About Rick Bachand

Rick Bachand is a Colorado-based freelance writer focusing on Alpine and Nordic Ski racing. He lives in Fort Collins, CO with his wife and two sons.

2024/25 World Cup Comebacks: Hirscher, Vonn & Pinheiro Braathen’s Return to Ski Racing

Against all odds, Marcel Hirscher, Lindsey Vonn, and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen have reignited their World Cup careers, each driven by an undeniable passion for skiing. Hirscher’s short-lived return ended in heartbreak after a knee injury cut his season short, leaving his future uncertain. Vonn, at 40, defied skeptics with a string of strong finishes, proving she still has the fire to compete. Meanwhile, Pinheiro Braathen electrified the circuit, delivering podium performances and putting Brazil on the alpine skiing map. Their comebacks, though different in outcome, share a common thread—an unrelenting love for the sport and the pursuit of one last chapter on their own terms.

By | 2025-03-13T10:49:59-06:00 March 13th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on 2024/25 World Cup Comebacks: Hirscher, Vonn & Pinheiro Braathen’s Return to Ski Racing

Zrinka Ljutić: Croatia’s Rising Star Prepares for Saalbach 2025 World Championships

Zrinka Ljutić is gearing up for the Saalbach 2025 World Championships after a breakout World Cup season. With multiple slalom victories and growing confidence, Croatia’s rising star is ready to take on the world’s best. Can she turn her momentum into championship success?

By | 2025-03-15T10:05:36-06:00 February 12th, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Zrinka Ljutić: Croatia’s Rising Star Prepares for Saalbach 2025 World Championships

Lindsey Vonn’s Return: Inspiring Teammates with Leadership and Legacy

Lindsey Vonn’s return to the U.S. women’s speed team has brought renewed energy and inspiration. Teammates praise her leadership, mentorship, and passion, highlighting her seamless integration and lasting impact on and off the slopes.

By | 2024-12-13T21:35:51-07:00 December 13th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Lindsey Vonn’s Return: Inspiring Teammates with Leadership and Legacy

2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Preview: Key Venues, Athletes to Watch, and Historic Milestones

With only days to go, the 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is shaping up to be one of the more thrilling ones in recent memory. The World Championships, new venues, and marquee athletes’ pursuit of glory make this season one to watch.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:08-07:00 October 24th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Preview: Key Venues, Athletes to Watch, and Historic Milestones

Forty Years Ago: Remembering US Alpine Skiing Success at the Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games

I have been a fan of alpine ski racing since watching Franz Klammer’s inspiring downhill

By | 2024-02-08T09:57:49-07:00 February 7th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Forty Years Ago: Remembering US Alpine Skiing Success at the Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games

Infront Sports and Media Weighs In on Controversy Over FIS Concorde Agreement

As reported Tuesday by Ski Racing, the controversy over the international broadcast rights to FIS World Cup events continues as FIS President Johan Eliasch seeks to restructure the rights under FIS control.

By | 2022-04-29T21:38:11-06:00 April 29th, 2022 | Comments Off on Infront Sports and Media Weighs In on Controversy Over FIS Concorde Agreement

Controversy Brewing Over FIS International Broadcast Rights; Alpine World Cup Schedule Hangs in the Balance

FIS President Johan Eliasch is rethinking the future of international broadcast rights to FIS World Cup events, and it’s causing a stir.

By | 2022-04-26T17:32:15-06:00 April 26th, 2022 | Comments Off on Controversy Brewing Over FIS International Broadcast Rights; Alpine World Cup Schedule Hangs in the Balance

Athlete, ski racing supporter Dave Stapleton Jr. inducted to Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame

At Sunday’s event, an emotional Stapleton Jr. told the crowd that “growing up ski racing in the mountains could not have been a better way of living.”

By | 2021-08-25T15:40:21-06:00 August 24th, 2021 | Comments Off on Athlete, ski racing supporter Dave Stapleton Jr. inducted to Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame
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