Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at USA Nordic. Check out below what our athletes and staff had to say when asked what they were thankful for this year. 

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to be in Europe and ski jump. And I’m super grateful for my family supporting me and my friends back home!” – Patrick Gasienica

“This year I am especially thankful for random acts of kindness and the Nordic community as a whole. It extends way past national boundaries!” – Nina Lussi

“This year I’m thankful for being able to spend Thanksgiving with my family and I’m thankful for all of my sponsors and donors who allow me to train and compete year round. I’m also thankful for the existence of brown cheese which makes the world a better place!” – Grant Andrews

“I am thankful for the health of my family and the ability to train and compete in amazing places.” – Tess Arnone

“I’m grateful for my friends and family, getting to grow up skiing and having so many amazing opportunities, and of course DOGS” – Logan Sankey

“This year I’m thankful for friends, family, good snow, and head wind.” – Kevin Bickner

“I’m thankful because I’m part of this team.” – Uros Balki

“This thanksgiving I am thankful for awesome teammates and the Raiders having a better record than the Broncos.” – Decker Dean

“I am thankful for the snow we received and will receive this winter and my health! As well as family and friends.” – Annika Malacinski

“I am thankful for my parents for always pushing me to be the best person I can be.” – Carter Brubaker

“I’m thankful for warm socks and cappuccinos.” – Jasper Good

“I’m thankful to be healthy, happy and headed into the winter with some good people in my corner.” – Beckett Ledger

We hope all of you have an incredible Thanksgiving and follow our athletes on the World Cup circuit this weekend in Ruka, Finland.