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
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The team returned to Nevados de Chillan, Chile, for preseason training after overcoming challenges posed by storms and soft snow. A mental performance coach enhanced team culture, while new members integrated well. After a mix of training sessions, the camp ended positively, leading to a break before upcoming competitions.
Second Chile Camp: Overcoming Storms and Soft Snow Below the Chillan Volcano Read More »
Our first South-American preseason training camp is in the books after spending nearly a month in Chile. The highlight was returning to iconic resort of Portillo, where they have been enjoying a great snow year. This made for great conditions and very high quality speed training during our two-week stint. The downhill track in Portillo
First Chile Camp & Helmet4Hope Update Read More »
The 2023/24 season ended with challenging weather affecting my race schedule, resulting in 5 out of 13 races being canceled. Despite this, I maintained a strong race mentality, improved consistency, achieved two Nor-Am podiums, and unexpectedly won a National Championship downhill title. Now, it’s time for rest and reconnecting with loved ones.
Slush circus – End of 23/24 season Read More »
It’s been a few weeks now since the last races of the regular World Cup speed season in Kvitfjell. For me, it marked the end of the first chapter in my ‘comeback’ from knee injury. With no top-25 rankings, I won’t be heading to the World Cup finals, a long sought-after goal of mine that
‘Comeback season’ recap Read More »
