Sverre Caldwell, father of Sophie Caldwell has greatly influenced American skiing for the past few decades. We explore what he thinks is the secret to success and where American skiing is headed.

With guest Sverre Caldwell

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

The American Birkebeiner has for a long time been a machine in American nordic skiing, but how do the inner workings function? Threshold talks with Birkie Executive Director, Ben Popp, just one week away from North America's biggest cross country ski race.

This episode of Threshold is sponsored by Salomon. Learn more about Salomon's dedication to sustainability and view their sustainably produced gear at Salomon.com

With guest Ben Popp

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Deedra Irwin finished the 15km Biathlon event in 7th place - the best EVER finish by a US Biathlete at the Olympics. This, after competing in the sport for only 4 years. Threshold catches up with Deedra just before the World Championships to hear her story.

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With guest Deedra Irwin

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

To recap the cross-country ski Period 2 World Cup races from the Tour de Ski, Livingo, Les Rousses, and Toblach, Threshold brings in Team Birkie Coach, Caitlin Gregg.

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With guest Caitlin Gregg

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Ben Ogden, sitting as the 9th best skier in the world... catches up with Threshold about halfway through the season.

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With guest Ben Ogden

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Period 2 on the biathlon World Cup has been chock-full of storylines. To recap the races from Pokljuka, Ruhpolding, and Antholz, Threshold brings in Director of High Performance for US Biathlon, and World Champion biathlete, Lowell Bailey.

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With guest Lowell Bailey

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Campbell Wright, at just 19 years old, shocked the Biathlon world by shooting clean and finishing 15th in the 20km World Cup at Antholz, Italy. 

But the most chocking of all... he was racing for a country rarely - actually, never - seen near the top of Biathlon World Cup results: New Zealand.

Hear from Campbell about what it took to become a world class biathlete from an under represented country and what he's up to now.

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With guest Campbell Wright

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Ivan Babikov, the Canadian from Russia has one heck of a story. From growing up in Russia, to pursuing the North American ski racing scene as part of the Subaru Factory Team, to then skiing for Russia, to THEN skiing for Canada... Ivan's perspective is one of a kind. 

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With guest Ivan Babikov

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Chad talks with Kristen Bourne, US Ski Team Coach, and Armin Auchentaller, US Biathlon Head Coach, to reflect on Period One of the Nordic and Biathlon World Cups AND predict what's to come.

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With guests Kristen Bourne and Armin Auchentaller

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Beckie Scott's tells the story of her 2002 gold medal, her career fighting for clean sport, and why took a step back.

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With guest Beckie Scott

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr