Sam Holt
Hometown: Orono, ME
Date of Birth: 02/23/2000
Occupation: Research and Development Technologist in the food industry
Team Birkie Member Since: 2022
College: University of Vermont
Favorite thing about Minnesota?
It's really cool to have such a high concentration of nordic skiers in one place, and with it the large number of training groups, events, trail systems/ snowmaking venues, ski shops, and just a generally great ski/ outdoor culture
Favorite post-workout snack?
Homemade protein shake as an appetizer for some kind of pastry (and a banana to balance it out)
Favorite skiing technique?
Thought I was a classic guy, but my skating has gotten a lot better the past few years, so now it honestly depends on the day
Favorite skiing venues?
Forêt Montmorency in Québec, or the New England Outdoor Center in Maine
How did you get into skiing?
My Dad tried to get me on skate skis a few times when I was 12 or 13, saying it was "just like hockey," but I actually hated every minute of it. But then I quit hockey (and golf) when I was 15 and got talked into XC running, and then a guy on the team talked me back into nordic. This time around I was hooked, and quickly improved just by doing it. I really got into it senior year and used the internet to learn more about training, eventually winning the Maine Class C state championship on my birthday, the day after Diggins and Randall won gold. Lowkey still trying to top that . . .