Had a great day at the Shelley Glover Century Ride this past Saturday. If you dont know about the Shelley Glover Foundation then check it out. https://www.shelleygloverfoundation.com/ She is a real inspiration and I am glad to be part of such a great cause. Met great people all with a common love of sport and […]
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The early years
Even if I didn’t know how to ski I still tried to look like I did.
That 70’s Thing
Even though I was a free-skier I still dressed like a racer.
Ski Race Training Shorts
Ski Race Training Shorts should not have to cost a lot of money. So why is it they do? Ski Race Training Shorts should come in colors and prints too. Why do I have to pay a lot to a choice of black or black? Don’t put up with it anymore! Get colors AND prints […]
Chase Jarvis Video
One of my favorite sites! It aint racin’ but so what. Check it out.
Ski Race Capes
It’s all about Ski Race Capes! One of the things I found frustrating was that Ski Race Capes were hard to find and when I did they were expensive. I was reduced to begging for one from someone else or pretending that the sub zero temps didnt bother me. There is no reason for anyone […]
There was no escaping
When my son was born there was no escaping for him that he was going to ski. Hopefully he would like it as much as I do and it would be a pleasure for him instead of a chore thrust upon him by his overbearing father. I had visions of father/son trips together laughing and […]
Dreaming about skiing
Right now is the worst time of year for me because I’m getting amped up for skiing but it’s still months away from being a reality. Lately I’ve been shopping sites for all the new stuff which only makes it worse. My fix for now is to go down in my shop and sweep away […]
Why I started Arctica Race
So now I want to do what I can to help foster growth and support families interested in skiing. As a parent of a child active in the sport I have found it difficult to purchase affordable ski clothing that is good quality. Simple things like side zip ski pants are either out of stock […]
How it all started
I started skiing in the early 70’s when my parents took the family to Squaw Valley for an Easter vacation. It was just about the coolest thing I had every done. I remember how in awe I was of anyone who was good. I was desperate to be like them. The clothes and the equipment […]