Sven Wiik Foundation

Sweden's loss was America's gain when Sven Wiik immigrated in 1949. in Olympic and FIS competition. He was selected to coach the U.S.

His years of coaching at Western State College in Gunnison and more recently, at his Scandinavian Lodge near Steamboat Springs, have had tremendous influence on America's participation in international Nordic competition and the dramatic rise in popularity of cross-country skiing.As ski coach at Western State College in Gunnison for 19 years, Sven helped at least 12 members of his teams qualify to  ...