One of a handful of U.S. national team athletes from Vermont's Stratton Mountain School, Nick Krause has international experience already in the bag and a smattering of FIS race podiums. However, he sets himself apart with an incredible work ethic. Despite the 2012 season not being what Krause expected, he cruised into the spring U.S. Development Team tryout camp at Mammoth Mountain, CA and proved once again to coaches why he deserves a spot on the team.