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Year: 2007 ×

Diabetes

I have been diabetic for seven years. In that time I have never had to compromise my lifestyle because of my condition. I have carefully selected the people I use as resources for information and guidance.,

By Kris Freeman
Nov 20, 2007

US Ski Team Announces J1 and World Junior/U23 Trip Details

The 2008 World Junior / U23 and J1 Scandinavian Championship coaching squads have been selected. These trips again received a notable number of well-qualified coaching applicants, indicating a high level of enthusiasm for the development of US skiing.,

By US Ski Team
Nov 20, 2007

11 Inches of Snow in West Yellowstone

Here is the situation as of 6:30 AM, Tuesday, November 20: Snow!! I measured 11 inches of new snow in front of my house this morning. Our groomer was out early rolling the Rendezvous Ski Trails - we will be skiing in town today.,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 20, 2007

Super Tour Races at West Yellowstone are on!

Here is the situation as of 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, November 20: With over a foot of new snow in West Yellowstone, we are skiing in town! The Super Tour Races: The Clinics and Super Tour Races are ON!,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 20, 2007

Beitostolen

Lars Flora, Kris Freeman and I in the final week before the first distance world cup...,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Nov 19, 2007

Ski in Norway with Sten Fjeldheim and Scott Jerome

In May of 2008, Sten Fjeldheim, head ski coach at Northern Michigan University, and I will be coaching an on-snow, masters’ training camp in beautiful Sognefjell, Norway.,

By Scott Jerome
Nov 19, 2007

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Upon Reflection

When Kris called this morning (afternoon in Norway) he said that, upon reflection, yesterday’s race sucked. He went over there to kick ass, not to get 20th place in Norway Cup races.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 19, 2007

Beitostolen 15km Skate

The distance season is officially underway. I am satisfied with the effort Kris and Lars gave even though neither were fresh enough for a good result. When it came time to push they both pushed hard and fought to the finish.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Nov 19, 2007

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Freeman 20th in World Cup 15K at Beitoworld

Freeman 20th in World Cup 15K at Beitoworld. Lars Flora finished in 45th place. Complete results...,

By Mike Muha
Nov 19, 2007

Snow in Forecast for West Yellowstone

The plateau above town looks to have skiable snow. In town is a little dodgy. A decision to hold the Super Tour races will be made Tuesday.,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 19, 2007

Vasa Ergometer to the Rescue

I injured my right shin during a 3 hours rollerski a couple weeks ago. I backed off the training hoping the pain would go. No deal. I finally decided to make the best of it: I hit the Vasa Ergometer.

By Mike Muha
Nov 18, 2007

Vasa Ergometer to the rescue

I injured my right shin during a 3 hours rollerski a couple weeks ago. Within a few days, I was limping around. I decided to make the best of it: I hit the Vasa Ergometer.

By Mike Muha
Nov 18, 2007