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  • World Junior/Youth Team Trials

    Happy New Year!

    MWSC Juniors get off to a great start for the new year. Four Qualify for the 2011 USA Junior World Championship Team that will be competing in Nove Mesto CZ! Corrine Malcolm, Grace Boutot, Ben Greenwald and Raleigh Goessling all had strong performances in trials and will represent the USA in the Junior competitions January 29th through February 5th. Follow the teams progress as they compete at www.biathlonworld.com with live results and video coverage.

    The 2011 USA Junior/Youth Championship Team

  • World Junior/Youth Team Trials

    Happy New Year!

    MWSC Juniors get off to a great start for the new year. Four Qualify for the 2011 USA Junior World Championship Team that will be competing in Nove Mesto CZ! Corrine Malcolm, Grace Boutot, Ben Greenwald and Raleigh Goessling all had strong performances in trials and will represent the USA in the Junior competitions January 29th through February 5th. Follow the teams progress as they compete at www.biathlonworld.com with live results and video coverage.

    The 2011 USA Junior/Youth Championship Team

  • Minnesota Cup 2/USBA IBU Trials Sprint

    It was a good day for MWSC athletes, in the women’s race BethAnn lead the way in second place with strong shooting and skiing with only Haley Johnson (former MWSC teammate) in front of her. Katrina Howe struggled a little with shooting but posted one of the faster ski times for the day to keep her right in contact in fifth place. Junior Corrine Malcome notched up another strong ski performance but struggled on the shooting range.

    In the men’s race Raleigh Goessling and Ben Greenwald put in yet another great set of performances showing that they are coming into great form prior to world junior trials to be held at the end of the month in Jericho Vermont. Both put in strong skiing efforts from the start and cleaning the first shooting stage, continuing to ski strong they were able to stay in contention with a strong senior competitor and former 2010 olympian Wynn Roberts. In the final shooting stage both Raleigh and Ben picked up two penalties to finish the day with a strong 80% shooting.

    We have just one more race tomorrow, a pursuit format (four shooting stages, two prone, two standing) individual start race. Below are some photos from todays event. Also check in on our XC team in their first events of the season in the NENSA Eastern Cup openers, good luck to all of them.


    Ben Greenwald


    Raleigh Goessling


    Katrina Howe


    Haley Johnson


    BethAnn Chamberlain


    Corrine Malcome

  • Minnesota Cup 2/USBA IBU Trials Sprint

    It was a good day for MWSC athletes, in the women’s race BethAnn lead the way in second place with strong shooting and skiing with only Haley Johnson (former MWSC teammate) in front of her. Katrina Howe struggled a little with shooting but posted one of the faster ski times for the day to keep her right in contact in fifth place. Junior Corrine Malcome notched up another strong ski performance but struggled on the shooting range.

    In the men’s race Raleigh Goessling and Ben Greenwald put in yet another great set of performances showing that they are coming into great form prior to world junior trials to be held at the end of the month in Jericho Vermont. Both put in strong skiing efforts from the start and cleaning the first shooting stage, continuing to ski strong they were able to stay in contention with a strong senior competitor and former 2010 olympian Wynn Roberts. In the final shooting stage both Raleigh and Ben picked up two penalties to finish the day with a strong 80% shooting.

    We have just one more race tomorrow, a pursuit format (four shooting stages, two prone, two standing) individual start race. Below are some photos from todays event. Also check in on our XC team in their first events of the season in the NENSA Eastern Cup openers, good luck to all of them.


    Ben Greenwald


    Raleigh Goessling


    Katrina Howe


    Haley Johnson


    BethAnn Chamberlain


    Corrine Malcome

  • Minnesota Cup 2/USBA IBU Trials Sprint

    It was a good day for MWSC athletes, in the women’s race BethAnn lead the way in second place with strong shooting and skiing with only Haley Johnson (former MWSC teammate) in front of her. Katrina Howe struggled a little with shooting but posted one of the faster ski times for the day to keep her right in contact in fifth place. Junior Corrine Malcome notched up another strong ski performance but struggled on the shooting range.

    In the men’s race Raleigh Goessling and Ben Greenwald put in yet another great set of performances showing that they are coming into great form prior to world junior trials to be held at the end of the month in Jericho Vermont. Both put in strong skiing efforts from the start and cleaning the first shooting stage, continuing to ski strong they were able to stay in contention with a strong senior competitor and former 2010 olympian Wynn Roberts. In the final shooting stage both Raleigh and Ben picked up two penalties to finish the day with a strong 80% shooting.

