In this well written essay one of our fellow skimo racers, Jeremy Rietmann, shares his candid story of personal evolution that was forced upon him by … [Read more...]
Part 2: Interview with Jason & Andy Dorais – On race organizing, gear, and favourite training spots
This is the second part of the interview with Jason and Andy - this time discussing organizing the Wasatch Citizen Skimo Series, what gear they use, … [Read more...]
Part 1: Interview with Jason & Andy Dorais – On their sporting backgrounds, skimo racing starts, work…
This is an in-depth, two part interview with the fast Dorais brothers. Jason and Andy live in Salt Lake City, and besides their own adventurous … [Read more...]
Ian Gale interview: Organizing the best skimo race in Canada, and Tips for other organizers
Ian Gale is the man behind the best run ski mountaineering race in Canada. And this year, his race got the recognition by being awarded the North … [Read more...]
Luke Nelson interview: father of two, mountain runner, and the 2012 US ski mountaineering champion
A father of two, Luke Nelson is the reigning US ski mountaineering champion. On top of that (or before that) he is an accomplished mountain runner. … [Read more...]
Janelle Smiley: Interview with the 2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Champion
Janelle Smiley is someone I wanted to interview for a long time now. She can’t be simply described as a skimo racer despite the fact she is the … [Read more...]
Steve Sellers interview: Skimo racing is the ultimate skiing challenge!
The world of ski mountaineering racing is full of unique characters, and arguably the Canadian and the American skimo scenes are responsible for … [Read more...]
Game Changers 3-article series: Interesting ski tourers answer “What is the one event that changed or influenced the way you do (or approach) your ski adventures now?”
After talking about gear game changers and people that influenced their skiing Greg Hill, Melanie Bernier, John Baldwin and Christina Lusti answer … [Read more...]
Game Changers 3-article series: Interesting ski tourers answer “Who is the one person that changed or influenced your ski adventures?”
Here are answers to the 2nd question of the Game Changer article series. I was able to put together a very representative group (in terms of their … [Read more...]
Stephane Brosse: Remembering the greatest rando ski mountaineering racer
As you have probably already read through various internet sources - a ski mountaineering legend Stephane Brosse died yesterday (June 17, 2012) during … [Read more...]
Game Changers 3-article series: Interesting ski tourers answer “What is the one piece of gear that changed or influenced your ski adventures?”
I like to learn from people and about people because we are all unique characters. With some we have lots in common, with others only few things. But … [Read more...]
Nina Silitch interview: Skimo racing mom gets the first ever ski mountaineering World Cup win for North America
On April 5th I congratulated Nina (via her blog) on a great racing season and asked whether she would consider an interview for Skintrack. A day later … [Read more...]
My name is Stano Faban and as a member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team I have been fortunate to compete in races like Pierra Menta or World Championships.
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