Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
Holiday Classic changes to interval start
12/23/2010 - By Nick Baic
We have a good track but I think trying to set a new track would bring up a lot of dirt. Therefore, the Holiday Classic will be a 15 Sec Interval Start instead of a Mass Start.
Selecting a structure for your skis
12/23/2010 - By Swix
Generally, we can say that linear structure and broken linear structure (V) are mostly used in classic races. Screw and cross-structures often give a good “feeling ” in free technique (skating) races.
Tour de Ski - 8 days to the start
12/23/2010 - By Sandra Spitz
The fifth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off in just 8 days, on New Year's Eve 2010. 10 days, 8 races, 4 venues in 2 countries - that will be the Tour de Ski 2010/2011.
Fourteen trails groomed per DNRE
12/23/2010 - By DNRE
Michigan state forests have 23 cross-country ski trails in the Upper and northern Lower Peninsulas. A total of 14 trails will be groomed this season.
Which Toko glove or mitten for you?
12/22/2010 - By Ian Harvey
Which Toko glove is the right one for you? Here is a brief overview.
Swix Structure Basics
12/21/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
Although there are variations in the patterns applied, structures can be classified into “fine”, “medium-fine ”,“medium-coarse ” and “coarse ” structures. The most frequently used structures in World Cup are “fine” and “medium-fine ”.
Breakthrough finish for Bryan Fletcher
12/20/2010 - By US Ski Team
Christmas came a week early for Bryan Fletcher who set himself up with a strong jump then carried his own with the big boys to finish a career best eighth in the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau.
Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club kicks off 11th season
12/20/2010 - By John Pflughoeft
The Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club invites 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all schools and home schools to join in a fun filled winter of cross country skiing. Instructors will teach both skating and classic techniques.
USOC to manage Paralympic Skiing
12/20/2010 - By USSA
Effective Dec. 20, the USOC will assume governance and management responsibility for high performance and development services while the USSA will continue to provide membership services to athletes.
Lodwick Leads USA in Ramsau
12/19/2010 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) came back to the World Cup in style Saturday, finishing fourth and missing the podium by a tenth. Austria's Mario Stecher picked up the win.
Career bests for Stephen, Arritola
12/19/2010 - By US Ski Team
Amidst fresh snow the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) and Morgan Arritola (Sun Valley, ID) skied to career best finishes with 18th and 19th in the women’s 15k mass start event.
USSA restructures management
12/19/2010 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced changes in its organization to create a more consolidated management team and tighter focus on raising money to support its athletic programs.
