The trip to Asheville, NC was one to remember. With five of our own athletes joined by some alumni, and others from across Oregon and Washington, the Northwest riders had excellent support from coaches, parents and each other. The venue was beautiful, the weather was cooperative, the mud ranged from tacky to slick and the results […]
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Our trip to Austin, Texas was going great until Sunday morning. I’m sure you heard something about how it unfolded but before we get to that, I want to say thank you to the team, the parents, our local supporters and everyone in Oregon who helped us prepare, fundraise and execute a really fun […]
Congratulations to Dakota Blackhorse von Jess on his win at the US National Skate Sprint in Soldier Hollow, Utah. His first championship title, Dakota has qualified first in several races this year and said it “Feels good to wear bib 1 most of the week.” A few words from Dakota: A huge thanks first […]
After 4 events (Sprint, Classic, Skate and Relay) at the USCSA National Championships in Sun Valley, Idaho, the Central Oregon Community College men’s team, comprised of Joe Madden, Sam Schwarz and Brian Jorgensen, placed 7th out of 10 teams overall. Joe Madden led the COCC team results, placing 16th overall in the individual men’s category. Sam […]
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Brenna Knowles and Ben Husaby of the newly formed Bend Nordic Team have been selected for divisional and national leadership roles this winter. “As we build the Bend Nordic Team, we are excited to be the largest Nordic team in the Pacific Northwest division with a staff that has the highest qualifications, levels of experience […]
Update from the field! Week recap in PNSA and BNT highlights: World Juniors: George Cartwright, Sadie Bjornsen, Eric Bjornsen World Cup: Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess WHOO!! We finally got off a second race of the week – a sprint. The thermometer said it was the warmest but it felt absolutely like the coldest day of the […]
Racing! It’s one thing to ski when it’s really really cold, and it’s totally another to race in it. Everybody got the early stages of frostbite somewhere (Kelly’s nose, Pat’s finger, my and Bella’s ears, George’s… well… let’s just say ouch), but we actually made out quite a bit better than a lot of athletes […]
It’s cold up here. Not that cold, really, but -15° is a far cry from warm. That hasn’t hurt morale though! No – this is the best team atmosphere I’ve ever seen on one of these trips (and I’m a veteran of four, now). Don’t get me wrong, every trip has a fond place […]