice.  It finally threw in the towel.  After getting healthy and receiving a phone call from lululemon, here I am.  Painting!  

    …and holding community events, taking classes and supporting the local athletes and instructors.  Above, our little shop donated 50 yoga mats and held Snow Salutations to bring in a big winter.  El Nina, you ask?  Yeah, you can blame her on me!

    Don’t fret.  I still get to wear spandex EVERY DAY!  I work out, stretch (actually more than I did as a pro athlete) and am the luckiest kid in the world!

    Come by and say hello the next time you find yourself in Idaho!  My shop is in the Galleria Building, behind Sturdo’s in Ketchum, Idaho (second floor).

    katewhitcomb@yahoo.com will be my email forever and has been since the Internet was invented… yes, I am a master now so I can say things like that 🙂

    I look forward to doing races this winter too so watch out!  BMT, maybe with a side of the Engadin and Birkie… they say you never loose the fever!

    Thank you Amory and ITA for all that you have enabled me to do.  Brad and the 5th graders, who I will continue to visit as long as you still think I am cool.  Of course to the ski community as well; what a family you are!  I am so proud to be a cross-country skier and look forward to connecting with you all in the near future.  Ed Hamel for being my first and most inspirational coach.  My big brother Matt, for having hot friends (the REAL reason I loved Bill Koch Ski League) and the original gang of girls – Lindsey, Mariah, Amy, Holly, Abi… I love you girls.  Bust Butt Ed on Bear Hill forever!

    Kate out, but not far away.  LIVE IT UP because today is not coming back.  Not ever!

  • MY LIFE: 30

    Where the heck did I go?  What am I up to?  Will you see me in West, why wasn’t I in Placid…?  Haha, I am sure that no one is asking those questions, but just in case…

    I have started a lululemon store!  It is a showroom (read, boutique) actually.  I am still living in Idaho and look forward to seeing lots of you at Spring Series (being held in Sun Valley this year).  Don’t worry, I still have a blog.

    I was too rough on my body and burnt both ends… twice.  It finally threw in the towel.  After getting healthy and receiving a phone call from lululemon, here I am.  Painting!  

    …and holding community events, taking classes and supporting the local athletes and instructors.  Above, our little shop donated 50 yoga mats and held Snow Salutations to bring in a big winter.  El Nina, you ask?  Yeah, you can blame her on me!

    Don’t fret.  I still get to wear spandex EVERY DAY!  I work out, stretch (actually more than I did as a pro athlete) and am the luckiest kid in the world!

    Come by and say hello the next time you find yourself in Idaho!  My shop is in the Galleria Building, behind Sturdo’s in Ketchum, Idaho (second floor).

    katewhitcomb@yahoo.com will be my email forever and has been since the Internet was invented… yes, I am a master now so I can say things like that 🙂

    I look forward to doing races this winter too so watch out!  BMT, maybe with a side of the Engadin and Birkie… they say you never loose the fever!

    Thank you Amory and ITA for all that you have enabled me to do.  Brad and the 5th graders, who I will continue to visit as long as you still think I am cool.  Of course to the ski community as well; what a family you are!  I am so proud to be a cross-country skier and look forward to connecting with you all in the near future.  Ed Hamel for being my first and most inspirational coach.  My big brother Matt, for having hot friends (the REAL reason I loved Bill Koch Ski League) and the original gang of girls – Lindsey, Mariah, Amy, Holly, Abi… I love you girls.  Bust Butt Ed on Bear Hill forever!

    Kate out, but not far away.  LIVE IT UP because today is not coming back.  Not ever!

  • MY LIFE: 30

    Where the heck did I go?  What am I up to?  Will you see me in West, why wasn’t I in Placid…?  Haha, I am sure that no one is asking those questions, but just in case…

    I have started a lululemon store!  It is a showroom (read, boutique) actually.  I am still living in Idaho and look forward to seeing lots of you at Spring Series (being held in Sun Valley this year).  Don’t worry, I still have a blog.

    I was too rough on my body and burnt both ends… twice.  It finally threw in the towel.  After getting healthy and receiving a phone call from lululemon, here I am.  Painting!  

