Richard Bolt: Cindy Brochman Memorial Snowshoe Magazine Person of the Year

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on September 30, 2017

One of the most productive athletes ever in the outdoor snow, trail, and mountain scene–Richard Bolt–wins the 2017 Cindy Brochman Memorial Snowshoe Magazine Person of the Year honor.

His resumé reads like someone whose only rest occurs when just taking … Continue reading →

New York Preps for 2017 World Snowshoe Federation Championships; Italy’s 2016 Results Critique

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on May 31, 2016

In Italy, the country of history, culture and art, many of the world’s best athletes toed the start for the artistic wonder of sports, snowshoeing. In North America, snowshoers who could not make the trip rejoiced when learning the … Continue reading →

Screams of Pain: The Danelle Ballengee Story

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on May 18, 2015

On December 13th, 2006 I went for a run with my dog, Tasman, just outside of Moab, Utah. About an hour into my run I was hiking up a small canyon to connect to a jeep trail and complete my … Continue reading →

Dreams Dominate Senior Men’s Dion USSSA Snowshoe Championships Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on March 12, 2015

In one of the most thrilling Dion USSSA Snowshoe Championships ever, dreams grew to reality with headline-type drama in every race.

Drama tangled with sentimentality when the exclamation “Finally!” rang out of Cedar Falls, Iowa, new men’s national champion Scott … Continue reading →