We’re all in the same boat right now, waiting for snow. ‘Piners, boarders, nordies….we’re all smelling the air outside every morning to see if there are any hints of that dry sharp edge that means snow, checking the weather and webcams daily. Whensitgunnasnow?! (more…)
1 Elite Ski Team in search of:
Talented travel agent able to work miracles with many varying race schedules and general lack of money. Must deal with smelly athletes with dreams of grandeur, many of whom are too indecisive to make plans on their own. Regional, national, and international (probable Europe trip in the works assuming the rent can still be paid) experience required. Compensation: nil. (more…)
is the title of a Gorillaz song and I think it’s pretty apt in terms of my mood.
I’m getting pretty excited for the season right about now. Training has been going well and I’ve been feeling progressively stronger. It’s always a little bit of a mystery as to how the first race of the season is going to be but I’m optomistic. (more…)
This morning it had been nearly 3 months (1 day shy to be exact) since I last put on my boards and headed out on snow. Quite frankly, I was getting a little worried about when I would be able to ski next. I did move halfway across the country in search of snow, only to hear reports of skiing back in the Midwest this past weekend. (more…)
It was a bit chilly heading down Roanoke this morning to start off the roller ski. Add all the leaves and pine needles that blew off the trees last night and it’s starting to really feel like fall here in Bend. (more…)
For all of you who remember the days of Big Red the rusty wagon, sadly, he’s been ditched on the east coast after my brother-in-law took a look at the body and said that it was rusted through and another pothole or frostheave would do it in for good. So Big Red, deemed unworthy of a cross-country expedition, was donated to my parents whose rusty green (more…)
From his personal blog:
Don’t forget this one next weekend. Meet the team, hang out, get some freebies from all the vendors. Oh yeah, national champion Zach Violett will be there giving autographs.
2006 Active Winter Expo
October 14, 2006 ***
12:00pm – 4:00pm
C.O.C.C. Mazama Gym Complex, Bend – Oregon
We had a great turnout last year and I think everyone had fun. Definitely come check it out and find some great deals at the Nordic ski swap. A bunch of team members have sold used (but very good condition and well waxed) race skis in the past to help fund the upcoming winter. This is a good chance to get ahold of some tried and true fast boards. Hope to see you there.
