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We are delighted to welcome one of our favorite U.S. athletes, JC Schoonmaker, to The SederSkier Podcast for the first time!The APU star and 2022 Olympian chatted about the 2024-2025 season, world champs, ski classics, super tour finals, scouting sprint courses , Klaebo, the LA Lakers and so, so much more!Want to support the SederSkier? Go HERE
Montana State University Nordic ski coach Adam St. Pierre, who is also the sport coordinator for U.S. Ski and Snowboard, hops on the show to discuss the upcoming ski congress. We let you know which sessions you should probably tune into and also philosophize on a few related topics. FULL CONGRESS SCHEDULEU.S. Ski and Snowboard cross-country home - subscribe to the newsletterThe place to go for important U.S. Ski and Snowboard xc ski updates, standings, Google docs/spreadsheets, etc.To reach Adam with U.S. Ski and Snowboard-related topics/questions: adam.stpierre@usskiandsnowboard.org
A lot of news to get to here at GripWax Nation headquarters!Plus, we have a jam-packed weekend: Friday - Adam St. Pierre previews the U.S. Ski and Snowboard congressSaturday - we sit down with JC Schoonmaker
....And.....it's my birthday on April 5!
We recap an exciting Lahti World Cup and discuss some fan emails on the Russians. We'll have more shows coming recapping the world champs and the World Cup season as a whole. GripWax Nation never quits! Follow, like, subscribe and share!
.....sorry for teasing a take from our show with Zach Caldwell...we'll get to that next time!Show notes- Leadville, grooming, parking drama, citizens race ideas- Tallinn dissected- Klaebo stats- David Roche PST (preposterous statement tournament) nomination- Will Bentley sets the SederSkier Podcast record for most appearances (3) to chat about JNs
Zach Caldwell was in Trondheim working with Davide Mosele from @starskiwax at the 2025 FIS World Cross-Country Ski Championships. We decided to pick the incredibly popular and undeniably invaluable Nerd Files founder's brain on what he saw and learned on the ski prep side of things. Of course, the conversation naturally went down a few rabbit trails on wax, grinds and ski brands before concluding with a quick recap of Caldwell Sport's neutral support at the Rikert Eastern Cup earlier this winter. As with any Zach Caldwell podcast appearance, this is a must listen. Enjoy!Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthill
Can Sundling be the sprint GOAT if she has never even won a sprint crystal globe AND has lucked out by not facing Svahn in two of her four global titles? PLUS, Klaebo Korination or Klaebo Kontroversy? AND....The most impressive ski feat of the weekend did not occur in Trondheim....
Broadcasting live from WRENSHALL!! (1,040 feet you know here we are!!!!)DOGE and Elon come after our show....then, we give you play-by-play from my date with my wife....plus, we provide tips and tricks for your next Birkie (and give a few shoutouts!)Finally, tune in to hear Diggins, Ogden and Schumacher talk to the press prior to the Trondheim World Champs. Press conference starts at like 42 minutes or so....
Highlights from each of our five interviews in advance of the 51st American Birkebeiner. Check out the full episodes below: Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthillBuildup 2 Da Birkie episodesPart 1: Peter GebhardtPart 2: Willson MoorePart 3: Barbara ZellmerPart 4: Dan MitchellPart 5: Jill Sonneysn
We cap off our American Birkebeiner podcast story series with Jill Sonnesyn, the mother of four-time Birkie champ and World Cup skier Alayna Sonnesyn. Get pumped for Saturday people!Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthillBuildup 2 Da Birkie episodesPart 1: Peter GebhardtPart 2: Willson MoorePart 3: Barbara ZellmerPart 4: Dan Mitchell
The Birkie is a big deal for Dan Mitchell and his family.The family patriarch raced his first Birkie back in 1983. Ever since then, the family's trips to Telemark have rivaled Christmas. His son Josh — who, like Dan, is a world loppet master — will join his wife and son in portraying the historic Inga and the Warriors this February."My family has received so much joy and connection from the Birkie that we excitedly share this love with as many friends as possible," Josh Mitchell wrote in his application to serve as the Birkie warriors.Between the 14 Mitchells who have raced the Birkie, the family has over 100 Barnebirkie/Prince Haakon/Korte/Birkie finishes.Having raced the Birkie isn't a pre-requisite for enjoying this show, though.All you really need is a love of family and appreciation for skiing ... and the twists and turns the sport — and life — can bring ...Enjoy!Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthillBuildup 2 Da BirkiePart 1: Peter GebhardtPart 2: Willson MoorePart 3: Barbara Zellmer
