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.
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Although the 30- and 50-kilometer freestyle mass starts at the 2015 U.S. Distance Nationals took place last Thursday, we’re still reminiscing about the amazing races, sun, and merriment that took place on the trails of Galena Lodge. Check out our photos of day’s events below to relive Caitlin Gregg’s astounding 30 k victory or Ivan Babikov’s smart skiing in the 50 k.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Caitlin Gregg (Team Gregg) leads the start of the women’s National Championships 30 k freestyle mass start at the 2015 SuperTour Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Caitlin Gregg (Team Gregg/Madshus) skis to a nearly three minute win in the 2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals 30 k freestyle mass start in Sun Valley, Idaho.
2015 U.S. Distance Nationals in Sun Valley, Idaho.
