Opinion

How a team of Americans hit the podium in the 4 X 5K relay at Lillehammer.

Disappointment is actually a very healthy emotion that plays an essential role in the pursuit of your dreams.

As if to emphasize the stun factor, she won the next day, on the same hill, by 2.65 seconds.

Six ways ski racing makes absolutely no sense, but why it's still worth pursuing.

Auden Pankonin clicked into his Head skis, pulling his goggles down over his Shred helmet.

Children become the messages they receive the most.

Hint: It involves maple syrup, hot sauce and one bag.

How Bryan Fletcher’s past comes full circle in a brighter future for sick kids.

The real fear of failure is about the fear of experiencing painful emotions.

To achieve total success, ski racers must be willing to accept total failure.

Fan clubs are pretty common across Europe, but this one is a little less common.

Failure teaches racers humility and appreciation for the opportunities that they’re given.

As a longtime junior coach, I see success coming not from dollars, but from drive.

Too much praise of any sort can be unhealthy.

It’s not where you might think, but here’s why it matters — and why family matters, too.

Elite skiers wow with athleticism, but really great ones impress even more with their character.

Bring your blankie, ditch the ramen, and maybe even come home with your socks.

Expectations tell your children what’s important to you and establish a standard toward which they can strive.