John takes flight
It can be hard to write about something you’ve never done, eh. So after Nordic combined training wrapped up Wednesday I wanted to head up to the top of the hill to see what I looked like soaring off large hill on a pair of skis. Anything to become a ...
Steamboat's solid Olympic connection
A funny thing happened the other day in Whistler, British Columbia. After 10 days away from my home and family, in a town where it rains more than it snows, I bumped into three guys who reminded me that the world isn’t all that big, and if you are at ...
Remembering Robbins in Vancouver
Somewhere, Paul Robbins is looking down watching the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and he is smiling. He would have loved the scenic backdrop of British Columbia, he would have loved the atmosphere that surrounds these games, and he would have loved all the ski action that is unfolding on the slopes. ...
The wheels on the bus
I'm preparing to get in my limo, or as the Canadians like to refer to it, the bus, to head from Whistler Village to Vancouver. It's a scenic two-hour ride from the mountains of British Columbia to the shore of the Pacific Ocean along the appropriately named Sea to Sky ...
Johnny's in high demand
It's Monday morning and I’ve spent the past couple of hours trying to get in touch with Johnny Spillane to find out what the past 12 hours have been like. I’m starting to think I have a better chance of winning the lottery - but the difficulty is very understandable. ...
Enjoying Whistler
Checking out the Canada ski town vibe after a busy day at Whistler Olympic Park.
Getting out of Dodge
With the energy surrounding Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, Billy Demong and the U.S. Nordic combined team, this could also be a historic trip for our city and country.
