Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
Back Racing in the USA! After over a month of skiing and racing in Europe, it was great to get the opportunity to return home. It's hard to believe that we are now in the home stretch of the 2017-2018 season. After a week at home to re-adjust to US time, refresh with easy workouts, …
First Trip to Europe During January 2018, I spent an incredible month in Europe. My first for training and ski racing. Here is a quick look at the places and events of a trip I don't ever want to forget. January 1-6 Pozza Di Fassa, Italy January 7-9 Flachau, Austria (World Cup SL Start #2) …
#BeastWorldCup At the beginning of the season I worked with my coaches to set realistic and stretch goals for my season. Those included pushing to reach the podium at NorAms and to gain experience in Europa Cups. One thing that was not on my radar – Start my First World Cup. …
Well... The season is officially underway! Copper Mountain is always the place the world comes to for early season training and this year was no different. My team and I headed over in early Nov. and got some great early season training in. One of the events the team always looks forward to is spending …
Summer simply cannot end without a trip to the land of the Kiwis. This year my trip to New Zealand while full of familiar sights was packed with firsts. My first international trip with my new teammates and coaches. My first month long block of focusing on skills development and my first trip to …
When you do what you love... and you love what you do... it SHOWS! Seven years ago, I stood where you stood - Gwen, Harriet, Carson and Adrian. I was a first time Keely's Ski Camp for Girls camper. Like you, I was nervous about meeting the girls and coaches, staying overnight on my own, …
On April 21, 2017, I received a call from Kris Shampney, US Ski Team Women's Development & Europa Cup head coach. He informed me that I had met the US Ski Team C Team criteria and have been nominated to the team. Even a month later, it is incredible to think that an important milestone …
35 year ago Ollie Larsson, in partnership with Rowland Hall, created the state's first and only high school ski racing team in 1982. Larsson was known for his coaching style and successful program. Over the past 28 years he lead the program he turned out dozens of Olympians, world champions and NCCA All-Americans. When …
The 2017 NorAm season kicked off for me in Panorama, Canada. It turned out to be quite an unexpected adventure. Starting with my flight in. Examine the picture above. Tell me is anything important missing? Yeah - my first solo international trip resulted in dealing with skis that didn't make my flight. Luckily, Shamus with …
Wow, that feels good! I can't think of a better way to celebrate my 17th birthday, then to start my season with a U19 Podium result. If you have skied at the FIS level, you know exactly what I mean... Last year, as a first year FIS racer, I spent my season battling from the …
