Peggy Shinn
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Peggy Shinn
@pegmcshinn.bsky.social
Olympic writer, mom, skier, one-time Leadville100 mt bike winner, so-so tennis player, author of World Class. Opinions are my own.
Bormio will host the 2026 Olympic men's alpine races. And it could be the best downhill in 50 years.

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The 2026 Olympics Could Feature the Best Downhill Ski Race in 50 Years
One of the toughest on the men’s World Cup circuit, Bormio's Stelvio course could define the best Olympic downhill in half a century.
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January 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Everyone at Bivo likes to XC ski. Here's what we like about Vermont's best Nordic centers.

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The Best of Nordic Skiing in Vermont
Trying to decide where to go cross country skiing? We compiled a list of all the best nordic ski centers across all of Vermont.
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January 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Meet the FIS alpine World Cup's greatest fans.

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Meet the World Cup’s Most Dedicated Ski Fans
From waving flags to clanging cowbells, these diehard fans travel the globe to bring energy and passion to the Alpine Ski World Cup.
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December 26, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Is ski racing viable in a warming world? U.S. Ski Team's Sam Morse & Erik Arvidsson have some ideas for how the sport can reduce its carbon footprint.

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Is Ski Racing Viable in a Warming World?
This fall, FIS released a road map to sustainability in the face of climate change. But is skiing’s governing body doing enough?
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December 19, 2024 at 8:38 PM
For those wondering about Lindsey Vonn, she is forerunning the Beaver Creek DH & SG this weekend, then may compete next weekend in St. Moritz.

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U.S. Women Anticipate a Rowdy Weekend Skiing Birds of Prey
For the first time, the world’s fastest women will race Beaver Creek’s iconic Birds of Prey downhill, with Vonn as forerunner.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM
How the men on the U.S. Ski Team mentally prepare for tough downhill races.

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How Top U.S. Ski Racers Mentally Prepare for Such High Speeds
How top U.S. men like Bryce Bennett and River Radamus mentally and strategically prepared to take on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey downhill.
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December 10, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Nice story by The AP's Pat Graham about Lindsey Vonn's comeback. apnews.com/article/lind...
Lindsey Vonn competes in a pair of downhills, another step on her comeback trail at the age of 40
Lindsey Vonn finished in the middle of the pack in a pair of lower-level downhill events as she competed for the first time in nearly six years.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:19 PM