February Skimo Update 2025
After perfecting transitions and building our aerobic base during the first part of the season the skimo team has been focusing on higher-intensity intervals and sprint training. All of our athletes have been making significant progress in their speed and efficiency.
Skimo athletes Ruby C and Maddie S were planning to race in the Viking Sprint at Nordic Valley on February 8th. Unfortunately, the official race was canceled due to very icy conditions on the course. Thankfully the day was saved with an impromptu training session/unofficial race with the Silver Fork Skimo team. Our athletes had a lot of fun despite the poor conditions and were able to get the feel for the sprint race format. Ruby excelled in the training session and may have found that her strength is in sprint racing.
The Utah Skimo Citizens Series races continue on Tuesday evenings through March with races at Park City and Brighton. We are excited to see our athletes continue to progress and challenge themselves in the fun and low-key evening “races”.
Skimo Head Coach
Skimo athlete spotlight: Dorothy Hastings
Dorothy is no stranger to skiing and probably gets more time on snow than any other athlete. As a full-time SBSEF athlete she trains in both freeride and skimo and rarely misses a training session in either discipline. In addition to skiing she races mountain bikes in the summer, rock climbs and is an avid horseback rider.
Dorothy has a great work ethic and gives her best to everything that she does. She had some equipment struggles during the early part of the season and many others would have become frustrated in her shoes, but not Dorothy. She has always maintained a positive attitude and continued to try her best even when faced with challenges. As her equipment has become more dialed in it’s been great to see her get faster and more efficient at every training session. We’re excited to see her skimo skills continue to develop throughout the rest of the season.