Barb Zellmer skied her first Korteloppet when she was 50-years old. Since then, she's completed 20 more."I'm slow, very slow - but with dogged determination I've managed to finish the race every year," she said. "What a great event - and a great way for me to get outside on the snow every winter trying to get into racing shape!"Zellmer's ski story resonated with me in many ways, and I hope you find it interesting and valuable, too!Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthillBuildup 2 Da BirkiePart 1: Peter GebhardtPart 2: Willson Moore
Welcome to our second installment of our American Birkebeiner story series!The Super Tour skier joins the Seder-Skier Podcast for the first time to talk about his ski story — from Maine state titles to his 'Into the Wild' year in Alaska and inundation with Norwegian elite skiing while living in Oslo to earning a spot at Middlebury — and how having a chip on the proverbial shoulder has spurred improvement at every level.Enjoy!Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthillPart 1: Peter Gebhardt
We were hanging out at day 2 of the DU Invite at Maloit Park today and caught up with several prominent athletes and coaches.Hear from:- CU head coach Jana Weinberger- Swedish skier and Univ. of Utah star Erica Laven- Univ. of Utah freshman and Norwegian Selma Nevin- Montana State University coach Adam St. Pierre- University of Alaska Fairbanks coach Eliska Albrigtsen- SSCV's Alex Current and Will Bentley- DU winner Lea Stabaek WenaasEnjoy!Our supporters:EnjoyWinterAtomicSporthill
Our first installment of our first-annual 'Buildup 2 Da Birkie' story series features Stevens Point, WI skier Peter Gebhardt. He raced his first FULL Birkie at age 16...and he's come back every year since. The wave 1 classic skier has a picturesque ski story and a warm heart for inspiring a love for the sport in the next generation. Enjoy! Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic Sporthill
New Hampshire-based podiatric sports medicine specialist Dennis Claire hops on the show to discuss Jessie Diggins' plantar fasciitis injury outlook after listening to my discussion on the Cogne Preview show. Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic Sporthill
*AUDIO RECOVERED! Lots of exciting stuff going on here at GripWax Nation. Join us tomorrow as we chat with a podiatric sports medicine specialist about Jessie Diggins plantar fasciitis injury. Then, on Saturday, we kick off our 'Buildup 2 da Birkie' story series. On Sunday, BSF Pro team and Middlebury alumnus Willson Moore hops on the pod! Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic Sporthill
In her second appearance on the Seder-Skier Podcast, the Fairbanks legend chats about the upcoming Cogne World Cup and U23 champs, whether she'd take a World Champs slot instead of racing NCAAs, and reflects on the ups and downs since the last time we spoke in 2020. 2020 show (recorded in May) - Our supporters: Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic Sporthill Want to support the Seder-Skier (Velveeta cheese? Kwik Trip Malt-o-Meal? ...we're waiting ....)...go here. Email us your questions/comments: sederskier@gmail.com
It will be an all-BSF, all-Minnesota-born women's squad for tomorrow's team sprint as the World Cup continues in Cogne. We caught up with Andy Newell, who is in Italy supporting his two athletes, Emma Albrecht and Erin Bianco. The Bridger Ski Foundation Elite Team skiers form the lone U.S. duo for Friday's team sprint, the first of three races at this weekend's Cogne World Cup. Oh, and we also have some thoughts and rants related to all sorts of other things..... Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic Sporthill Want to support the Seder-Skier (Velveeta cheese? Kwik Trip Malt-o-Meal? ...we're waiting ....)...go here. Email us your questions/comments: sederskier@gmail.com
He's the hottest thing since sliced bread. He burst onto the scene when he qualified 11th in his World Cup debut in Canmore last February. He's got the stache...and those Salomon skis...and poles. Here it is folks: up-and-coming U.S. Ski Team member and Colby College star Jack Young makes his first Seder-Skier Podcast appearance.
