Help Graham finish out his World Cup season

My name is Graham Houtsma, I am a professional cross-country skier based in Bozeman, Montana, racing for the Bridger Ski Foundation PRO Team. I’m in the process of finishing up my third year as a professional cross-country skier, during which time I scored multiple top 5s on the pro domestic circuit, known as the SuperTour, as well as multiple top 10s at US Nationals. These results allowed me to be one of only three non-national team skiers to be selected to represent the US Ski Team at the World Cup in Canmore, Canada just a few weeks ago. In addition, I got invited to race in France in the next few weeks with the US Ski Team again. Also, this season I am currently ranked in the top three overall on the SuperTour, which is the race circuit just below the World Cup in the US. To get these amazing results I have trained over 775 hours this year, with 500 hours being done in pre-season training, this pre-season training starts in May and goes until the beginning of November. This training consists of skiing (both on snow and roller skis), trail running, cycling, mountain adventures, and weightlifting.

I am asking for your support because, it not only takes tremendous dedication, discipline, and commitment but also takes financial support to be a World Cup athlete. I work a day job that allows me to take care of all my personal expenses but I am looking for support specifically for my cross-country skiing finances. These expenses include; travel, race entry fees, and lodging at races. I’m supported by equipment manufacturers who provide me with the equipment and technical support that I need to be competitive. But with the inclusion of your support, I know that I will be able to reach the very highest levels of cross-country skiing and become one of the very best American cross-country skiers.

Cheers, and look for me on the big stage next year kicking some Europeans butts!

Graham