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About Shauna Farnell

A Colorado native, Shauna Farnell is a former editor at Ski Racing and former media correspondent for the International Ski Federation. Now a full-time freelance writer, her favorite subjects include adventure sports, travel, lifestyle and the human experience. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, ESPN, Lonely Planet and 5280 among other national and international publications.

Can U.S. Downhillers Shine at Birds of Prey? New Coaches and Training Spark Optimism

With new coaches, new confidence and more GS training, America’s downhillers are ready to race. It’s been a while since American men have put on a decent show on home snow. This weekend, they hope to change that on the famed Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek, Colorado. “The first time I was on Birds of Prey was 2011,” says Ryan Cochran-Siegle. “We’ve had success intermittently, but it would be nice to put forth a stronger effort this season.”

By | 2024-12-05T09:18:19-07:00 December 5th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Can U.S. Downhillers Shine at Birds of Prey? New Coaches and Training Spark Optimism
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Tommy Ford Returns to Beaver Creek: Can He Recapture His 2019 GS Glory?

The U.S. veteran Tommy Ford, is making a point not to force anything as he approaches the site of his most triumphant day on skis at the Beaver Creek World Cup.

By | 2024-12-04T09:12:42-07:00 December 3rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Tommy Ford Returns to Beaver Creek: Can He Recapture His 2019 GS Glory?
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Johno McBride’s Hall of Fame Journey: Leading U.S. and Canadian Ski Teams to Historic Heights

Featured Image: Johno McBride. Credit: Holly Cole The Aspen native led the U.S. and Canadian

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:28-07:00 September 18th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Johno McBride’s Hall of Fame Journey: Leading U.S. and Canadian Ski Teams to Historic Heights
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Vonn emphasizes grit during her Snowsports Hall of Fame induction

VAIL, Colo. – Inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame last weekend, Lindsey Vonn divulged that the low points in her career shaped her the most. “They taught me something very special,” she said in her induction speech. “They taught me grit.”

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:31-07:00 September 12th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Vonn emphasizes grit during her Snowsports Hall of Fame induction
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Holy Moly! Shiffrin Excited for Super-G Challenge at Beaver Creek World Cup

VAIL, Colo. – Mikaela Shiffrin confirmed that she plans to compete in the World Cup super-G on the Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek this December.

By | 2024-06-19T16:13:08-06:00 June 12th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Holy Moly! Shiffrin Excited for Super-G Challenge at Beaver Creek World Cup
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CMC Skiers Set to Transfer to D1 Programs

Before joining Colorado Mountain College’s alpine ski team in Steamboat Springs, many of the most successful skiers faced rejection from Division 1 universities. Their CMC experience, however, has proven to be much more than a consolation prize. It has allowed students of all backgrounds to transfer after building up their academic and competition skills at CMC.

By | 2024-05-23T08:45:02-06:00 May 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on CMC Skiers Set to Transfer to D1 Programs
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The Colorado Mountain College Ski Team is putting itself on the map

With a growing list of former national team skiers and athletes springboarding to D1 teams,

By | 2024-01-18T08:51:50-07:00 January 17th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Colorado Mountain College Ski Team is putting itself on the map
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With University in the Rearview, Eleri Smart Turns New Leaf

As a child learning to ski at the remote, snow-hammered SilverStar resort in interior British Columbia, Eleri Smart was initially motivated by the hope of spotting fairies and the promise of hot chocolate at the end of the day.

By | 2024-01-11T13:16:32-07:00 January 9th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on With University in the Rearview, Eleri Smart Turns New Leaf
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Fournier finds fresh ‘head space’ for first post-university race season

Idependent SYNC Team athlete Simon Fournier is entering his next chapter as a ski racer in new situation, with a university degree in hand. Notably, he kicked off the 2023-24 season with a victory in the Beaver Creek, Birds of Prey NorAm giant slalom.

By | 2023-12-14T14:18:59-07:00 December 12th, 2023 | Comments Off on Fournier finds fresh ‘head space’ for first post-university race season
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River Radamus hopes to ‘earn his stripes’ as an American downhiller

It’s a serious step to add downhill to one’s repertoire. Still, for Radamus, who lives in nearby Edwards and grew up racing with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, it seemed only appropriate for the World Cup’s one-stop at his home hill to be the place for his inaugural downhill race. However, with both downhill races canceled at Beaver Creek due to the weekend's inclement weather, River Radamus’ World Cup downhill debut will have to wait.

By | 2023-12-07T14:20:26-07:00 December 6th, 2023 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on River Radamus hopes to ‘earn his stripes’ as an American downhiller
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U.S. Women’s Alpine Team: Innovative Crossover Approach for Speed Skiers

Given the increasing crossover between speed and tech, as well as the gap for athletes seeking international race experience who aren’t yet ready to step up to the World Cup, a new women’s team has formed this year, focusing on giant slalom and Super G and competitors on both the Europa Cup and World Cup.

By | 2023-12-07T14:18:53-07:00 December 5th, 2023 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on U.S. Women’s Alpine Team: Innovative Crossover Approach for Speed Skiers
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Fleckenstein to Tackle World Cup solo, but Far From Alone

One of Canada’s fastest downhillers is flying solo this season … at least on paper. Sync athlete Stefanie Fleckenstein is relatively new to the international skiing stage but has made quick work of first impressions. Weather permitting, Fleckenstein will open her 2023-24 World Cup campaign racing the Zermatt-Cervinia downhills on November 18th and 19th.

By | 2023-11-16T10:36:24-07:00 November 14th, 2023 | Tags: | Comments Off on Fleckenstein to Tackle World Cup solo, but Far From Alone
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