December 02, 2013 (Kuusamo, Finland) – SkiTrax caught up with USST skiers Kikkan Randall, Noah Hoffman, Liz Stephen, and Jessie Diggins, as well as Coach Chris Grover and got their take on the FIS World Cup kick-off in Kuusamo, Finland. Randall and Noah “The Hoff” Hoffman both made history as she earned her first Classic Sprint podium, while Hoffman made a huge performance gain over last year claiming the fastest time in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit for his first quasi WCup victory while placing 9th in the mini tour.

Noah Hoffman

Kikkan Randall

Liz Stephen

Jessie Diggins

Chris Grover