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About Shauna Farnell

A Colorado native, Shauna Farnell is a former editor at Ski Racing and former media correspondent for the International Ski Federation. Now a full-time freelance writer, her favorite subjects include adventure sports, travel, lifestyle and the human experience. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, ESPN, Lonely Planet and 5280 among other national and international publications.

The Colorado Mountain College Ski Team is putting itself on the map

With a growing list of former national team skiers and athletes springboarding to D1 teams,

By |2024-01-18T08:51:50-07:00January 17th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Colorado Mountain College Ski Team is putting itself on the map

With University in the Rearview, Eleri Smart Turns New Leaf

As a child learning to ski at the remote, snow-hammered SilverStar resort in interior British Columbia, Eleri Smart was initially motivated by the hope of spotting fairies and the promise of hot chocolate at the end of the day.

By |2024-01-11T13:16:32-07:00January 9th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on With University in the Rearview, Eleri Smart Turns New Leaf

Fournier finds fresh ‘head space’ for first post-university race season

Idependent SYNC Team athlete Simon Fournier is entering his next chapter as a ski racer in new situation, with a university degree in hand. Notably, he kicked off the 2023-24 season with a victory in the Beaver Creek, Birds of Prey NorAm giant slalom.

By |2023-12-14T14:18:59-07:00December 12th, 2023|Comments Off on Fournier finds fresh ‘head space’ for first post-university race season

River Radamus hopes to ‘earn his stripes’ as an American downhiller

It’s a serious step to add downhill to one’s repertoire. Still, for Radamus, who lives in nearby Edwards and grew up racing with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, it seemed only appropriate for the World Cup’s one-stop at his home hill to be the place for his inaugural downhill race. However, with both downhill races canceled at Beaver Creek due to the weekend's inclement weather, River Radamus’ World Cup downhill debut will have to wait.

By |2023-12-07T14:20:26-07:00December 6th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on River Radamus hopes to ‘earn his stripes’ as an American downhiller

U.S. Women’s Alpine Team: Innovative Crossover Approach for Speed Skiers

Given the increasing crossover between speed and tech, as well as the gap for athletes seeking international race experience who aren’t yet ready to step up to the World Cup, a new women’s team has formed this year, focusing on giant slalom and Super G and competitors on both the Europa Cup and World Cup.

By |2023-12-07T14:18:53-07:00December 5th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on U.S. Women’s Alpine Team: Innovative Crossover Approach for Speed Skiers

Fleckenstein to Tackle World Cup solo, but Far From Alone

One of Canada’s fastest downhillers is flying solo this season … at least on paper. Sync athlete Stefanie Fleckenstein is relatively new to the international skiing stage but has made quick work of first impressions. Weather permitting, Fleckenstein will open her 2023-24 World Cup campaign racing the Zermatt-Cervinia downhills on November 18th and 19th.

By |2023-11-16T10:36:24-07:00November 14th, 2023|Tags: |Comments Off on Fleckenstein to Tackle World Cup solo, but Far From Alone

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