Hope not. Am I done with hero-worshipping Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall? Not quite yet. Nerdy but kind of awesome: Following day press conference with Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins (via KTUU)- skip to about 9' in. The winners of the team sprint discuss Kikkan's balance of life and skiing, performance and the value of a …
Month: February 2018
Feb. 24 updated outlook
Summary: We're in the phase where snow can appear and disappear within a day, so if you want to ski, take the day off and get out there right now because warmer temps are on the way. Prospect Mountain got 4" of snow and is open. Lapland Lake got 2". Canterbury Farm is hopeful for Friday snow(?). …
It’s the langrenn
No surprises: This gold medal wasn't a surprise- it was practiced by Randall, Diggins, and the others for years. They just needed the right opportunity. I don't generally go in for over-hyped events like the Olympics, but I'll admit the medal ceremony made me a bit misty-eyed. They so earned it. Credit: @FasterSkier Commentariat: I …
Feb. 24 weekend ski conditions
Wednesday outlook: The big melt is on with temps in the 50's and 60's all the way to upstate NY and VT. Hope rides on fumes again for Thursday and Friday, as somewhat colder temps return along with a possible snow squall. See infographic below. Prospect Mountain, Timber Creek, Garnet Hill, Wild Wings are closed. …
Got glitter?
F' Yeah. Gold glitter. Articles: NYTimes: "U.S. Shocks Cross-Country Field With Sprint Gold Medal" TeamUSA.org: "Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins Win Team USA’s First Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Olympic Medal - And It’s Gold!" Washington Post: "Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall win United States’ first-ever medal in women’s Olympic cross-country" NPR: "Kikkan Randall, The Only Mom …
Across the Snow Line 