Any Day, Any Race

[Peter Minde]

The Biathlon is crazy fun to watch. As someone who enjoys shooting as a sport it's hard to imagine being on target after skiing you azz off.

A Part of the Story: Local Olympian Tim Burke

From the "couch to 5K" runners, to athletes training for the world stage, these mountain towns inspire all who walk their streets. Find out what it is about these places that creates Olympic dreams in this interview with local Olympic Biathlete Tim Burke.

www.lakeplacid.com

I've met Tim Burke and interviewed him for FasterSkier. A real nice guy. Tried summer biathlon (running and shooting) once. Thank god they didn't have a penalty loop, would have owned it.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Thank god they didn't have a penalty loop, would have owned it.

LOL -- I know I'd never leave it
The control they have over breathing and heart rate is crazy impressive.

 

[tirolski]

LOL -- I know I'd never leave it
The control they have over breathing and heart rate is crazy impressive.

But there’s not big antlers on the target either, just saying.

 

[Brownski]

The Biathlon is crazy fun to watch. As someone who enjoys shooting as a sport it's hard to imagine being on target after skiing you azz off.

A Part of the Story: Local Olympian Tim Burke

From the "couch to 5K" runners, to athletes training for the world stage, these mountain towns inspire all who walk their streets. Find out what it is about these places that creates Olympic dreams in this interview with local Olympic Biathlete Tim Burke.

www.lakeplacid.com

Ive said it before and I'll say it again: Equine Ski Jorring

 

[Peter Minde]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again: Equine Ski Jorring

I've seen skijoring with dogs, but not with horses. Heavy duty.

 

[tirolski]

The Biathlon is crazy fun to watch. As someone who enjoys shooting as a sport it's hard to imagine being on target after skiing you azz off.

A Part of the Story: Local Olympian Tim Burke

From the "couch to 5K" runners, to athletes training for the world stage, these mountain towns inspire all who walk their streets. Find out what it is about these places that creates Olympic dreams in this interview with local Olympic Biathlete Tim Burke.

www.lakeplacid.com

In the lead up to the Olympics Donny was working on his style.

 

[tirolski]

Lucas Braathen wins FIS Slalom in Wengen and sets record for coming from most folks behind to winit.

 

[tirolski]

Marcel Hirscher was a forerunner at the Hahnenkamm downhill in Kitzbühel.
As Hirscher admitted: “It’s not about being fast, it’s just about having fun!”

https://skiracing.com/video-marcel-hirscher-takes-on-the-streif/

 

[tirolski]

In honor of the flying Herminator at the Olympics.

 

[tirolski]

Watching the current downhill Olympics course made me think of the stadium golf course in the desert.
Just no waste management signs and/or folks sittin on the hills with beers, yet.