    We have just one more race tomorrow, a pursuit format (four shooting stages, two prone, two standing) individual start race. Below are some photos from todays event. Also check in on our XC team in their first events of the season in the NENSA Eastern Cup openers, good luck to all of them.


    Ben Greenwald


    Raleigh Goessling


    Katrina Howe


    Haley Johnson


    BethAnn Chamberlain


    Corrine Malcome

  • Minnesota Cup 2/USBA IBU Trials Sprint

    It was a good day for MWSC athletes, in the women’s race BethAnn lead the way in second place with strong shooting and skiing with only Haley Johnson (former MWSC teammate) in front of her. Katrina Howe struggled a little with shooting but posted one of the faster ski times for the day to keep her right in contact in fifth place. Junior Corrine Malcome notched up another strong ski performance but struggled on the shooting range.

    In the men’s race Raleigh Goessling and Ben Greenwald put in yet another great set of performances showing that they are coming into great form prior to world junior trials to be held at the end of the month in Jericho Vermont. Both put in strong skiing efforts from the start and cleaning the first shooting stage, continuing to ski strong they were able to stay in contention with a strong senior competitor and former 2010 olympian Wynn Roberts. In the final shooting stage both Raleigh and Ben picked up two penalties to finish the day with a strong 80% shooting.

    We have just one more race tomorrow, a pursuit format (four shooting stages, two prone, two standing) individual start race. Below are some photos from todays event. Also check in on our XC team in their first events of the season in the NENSA Eastern Cup openers, good luck to all of them.


    Ben Greenwald


    Raleigh Goessling


    Katrina Howe


    Haley Johnson


    BethAnn Chamberlain


    Corrine Malcome

  • Minnesota Cup 2/USBA IBU Trials Sprint

    It was a good day for MWSC athletes, in the women’s race BethAnn lead the way in second place with strong shooting and skiing with only Haley Johnson (former MWSC teammate) in front of her. Katrina Howe struggled a little with shooting but posted one of the faster ski times for the day to keep her right in contact in fifth place. Junior Corrine Malcome notched up another strong ski performance but struggled on the shooting range.

    In the men’s race Raleigh Goessling and Ben Greenwald put in yet another great set of performances showing that they are coming into great form prior to world junior trials to be held at the end of the month in Jericho Vermont. Both put in strong skiing efforts from the start and cleaning the first shooting stage, continuing to ski strong they were able to stay in contention with a strong senior competitor and former 2010 olympian Wynn Roberts. In the final shooting stage both Raleigh and Ben picked up two penalties to finish the day with a strong 80% shooting.

    We have just one more race tomorrow, a pursuit format (four shooting stages, two prone, two standing) individual start race. Below are some photos from todays event. Also check in on our XC team in their first events of the season in the NENSA Eastern Cup openers, good luck to all of them.


    Ben Greenwald


    Raleigh Goessling


    Katrina Howe


    Haley Johnson


    BethAnn Chamberlain


    Corrine Malcome

  • Grand Rapids Minnesota and Mt Itasca

    We all arrived in Grand Rapids a couple days ago and were greeted with cool temps (not the -15 to -20 degrees of last year) and lots of natural and man-made snow, so the skiing is great. Yesterday was the first of three races and the MWSC crew had some great races and some are hungry for the second race. The junior men’s field of three was lead by two MWSC guys, Raleigh and Ben, who both put up strong skiing days and solid shooting. The guys came in 2nd and 3rd over all only being bested by senior athlete and former Olympian Wynn Roberts. On the women’s side it was good to see all of our ladies putting in strong skiing efforts through the entire race, shooting not where any of the ladies can shoot and they are all looking to pick it up for the next two competitions. The women’s field had pressure put on at the front of the race by Haley Johnson and Susan Dunklee who shoot the same 2 penalties through the first three stages and were skiing close, in the final stage Haley was able to take the lead for sure with 2 more penalties, one less penalty the Susan’s 3. It was a very exciting day and everyone is now resting and focusing on tomorrows sprint race!

  • Grand Rapids Minnesota and Mt Itasca

    We all arrived in Grand Rapids a couple days ago and were greeted with cool temps (not the -15 to -20 degrees of last year) and lots of natural and man-made snow, so the skiing is great. Yesterday was the first of three races and the MWSC crew had some great races and some are hungry for the second race. The junior men’s field of three was lead by two MWSC guys, Raleigh and Ben, who both put up strong skiing days and solid shooting. The guys came in 2nd and 3rd over all only being bested by senior athlete and former Olympian Wynn Roberts. On the women’s side it was good to see all of our ladies putting in strong skiing efforts through the entire race, shooting not where any of the ladies can shoot and they are all looking to pick it up for the next two competitions. The women’s field had pressure put on at the front of the race by Haley Johnson and Susan Dunklee who shoot the same 2 penalties through the first three stages and were skiing close, in the final stage Haley was able to take the lead for sure with 2 more penalties, one less penalty the Susan’s 3. It was a very exciting day and everyone is now resting and focusing on tomorrows sprint race!

  • Grand Rapids Minnesota and Mt Itasca

    We all arrived in Grand Rapids a couple days ago and were greeted with cool temps (not the -15 to -20 degrees of last year) and lots of natural and man-made snow, so the skiing is great. Yesterday was the first of three races and the MWSC crew had some great races and some are hungry for the second race. The junior men’s field of three was lead by two MWSC guys, Raleigh and Ben, who both put up strong skiing days and solid shooting. The guys came in 2nd and 3rd over all only being bested by senior athlete and former Olympian Wynn Roberts. On the women’s side it was good to see all of our ladies putting in strong skiing efforts through the entire race, shooting not where any of the ladies can shoot and they are all looking to pick it up for the next two competitions. The women’s field had pressure put on at the front of the race by Haley Johnson and Susan Dunklee who shoot the same 2 penalties through the first three stages and were skiing close, in the final stage Haley was able to take the lead for sure with 2 more penalties, one less penalty the Susan’s 3. It was a very exciting day and everyone is now resting and focusing on tomorrows sprint race!

  • Grand Rapids Minnesota and Mt Itasca

    We all arrived in Grand Rapids a couple days ago and were greeted with cool temps (not the -15 to -20 degrees of last year) and lots of natural and man-made snow, so the skiing is great. Yesterday was the first of three races and the MWSC crew had some great races and some are hungry for the second race. The junior men’s field of three was lead by two MWSC guys, Raleigh and Ben, who both put up strong skiing days and solid shooting. The guys came in 2nd and 3rd over all only being bested by senior athlete and former Olympian Wynn Roberts. On the women’s side it was good to see all of our ladies putting in strong skiing efforts through the entire race, shooting not where any of the ladies can shoot and they are all looking to pick it up for the next two competitions. The women’s field had pressure put on at the front of the race by Haley Johnson and Susan Dunklee who shoot the same 2 penalties through the first three stages and were skiing close, in the final stage Haley was able to take the lead for sure with 2 more penalties, one less penalty the Susan’s 3. It was a very exciting day and everyone is now resting and focusing on tomorrows sprint race!

  • Grand Rapids Minnesota and Mt Itasca

    We all arrived in Grand Rapids a couple days ago and were greeted with cool temps (not the -15 to -20 degrees of last year) and lots of natural and man-made snow, so the skiing is great. Yesterday was the first of three races and the MWSC crew had some great races and some are hungry for the second race. The junior men’s field of three was lead by two MWSC guys, Raleigh and Ben, who both put up strong skiing days and solid shooting. The guys came in 2nd and 3rd over all only being bested by senior athlete and former Olympian Wynn Roberts. On the women’s side it was good to see all of our ladies putting in strong skiing efforts through the entire race, shooting not where any of the ladies can shoot and they are all looking to pick it up for the next two competitions. The women’s field had pressure put on at the front of the race by Haley Johnson and Susan Dunklee who shoot the same 2 penalties through the first three stages and were skiing close, in the final stage Haley was able to take the lead for sure with 2 more penalties, one less penalty the Susan’s 3. It was a very exciting day and everyone is now resting and focusing on tomorrows sprint race!

  • MWSC Biathlon: Filling in the Gaps

    MWSC Biathlon: Filling in the Gaps

    As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities we are also often left with hours of the day that need to be filled with activities that promote recovery without having to work for it. The last couple weeks here in Canmore have given us a good taste of that time for the first time this year. And from my observations, this team has been pretty darn creative with their time.

    In addition to the normal movie watching and book reading, our group here in Canmore has really made the most of our recovery time. All of the females of the team have committed quite strongly to what the European call “fancy work”, also known as knitting. I think we could keep just about any knitting store in business for quite some time with this crew. Eileen especially, will make sure that there will not be a cold head in the house with her exceptionally fast hat knitting cadence. I try to keep up but just can’t hold the pace for long without messing something up.

    I was impressed at the fore thought of the team as well with three of us each bringing our own separate game of Banana Grams. We put two of the games together to make one epic game. It turned out to be a pretty long one but also a good one. A travel size game of Monopoly, in both English AND French!, was purchased during one of the very frigid days we encountered during our stay. I steered clear of these grueling and what sounded like, very cut throat games.

    And last, but by no means least, I contributed to our “after school activities” with my putter and golf balls. Yes, I traveled all the way out here with a golfing putter in along with my skis. Having a father that is as dedicated to the game of golf as I am to biathlon, I have made and heard many comparisons between the two, especially between shooting and putting. I decided that it might be fun to bring a putter with me this winter and practice a bit of putting here and there. It is as much of a mind game as shooting is and kind of fun to do at the same time. It also can become a great source of entertainment amongst the team.

    So while we are working very hard out on the ski trail and shooting range every morning and afternoon, we are also working hard in a different kind of manner when we are settled into our rooms.

    Wishing you all a snow covered December!

    -BethAnn

  • Filling in the gaps

    As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities we are also often left with hours of the day that need to be filled with activities that promote recovery without having to work for it. The last couple weeks here in Canmore have given us a good taste of that time for the first time this year. And from my observations, this team has been pretty darn creative with their time.
    In addition to the normal movie watching and book reading, our group here in Canmore has really made the most of our recovery time. All of the females of the team have committed quite strongly to what the European call “fancy work”, also known as knitting. I think we could keep just about any knitting store in business for quite some time with this crew. Eileen especially, will make sure that there will not be a cold head in the house with her exceptionally fast hat knitting cadence. I try to keep up but just can’t hold the pace for long without messing something up.
    I was impressed at the fore thought of the team as well with three of us each bringing our own separate game of Banana Grams. We put two of the games together to make one epic game. It turned out to be a pretty long one but also a good one. A travel size game of Monopoly, in both English AND French!, was purchased during one of the very frigid days we encountered during our stay. I steered clear of these grueling and what sounded like, very cut throat games.
    And last, but by no means least, I contributed to our “after school activities” with my putter and golf balls. Yes, I traveled all the way out here with a golfing putter in along with my skis. Having a father that is as dedicated to the game of golf as I am to biathlon, I have made and heard many comparisons between the two, especially between shooting and putting. I decided that it might be fun to bring a putter with me this winter and practice a bit of putting here and there. It is as much of a mind game as shooting is and kind of fun to do at the same time. It also can become a great source of entertainment amongst the team.
    So while we are working very hard out on the ski trail and shooting range every morning and afternoon, we are also working hard in a different kind of manner when we are settled into our rooms.
    Wishing you all a snow covered December!
    -BethAnn

  • Filling in the gaps

    As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities we are also often left with hours of the day that need to be filled with activities that promote recovery without having to work for it. The last couple weeks here in Canmore have given us a good taste of that time for the first time this year. And from my observations, this team has been pretty darn creative with their time.
    In addition to the normal movie watching and book reading, our group here in Canmore has really made the most of our recovery time. All of the females of the team have committed quite strongly to what the European call “fancy work”, also known as knitting. I think we could keep just about any knitting store in business for quite some time with this crew. Eileen especially, will make sure that there will not be a cold head in the house with her exceptionally fast hat knitting cadence. I try to keep up but just can’t hold the pace for long without messing something up.
    I was impressed at the fore thought of the team as well with three of us each bringing our own separate game of Banana Grams. We put two of the games together to make one epic game. It turned out to be a pretty long one but also a good one. A travel size game of Monopoly, in both English AND French!, was purchased during one of the very frigid days we encountered during our stay. I steered clear of these grueling and what sounded like, very cut throat games.
    And last, but by no means least, I contributed to our “after school activities” with my putter and golf balls. Yes, I traveled all the way out here with a golfing putter in along with my skis. Having a father that is as dedicated to the game of golf as I am to biathlon, I have made and heard many comparisons between the two, especially between shooting and putting. I decided that it might be fun to bring a putter with me this winter and practice a bit of putting here and there. It is as much of a mind game as shooting is and kind of fun to do at the same time. It also can become a great source of entertainment amongst the team.
    So while we are working very hard out on the ski trail and shooting range every morning and afternoon, we are also working hard in a different kind of manner when we are settled into our rooms.
    Wishing you all a snow covered December!
    -BethAnn

