16. Arctic Turn: Men’s World Cup
Jean-Baptiste Grange powers past everyone to win the
first men’s slalom of the season. BY HANK McKEE
19. Under the Levi Lights
Marlies Schild illuminates Finland with first place in the
women’s World Cup slalom. BY ERIC WILLIAMS
22. Peak Squad: Alpine Preview
A preview of the alpine athletes on the 2010-2011
U.S. Ski Team. BY HANK McKEE AND ERIC WILLIAMS
29. The Team Behind the Team
Three individuals who help athletes perform better, eat
better and fire up better. BY KELLEY McMILLAN
31. Schools for Cool: Academies
A round-up of snow sports secondary schools.
43. Valiant Vail
On the eve of the Beaver Creek races, how Colorado
won the 2015 World Champs. BY SHAUNA FARNELL
3 Start House: Two-way communication.
4 Letters: Reader feedback on Georges
Joubert and Sports Vision Training.
5 Out of the Gate: Can the Canadian
team continue a comeback? Plus, news on
Daron Rahlves and Kathrin Zettel.
7 Marketplace: Check out SR partners.
9 Waxroom: Movember kicks off for the
U.S. Ski Team; haircuts, and more.
13 Gallery: Images from early season
racing and training in Europe.
48 Nordic: Success for the U.S. in Finland.
49 College: No profs on a powder day.
52 NCAA: Why Wooly is one to watch.
54 Role Model: Sugar Bowl’s Tracy Keller.
56 Coaches Ed: Modern GS technique.
58 Backshop: Tips on your No. 1 tool.
60 Masters: Social networking 101.
62 Finish Line: Lowering the athletic bar.
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