The Path to the Olympics Runs Through Narrow Gauge

On Sugarloaf’s Narrow Gauge trail, Carrabassett Valley Academy athletes learn lessons that last a lifetime. For Sam Morse ’13, those early mornings, high speeds, and hard-earned habits formed the foundation that carried a local Maine skier from CVA to the 2026 Olympic Games.

By | 2026-02-06T13:34:02-07:00 February 6th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Path to the Olympics Runs Through Narrow Gauge

Olympic Sun Transforms Stelvio as U.S. Men Find Confidence on Bormio Downhill

February sunshine changed everything on the Stelvio downhill as U.S. men trained on one of skiing’s most feared Olympic courses in Bormio.

By | 2026-02-05T18:29:39-07:00 February 5th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Olympic Sun Transforms Stelvio as U.S. Men Find Confidence on Bormio Downhill

From Bormio to Cortina: Four First-Time USA Olympians

Mary Bocock, Sam Morse, Kyle Negomir, and Ryder Sarchett arrive at the Milan/Cortina Olympics for the first time after years of setbacks, belief, and the support systems that carried them there.

By | 2026-02-05T18:29:19-07:00 February 5th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on From Bormio to Cortina: Four First-Time USA Olympians

Stifel U.S. Men’s Olympic Alpine Ski Team Named for Bormio 2026

The U.S. names its six-man men’s Olympic alpine team for Bormio, blending World Cup winners, podium talent, speed depth, and rising stars.

By | 2026-01-22T18:38:39-07:00 January 22nd, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Stifel U.S. Men’s Olympic Alpine Ski Team Named for Bormio 2026

Giovanni Franzoni wins Lauberhorn super-G wire-to-wire / Wengen World Cup results

Giovanni Franzoni led from bib one to finish to win the Lauberhorn super-G at Wengen, earning his first World Cup victory as the world’s best chased in fading light.

By | 2026-01-16T13:36:20-07:00 January 16th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Giovanni Franzoni wins Lauberhorn super-G wire-to-wire / Wengen World Cup results

Toko Athlete Sam Morse and the “Silver Buckshot”: Why Details Matter in Ski Racing

World Cup speed skier Sam Morse explains how performance breakthroughs come from combining small details—not chasing one perfect fix.

By | 2026-01-15T19:19:33-07:00 January 15th, 2026 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Toko Athlete Sam Morse and the “Silver Buckshot”: Why Details Matter in Ski Racing

Men’s NorAm Recap: Nelson Leads Overall After Six Races on Birds of Prey

The Men’s NorAm circuit raced six days on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey World Cup hill immediately after the World Cup departed, with Isaiah Nelson leading a deep international field across speed and technical events.

By | 2025-12-18T18:40:13-07:00 December 15th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Men’s NorAm Recap: Nelson Leads Overall After Six Races on Birds of Prey

Sam Morse “Moose”: Downhiller, Husband, Engineer — and the Fast Camp Leader

Sam Morse balances World Cup speed, Dartmouth engineering, marriage, and his Fast Camp program. Inside the life, drive, and mindset behind “Moose.”

By | 2025-11-24T15:48:33-07:00 November 24th, 2025 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Sam Morse “Moose”: Downhiller, Husband, Engineer — and the Fast Camp Leader

TOKO Wax Room | Sam Morse Returns to Basics After Race-Day Rock Strike

In this edition of the TOKO Wax Room, Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed skier Sam Morse shares how a surprise rock strike forced him to hand-fix his skis with nothing but a file, a stone, and determination—proving that sometimes, it pays to go back to the basics.

By | 2025-11-13T07:57:54-07:00 November 11th, 2025 | Tags: , | Comments Off on TOKO Wax Room | Sam Morse Returns to Basics After Race-Day Rock Strike

Essential Ski Maintenance Tips: Elevate Your Connection with the Snow

World Cup speed skier Sam Morse emphasizes the importance of proper ski maintenance. He notes that many skiers spend thousands on gear but only tune their skis once a winter, contrasting this lack of care with the frequent upkeep of expensive mountain bikes. Morse encourages skiers to view their skis as essential tools that deserve the same respect and attention, as properly tuned skis significantly enhance performance and enjoyment on the slopes.

By | 2025-01-02T08:47:11-07:00 December 30th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Essential Ski Maintenance Tips: Elevate Your Connection with the Snow

Toko Wax Room: Insights from World Cup Speed Skier and Serviceman Sam Morse Waxing for Crucial Sections

World Cup speed skier and serviceman, Sam Morse here, reporting on my experiences on which part of the race is most crucial for your wax call!

By | 2024-01-25T12:35:31-07:00 January 19th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Toko Wax Room: Insights from World Cup Speed Skier and Serviceman Sam Morse Waxing for Crucial Sections

Merryweather, Johnson, and Morse crowned 2017 Ski Racing Juniors of the Year

World Junior Downhill gold medalists and breakout World Cup star win prestigious annual award.

By | 2017-03-27T16:20:19-06:00 March 26th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Merryweather, Johnson, and Morse crowned 2017 Ski Racing Juniors of the Year

Arvidsson and Grenier crowned World Junior Champions on historic day for North Americans

American men stack four in the top 10 as the U.S. and Canada combine for double downhill golds.

By | 2016-02-27T15:41:08-07:00 February 27th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Arvidsson and Grenier crowned World Junior Champions on historic day for North Americans

NASJA East selects Morse, Merryweather for Golden Ski Award

The Don A. Metivier Golden Ski Award is given to the most promising junior alpine skiers in the Eastern U.S.

By | 2014-05-23T13:25:40-06:00 May 14th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on NASJA East selects Morse, Merryweather for Golden Ski Award
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