Category: Nordic Ski Racing

Nordic Race Tips for the Teton Ridge Classic

Erich Wilbrecht shares tips for racing at Grand Targhee

Nordic Ski Racing
Posted by Abby Warner Posted on

Making friends with a hilly high-elevation course Due to low snow, the Teton Ridge Classic is headed up to Grand Targhee Nordic. While those of us who love a lap around Quakie Ridge are delighted it will be groomed, there may be a few racers who groaned (but with a smile) about the additional challenges of skiing hard at 7,800-8,200 feet. Experts to the rescue! Not only has Erich Wilbrecht raced the TRC in year’s… Read More

Profiles in Nordic: In Their Own Words – Martin Hagen & Pete Karns

Two Jackson Hole Biathlon Olympians and Jackson Hole Ski Club Alums

Classic Cross Country Skiing, News, Nordic Ski Racing, Profiles
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This profile highlights both former JH Ski and Snowboard Club student-athletes, coaches, Hall of Famers, Nordic Biathlon Olympians. Read their stories in their own words. Nordic Profile in Martin Hagen’s Own Words What brought you to Jackson Hole?Martin: Fate was what brought me here I guess, because I was born here. When/Why did you first get into Nordic skiing? Martin: I was in 7th grade in 1968 when Ted Major (my science teacher) started a… Read More