Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

The Function of Blue vs. Black: Toko HF and LF DLC Glide Waxes

11/16/2012 - By Ian Harvey

LF Black is far softer than LF Blue and thus is great when the snow becomes a little warmer (all the way to very wet) and the base wax also needs to address water.

New Tribloc hot waxes from Toko

11/9/2012 - By Toko

The new Tribloc waxes have been tested for 2 years and were used on the World Cup last year. The Tribloc waxes are surely an improvement on the Dibloc waxes in basically all conditions.

Triac Basket System trickles down the Swix race pole line

11/7/2012 - By Mike Muha

For 2013, Swix's "screw on" Triac basket has trickled down from the top-of-the-line Triac cross country ski pole to three other poles in the Swix line: the Start TBS, Team TBS, and Carbon TBS poles.

How is that masked man (and why is he wearing the mask?)

11/6/2012 - By Bert Hinkley

I was waxing at the WebSkis shop when the sun was finally high enough to shine through a skylight directly onto my work area. HOLY WOW, what a lot of dust there was in the air. I was using hand brushes and a low-fluor /hydrocarbon wax

Start waxing guides

10/29/2012 - By Mike Muha

Start has two waxing guides: one for the competitive cross country skier, the other for recreational or performance-oriented skiers.

Mt. Borah; New Store, New Line, New Prices

10/14/2012 - By Ben Wizner

Mt. Borah Custom has been busy making significant changes to the company’s 2013 Nordic collection, with new fabrics and reduced pricing.

Fischer Skis Announces 2012-2013 Athlete Signings, led by Kikkan Randall

9/30/2012 - By Fischer Skis

Four of the six A Team athletes on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team have committed to race on Fischer skis through the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.

Red Guru Wax

9/23/2012 - By Mike Muha

A great video to the tune of "Red Solo Cup". You'll never think about klister the same again...

Wild Shot: Struggles and successes in biathlon and cross country skiing

9/17/2012 - By Mike Muha

The US Biathlon Association decides to dump you. What do you do? Head to Europe to train with the best. And so begins the adventure in Andy Liebner's excellent book.

Salomon Equip 10 skate skis series

9/12/2012 - By Andrew Gerlach

Andrew Gerlach reviews the different Salomon Equip 10 Skate Ski models: SG, Cold and Warm.

New Alpina ESK Pro boot raises forefoot

9/11/2012 - By Mike muha

Kris Freeman shows off the features of his new Alpina ESK Pro skate boots, which angles the foot upward.

What is a "race stock" cross country ski?

9/5/2012 - By Rick Halling

Some companies will offer dealers skis with names like RACE STOCK, CUSTOM SKIS or HAND PICKED for an additional charge. Some dealers, not all, will charge extra for these specially designated skis. Exactly what are these skis with fancy names?

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SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

Paella on the Sun Deck (noon and 2:00pm)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Live Music with Kat and Wil (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Kat & Logan Live (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

The Function of Blue vs. Black: Toko HF and LF DLC Glide Waxes

11/16/2012 - By Ian Harvey

New Tribloc hot waxes from Toko

11/9/2012 - By Toko

Triac Basket System trickles down the Swix race pole line

11/7/2012 - By Mike Muha

How is that masked man (and why is he wearing the mask?)

11/6/2012 - By Bert Hinkley

Start waxing guides

10/29/2012 - By Mike Muha

Mt. Borah; New Store, New Line, New Prices

10/14/2012 - By Ben Wizner

Fischer Skis Announces 2012-2013 Athlete Signings, led by Kikkan Randall

9/30/2012 - By Fischer Skis

Red Guru Wax

9/23/2012 - By Mike Muha

Wild Shot: Struggles and successes in biathlon and cross country skiing

9/17/2012 - By Mike Muha

Salomon Equip 10 skate skis series

9/12/2012 - By Andrew Gerlach

New Alpina ESK Pro boot raises forefoot

9/11/2012 - By Mike muha

What is a "race stock" cross country ski?

9/5/2012 - By Rick Halling

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