Tony Percha, Cyril Grum, and Zbigy Zlobicki know that ski racers are made in summer! Training starts in May, particularly if you're Zbigy and plan to attend the 2027 Masters World Cup in Tomso, Norway!
The race start takes place on the old Union Pacific railroad bed. Don’t worry, the train tracks are gone and there is several feet of snow between race skis and the ground. Six start times are needed to accommodate the different waves and distances.
The CCSA announced the 15 student-athletes that will represent the region in next month’s NCAA Championships in Stowe, Vt.
How long and in what situations are ice baths most appropriate? I tried and found that 15-20 min ice bath really helped my legs after struggling for 10 days to recover from a 50K race.
Thanks to all who participated in the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint races in Traverse City. We wrapped the season up this evening with two-person freestyle relays at Timber Ridge.
The track should be hard and compact. Snow crystals will be a mix of some new and fresh snow crystals, along with mostly old, transformed snow crystals making up the majority of the snow crystals in the track.
The Central Collegiate Ski Association announced its 2011 All-CCSA teams on Tuesday, with Northern Michigan the most represented team with seven honorees, followed closely by six all-conference nods for Alaska.
The 50 km course at Holmenkollen is thought to be the world's hardest ski course due to its challenging uphill slopes. FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2011 Sports Director John Aalberg thinks the winner will considered the toughest skier.
Since Boyne has cancelled this weekend the MI-CUP Committee has sanctioned an alternate race to be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Saturday February 26th, 2011...
The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat
Northern Michigan wins the Men's and Overall Title at the NCAA Central Region Championships; Alaska takes the Women's Crown.
The Michigan Cup Committee has received two invitations for Michigan Cup races this coming weekend.
The ski bases are on the snow for just over 50 kilometers and keeping them fast and gliding well over the entire distance can mean the difference between an enjoyable race or experience and a not so enjoyable race or experience.
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI