The return to Chile came quickly after an action-packed ten days at home between camps. When I signed off in my last post, I was working on the final preparations to launch this year’s Helmet4Hope contest and fundraiser, I was eager to spend some time fishing as the salmon returned to the rivers, but I […]
Second Chile Camp ’25: Seasonal Confusion in Chillan Read More »
Just a couple weeks ago I was soaking up peak summer at home, and honestly, the idea of heading into winter in South America didn’t feel all that exciting. That’s part of the gig as a ski racer, though—when everyone else is in full summer mode, it’s time for us to get back to work.
First Chile Camp ’25; Portillo Delivered the Goods Read More »
Just as July arrived and it finally started to feel like the peak of summer was around the corner, our team had to put that aside and make the trip to the glacier in Zermatt, Switzerland, for the first training camp of our off-season. The long summer days were finally growing hotter at home which
Off-season, On-snow: New Boots, Old Glacier, and a Special New Gondola Read More »
I was sitting in the team hospitality tent next to the finish grand stand in Sun Valley at 2pm when my phone buzzed. I picked it up and read “due to the present wind situation, unfortunately after all efforts the jury together with the organizing committee have decided to cancel today’s men’s downhill”. After a
End of 24/25 Season: Mind the Mindset Read More »
I pushed out of the start and skated as hard as I could towards the first gate of the Super G course. The race slope in Crans Montana was quite flat, so there was no time for easing into it. The course set was quite direct but the snow was soft from the warm temperatures.
Finding Some Grit, Growth, and a Spot in the World Cup Finals Read More »
I sat with the other athletes in the start house at the top of the Hahnenkamm as the race began and we watched the first racers attack the course on the TV screens. Tensions are always high in the lounge area as we all wait for our shot at arguably the biggest race of the
From Kitzbuhel Magic to World Champs Tragic Read More »
“Ups and downs, highs and lows.” These terms are so often used by athletes when reflecting on a season. It’s the nature of sport, but for me this season has already presented a new kind of speed bump that I certainly won’t forget any time soon. I have debated about whether to share the details
Getting back to business after a not-so-average trip home Read More »
The 24/25 competition season is well underway now, and as usual the last few weeks have felt like a bit of a whirlwind. Since the beginning of December, I’ve logged six races which included four top 30 results in World Cup, and one Nor-Am race win. I’ve bounced around from home to Colorado, back to
Reflecting on a Strong Start to the Season Read More »
