Technique and Drills
What is the fastest nordic skiing technique?
v2
What country has the most Olympic gold medals across all Nordic Skiing events?
Norway
What does "prone" mean in Biathalon?
Lying flat on your stomach
What famous skier is included in one of our team logos?
Jessie Diggins
What are the two main types of race starts?
Interval and mass start
Are skate skis or classic skis longer?
Classic skis
At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, who partnered with Jessie to win the first U.S. Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing?
Kikkan Randall
What are the origins of biathlon skiing?
Armed scandinavian soldiers and Russian military patrols.
What was the most sought-after and revered SEHS team award for the 2024-25 season?
Best Mingler Award
How much time is in between skiers for the most common type of race start?
30 seconds
What part of a car does Kaia yell to Tim to remind him not to bend his knee while skating?
Window Wipers!!
What brand sponsors Jesse Diggins?
Salomon
In the traditional individual biathlon event, what penalty is added to a competitor's time for each missed target?
A penalty loop
What is the name of Trevor's predecessor?
Charlie Wilshire
In a classic race if someone yells "track" what do you do?
Step out of the tracks
What technique should you use in a classic race going uphill if you can no longer double-pole?
Kick double-pole
How many athletes compete for one nation in a standard cross-country relay team?
4
when did The International Ski Federation officially split cross-country skiing into Classic and Freestyle disciplines?
1985
What kind of yogurt was included in the breakfast bags Erin made for state last year?
Blueberry (hopefully this was the same for everyone)
Do you have to move over to let someone pass you in a skate race?
No (but be polite)
What color wax should you use for 10-25 degree Fahrenheit snow?
Hard blue/teal wax
What is the name of the multi-stage competition that traditionally finishes with a steep final climb in Val di Fiemme?
Tour De Ski
What was the name given to the early technique that kept one ski in the track while pushing the other sideways?
The Siitonen step, or marathon skate
How many people were on this team in Trevor's senior year of highschool?
over 40
What are the names of the two Bend teams?
Mountainview, Caldera