3 Start House: Soelden splendor.
4 Letters/Op-Ed: Reader feedback on
raising ski racers and Bode Miller; an idea
for future FIS calendars.
7 Out of the Gate: New selection criteria,
news from the IOC, and jumping teams.
8 Marketplace: Check out SR partners.
18. Show Time
The Audi FIS Alpine World Cup 2010-2011 kicks off with
a victory by Viktoria Rebensburg, and a loss for all of the
men. BY SARAH TUFF
12 Waxroom: Julia Mancuso shows off
training results; ski racers make maple
syrup; wedding bells; and more.
23. America + Austria
Why the ski racing relationship between them is more
complicated than you think. BY KELLEY McMILLAN
15 Gallery: Soelden images abound.
27. Greatest Show on Earth
A preview of the freestyle athletes on the 2010-2011
U.S. Ski Team. BY ERIC WILLIAMS
48 Role Model: Rusty Heise goes from ski
racing to helping save ski racers’ lives.
33. Cold Comforts
What ski racers are wishing for this season.
BY CLAIRE ABBE, EMILY COOK AND ERIC WILLIAMS
COVER PHOTO: GEPA; THIS PAGE: ZOOM
51 College: New NCAA coaches Tyler
Shepherd and Chip Knight share insights.
53 Backshop: Gifts for the DIY ski racer.
39. Lungs, Legs and a Legacy
A preview of the nordic athletes on the 2010-2011
U.S. Ski Team. BY HANK McKEE
55 Coaches’ Ed: Fundamentals matter.
57 Masters: The loss of a masters champ.
45. Para-Kings, Para-Queens
A preview of the adaptive athletes on the 2010-2011
U.S. Ski Team. BY CLAIRE ABBE
59 Finish Line: You gotta see it in person.
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