By: randosteve|Posted on: January 29, 2008|Posted in: Broken Link to Photo/Video, Races, Trip Planning | 25 comments
I just started looking for airline tickets to Switzerland and although they aren’t too bad right now, hopefuly I can get my itinerary dialed to pull the trigger soon. There is no doubt though, that this trip to race in the Ski Mountaineering World Championships is going to cost a pretty penny. And with the US dollars spiraling in the wrong direction, it’s only going to get worse.
While, traditionally I have prided myself on self sufficiency…now I am asking for your help. Unfortunately, the United States Ski Mountaineering Association has limited resources to support itself, let alone foot the bill for athletes heading overseas and each racer is left to raise the funds for him/herself. I have created a graphic on the sidebar, the TetonAT Switzerland Fund that links to my PayPal account (which is randosteve@gmail.com)…if you feel so inclined to help a skier pursue his rando racing experiences in the international arena. Every little bit helps and is always much appreciated.
It looks like I will be doing 2-3 races while I’m over there, which will allow me to watch and photograph some of the races I’m not competing in. Of course blogging about the event will be a given…assuming that there is internet service. There are four races in total, an individual short race, a vertical race, a teams race, and a long individual race. I’m hoping to get to pick my races soon, but really…they all would be fun.
Thank You Justin…from Chicago!!! 😀
Hey Bro, Always happy to contribute to the cause!! Lisa
Hey Bro, Always happy to contribute to the cause!! Lisa
Thanks Sis!
And to Chris from NYC…nice to see the Marist pride lives on!!!
I would think that of the team going you would be one of the strongest in the long course. With the way you train (long days in the park) and your racing history, it would seem like the best race for you. Looks like an awesome race – over 10 grand of climbing and skiing.
Thanks Mason…from New Hampshire!
Live Free or Ski????
VERY much appreciated…
Jerimey from Burlington, MA….Alex from U of V School of Medicine…and B and D Ski Gear!!!!!
Thanks you all SO much for your support!!!
Hello Steve,
Good meeting you earlier in Jan. Funny to see you are going to Europe, because I was planning to go to Chamonix in Feb. Unfortunatly I recieved an “Avulsion Fracture” on the ACL at the Jackson Hole on my 4th day out. Just glad I didn’t do it on “Teton Pass” or higher up in the Range. Just sent out a little for your trip out to Europe! Be safe and do a few Jump Turn’s for me.
Later, Andy
Thanks Andy!!
Sorry to hear about your injury! Be safe…and heal smart!
Steve
The generosity amazes me!
Thanks Marta from Portsmouth, NH…and Thomas from Steamboat!!!
Thanks Bart…from DC!!
And Matt…from good old Jackson Hole!!!
Thanks Christian…from Berkley.
How are those new vending machines???
HUGE thanks to Ken..from Riverton. Another $100 donation!!!!!
CD…you rock! Thanks!
You forgot…BEER! 😆
Congrats on making the team, and yes
Live Free and Ski! You could easily incorporate that into your jingle.
More from the WY contingent.
Thanks WYSplitirde!
Thanks Dad!!!
Big thanks to Kirk in Denver!!!
Huge thanks to the Dawsons…of Wildsnow!
Very much appreciated!
Props to Darin in Pocatello!!!!
Thanks!!!
THANKS to Steve in Wanship, UT…near Park City I think!
I guess IOU breakfast next time now!!!
Also thanks to Brenden in Bozeman.
And our friend Andy over at Targhee.
Thanks Fellas!!!!
Big thanks to Randy for the donation via snail mail from Mammoth Lakes!
Muchas Gracias!
Thanks William…from Cambridge, MA.
BIG thanks to Mark in Moose!!!