The 23-year-old Spanish skier made his first World Cup sprint rounds in Minneapolis last February, finishing 16th. He turned heads by qualifying behind only Johannes Klaebo and Ben Ogden at the Lillehammer World Cup this December. Jaume Pueyo joins the Seder-Skier Podcast for an inspirational interview on what it's like to be a Spanish World Cup skier, how he trains and what his goals are for Trondheim and beyond. Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic Sporthill Want to support the Seder-Skier (Velveeta cheese? Kwik Trip Malt-o-Meal? ...we're waiting ....)...go here. Email us your questions/comments: sederskier@gmail.com
Flora Dolci likes distance freestyle races. She was 4th in the 10k interval start in Ostersund last year, and added a 5th and a 7th in Canmore and Minneapolis. This Friday, the World Cup returns to her home — with a 10k interval start freestyle. Is she feeling the pressure? A little. But Dolci's background has gifted her a unique perspective capable of handling it. Stay tuned to here about her first World Cup start at 17, her strengths as a skier, the culture of the French women's squad and more. Enjoy! Enjoy! Support the SederSkier! Become a member of GripWax Nation today! Thank you to my skiing supporters: Atomic EnjoyWinter
Alexandre Pouyé has been the women's French National Team coach since 2022. A former elite skier himself, Pouyé joined the show to discuss how he ended up in the position, his training/coaching philosophies and the storylines on the women's team. He also reflected on Period 1 and the Tour de Ski and the upcoming Les Rousses World Cup. Enjoy! Support the SederSkier! Become a member of GripWax Nation today! Thank you to my skiing supporters: Atomic EnjoyWinter
Welcome to da show! - Vikings talk - GOAT discussion - ski news - rants....of course - grooming report - and more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We enjoy a lengthy chat with rising APU star Garrett Butts about his recent string of impressive Super Tour/US national performances, growing up as the son of a three-time Olympian, all of Flora's secrets — and most importantly — his faith in Jesus Christ. Enjoy! Support the SederSkier! Become a member of GripWax Nation today! Thank you to my skiing supporters: Atomic EnjoyWinter
When it comes to organizing a race, Dave Joda and Adam Mahar have the right idea. Or ideas, rather. - Accessible - check - Affordable - check - Kwik Trip aid station - check The Battle Creek 50k — the BCFK - has its own manifesto and the best FAQ section that a race website has ever created: Q: Isn't this a little early in the season for a 50k?A: No. All other questions will be answered in a race week email Seeing that these guys are cut from the same cloth as Gripwax Nation — and that they're offering something of incredible value to the loppet racing community — I had to get them on the pod. Our supporters: EnjoyWinter Atomic A note from the BCFK crew on their supporters: Finn Sisu were fantastic, they gave us an idea of what we needed to do to put on a race, helped us out by lending some gear day-of, and then stuck around after they finished skiing to volunteer at the aid station. Incredible. Endurance United (where Dave coaches) was also incredibly kind, they provided a ton of course marking material, the ever important race clock, and a variety of other gear that made our day successful.Kathy Mommsen and her husband Tony were the masterminds behind the ceramics
Allie Rykken has captured the spirit of the Seder-Skier Podcast: a ski fanatic who is leveraging her passions and talents to make a unique, meaningful contribution to the Nordic community. Today, the Minnesota-native discusses her newest venture, the Ski North Ultra, a 100-kilometer classic race along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Here's to hoping you enjoy the conversation — and are making plans to slide up to the starting line on March 8. Ski North Ultra website Give us a like, write a comment or question or tell a friend about the show! Support the Seder-Skier Current supporters: EnjoyWinter.com Atomic Sporthill
We were fortunate to catch up with Lenka Sterling, the head Nordic ski coach at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail. Born in the Czech Republic, Sterling arrived in America and helped CU win a national title in 2006. Since then, she's worked with the Boulder Nordic Junior racing team, Auburn Ski Club and Sugarbowl Academy before arriving in Vail. Now a mother of two, Lenka has all sorts of incredible stories, wisdom and insight to share. Enjoy! Support the Seder-Skier Current supporters: EnjoyWinter.com Atomic Sporthill
We're back! After a family vacation kept us off Shovel Lake Public Radio for a week, we chat about the most talked about talker of all Nordic ski talkers - the Tour de Ski - plus we discuss a couple of Langrenn.com articles on bicarb. It's ok; you don't have to listen to it if you don't want to.
