The Athletes of Michigan Tech’s Cross Country Skiing Team Although Michigan isn’t generally known for skiing, Michigan Tech has united a stellar group of athletes to compete in its cross country skiing team. The athletes range from around the world with amazing backstories. Michigan Tech’s ski coaches, Tom and Kristen Monahan Smith have recruited seven more men and four more women to compete in the 2021-2022 season. In total, ten women […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 2, 2021 0 Comments
Woman Breaks Uphill Ski World Record, Ascending 57,890’ in 24 Hours This past week ski mountaineer Martina Valmassoi broke the world record for most vertical feet ascended on skis by any female in a 24-hour period. Valmassoi broke this record by climbing 57,890’ feet (17,645m) in just one day. For reference, I don’t think most of us could even ski that much in a day, never mind going the other […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 1, 2021 2 Comments
Jessie Diggins Pulls Off Historic World Cup Overall Cross-Country Crown Minnesota native Jessie Diggins secured the United State’s second World Cup overall crown in cross-country skiing. Jessie ended the 40-year drought for the United States in the sport, and she is the first American woman to secure the championship. Diggins trains in Stratton during the offseason. Jessie Diggins joins Vermont’s Olympic legend Bill Koch, who won in 1982, as the only […] Industry News Nick Retterer | March 11, 2021 3 Comments
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