Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

European Shopping Trip

5/19/2009 - By Mark Waechter

I'm shopping for a new grinder in Italy & Austria. Our first appointment was with Mantec in Sarmato (near Milano); a drive of about 300 km...

Summer Storage Ski Base Preparation

4/29/2009 - By Kevin Sweeney

Still haven't prepped your skis for the summer? Swix's Kevin Sweeney tells how....

Jenex replaces XL100R with XL98R rollerski

4/27/2009 - By Len Johnson

For 2009 we have redesigned the V2-XL100R composite skate rollerski and call it the V2-XL98R, as it will only be supplied with the 98 mm tires.

Nordic walking poles help recovering war heros

4/24/2009 - By Pete Edwards

Nordic Walking Poles Are helping many with balance and stability issues - including many of our recovering war heroes.

Spring Cleaning

4/22/2009 - By Mark Waechter

Okay, you've decided that the ski season is definitely done now. It's been 2 weeks since the last crust cruising, and there's no snow in the forecast. It's time for some spring cleaning...

Vermont's Vasa Company trains skiers, swimmer and surfers?

4/15/2009 - By Jack Thurston - WCAX News

Sleamaker was in fact a ski coach for Nordic competitors and Olympic biathlon teams.

New wall mount for Vasa Ergometer

4/13/2009 - By Rob Sleamaker

I thought you would be interested to see some photos of our prototype for the Vasa Erg with a new wall mount frame. We will develop this further and production version will be called the Vasa UBE (Upper Body Ergometer).

Ski Hole Covers by Swix

3/27/2009 - By Mark Waechter

As seen on the World Cup: New Hole-Ski covers by Swix. Industry insders report that a similar product will soon be available from Toko and Solda as well.

The Madshus Nano 186, SC, and Classic for 2010

3/26/2009 - By Mark Waechter

The Madshus Nanosonic was a big hit this year, and for 2009-2010 the skis will remain unchanged...but with a difference: Nano 186.

Atomic Proliferation?

3/25/2009 - By Mark Waechter

The Atomic World Cup "red cheetah" skate skis are fast and stable. The World Cup classic skis kick easily and have excellent control in and out of the tracks.

Rossignol RED-WHITE-BLUE Support Program

3/24/2009 - By Ira Edwards

With the help of the top race department in the industry, Rossignol is offering you the support you may need to make that next step in your racing career.

CHAOS Headwear Supports US Cross Country Championships

3/20/2009 - By Andrew Gerlach

CHAOS Headwear and the US Cross Country Championships announce their team sponsorship as a special headwear supplier for this race series. One hundred and eight Staff and participants will be given a Chaos collectors hat for this years championship.