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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!

U.S. racers are one step closer to their Olympic dream

12/17/2009 - By FIS

U.S. racers Garrott Kuzzy and Canadian racers Gordon Jewett Dasha Gaiazova are one step closer to their Olympic dream after great results in Monday's Haywood/Teck NorAm race.

Slovenia Next World Cup Stop

12/17/2009 - By Viktoria Franke

To host a World Cup is a task that calls for big amounts of cash and work flow but to decide to host it two months prior to the event is a task that just the best organizing committees can solve.

Women Ski Jumpers write to IOC president about recent remarks

12/17/2009 - By Deborah Folka

The following is an open letter to Dr. Jacques Rogge, President of the IOC, from the women ski jumpers in response to recent public remarks Dr. Rogge made about women’s ski jumping at a press conference.

GLD Points List to date

12/16/2009 - By Nick Baic

Here is the list of points from this weekend's races at Wolverine Nordic.

Michigan Cup rosters due

12/16/2009 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

This is just a friendly reminder about rosters. They are due in to Ken Dawson and Carole Brumbaugh-Mueller by the team captain , and postmarked by December 31, 2009.

Guidelines for prepping hairies skis

12/16/2009 - By Peter Hale

Rubbing the base of the ski makes the hairs, which stand up on the base material. These standing haris provide the grip needed for wet snow conditions.

Winter Storm Summary... Nearly 2 feet of snow in some areas!

12/15/2009 - By National Weather Service, Gaylord

A significant winter storm brought heavy snow and wind to Northern Michigan between Tuesday, December 8th and Friday, December 11th. Several reports of snowfall greater than 20 inches were reported.

Two U.S. women jumpers place in top 10 in Vikersund, Norway

12/15/2009 - By Whitney Childers

15-year old Sarah Hendrickson took 4th and 6th place while 22 year old Alissa Johnson finished 9th and 11th.

Testing grinds for cold temps

12/15/2009 - By Mark Waechter

Tuesday is a ski testing day. A few new experimental structures were tested by feel and in a speed trap.

Soo Finnish Nordic 54th Annual Hiawatha Invitational / NOD Race #1

12/15/2009 - By Jim Mihell

Soo Finnish Nordic's 54th Annual Hiawatha Invitational will be held on January 9 and 10, and will also serve as the inaugural race of the NOD Race Series, which is a new race series sanctioned by Cross Country Ontario.

How to Rotocork

12/15/2009 - By Ian Harvey

Technique is critical in rotocorking cross country skis. There are two general methods: high rpms with light pressure, and low rpms with high pressure.

Sarah Hendricks get sixth in Norway

12/14/2009 - By US Ski Team

Sarah Hendrickson (Park City, UT) continued to lead the USA, finishing just off the podium in fourth Saturday and sixth Sunday in Vikersund.