Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

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.

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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?

US, Norweigian and Swedish skiers on Sognefjell glacier in Norway

8/30/2012 - By Rick Halling

For many years, top Norwegian and Swedish athletes have ventured north at the end of spring for extensive on snow training at the Sognefjell glacier in Norway. This spring, more US skiers have made the trip to Sognefjell than at anytime before.

XCHQ Labor Day Sales, Yoga for Skiers, and Ski Walking Clinic, this weekend

8/29/2012 - By Bob Frye

Cross Country Ski Headquarters to host Yoga for Skiers, Ski Walking Clinic, and Giant Closeout Sale over Labor Day Weekend

Rossignol hires Paul Clark as Nordic Racing Manager

8/8/2012 - By Rossignal

Rossignol’s objective with this new role is to increase retail sales of race product by driving athletes to Rossignol Racing Centers.

Salice 004 sunglass product review

8/7/2012 - By Mike Muha

Thibaut Pinot wore a pair when he won stage 8 of the Tour de France and Team Great Britain Men's 8 rowed to Bronze in the Olympics a few days ago donning Salice sunglasses. Salice Italian sunglasses are now imported into the US by Chi-Town Sports.

2XU Named Official Compression Supplier of USSA

8/2/2012 - By USSA

Under the new 2XU sponsorship, U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing athletes will wear 2XU Compression to train and recover.

Roller Skiing - The 1950s Sports Craze!

7/30/2012 - By Mike Mha

Roller Skiing, vintage sports footage from Holland and Germany in the 1950s. Taken from the two British Pathe newsreels.

USSA, SNAP Infusion SUPERCANDY announce partnership

7/25/2012 - By USSA

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced an official multi-year partnership with SNAP Infusion SUPERCANDY®, the first-to-market, Naturally Designed SUPERCANDY®.