Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Swix 2009-2010 Nordic Ski Prep Tech Manual

10/19/2009 - By Swix

Download Swix's 37 page racing tech manual for this coming season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.

Grind schedule for October

10/15/2009 - By Mark Waechter

You've been training this summer and fall to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter. Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh grind and hotbox service.

Nordic snowboarding: the next hot thing

10/14/2009 - By MacNamara

Unreel #10 skootches up to meet Joel and Tate, the world's most dedicated Nordic Snowboarders.

Review: Cross Country Technique Progressions DVD

10/7/2009 - By Mike Muha

Anyone interested in improving their technique - including experienced racers who want to know the latest in technique innovations - should run (not walk) to the CXC web site and get this DVD.

Support Jay by getting a Fan Pack!

10/6/2009 - By Jay Hakkinen, US Biathlon

In order to encourage support and thank fans I have put together a limited edition World Cup Survival Kit for the first 100 people who donate 25 € ($30) + shipping cost (depending on your country).

CXC Skiing releases Cross Country Technique Progressions DVD

9/25/2009 - By CXC Skiing

This DVD features a collection of cross country ski technique progressions from the CXC Academy web based training program. Technique drills are broken down into dryland, rollerski, and on snow, and are easy to locate throughout the DVD menu.

Designing Cross-Country venues

9/18/2009 - By FIS

Homologation represents a “system of evaluation” that is designed to guide the development and upgrading of Cross-Country competition courses.

Canadian Junior Biathletes Rollerski 1080 KM from Canmore to Whistler

9/17/2009 - By Jerry Kokesh, IBU

Biathlon British Columbia Coach iLmar Heinicke wanted to find a way for his young athletes to feel more connected to the upcoming 2010 Olympic Winter Games. So why not a rollerski relay from the Canmore Nordic Center to Whistler Olympic Park?

TV coverage: SRB Rollerski

9/17/2009 - By Hagen Tober

The Canadian Olympic Biathlon team are putting new roller skis to the acid test - 1,000 kilometers through the Rocky Mountains. Arno Barthelmes has come along. The entrepeneur from eastern Germany developed and built the sports equipment.

CXC Super Fit Program arrives at six midwestern ski shops

9/16/2009 - By CXC Skiing

CXC and CXC Team Vertical Limit is set to launch the SUPER FIT Program at six Midwestern ski shops for all level skiers to assist with equipment fitting, ski clinics, training and wax seminars.

CXC Skiing signs on Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom

9/11/2009 - By CXC Skiing

Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom as their official custom apparel supplier.

HOLMENKOL: New distribution network in the USA

8/29/2009 - By Christian Steiler

HOLMENKOL turns to specialist distributers to sell their products in the US.