The time changes, but not the times
The spring time change on “Champs Weekend”— for ski racing parents it’s an unfortunate coincidence and a sacred tradition.
Ski racing
Making Herstory
The headline is what Vonn has done for women’s sports and her own legacy. The compelling subtitle is the effect of Vonn’s return on her teammates.
A Love letter to Ski Racing
Taking a moment in birthday season to honor the IT of our sport, and those who can’t get enough of IT
The Golden Years
I wondered if it was responsible for people like me—who know exactly the stakes—to support this outlandish dream. What if our support was feeding a gladiator-like voyeurism of certain doom?
Interview Season
Every year I think maybe this is the year i finally step back and care less about ski racing. And every year I think…nah
Better Late Than Never
A shout out to coaches who make their marks in many different ways, in ski racing and beyond.
Thanks, Turkeys
A Thanksgiving shout-out to all the moms, dads, friends and support crew who bring their A game to the table.
Chill Out, Re-Boot, Spring Forward
Sometimes it feels like the chilly treadmill that is winter will never end. The car will always be wet and filthy, the socks will stay stinky, the dry skin will remain stuffed under layers of fleece, and the weekends will be a blur of thawing feet and reheated leftovers. And then finally, it happens. The ice releases all the snow off the roof, spontaneous on-mountain picnics appear, parking lot tailgates pop up, the costumes come … » read more
The Long Road: Friends, Fans and Family Edition
It’s March 1, which means it is time for the annual re-posting of “The Long Road,” a RacereX post that originally appeared 11 years ago. It is timed to coincide with the beginning of “Champs Season”—when anxieties reach a fever pitch in the ski racing world—as a way to give some perspective. The Long Road is part treatise/part plea to chill out; to look beyond the results that tend to drive us into a frenzy, … » read more
Underdog Alert: The Best is Yet to Come
What makes underdogs special is their spirit. But when they do come through, its like finding $20 in the pocket of a jacket you haven’t worn in two years.