Rick Bachand is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Rick publishes the AlpineInsider.com focusing on Alpine and Nordic snowsports.
(Are, Sweden) – In a monumental feat of individual athletic achievement, US Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin skied her way into sports history recording her 87th World Cup victory and breaking the all-time […]
(Are, Sweden) – As a journalist and fan of alpine ski racing, I am excited by the notion of “being in the moment” as Mikaela Shiffrin kicks out of the gate this […]
(Jesse Diggins stock photo) America’s cross-country skiing legend Jesse Diggins skied away with gold today in the women’s 10km freestyle, and in doing so became the first U.S. woman to earn an […]
With the close of a successful and exciting Alpine Championships, I wanted to share some highlights from my view in the bleachers. This article initially appeared in SkiRacing.com last February So here goes […]
*Jessie checking in* Our little team that could has five athletes named to the 2023 Planica World Championships team, and Ben, Julia, Jessie and Sydney (currently traveling to Austria) are at the…
Kronplatz (Italy) – American legend Mikaela Shiffrin skied her way into alpine racing history claiming her 83rd World Cup career win and surpassing the women’s all-time mark set by the American Lindsey […]
The weekend will see the Men’s 83rd running the legendary Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbuehel, Austria. The races kick off Friday with the Downhill, followed by a second Downhill on Saturday while wrapping […]
U.S. Stifel Ski Team member Jimmy Krupka kicks off his third season of the Arc City podcast with a fun, inspiring, and feel-good story about small-town ski racing. Jimmy talks with middle […]
This article initially appeared in SkiRacing.com on January 3rd, 2023 As the calendar flips to the new year, it’s an excellent time to take stock of the Women’s World Cup standings. Despite […]
Beaver Creek (CO) – More than a foot of snow followed by sunny, Colorado blue skies greeted athletes and fans who gathered for the 26th annual running of FIS Alpine World Cup […]
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