Ski Marathon Fueling Tips
Marathon season is here, and staying hydrated and fueled is crucial for a fast and enjoyable race. Aid stations can be unreliable, so carrying your own nutrition and hydration is key to maintaining peak performance. Plan and Prepare Find a hydration and fueling strategy that suits your digestive system. Some...
Freshman Year Wax Tech
By Paul Choudoir Before I joined the U.S. Cross-Country Ski Team for the 2023/2024 season, I worked with the U.S. Snowboard Cross Team (SBX) from 2018 to 2023. We tested wax on cross-country skis at the top of a ski resort mountain adjacent to the boardercross course (on groomed trails...
The Value of Sport
Photos courtesy of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club By Dave Stewart Dave Stewart grew up in Vermont cross-country skiing and racing and went on to ski in college for the University of Vermont and then for the Subaru Factory Team for five years. After racing, Stewart coached the cross-country...
From 2002 to 2034: Soldier Hollow's Evolution as an Olympic Venue
By Luke Bodensteiner A native of Wisconsin, Bodensteiner was an NCAA champion in classic cross-country skiing at the University of Utah while also skiing under the banner of the U.S. Olympic Ski Team. Later, his involvement in the sport led him to become the U.S. Ski Team’s Vice President of...