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Rogue Lines Official Trailer - The Independent Ski Racing Journey

Rogue Lines Official Trailer - The Independent Ski Racing Journey

COMING SOON—Follow the journey of three independent athletes as they chase their ski racing dreams.
— Hailey Perkins
2024/25 SYNC Athlete Fund Recipients

2024/25 SYNC Athlete Fund Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024/25 SYNC Athlete Fund. Established in 2019, the SYNC Athlete Fund is dedicated to eliminating financial barriers for athletes striving to reach...
— Hailey Perkins
Tackling the Financial Challenges in Ski Racing

Tackling the Financial Challenges in Ski Racing

We gathered insights from SYNC Athletes and our SYNC community on how to manage costs effectively while maintaining training and race schedules.
— Hailey Perkins
Introducing The New 2024/25 SYNC Team

Introducing The New 2024/25 SYNC Team

We are thrilled to announce the 2024/25 SYNC Team!
— Hailey Perkins
Introducing The 2024/25 SYNC NCAA Team

Introducing The 2024/25 SYNC NCAA Team

We’re excited to announce the 2024/25 SYNC NCAA Team! These talented student-athletes represent leading schools across the RMISA and EISA circuits.

— Hailey Perkins
Taggué: Athletes Giving Back Ski Racing
Five Knee Injury Recovery Exercises with Ella Spear

Five Knee Injury Recovery Exercises with Ella Spear

Knee injuries happen in sport more often than we would like. But when they do, it is essential in the recovery process to train your strength so when you are ready to get back on snow, you are ready.

— Tucker Marshall
Five Exercises for Explosive Skiing with Gray Flanagan

Five Exercises for Explosive Skiing with Gray Flanagan

Being powerful throughout the turn is essential for gaining speed and time on the race hill. SYNC NCAA Athlete Gray Flanagan walks us through five exercises so you make powerful turns on every turn.
— Rachael Desrochers
Four Exercises To Fight Fatigue In Ski Races with Sammi Trudeau

Four Exercises To Fight Fatigue In Ski Races with Sammi Trudeau

Longer race courses can be exhausting. SYNC NCAA Athlete Sammi Trudeau walks us through four exercises so you can gain a competitive edge against fatigue and make powerful turns all the way through the finish line every time.

 

— Rachael Desrochers
Oh The Places You'll Ski: Summer Training Guide

Oh The Places You'll Ski: Summer Training Guide

With summer quickly approaching, it's time to start planning where to go for training. With an overwhelming amount of options out there, finding the right place can be a challenge. We asked the SYNC Independent Athletes their thoughts on 5 summer training locations to help make that decision easier. 

— Rachael Desrochers
Across The Atlantic: Simon Fournier

Across The Atlantic: Simon Fournier

The path to success in ski racing is never linear. Follow along with Independent Athlete, Simon Fournier to learn more about his ski racing journey from being a D1 athlete, to a member of the Canadian National Team, to an independent athlete, and his goals to be renamed to the national team.
— Rachael Desrochers
Across The Atlantic: Eleri Smart

Across The Atlantic: Eleri Smart

SYNC Independent Athlete Eleri Smart tells us what it's like to be racing and training in Europe for the winter. Eleri is a former D1 skier, having graduated from the University of Denver in 2022, and she is now racing independently from her national team. Eleri is joined in Europe by her father, who also doubles as her coach. Watch the full YouTube video below to learn about living in Europe, having parents as your coach, and looking up to your older siblings.
— Rachael Desrochers
Finishing the Season Strong with The Feed

Finishing the Season Strong with The Feed

Can end of season burnout be avoided? We've collaborated with our SYNC Junior Team partner, The Feed, to explore how improving your nutrition can impact your performance. We chatted with The Feed's Head Sports Nutrition Coach, Daniel Kramer, sharing invaluable insights on fueling for peak performance late in the season.

— Rachael Desrochers