Larry Bosche- Profile
Birthplace: Oakland, CA
Birthdate: 1961
Education: Lewis and Clark College
USTSA Team Sponsors: Karbon, Global Rescue, Saucer Wax, Minus33, Telemarkdown, 22 Designs
My Skiing History:
I learned to ski on alpine equipment at Sugar Bowl, CA at an early age. During college, I enjoyed spending time with the ski team on their race outings although I never raced myself. After graduating I decided I needed a new ski challenge so I started to Telemark with friends at Alpine Meadows. There was a telemark race series happening around Lake Tahoe in the early 90’s and I entered a few races. While I really liked racing, I found it tough going and I did not have access to training.
Fast forward to 2008, and my kids were involved in weekend ski programs at Squaw. I started to show up at the Squaw Master program at Squaw on my telemark equipment. With the advantage of plastic boots and shape alpine skis and lots of practice, running gates was a whole lot of fun. I entered some USTSA races around that time and have been enjoying it ever since.
My Goals and Motivation:
Since my first race in 2009 I have seen improvement each year I have raced. This has been very satisfying.
My goals for the next season are 1) to attend a telemark ski camp in Europe 2) to race at one or two races in Europe 3) train for the jump and the skating section regularly.
What I love about Telemark Racing:
Telemark racing and skiing is a great way to dance down the mountain and provides a novel way of interacting with terrain. Carving on tele skis is a unique experience. It is a great feeling and super fun!
Interesting Facts About Myself:
I also enjoy Master’s alpine ski racing. During ski season I like to alternate training one day Telemark in the GS gates and the next day Alpine in the Slalom gates. I find that Telemark and Alpine skiing complement each other.
In the Spring, I like backcountry skiing. In the Summer and Fall I enjoy waterskiing, hiking and swimming, ice skating and skateboarding.
Competition Results:
2018-2019 Season
1/20/19 La Thuile World Cup Sprint 26th out of 34 starters
2017 -2018 Season
US Nationals – Crotched Mountain, NH
Sprint Classic #1: 5th place
Sprint Classic #2: 7th place
FIS World Cup – Sugarbush, VT
Classic #1: 24th place
Classic #2: 26th place
FIS World Cup – Suicide Six, VT
Sprint Classic #1: 27th place
Sprint Classic #2: 26th place
2016 – 2017 Season – US Nationals – Grand Targhee, WY:
Classic #1: 6th
Sprint Classic: 8th
Overall: 8th
2015 – 2016 Season – Alta, UT:
Sprint Classic #1: 10th
Sprint Classic #2: 11th
2014 – 2015 Season – FIS World Championships – Steamboat Springs, CO:
Sprint Classic: 30th
2013 – 2014 Season
FIS World Cup – Steamboat Springs, CO:
Classic #1: 19th
Classic #2: 25th
US Nationals – Mt. Bromley, NH:
Sprint Classic #1: 11th
Sprint Classic #2: 13th
US Nationals – Haystack Mt., NH:
Classic #1: 9th
Classic #2: 10th