We recap stage 2 with audio clips from Diggins, Gus and Zanden plus: - standings updates - Johaug doing everything wrong - Diggins doing everything right AND We chat with University of Utah sophomore Nina Schamberger. The Leadville local discusses how she's navigated emotional and physical adversity the last couple of years — including having to miss the Minneapolis World Cup and posting a DNF at NCAAs last spring — what it's like to ski with Scandinavians at the U, and much more! A must listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Apparently you can win from heat 5! (We love you Kersh....). Instant reactions, hot takes, and more from stage 1 of the TDS: - We grade the men - Klaebo scared? - What we all can learn from Maja - Diggins clear path to TDS win? - What's wrong with the new climbing comp? - Plus, Will Bentley joins the show to chat about the upcoming U.S. senior nats and how he's prepping for his final prep season. Support the show! Head on over to Seder-Skier.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Let's be clear about one thing: Lisa Isom has been crushing the endurance sports scene for a long time....and she's showing no signs of slowing down, either. Now in her 50s, the Eagle Valley High School legend, XTERRA Worlds podium placer and former USA Mountain trail team member is giving back some of her wisdom as head coach of the Battle Mountain Nordic ski team. Pretty cool for someone who originally earned a college scholarship for volleyball and didn't run her first cross-country race until after high school.... Isom would need at least a 3 hours podcast to share all of her sports stories and wisdom, but we only had about 45 minutes before she had to head out from Tennessee Pass for practice in Vail. ...so....this is all for now...but we'd love to bring her back on the show sometime in the future. Thank you, Lisa, for the time. If you liked this show and want to support the cause, go here! Merry Christmas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Atomic skier Victoria Carl makes her first appearance on the Seder-Skier Podcast today!! The German star has emerged as one of the most formidable all-around skiers on the World Cup. The 29-year-old was kind enough to join us at the end of her recent altitude camp in Davos. Enjoy! PS....Ajee, it's MOOOOONio.... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Sick of seeing a bunch of Norwegian guys in the top 10 of every World Cup ski race? So is Friedrich Moch. The German star is busy preparing for the Tour de Ski, where he finished second in 2024. In this show, he chats about his surprisingly late start in the sport and what caused his big jump in the crystal globe standings. Plus, we asked him what other skiers scare him the most when it comes to that epic TDS final climb.... Love the show? Then give us your $$$. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
German skier Katharina Hennig makes her first Seder-Skier Podcast appearance in advance of the Tour de Ski! The 28-year-old classic specialist has finished 11th or better in the overall standings each of the last four World Cup seasons. A two-time Olympic medalist, Hennig and her teammate, Victoria Carl, shocked the world with a team sprint gold medal in Beijing in 2022. The pair is spearheading a new wave of German Nordic ski talent and hoping for more medals in Trondheim later this winter. Like the content and want to support the cause? Go here. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
We chatted with EnjoyWinter.com's Andy Gerlach about The Factory Team 2.0, which includes yesterday's guest, Annika Landis, and Simon Zink of BSF Pro Team fame. That's not all, though. Gerlach shared memories from the original Subaru Factory Team, including some Ivan Babikov stories. Plus, he gives his opinion on the state of loppet racing in America and why Peltonens are back. Head over to EnjoyWinter.com for last-minute Christmas gifts for the skier in your family! Support the Seder-Skier, too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Annika Landis has seen a lot in her ski career. She earned five EISA podiums and made a couple NCAA national appearances as a four-year skier at Middlebury. Then she returned home for a season with the SVSEF Gold Team before spending two more with the Craftsbury Racing Project on the Super Tour circuit. Now, the 26-year-old is focusing on a new project: Enjoy Winter's Factory Team. Landis believes a vibrant loppet community is essential to the overall health of the sport in the U.S. I believe her story is an important one for the North American Nordic ski community and hope you all enjoy the show! If you liked this podcast and want to support the Seder-Skier cause, go here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Ski fans are just learning about sprint star Jack Young. But those who've been in the sport for a long time have known about the place where Young matured from promising high school talent to a World Cup contender: Colby College. Today, we brought the Mules coach, Tracey Cote, onto the show for a chat. Cote is entering her 28th season at the helm at Colby, where she has been named the EISA coach of the year twice (2007 and 2008). We talked about her ski story, her coaching philosophy and what she saw in Young when she recruited him four years ago. Enjoy! Support this podcast and become a member of GripWax Nation to receive access to all of our exclusive content! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Sydney Palmer-Leger capped off Period 1 of World Cup racing with a nice 28th-place finish in the 20k mass start classic. The 22-year-old was kind enough to check in and chat before spending Christmas with her family. In addition to analyzing the first three weeks of the season, Palmer-Leger spoke about her journey from Park City to Sun Valley and Vermont, where she is a member of the SMS T2 team. Of course, that's not all we talked about — stick around to hear about how this skier navigates being a vegan athlete, what she learned about herself after sweeping the NCAA podium as a freshman and what the chances are of Keegan Swenson signing her up to ride the Leadville 100.... Support this content and become a member of GripWax Nation today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Don't worry, we'll get you through the Nordic ski abyss.... Content coming all week: Tomorrow: Sydney Palmer-Leger Wednesday: Tracey Cote Thursday: Annika Landis Next week: Andy Gerlach, Friedrich Moch, Victoria Carl and Katharina Hennig SUPPORT THE SEDERSKIER --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
The hottest thing in cross-country skiing since a Devon Kershaw take — the world-famous Diggins Collapse Index — joins the Seder-Skier Podcast to break down the Lillehammer World Cup weekend and explain how the algorithm works. If you follow skiing, you need to listen to this show. Right now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
After placing 8th in the 10k classic in Ruka last weekend, the Norwegian-Irish skier is ready to be a consistent top-10 threat heading into the second week of World Cup action. North American fans might remember Westgård's incredible swing through Canmore, where he posted his first top-30 finishes, and Minneapolis, where he placed 6th in the 10k freestyle. The classic specialist, who trains with Team Aker Dæhlie, has an incredible story — from not owning skate gear until he was 16 to competing in two Olympic Games. Today's show is a must-listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
We chat about former Nanooks star Joe Davies' breakout performance at the Ruka World Cup last weekend PLUS Albrigtsen's training philosophy — particularly her success in combining cross-country running with Nordic skiing. A really fun, fascinating, full conversation you won't want to miss! Check out our story on Davies at Seder-Skier.com!! Check out our interview with Joe Davies prior to Beito --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Day 1 of the World Cup is in the books! We caught up with French sprint star Lucas Chanavat to chat about his background and development, what he learned from two weeks of training with the GOAT, Johannes Klaebo, what his nutrition strategy/philosophy is and so, so, so much more! Go to Seder-Skier.com and click on support the Seder-Skier for more content like this! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
Haley Brewster — the breakout star of the 2023-2024 season — hops on the SederSkier Podcast in advance of the World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. The 21-year-old won a U.S. senior title, placed silver at the U23 World Championships, competed at the MPLS World Cup and claimed a pair of NCAA silvers at nationals in Steamboat last March. This year, she's going for it all again. Stick around to hear about the secret to her successes and who the best Bananagrams player on the U.S. Ski Team is. Stories I've written about Haley Brewster: U.S. senior nats NCAA nationals U23s Minneapolis feature story --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
We discuss Kendall Kramer's NCAA performance as well as highlights from the DI, DII, and DIII meets. Plus, we provide a World Cup-inspired solution for the Diamond League. Then, we shift to skiing full-time and reflect on some of our recent shows with Jim Galanes and Matt Whitcomb, discussing development, the state of the U.S. team and Russian participation. The snow is falling - get out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
One of our favorite skiers on the World Cup, Hugo Lapalus, makes his first SederSkier Podcast appearance (who knows, maybe there will be more in the future - we can only hope) to chat about the Alpe Cermis, the French team culture and whether or not his coaches are trying to force him to lift with Jouve. We hope you enjoy this edition of the SederSkier Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
The 2019 WJC 10k champion and sprint bronze medalist at the 2023 world championships could be the next big all-around star of the 2024-2025 season. We chat with Jules Chappaz about his goals, training, racing the Ski Classics, what has fueled the French rise and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
The fire is far from going out for the 34-year-old British star...but the four-time Olympian knows the window of opportunity doesn't stay open forever. With the World Champs coming to his second home this winter, Andrew Musgrave knows it's time to ski fast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
The man, the myth, the legend — the co-host of the world-famous Skirious Problems podcast — James Clugnet joins the Seder-Skier Podcast to discuss the upcoming World Cup season. The 27-year-old British star has trained more than ever in advance of his seventh season on the top circuit and is poised to hit his first career podium. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support
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