    …and holding community events, taking classes and supporting the local athletes and instructors.  Above, our little shop donated 50 yoga mats and held Snow Salutations to bring in a big winter.  El Nina, you ask?  Yeah, you can blame her on me!

    Don’t fret.  I still get to wear spandex EVERY DAY!  I work out, stretch (actually more than I did as a pro athlete) and am the luckiest kid in the world!

    Come by and say hello the next time you find yourself in Idaho!  My shop is in the Galleria Building, behind Sturdo’s in Ketchum, Idaho (second floor).

    katewhitcomb@yahoo.com will be my email forever and has been since the Internet was invented… yes, I am a master now so I can say things like that 🙂

    I look forward to doing races this winter too so watch out!  BMT, maybe with a side of the Engadin and Birkie… they say you never loose the fever!

    Thank you Amory and ITA for all that you have enabled me to do.  Brad and the 5th graders, who I will continue to visit as long as you still think I am cool.  Of course to the ski community as well; what a family you are!  I am so proud to be a cross-country skier and look forward to connecting with you all in the near future.  Ed Hamel for being my first and most inspirational coach.  My big brother Matt, for having hot friends (the REAL reason I loved Bill Koch Ski League) and the original gang of girls – Lindsey, Mariah, Amy, Holly, Abi… I love you girls.  Bust Butt Ed on Bear Hill forever!

    Kate out, but not far away.  LIVE IT UP because today is not coming back.  Not ever!

  • MY LIFE: 30

    Where the heck did I go?  What am I up to?  Will you see me in West, why wasn’t I in Placid…?  Haha, I am sure that no one is asking those questions, but just in case…

    I have started a lululemon store!  It is a showroom (read, boutique) actually.  I am still living in Idaho and look forward to seeing lots of you at Spring Series (being held in Sun Valley this year).  Don’t worry, I still have a blog.

    I was too rough on my body and burnt both ends… twice.  It finally threw in the towel.  After getting healthy and receiving a phone call from lululemon, here I am.  Painting!  

    …and holding community events, taking classes and supporting the local athletes and instructors.  Above, our little shop donated 50 yoga mats and held Snow Salutations to bring in a big winter.  El Nina, you ask?  Yeah, you can blame her on me!

    Don’t fret.  I still get to wear spandex EVERY DAY!  I work out, stretch (actually more than I did as a pro athlete) and am the luckiest kid in the world!

    Come by and say hello the next time you find yourself in Idaho!  My shop is in the Galleria Building, behind Sturdo’s in Ketchum, Idaho (second floor).

    katewhitcomb@yahoo.com will be my email forever and has been since the Internet was invented… yes, I am a master now so I can say things like that 🙂

    I look forward to doing races this winter too so watch out!  BMT, maybe with a side of the Engadin and Birkie… they say you never loose the fever!

    Thank you Amory and ITA for all that you have enabled me to do.  Brad and the 5th graders, who I will continue to visit as long as you still think I am cool.  Of course to the ski community as well; what a family you are!  I am so proud to be a cross-country skier and look forward to connecting with you all in the near future.  Ed Hamel for being my first and most inspirational coach.  My big brother Matt, for having hot friends (the REAL reason I loved Bill Koch Ski League) and the original gang of girls – Lindsey, Mariah, Amy, Holly, Abi… I love you girls.  Bust Butt Ed on Bear Hill forever!

    Kate out, but not far away.  LIVE IT UP because today is not coming back.  Not ever!

