Cross Country Gold
The XCGold Team was created and primarily funded by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF), the XC Gold Team is entering its 15th year of existence in the Wood River Valley. Composed of a group of the nation’s best post-collegiate athletes, the Gold Team trains year round in the mountains of Idaho, training sites across the US and venues around the world. Each athlete has his or her own goals for success on the SuperTour, World Cup and U23 World circuit, and as a team, we push each other every day to universally attain those goals.
Team Info
The Gold Team offers year-round programming for elite athletes with goals of domestic excellence and international success in the sport of cross country skiing.
Tuition: $6,850
Ages: 18+
Head coach: Chris Mallory (view profile)
Enrollment limit: 8
Athlete-to-coach ratio: 8:1
Requirements:
Athletes must have race results indicative of national excellence and demonstrate the desire to attain international success. Interested skiers should contact head coach Chris Mallory (cmallory@svsef.org) for program information and application procedures. Safesport course completion is required for all athletes who are 18 or will turn 18 during the ski season.

Training
Winter Training
The Gold Team is based out of the SVSEF Lake Creek Training Center and utilizes the plethora of trails and training venues the Wood River Valley has to offer. Training plans are developed on an individual basis, with the Gold Team meeting for training 4-8 sessions per week. Gold Team athletes also have access to state-of-the-art strength and recovery facilities.
Competition
Gold Team skiers take on a demanding race schedule that includes NorAm/SuperTour competitions, U.S. Senior National Championships, the Boulder Mountain Tour, European Alpen Cup race series, and optional marathon races. The competition season concludes with SuperTour Finals.

2021/2022
SVSEF XC Gold Team

Jake Adicoff

Kevin Bolger



Katie Feldman



Sarah Goble



Johnny Hagenbuch



Peter Holmes



Karl Schulz



Peter Wolter



Sam Wood


Ketchum, Idaho
Jake Adicoff
Age:26
School:Bowdoin
Highlighted Results:Silver Medal Paralympic 10k 2018, 4th place Paralympic Sprint 2018
Goals for Season:3 Individual medals at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics
Favorite place to race:Soldier Hollow or Lake Creek
Favorite place to ski in Sun Valley:Rip and Tear, Galena



Minocqua, Wisconsin
Kevin Bolger
My love for sliding across the snow with skis on my feet began in the 3rd grade, and since has developed into a passion that has driven me to develop as internationally recognized skier representing the United States of America. It is through this love that I have accomplished the goals set before me. Being able to keep ticking off these goals drives me everyday, and I don’t want to stop until I’m able to cross the finish line at an Olympic Games.
A significant memory from skiing was winning my first US National Title and having my parents being able to watch.
On January, 20, 2022, Kevin Bolger was nominated by U.S. Ski & Snowboard to the U.S. Cross Country Team, to represent Team U.S.A. in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Age:28
School:University of Utah
Personal Sponsors:Fischer, Swix, Hestra Gloves, Oakley
Goals for this season:Top 10 finish World Championships
Favorite place to race:Davos, Switzerland
Favorite place to ski in SV:Galena Lodge
Interests outside of skiing:Water Skiing



Ketchum, Idaho
Katie Feldman
Age:24
School:Middlebury College '18
Personal sponsors:Swix, Kate's Real Food, Durance, Toko
Highlighted results:Quebec & Minneapolis World Cup Sprint Tour qualifier 2020; 2nd place Boulder Mountain Tour 2019, 2020; 3rd place American Birkebeiner 2019; OPA Cup 2019.
Goals for season:Consistent SuperTour podiums; win American Birkebeiner & Boulder Mountain Tour; US Nationals 20km skate podium; late season world cup starts.



Harbor Springs, Michigan
Sarah Goble
Everyday I still have excitement and love for the sport. Also, after coming off of a successful senior year of college racing I wanted to continue the momentum to see where skiing can take me.
Age:23
School:Michigan Technological University
Personal Sponsors:Madshus
Highlighted Results:All- American 5K Skate 2020, U23 Competitor 2020
Goals for season:Podium super tour finishes and World Cup starts
Significant memories from skiing:Growing up skiing with my family
Favorite place to race:Al Quaal, ishpeming, Michigan
Favorite place to ski in SV:Billy’s Bridge
Interests outside of skiing:Mountain biking, running, cooking and felting.



Ketchum, Idaho
Johnny Hagenbuch
Age:22
Highlighted Results:2x Junior World Relay Champion (2019, 2020), 2020 BMT Champion.



Tahoe City, California
Peter Holmes
I’ve known I’ve always wanted to ski professionally since I was a sophomore in high school, but my Junior and Senior year of college I knew I was going to be able to.
Age:22
Highlighted Results:2018 EISA classic leader, 2018 Spring Series 50k Preme Winner
Personal Sponsors:Fischer, Start, Bliz, Toko
Goals for season:U23 World Championship, World cup finals in Quebec/ die happy
Significant memory from skiing:When my sister buys me tacos after a race.
Favorite place to race:Craftsbury, Vermont
Favorite place to ski in SV:Galena
Interests outside of skiing:Surfing and cycling



Lake Placid, New York
Karl Schulz
School:University of Vermont
Highlighted Results:Earned team nominations to Junior World, U23 World, and NCAA teams.



Hailey, Idaho
Peter Wolter
Age:22
School:Middlebury
Highlighted Results:2020 NCAA All-American
Goals for Season:NCAA podium and team win
Favorite place to race:Rikert Nordic Center
Favorite place to ski in Sun Valley:Cherry Creek, Galena
Outside Interests:Porsche 911, automotive photography, and elk hunting with Sam Wood



Harpswell, Maine
Sam Wood
Age:23
School:Middlebury College



Chris Mallory



XC Gold Team Head Coach
Chris Mallory
Chris grew up skiing and racing at a young age and finding a love for the sport in Vermont. He skied for the University of New Hampshire, and moved to Idaho after college. Chris has coached a number of XC programs with SVSEF, spent three years as an assistant for UVM, and now heads the SVSEF Gold Team. He coached numerous US Ski Team athletes, supported Team USA for a number of World Junior/U23 World Championships.
Hobbies/Interests: Adventuring around in the backcountry by ski or bike, camping with family (Abbie and Finn)
Email:cmallory@svsef.org
Phone:603-498-1398
Certifications:USSA Level 200 Cross Country Ski Coach
Years at SVSEF:Since 2007