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The NorAm circut is the continental cop race series in North America. It is the highest level of competitive racing you can participate in before making the world cup. Heading to Nakiska as my last race series before the new year was a great chance for me to test my speed and skills in GS …
2019 HomeLight Killington Cup Press Conference Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Slalom 2019 HomeLight Killington Cup Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard It is hard to believe that this will be my third time at Killington. Every chance I get to start a world cup is another chance to test my skills against the best skiers …
September 30,2019Re-Post from KeelysCamp We asked U.S. Ski Team Member and Keely’s Camp Coach, Katie Hensien about her early season skiing and mindset, and what advice she would give her 13 yr old self… Check out her pro tips! U.S. Team athlete, Katie Hensien, was one of the original Keely’s Campers back in 2011 and she is now …
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Every year the worlds top junior skiers come together to compete in a World Junior Alpine Ski championships. This year I was fortunate to be named to my second US Ski Team World Juniors championship team. 2019 Alpine Junior World Ski Championships - Val Di Fassa, Italy Photo © Michael Bingaman/U.S. Ski & Snowboard This …
Supporting my Dreams – US B/C Ski Team Fundraiser Hello! I hope you have had a fantastic summer and are as eager for the coming winter as I am. As you may know, I have decided to pursue my education as a full time Freshman at the University of Denver, Ski for the DU Ski …
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. Â It's hard to believe that we are now in the home stretch of the 2017-2018 season. Â 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. Â My first for training and ski racing. Â 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. Â My first international trip with my new teammates and coaches. Â My first month long block of focusing on skills development and my first trip to …
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