  • Season Opener

    Three days ago the team travelled from the awesome city of Ostersund to the not so awesome village of Bruksvallarna. Bruks is a tiny little town in Northern Sweden with a population of a couple hundred. There is a hotel, a small grocery store, and xc ski trails… and thats about it.
    Today was the first race of the season for me. It was a skate sprint against a pretty tough field. I qualified in 11th place. I was happy with my Qualifier result. It was a pretty flat course which meant there was almost no rest at all. The rest of the Canadians also skied well, 5 of the 7 men qualified for the heats as well as our two girls (Chandra and Dasha).
    Since the course was so narrow and winding, it was very important to get the hole shot at the start of the heats. I was able to move through the quarter and semi-finals very easily using this strategy. I took the lead in both heats and just skied my own race in the front of the pack and made it to the A-final! I was so pumped to race in the final with my teammate Devon Kershaw. This morning I would have never guessed that I would have made it this far.
    The A-Final was loaded with some of the worlds best ski racers(Emil Jonsson, Jesper Modin, Devon Kershaw, Richardsen, Onda). I think I was the only one there that has not won a medal on the world cup. I wasn’t able to get the hole shot in this heat, I had the worst lane choice and these guys are fast! I skied the whole race in 6th until the last steep climb where I passed two skiers as they got tangled and sprinted with Devon Kershaw to see who would take the bronze. I wasn’t able to get ahead of Devon so I ended up in 4th. Devon and I both agreed that the skis were a major part of our success today. The wax techs had those skis dialled in!

    I had so much fun racing today, I couldn’t have asked for anything more. This was a great start to the season and I cant wait until my next race next weekend in Rovaniemi,  Finland.
    Sorry for the lack of photos, I will try to track some down…
    Here is an article written by Fasterskier.com
    canadians-surprise-swedes-in-season-opener

    click here for results
    RESULTS

    This was the view from our hotel in Ostersund. This is a nice water tower with a killer restaurant on the top floor where we ate our first night.

  • Season Opener

    Three days ago the team travelled from the awesome city of Ostersund to the not so awesome village of Bruksvallarna. Bruks is a tiny little town in Northern Sweden with a population of a couple hundred. There is a hotel, a small grocery store, and xc ski trails… and thats about it.
    Today was the first race of the season for me. It was a skate sprint against a pretty tough field. I qualified in 11th place. I was happy with my Qualifier result. It was a pretty flat course which meant there was almost no rest at all. The rest of the Canadians also skied well, 5 of the 7 men qualified for the heats as well as our two girls (Chandra and Dasha).
    Since the course was so narrow and winding, it was very important to get the hole shot at the start of the heats. I was able to move through the quarter and semi-finals very easily using this strategy. I took the lead in both heats and just skied my own race in the front of the pack and made it to the A-final! I was so pumped to race in the final with my teammate Devon Kershaw. This morning I would have never guessed that I would have made it this far.
    The A-Final was loaded with some of the worlds best ski racers(Emil Jonsson, Jesper Modin, Devon Kershaw, Richardsen, Onda). I think I was the only one there that has not won a medal on the world cup. I wasn’t able to get the hole shot in this heat, I had the worst lane choice and these guys are fast! I skied the whole race in 6th until the last steep climb where I passed two skiers as they got tangled and sprinted with Devon Kershaw to see who would take the bronze. I wasn’t able to get ahead of Devon so I ended up in 4th. Devon and I both agreed that the skis were a major part of our success today. The wax techs had those skis dialled in!

    I had so much fun racing today, I couldn’t have asked for anything more. This was a great start to the season and I cant wait until my next race next weekend in Rovaniemi,  Finland.
    Sorry for the lack of photos, I will try to track some down…
    Here is an article written by Fasterskier.com
    canadians-surprise-swedes-in-season-opener

    click here for results
    RESULTS

    This was the view from our hotel in Ostersund. This is a nice water tower with a killer restaurant on the top floor where we ate our first night.

  • Season Opener

    Three days ago the team travelled from the awesome city of Ostersund to the not so awesome village of Bruksvallarna. Bruks is a tiny little town in Northern Sweden with a population of a couple hundred. There is a hotel, a small grocery store, and xc ski trails… and thats about it.
    Today was the first race of the season for me. It was a skate sprint against a pretty tough field. I qualified in 11th place. I was happy with my Qualifier result. It was a pretty flat course which meant there was almost no rest at all. The rest of the Canadians also skied well, 5 of the 7 men qualified for the heats as well as our two girls (Chandra and Dasha).
    Since the course was so narrow and winding, it was very important to get the hole shot at the start of the heats. I was able to move through the quarter and semi-finals very easily using this strategy. I took the lead in both heats and just skied my own race in the front of the pack and made it to the A-final! I was so pumped to race in the final with my teammate Devon Kershaw. This morning I would have never guessed that I would have made it this far.
    The A-Final was loaded with some of the worlds best ski racers(Emil Jonsson, Jesper Modin, Devon Kershaw, Richardsen, Onda). I think I was the only one there that has not won a medal on the world cup. I wasn’t able to get the hole shot in this heat, I had the worst lane choice and these guys are fast! I skied the whole race in 6th until the last steep climb where I passed two skiers as they got tangled and sprinted with Devon Kershaw to see who would take the bronze. I wasn’t able to get ahead of Devon so I ended up in 4th. Devon and I both agreed that the skis were a major part of our success today. The wax techs had those skis dialled in!

