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Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide
Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide

Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide

12/3/2008 - By Fischer

Fischer has developed a canting system so the boot can adjust perfectly to the respective leg position. A special key can be used to adjust the boot to the lower leg axis with just one turn.

RCS Carbonlite boot technology
RCS Carbonlite boot technology

RCS Carbonlite boot technology

12/2/2008 - By Fischer

Fischer discusses the technology found in their RCS Carbonlite skate and classic boots.

The secret to fast skis
The secret to fast skis

The secret to fast skis

12/2/2008 - By Rick Reynolds

I've got almost 50 years of skiing experience and some people think I've got fast skis. If this is true it's because I keep things simple.

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CXC, USST launch FoXC program
CXC, USST launch FoXC program

CXC, USST launch FoXC program

11/26/2008 - By CXC Skiing

Now you can show your support for cross country ski athletes and receive a limited edition 2009 FoXC "Friends of Cross Country" hat from Bjorn Daehlie.

How to prep Salomon Zero Classic skis
How to prep Salomon Zero Classic skis

How to prep Salomon Zero Classic skis

11/25/2008 - By Andrew Gerlach

Zero skis have a rubber inlay in the wax pocket zone that needs to be prepared before skiing. Rubbing the base of the ski makes the hairs, which lie in the base material, stand up. These standing hairs provide the grip needed for wet/zero snow conditions.

Maplus Speed skate rollerski: Fast
Maplus Speed skate rollerski: Fast

Maplus Speed skate rollerski: Fast

11/19/2008 - By Mike Muha

The Maplus Speed skate rollerski is fast and fun on the open pavement. Using an 83mm by 27mm wheel - smaller and wider than many skate rollerskis these days, the Speed flys!

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X-Country DVD
X-Country DVD

X-Country DVD

11/19/2008 - By Mike Muha

The movie gives you also a professional picture of “the life of a skiing star”. You will meet all the stars! You will even get some easy but professional lesson in skiing-technique, waxing and ski clothes.

New cutting edge ski poles exceptionally light
New cutting edge ski poles exceptionally light

New cutting edge ski poles exceptionally light

11/12/2008 - By Chuck Zagozdon

The new pole promises spectacular weight savings as well as being promoted as the first "all-natural" performance ski pole - one that uses no hydrocarbons in its manufacturing process.

November Nordic UltraTune newsletter
November Nordic UltraTune newsletter

November Nordic UltraTune newsletter

11/7/2008 - By Mark Waechter

Here's a copy of Nordic Ultratune's November Newsletter!

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Toko HelX Spray Bargains

11/6/2008 - By Mike Muha

Dick Fultz at the Cross Country Ski Shop in Grayling, MI, has last year's Toko HelX spray on sale for $79.00.

VOmax says Order Suits Now!

11/3/2008 - By Peter Manning

Don’t wait until the first blizzard of the season! Call to discuss our end of the year incentives, order your custom team apparel NOW!

Toko JetStream and HelX in Blue, Red, Yellow
Toko JetStream and HelX in Blue, Red, Yellow

Toko JetStream and HelX in Blue, Red, Yellow

11/3/2008 - By Toko

Toko has introduced three new sets of top-coat races waxes for the 2008-2009 cross country ski season. JetStream Bloc, JetStream Powder, and HelX now come in Blue, Red and Yellow formulations.

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

THU, JAN 1, 2026

NEW YEARS DAY

SAT, JAN 3, 2026

Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, JAN 4, 2026

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

Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

US Cross-Country National Championships - 10 km Interval Start Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Eric McDonald Live (2:30-4:30)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, JAN 5, 2026

Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

TUE, JAN 6, 2026

US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946

THU, JAN 8, 2026

US Cross-Country National Championships - Mass Start Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946

FRI, JAN 9, 2026

US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946

SAT, JAN 10, 2026

Vasa Raptor Rush Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Bob’s Bean Bomb at the Stone Turtle Cafe
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SISU Ski Fest
ABR Trails, E5299 West Pioneer Road, Ironwood, MI 49938

“Pure Michigan” Winter Trails Day with the Great Lakes Winter Trails Council
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Frosty Fest! Frosty Freestyle 5K/15K
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)

SUN, JAN 11, 2026

Bob’s Bean Bomb at the Stone Turtle Cafe
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Frosty Fest! Krazy Klassic 7K/12K
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Golden Years Ski School!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, JAN 12, 2026

Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

TUE, JAN 13, 2026

Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

WED, JAN 14, 2026

Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

THU, JAN 15, 2026

Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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