January 21, 2015 – In the midst of the competitive season with racing at full steam across North America and Europe, we catch up with some of our favourite XC skiers and see how they’re doing and what they’re up to.

Dachstein range ©Simi Hamilton

Simi Hamilton reminisces about last year’s Sochi Olympic adventures as he and the squad prepare to head to eastern Europe for the next World Cup rounds. Read more here.

Noah Hoffman skis with friend Jon Schafer ©Noah Hoffman

Noah “The Hoff” Hoffman gets back on the snow for a long ski with a visiting friend after his ankle injury sustained in a crash at the Ruka season opener in Finland. Check out how his rehab is going here.

Sophie Caldwell and Sadie Bjornsen trying on hats in Otepaa ©Sadie Bjornsen

Sadie Bjornsen writes a little ode to Estonia and tells us why she loves the country that she admits often seems rather grey. She also shares lots of photos and tidbits about her racing here.

Sunbathing on the deck ©Sophie Caldwell

Sophie Caldwell recounts the US Team’s mini-break in Ramsau, Austria, where they were treated to some fun and recovery, as well as sunbathing…! Read all about it here.

Liz Stephen goes alpine skiing. ©Liz Stephen

Liz Stephen gives us the scoop about her amazing Tour de Ski performance, where she finished a historic fifth overall. She also shares a bunch of photos, tells us about going alpine skiing, and celebrating her birthday in Europe. Read about it here.