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Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.

Forestville Trail Head workbee tomorrow

Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - By NTN

I’d like to invite you to the Forestville Trail Head facility this Saturday Nov 6th at 9:30am to take part in a work bee. Each year the trails need to be prepared for the snow season.

100 000 tickets sold for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011

Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - By Oslo2011

The most popular events are the Cross-Country relay men, Ski Jumping (individual, large hill); Cross-Country pursuit 30 km men, 10 km ladies, sprint, 30 km ladies and 50 km men. 100,000 tickets are still available.

Blooper Reel: Simi and Tim

Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - By Matt Whitcomb

OK, you've seen all the heavy duty training and the great technique at various USST camps. Here's a couple bloopers from Lake Placid that shows the truth...

NCCSEF 2011 calendars available now

Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - By NCCSEF

Buy the new NCCSEF cross country ski calendar for $20, or buy 10 or more at $10 each and resell them as a club or team fundraiser.

Classic ski glide considerations

Thu, Nov 4, 2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune

When classic skiing, compared to skate skiing, there are significant differences in the factors that influence ski speed. I'll address some of the variables and how ski preparation can optimize performance.

Yellowstone Ski Festival is a few weeks away

Wed, Nov 3, 2010 - By Sara Hoovler

There is no better way to start off the cross-country ski season than a Thanksgiving week clinic. West Yellowstone’s three-day option is the most popular and available in women’s only or mixed groups. The Nordic clinics are open to all level skiers.

USST vs. Team NordicSkiRacer

Wed, Nov 3, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Even though Kikkan Randall is looking good in her Norwegian-made ski racing suit, we think the US Ski Team (and Kikkan) would look MUCH BETTER in our new American-made Team NordicSkiRacer suits.

Buying Guide: Swenor Rollerskis

Tue, Nov 2, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Swenor offers a complete line of classic, combi, and skate rollerskis, include super fast skate model meant only for racing (recommended for the next Climb to the Castle).

US Nordic Combined Team: Europe Training

Tue, Nov 2, 2010 - By US Ski Team

The Nordic Combined athletes put together this POV video from their training camp in Europe.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Fischer Nordic Classic ZERO Ski Preparation

Tue, Nov 2, 2010 - By Fischer

Video on prepping the kick zone on Fischer Nordic Classic ZERO skis (i.e., the "hairies").

Fischer Announces 33 Carbonlite Demo Centers

Mon, Nov 1, 2010 - By Fischer

We’re excited to create this once in a lifetime opportunity for skiers of all levels to experience and purchase the same equipment that world-class Nordic athletes are winning on this very season, said Peter Ashely

When the boys of NMU met Steamboat Springs, CO...

Mon, Nov 1, 2010 - By Nordic247

When the boys of NMU met Steamboat Springs, CO... A fun video taken at the 2010 NCAA Nordic Championships in Steamboat Springs.