About
DOB: July 14, 1980
Hometown: Orangeville, Ontario
Current Town: Canmore, Alberta
Occupation: Nordic Skier
Club: Foothills Nordic, Calgary
Team: Alberta World Cup Academy
Education: BA in Finance, University of New Mexico
Coach: Mike Cavaliere
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 120 lbs
PROUD PARTNERS:
Sian and Angus Doughty
Jamie Coatsworth
Carignan Mechanical
Daniels Corp.
Boundary Bay Brewery
Grandparents: Maxine and Frank Schmidt, Margaret Gosling
GOLD SPONSORS:
Canmore Woodcrafters
Cheer Pack
Janice Peters
BRONZE SPONSORS
Highline Magazine
Equipment and Gear:
Skis: Salomon
Poles: Swix
Boots: Salomon
Training Gear: Salomon
Running Shoes: Salomon
Best ski of all time:
Skiing in St.Martin, Italy and then going for lunch and coffee on the ski trails. A close second is skiing at Pocaterra in Kananaskis Country, AB last year on perfect classic track -5, blue extra. And the runner up would be spring skiing at Silverstar last May and then going suntanning and mountain biking in the Afternoon in Vernon.
Favourite Quote of the moment:
“Human greatness begins where submission to fear ends. You cannot become wealthy like Bill Gates without first casting aside the fear that you will fail, without risking capital and prestige. You cannot become a Winston Churchill if you are intimidated by the evil power that you must fight. You can’t get a college degree if you’re afraid of taking tests, and you can’t win an Olympic gold medal if you’re afraid of losing a race. It is courage, not caution that leads to great success.”
What I’m listening to:
The Honorary Title, Kate Voegle, Snow Patrol, Citizen Cope, Common, Dixie Chicks, Fall Out Boy, Silverspun Pickups, Chillipeppers, Wil, J.Lo, Low Vs. Diamond, RjD2, Matthew Good Band, Planet Smashers, Jack Johnson, G Love, The Bravery, Vampire Weekend, Remy Zero, Phantom Planet, Reel Big Fish, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Dixie Chicks, Sugarland
Do something Everyday that Scares you:
I love running down mountains and pushing the envelope of being out of control. Last summer I had a few close calls! Better yet, I like watching boys try to follow me down a mountain or trail…they usually can’t.
2 Responses to “About”
June 28th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Hi Brooke,
I found it very interesting to read about you and your progress.
Nice to see you at our Garden Party.
Keep it up.Stat in touch.
Love. Philip and Susan
June 30th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
We are so very proud of you, Brooke! This a great way for those of us not educated in the “cross country skiing” world to gain a better understanding of your sport. Thanks for your openness and passion. You are incredibly inspiring. Love your quote. LOVE YOU!!! xoxo