    I had so much fun racing today, I couldn’t have asked for anything more. This was a great start to the season and I cant wait until my next race next weekend in Rovaniemi,  Finland.
    Sorry for the lack of photos, I will try to track some down…
    Here is an article written by Fasterskier.com
    canadians-surprise-swedes-in-season-opener

    click here for results
    RESULTS

    This was the view from our hotel in Ostersund. This is a nice water tower with a killer restaurant on the top floor where we ate our first night.

  • Season Opener

    Three days ago the team travelled from the awesome city of Ostersund to the not so awesome village of Bruksvallarna. Bruks is a tiny little town in Northern Sweden with a population of a couple hundred. There is a hotel, a small grocery store, and xc ski trails… and thats about it.
    Today was the first race of the season for me. It was a skate sprint against a pretty tough field. I qualified in 11th place. I was happy with my Qualifier result. It was a pretty flat course which meant there was almost no rest at all. The rest of the Canadians also skied well, 5 of the 7 men qualified for the heats as well as our two girls (Chandra and Dasha).
    Since the course was so narrow and winding, it was very important to get the hole shot at the start of the heats. I was able to move through the quarter and semi-finals very easily using this strategy. I took the lead in both heats and just skied my own race in the front of the pack and made it to the A-final! I was so pumped to race in the final with my teammate Devon Kershaw. This morning I would have never guessed that I would have made it this far.
    The A-Final was loaded with some of the worlds best ski racers(Emil Jonsson, Jesper Modin, Devon Kershaw, Richardsen, Onda). I think I was the only one there that has not won a medal on the world cup. I wasn’t able to get the hole shot in this heat, I had the worst lane choice and these guys are fast! I skied the whole race in 6th until the last steep climb where I passed two skiers as they got tangled and sprinted with Devon Kershaw to see who would take the bronze. I wasn’t able to get ahead of Devon so I ended up in 4th. Devon and I both agreed that the skis were a major part of our success today. The wax techs had those skis dialled in!

    I had so much fun racing today, I couldn’t have asked for anything more. This was a great start to the season and I cant wait until my next race next weekend in Rovaniemi,  Finland.
    Sorry for the lack of photos, I will try to track some down…
    Here is an article written by Fasterskier.com
    canadians-surprise-swedes-in-season-opener

    click here for results
    RESULTS

    This was the view from our hotel in Ostersund. This is a nice water tower with a killer restaurant on the top floor where we ate our first night.

  • World Report: Munio and Beitostølen

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  • Bruks Training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Bruks Training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Bruks Training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Bruks Training

     Harvey looking good in our new team parka.
    Here are a couple training pictures from Bruksvallarna. 

  • Plateau Pictures

    Looking for snow?  These photos should speak for themselves. . .

    Diggs

    Eric

    Diggs & Comp-town (Gus Kaeding photo)

    Choo-choo

    We received some much needed snow in West Yellowstone last night.  They even rolled the Rendezvous Trails, but we opted to drive up to the Plateau for some classic intervals on the access road.  Getting out of the van, we stepped into one of the gnarliest snowfalls I’ve seen in a long time.  As we worked into the ski the skies cleared and we were able to ski some quality classic intervals.  Diggins and Compton were hauling.  Gus and Cork were on hand offering technique advice and Gus snapped a few shots of our new Podiumwear uniforms.

    Today, I learned two things about Podiumwear:

    1. They make suits in both regular and tall lengths.

    2. My pants are not of the tall variety.