We’ve got a double-header for you! In this bonus episode, we are joined by John Allen, a historian at the New England Ski Museum, and we talk about the very beginnings of ski racing. From the first skiing cultures to the first competitions, and finally to the formation of Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) and something resembling the sport today. It’s an essential, fascinating story.
Follow-up info: https://newenglandskimuseum.org/
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About the Author: Jimmy Krupka
Jimmy was born in Boston, MA. He grew up on the slopes of Cannon Mountain and later Sugarbush--his family moved to Fayston, VT when he started attending the Green Mountain Valley School. He raced for Dartmouth College for a season and spent six years training with the US Ski Team. He is now competing on the World Cup, Europa Cup, and NorAm Cup circuits as an independent with World Racing Academy. On the side, he hosts the popular ski racing podcast, “Arc City.” He enjoys surfing small waves, touting the Northeast, and making silly videos.
