08Aug 2017 by DS News Team
Roll Goldie Roll: Rollerskiing On Motorways As Way Of Raising Awareness

Roll Goldie Roll: Rollerskiing On Motorways As Way Of Raising Awareness

Newsfeed, Trivia
Christopher Gouldsmith also known as Goldie is on rollerski tour of epic proportions. Mr. Gouldsmith, an avid skier and the founder/owner of Chris-Cross-Ski Fitness in Hayscastle , UK is efforting to make history by becoming the very first rollerskier to ride all the way from John O’ Groats to Land’s End ( those happen to be the island of Britain north-eastern most and south-western most points, respectively) The former solder hopes to cover the distance of 824 miles ( 1326km) in about 2 weeks, making 60miles per day on average and here's the map of his ride. As it is common in the UK, Christopher is raising money for The National Autistic Society and Headway( £6000 target) And it is hard to deny that his journey is raising awarness about…
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07Aug 2017 by DS News Team
Stars Are Getting Closer: Autumn In Company Of Vasaloppet Winner John Kristian Dahl And Team United Bakeries

Stars Are Getting Closer: Autumn In Company Of Vasaloppet Winner John Kristian Dahl And Team United Bakeries

Newsfeed
One of the areas where cross country skiing has a lot of catching up to do is , in our considered opinion, interaction between sport stars and amateur skiers. Soon as any football reaches pro-league, it starts doing open training sessions and players/fans interaction time. Once they cleared the top league threshold – they embark on exhibition tour. Do players and coaches really die to meet their fans instead of having an evening of? They might – but we suspect it has more to do with financial aspects of game. How do you sell those club jerseys and scarfs otherwise? Cross-country teams, by contrast, tend to train far and interact little. Which is a pity as it does little to promote the wonderful sport. To be sure, there are some…
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06Aug 2017 by DS News Team
“This Is the House That Jack Built” – Spectacular Real Estate Owned By Johaug, Northug, Weng etc.

“This Is the House That Jack Built” – Spectacular Real Estate Owned By Johaug, Northug, Weng etc.

Money & Finance, Newsfeed
Therese Johaug is not having an easy year, but at least her private life seems to be on track. The World and Olympic champion just made a property purchase that has every sign of being a potential family nest. While the house itself is relatively modest affair of five rooms/ 264m², it is located in one of the Norwegian capital's most affluent neighborhoods and offers majestic views over Oslo and the fjord ( look at the photo above from the real estate company Privatmegleren website) Rather more importantly for the Olympic and 7 times World champion, it is literally a five minute drive to/fro the Holmenkollen Ski Stadium, arguably the world's most important ski training & competition facility. The ideal house did not come cheap - DN.no reports that closing…
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05Aug 2017 by DS News Team
How To Shape Your Life Around Your Passion – Sofie Hopkins’ Story

How To Shape Your Life Around Your Passion – Sofie Hopkins’ Story

Newsfeed, Training & Outfitting
When a kid from Falun or Lillehammer dreams about becoming a skier – that's commendable – and also quite natural. But what if that kid hails from, say, Yorkshire, United Kingdom where narrow skis are as exotic of a sport as sled dog racing? And not just dreams – we suppose many a girl or a boy dream of something – but actually shapes her or his life around their dream, despite all obstacles? Here at the Daily Skier we love the stories of ambition and dedication – so one's life could serve as an example to hundreds, perhaps thousands of the others. Where there's a will - there's a way! Meet Sofie Hopkins, member of Junior British Biathlon Team. This year Sofie has packed her bags and has moved…
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03Aug 2017 by DS News Team
Fibra De Carbono Or How One Company Started By Designing Rollerskis , Then Expanded Elsewhere

Fibra De Carbono Or How One Company Started By Designing Rollerskis , Then Expanded Elsewhere

Gear News, Newsfeed
...Which pair of rollerskis has the most striking looks? Not weight, balance, performance – those things are not immediately obvious – just looks? Here at the Daily Skier we vote for Quionne Carbon Fiber. Amazing piece of carbon fiber monocoque, looking somehow more like a powerful bow than rollerski. A total keeper, looks-wise! But is there a substance to go with that chiseled form? We got in touch with Marcos Rupérez, Quionne Tech S.L. co-founder/co-owner. And guess what? - contrary to expectations, our conversation went all about the substance – never the looks, never that Oomph! factor. Perhaps, because Marcos is not a marketologist or a salesman – he studied industrial engineering, has an MSc in renewable energies and an MBA. And he really, really does not mince his words.…
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