Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Skiathlon Boots?

3/25/2026 4:13:00 AM - By Jake Ellis

I noticed a curious trend in equipment selection at recent Milano Cortina Olympic games. MANY athletes chose to run Skiathlon boots for the classic technique races.

Wax recommendations: Cote, Nub's, Flying Squirrel races!

1/15/2026 6:53:07 AM - By Mike Muha

Toko and Rex wax recommendations for Saturday's Cote Dame Marie, and Sunday's Nub's Nob Classic 5k & 12k and CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic races.

Swix has new World Cup series of racing glide wax

1/14/2026 - By Swix

The Swix World Cup series has been built on the principle that you’ll always find the right wax if you follow three steps: first, identify the snow type, then check the humidity, and finally, the temperature.

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Contest ends Jan 15 - Win Toko Jet Liquid Blue, Red, and Yellow!

1/13/2026 8:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha and Ian Harvey

Toko Giveaway Contest finishes at the end of Thursday, Jan 15! Get your free entry in for a chance to win one each of Toko Jet Liquid Blue, Red, and Yellow, a $405 value!

Wax Recommendations: Frosty Freestyle, Raptor Rush, Krazy Klassic

1/8/2026 11:10:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races from Toko and Rex: Frosty Freestyle, Raptor Rush, and Krazy Klassic

Wax recommendations for the Winter Wolf Skiathlon

1/1/2026 1:05:18 PM

Wax recommendations for the Winter Wolf Skiathlon at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Saturday, January 3!

Win Toko Jet Liquid Blue, Red, and Yellow!

1/1/2026 - By Mike Muha and Ian Harvey

Toko Giveaway Contest! Enter for a chance to win one each of Toko Jet Liquid Blue, Red, and Yellow, a $405 value!

TOKO Waxing Masterclass: Liquids, Powders, Brushes, Structure & Pro Tips

12/23/2025 - By Ian Harvey

Ian Harvey, Brand Manager for Toko USA, led a hands-on demonstration covering best practices for applying TOKO Jet Liquid, Bloc, and Powder, and offered an inside look at the Toko Wax Machine, sharing tips on how to get the most out of each product.

Live online waxing clinic with Ian Harvey tonight!

12/10/2025 12:08:56 AM - By CXC Skiing

Join CXC for a live online waxing clinic with Ian Harvey, Brand Manager of Toko US. This free clinic will be recorded. RSVP so you’ll receive access to the recording once it’s available. You can also submit your questions in advance.

New Toko products for 2025/26 winter season

12/7/2025 4:01:00 AM - By Ian Harvey

New waxes and new tools...and some predications about how I expect we will race wax this winter

Start Wax emerges from bankruptcy

6/19/2025 4:11:49 PM - By Start Skiwax Oy

The manufacturer of Start ski waxes has returned from bankruptcy thanks to a group of ten Finnish stakeholders, some former employees and others new to the company. The new company is called Start Skiwax Oy.

New Fischer Speedmax skating skis for 2025-2026

2/8/2025 - By Fischer Nordic

Fischer introduces a new line of Speedmax skating skis for the 2025-2026 season. The skis are designed for racing and divided into 100, 90, and 80 models.