  • Filling in the gaps

    As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities we are also often left with hours of the day that need to be filled with activities that promote recovery without having to work for it. The last couple weeks here in Canmore have given us a good taste of that time for the first time this year. And from my observations, this team has been pretty darn creative with their time.
    In addition to the normal movie watching and book reading, our group here in Canmore has really made the most of our recovery time. All of the females of the team have committed quite strongly to what the European call “fancy work”, also known as knitting. I think we could keep just about any knitting store in business for quite some time with this crew. Eileen especially, will make sure that there will not be a cold head in the house with her exceptionally fast hat knitting cadence. I try to keep up but just can’t hold the pace for long without messing something up.
    I was impressed at the fore thought of the team as well with three of us each bringing our own separate game of Banana Grams. We put two of the games together to make one epic game. It turned out to be a pretty long one but also a good one. A travel size game of Monopoly, in both English AND French!, was purchased during one of the very frigid days we encountered during our stay. I steered clear of these grueling and what sounded like, very cut throat games.
    And last, but by no means least, I contributed to our “after school activities” with my putter and golf balls. Yes, I traveled all the way out here with a golfing putter in along with my skis. Having a father that is as dedicated to the game of golf as I am to biathlon, I have made and heard many comparisons between the two, especially between shooting and putting. I decided that it might be fun to bring a putter with me this winter and practice a bit of putting here and there. It is as much of a mind game as shooting is and kind of fun to do at the same time. It also can become a great source of entertainment amongst the team.
    So while we are working very hard out on the ski trail and shooting range every morning and afternoon, we are also working hard in a different kind of manner when we are settled into our rooms.
    Wishing you all a snow covered December!
    -BethAnn

  • Filling in the gaps

    As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities we are also often left with hours of the day that need to be filled with activities that promote recovery without having to work for it. The last couple weeks here in Canmore have given us a good taste of that time for the first time this year. And from my observations, this team has been pretty darn creative with their time.
    In addition to the normal movie watching and book reading, our group here in Canmore has really made the most of our recovery time. All of the females of the team have committed quite strongly to what the European call “fancy work”, also known as knitting. I think we could keep just about any knitting store in business for quite some time with this crew. Eileen especially, will make sure that there will not be a cold head in the house with her exceptionally fast hat knitting cadence. I try to keep up but just can’t hold the pace for long without messing something up.
    I was impressed at the fore thought of the team as well with three of us each bringing our own separate game of Banana Grams. We put two of the games together to make one epic game. It turned out to be a pretty long one but also a good one. A travel size game of Monopoly, in both English AND French!, was purchased during one of the very frigid days we encountered during our stay. I steered clear of these grueling and what sounded like, very cut throat games.
    And last, but by no means least, I contributed to our “after school activities” with my putter and golf balls. Yes, I traveled all the way out here with a golfing putter in along with my skis. Having a father that is as dedicated to the game of golf as I am to biathlon, I have made and heard many comparisons between the two, especially between shooting and putting. I decided that it might be fun to bring a putter with me this winter and practice a bit of putting here and there. It is as much of a mind game as shooting is and kind of fun to do at the same time. It also can become a great source of entertainment amongst the team.
    So while we are working very hard out on the ski trail and shooting range every morning and afternoon, we are also working hard in a different kind of manner when we are settled into our rooms.
    Wishing you all a snow covered December!
    -BethAnn

