Andy Newell has skied on the FIS World Cup for 17 years, the longest of any American in history. Hear about his experience as one of the best skiers in the world and how he now coaches based on that experience.

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With guest Andy Newell

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

In 2019, Ariens - the company known for making snow blowers - backed the US Biathlon Team... then quickly set off to make a one of a kind nordic center, complete with a biathlon range South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.

Hear from the Ariens employees on how they pulled this incredible feat off and what it means to the nordic ski community across the country.

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With guests Tara Perre and Sean Becker

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

He's Frida Karlsson's coach, as well as the coach of the German Women's Cross Country ski team - who have been on the rise for the past several years. Threshold welcomes our first return guest on the podcast: Per Nilsson

With guest Per Nilsson

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Julia Kern had the opportunity to pursue basketball, but chose nordic skiing... then quickly found her way onto the World Cup podium, and now carries a World Championship bronze medal. Threshold catches up with Julia after the US Ski Team Bend camp.

Ariens Nordic Center invites you to our inaugural Mike Ariens Run/Walk Aug. 19, 2023, where you can run or walk a 5k or 10K and bring the kids for our 1K Kids Fun Run. All participants get Mike’s signature running swag, a bucket hat, and his favorite treat, ice cream at the finish line. The run/walk course takes you on the Mike Ariens Trail for Life, through AriensCo conservation land, through downtown Brillion, Wisconsin, before ending on the trails at Ariens Nordic Center. Register at AriensNordic.com today!

With guest Julia Kern

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

After finishing 3rd in the Alpe Cermis Tour de Ski climb, 15th place in her grueling 30km Olympic debut, and fresh off of her victory at Marathon du Mont Blanc - Laukli discusses her love for the mountains.

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With guest: Sophia Laukli

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

The "High Performance Director" is a somewhat new - but now essential - position in endurance sports. Today on Threshold, we get into the weeds by talking training with USA Triathlon's High Performance Director, Ryan Bolton.

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With guest Ryan Bolton

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Hosted by Chris Parr

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Norwegian Elite skier and ski pundit, Petter Skinstad gives insight as to why Norway, with only 5.4 million people, leads the Olympic medal count.

With guest Petter Skinstad

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

To recap the cross-country ski Period World Cup races and the fight for the crystal globes, Threshold brings in former SMS Head Coach , Patrick O'Brien.

With guest Patrick O'Brien

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Threshold catches up with former US Biathlete and current Chair of the IBU Athletes' Committee, Clare Egan to recap the biathlon season.

With guest Clare Egan

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

From Rosie Brennan's epic 30km battle, to Jessie Diggin's and Julia Kern's bronze medal Team Sprint Performance, to Jessie's historic gold medal... Threshold breaks down the 2023 World Championships with US Ski Team Head Coach, Matt Whitcomb

With guest Matt Whitcomb

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr