Craig Helmstetter·Aug 211 in 7 American adults have cross-country skied. Who are they?If you cross-country skied last year, you are in the one percent!
Craig Helmstetter·Mar 5Two Loppets and a BirkieA mid-packer’s look at the courses, competition, logistics, swag and vibes of the 2026 City of Lakes Loppet, Vasaloppet USA and American…
Ty Schmidt·Dec 18, 2025First Tracks: Coach K and the Heart of Traverse City’s Hickory MeadowsThis story was originally published in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
Keith Uhlig·Mar 22, 2024A personal Unified Theory of Fitness and FunOn setting goals for running, cycling and other outdoor sports
Craig Helmstetter·Mar 1, 2023A first-timer’s experience at 2023 American Birkebeiner…complete with data viz and advice for next year via chatGPT