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About the Author: Karina Schwartznau

Born and raised in Bonney Lake, Washington, Karina grew up ski racing for Crystal Mountain and PNSA. She competed for 14 years across the world until settling in Salt Lake City, where she attended the University of Utah and achieved degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She currently resides in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Posts of : Karina Schwartznau

  • NorAm

    Back from Beijing, Hensien wins HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm GS; Resnick, Fleckenstein round out podium

    Just back from her Olympic debut, U.S. Ski Team’s Katie Hensien captured her first NorAm GS win in today’s race at Whiteface Mountain.

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 16, 2022
  • NorAm

    Sweden’s Swartz wins career-first HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm

    It was gold for Sweden in the men’s slalom at Burke Mountain on Tuesday. In his first NorAm season, 18-year-old Fabian Ax Swartz went home with a huge win. 

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 16, 2022
  • News

    Women’s HomeLight Foundation Series NorAms head to Whiteface: four races in a day

    After four days of racing in Canada, the women crossed the border to Whiteface Mountain

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 15, 2022
  • News

    Laidlaw three-for-three at HomeLight Foundation Series NorAms

    Australia’s Harry Laidlaw went three-for-three, winning his third consecutive GS HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm with

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 15, 2022
  • Features

    Jackie Wiles confronts fear, PTSD, seeks Olympic redemption

    Veteran speed skier Jackie Wiles is ready to return to the stage eight years after

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 14, 2022
  • NorAm

    Ritchie, Wallace top HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm SL podiums in Whiteface

    The fourth day of NorAm racing continued at Whiteface Mountain for the men. 2021 World Junior slalom champion Benjamin Ritchie captured the win at today’s slalom.

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 13, 2022
  • NorAm

    Alpine Canada, USST land NorAm podiums

    The women completed their Canadian NorAm tour for the 2021-22 season over four days of racing between Georgian Peaks and Osler Bluff. Many NorAm podium firsts were awarded across GS and slalom between Alpine Canada and the U.S. Ski Team. 

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 11, 2022
  • NorAm

    4 HomeLight Foundation Series NorAms in 1 day at Whiteface

    Four medals were awarded across super-G and alpine combined with a battle between Alpine Canada’s Kyle Alexander and Sam Mulligan, and U.S. Ski Team’s Isaiah Nelson. 

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 11, 2022
  • Features

    Bella Wright overcomes setbacks to achieve Olympic dream

    “Ma! I’m going to the Olympics!” In a whirlwind of a season, one that left

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 10, 2022
  • News

    Australia, Canada battle it out at Whiteface HomeLight Foundation Series NorAms

    Day 2 of the men’s GS HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm at Whiteface Mountain was once

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 10, 2022
  • News

    Laidlaw first Aussie to top HomeLight Foundation Series NorAm podium in 20 years

    After 20 years, Australia is once again on top of a NorAm podium. Harry Laidlaw

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 09, 2022
  • Collegiate

    Bouncing between NCAA and World Cup, Katie Hensien makes Olympic debut

    If there is one lesson Katie Hensien knows, it’s hard work pays off.  Early in

    Karina SchwartznauFeb 02, 2022
  • Collegiate

    NCAA to add dual slalom in 2022

    For the first time in history, NCAA alpine ski racing will introduce dual racing for

    Karina SchwartznauJan 12, 2022
  • World Cup

    Breezy Johnson: ‘I want to win that title’

    At the end of her 2020-21 season, Breezy Johnson hoped to have another opportunity to

    Karina SchwartznauDec 17, 2021
  • World Cup

    Independent American skier Alex Leever ready for WC season debut

    If you ask Team America’s Alex Leever if he ever thought he would make it

    Karina SchwartznauDec 10, 2021
  • World Cup

    AJ Hurt is laser-focused on tech

    After a season in which she scored points across four different disciplines, AJ Hurt is more focused than ever on slalom. She'll kick out this weekend in Levi.

    Karina SchwartznauNov 19, 2021
  • Development

    NorAms are back: What they mean for US athletes

    NorAms return this week after a 22-month hiatus caused by the pandemic and travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada. Athletes and coaches are pumped.

    Karina SchwartznauNov 16, 2021
  • World Cup

    River Radamus is focused, back on track ahead of Soelden start

    A top-30 result in Soelden last year set the tone for River Radamus. This season, he's looking to take it to the next level.

    Karina SchwartznauOct 21, 2021
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