Jun 26 | Anchorage - 1994 Biathlon Olympic Trials

By Nikki Kimball

My most memorable wildlife encounter occurred in Anchorage during the 1994 Biathlon Olympic Trials. My coach and I were warming down post-race on groomed trails. I remember flying around a downhill corner only to find a bull moose taking up the entire trail! I skidded to a stop at what seemed like millimeters from the big guy. Fortunately, he simply looked at me, unalarmed, as I slowly backed up the one-way trail until I was far enough away to feel safe turning around and skiing as fast as I could to a less biologically interesting trail. - Nikki Kimball