Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
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 …
As an Intern this summer, I got the chance to learn and understand this crazy sport of ski racing from an entirely new angle. I now have more respect than ever for what it takes to be a great coach. I will never look at a course the same way again. I will never give …
Cascade Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization that promotes mountain biking in the pacific northwest. Every summer they run a series of Dirt Camps to encourage kids to take up the sport. I started going to Dirt Camp 5 years ago and it is what got me into the sport and how I learned to …
One year ago(August 2012), I attended my first Whistler Crankworx. I set a goal then that I would return in 2013 once I was old enough to compete in it and race the Fox Air DH. This August 10-17th, I returned to Whistler and learned that Crankworx is so much more than just the competitions. It's …
This past week, I headed to Mt. Hood for Keelys Ski Camp for Girls. Keelys camp is an all girls camp for girl ski racers 10-16. The weeklong camp is one I look forward to all year long. This year, Keely asked me if I would post one of the camps daily blogs. You can …
READY?! 3-2-1 Go... The Sugar Showdown is an all girls event that took place July 5-7 at Duthie Hill in Washington. What happens during Sugar Showdown is that the first day you get to ride with some amazing pro riders that give you a lesson. Then the second day there is a competition. It's an all girls …
This past weekend I got to ride with some amazing pro slopestyle mountain bikers. Can't wait to see you guys in Whistler!
Katie Hensien 