  • Filling in the gaps

    As we work our way into the racing season, our hours of training start to decrease slowly and the intensity levels rise. This creates an influx of free time, especially while at a training camp or while racing. A big part of being able to perform at a high level regularly is making sure you are getting enough rest in between workouts and races. We all stretch, dryfire, sleep and practice other good recovery activities we are also often left with hours of the day that need to be filled with activities that promote recovery without having to work for it. The last couple weeks here in Canmore have given us a good taste of that time for the first time this year. And from my observations, this team has been pretty darn creative with their time.
    In addition to the normal movie watching and book reading, our group here in Canmore has really made the most of our recovery time. All of the females of the team have committed quite strongly to what the European call “fancy work”, also known as knitting. I think we could keep just about any knitting store in business for quite some time with this crew. Eileen especially, will make sure that there will not be a cold head in the house with her exceptionally fast hat knitting cadence. I try to keep up but just can’t hold the pace for long without messing something up.
    I was impressed at the fore thought of the team as well with three of us each bringing our own separate game of Banana Grams. We put two of the games together to make one epic game. It turned out to be a pretty long one but also a good one. A travel size game of Monopoly, in both English AND French!, was purchased during one of the very frigid days we encountered during our stay. I steered clear of these grueling and what sounded like, very cut throat games.
    And last, but by no means least, I contributed to our “after school activities” with my putter and golf balls. Yes, I traveled all the way out here with a golfing putter in along with my skis. Having a father that is as dedicated to the game of golf as I am to biathlon, I have made and heard many comparisons between the two, especially between shooting and putting. I decided that it might be fun to bring a putter with me this winter and practice a bit of putting here and there. It is as much of a mind game as shooting is and kind of fun to do at the same time. It also can become a great source of entertainment amongst the team.
    So while we are working very hard out on the ski trail and shooting range every morning and afternoon, we are also working hard in a different kind of manner when we are settled into our rooms.
    Wishing you all a snow covered December!
    -BethAnn

  • MWSC Prepares for USBA Trials in Canmore

    MWSC Prepares for USBA Trials in Canmore

    We are entering our final week in Canmore, the first two have been filled with ski care, getting use to skiing on snow again, and preparing for USBA Trials races. The first week was very warm, and a mix of roller skiing, running and some skiing by the end of the week. The Canmore Nordic Center does an amazing job of making snow once the weather cooperates and gives cold temps. In the matter of a week with cold temps and some natural snow we have gone from 1k of skiing around the range to over 15k of skiing (mostly on rock skis, but still good skiing).

    We lucked out on the weather for the USBA Trials races for both World Cup and IBU Cup positions. The weather provided the temps for snow making but refrained from being so cold that we could not hold races, each day we had cool temps, good shooting conditions, and a clean track to ski on. There were great efforts being put forward on all fronts, we saw great skiing from all of our athletes and very promising shooting. In the end one current MWSC biathlete, Russell Currier came out on top for the men to be selected to compete on the World Cup in December, and three MWSC alumni (Laura Spector, Tracy Barnes, and Bill Bowler) will be joining Russell at either the World Cup or IBU Cup events this december.

    With our last week in Canmore we will be taking advantage of the snow that is available and skiing lots. On the schedule will be a trip to Banff to watch the new Harry Potter movie this evening, a long classic ski in Lake Louise, a large Thanksgiving dinner (round two, we tested out this meal while in Utah in October). Below are photos taken since we have been here. We hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving where ever you are!

  • Canmore!

    We are entering our final week in Canmore, the first two have been filled with ski care, getting use to skiing on snow again, and preparing for USBA Trials races. The first week was very warm, and a mix of roller skiing, running and some skiing by the end of the week. The Canmore Nordic Center does an amazing job of making snow once the weather cooperates and gives cold temps. In the matter of a week with cold temps and some natural snow we have gone from 1k of skiing around the range to over 15k of skiing (mostly on rock skis, but still good skiing).

    We lucked out on the weather for the USBA Trials races for both World Cup and IBU Cup positions. The weather provided the temps for snow making but refrained from being so cold that we could not hold races, each day we had cool temps, good shooting conditions, and a clean track to ski on. There were great efforts being put forward on all fronts, we saw great skiing from all of our athletes and very promising shooting. In the end one current MWSC biathlete, Russell Currier came out on top for the men to be selected to compete on the World Cup in December, and three MWSC alumni (Laura Spector, Tracy Barnes, and Bill Bowler) will be joining Russell at either the World Cup or IBU Cup events this december.

    With our last week in Canmore we will be taking advantage of the snow that is available and skiing lots. On the schedule will be a trip to Banff to watch the new Harry Potter movie this evening, a long classic ski in Lake Louise, a large Thanksgiving dinner (round two, we tested out this meal while in Utah in October). Below are photos taken since we have been here. We hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving where ever you are!


    BethAnn hard at work

    Corrine Malcome during first sprint race

    Russell skiing out of the range

    Wax table at work

    Snow making

    Men’s Mass Start

    Raleigh finishing shooting standing

    Kat skiing

    Andrea starting second sprint race

    Corrine and Andrea shooting standing during first sprint race

    Women’s Mass Start

    Women shooting prone during Mass Start event