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Second Chile Camp ’25: Seasonal Confusion in Chillan
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 ye
First Chile Camp ’25; Portillo Delivered the Goods
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 g
Off-season, On-snow: New Boots, Old Glacier, and a Special New Gondola
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, Switz
End of 24/25 Season: Mind the Mindset
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, u
Finding Some Grit, Growth, and a Spot in the World Cup Finals
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 easin
From Kitzbuhel Magic to World Champs Tragic
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 al
Getting back to business after a not-so-average trip home
“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
Reflecting on a Strong Start to the Season
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 whi
Second Chile Camp: Overcoming Storms and Soft Snow Below the Chillan Volcano
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,