News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Upcoming fun events on the Rendezvous Ski Trails
The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (WYSEF) is excited to announce a variety of activities for the upcoming winter season.
By Moira Dow
Dec 31, 2012
PSIA Clinics this weekend in Traverse City
Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) is hosting Nordic instructional clinics at Hickory Hills in Traverse City and Jan 5-6. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and enhance your teaching techniques...
By Amy Powell
Dec 31, 2012
Powerful Prologue win for Randall
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied a powerful 3k freestyle prologue Saturday to take a solid win over past Tour champions Charlotte Kalla of Sweden and Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland.
By USSA
Dec 30, 2012
Kowalczyk gaps field in stage 2 to take Tour lead
Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk made a big statement in Sunday's 9k classic pursuit stage two of the Tour de Ski, posting a 41.4 second win over Norway's Therese Johaug and moving into a commanding lead in her bid for a fourth straight Tour title.
By USSA
Dec 30, 2012
Seven USA skiers in Tour de Ski
Seven U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes are preparing for the start of the nine-day Tour de Ski with the opener set for this weekend in Oberhof. It is the strongest and deepest U.S. contingent ever.
By US Ski Team
Dec 28, 2012
Wax Recommendations: Tour de Ski
UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Tour de Ski. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko, SkiGo/Holmenkol...
By Mike Muha
Dec 27, 2012
Interview with Matt Whitcomb, Women's Team Coach
The ladies’ U.S. ski team has delivered stellar performances during the first World Cup period. FIS Cross-Country News sat down with U.S. Ski team coach Matt Whitcomb right after the last competition in Canmore.
By FIS
Dec 27, 2012
Winterstart: Powell's 3rd victory; Baic gets his first
UPDATED RESULTS! Amy Powell and Milan Baic won the senior divisions of the first ever Michigan Cup Race held at Lakes of the North Winterstart freestyle 7.5 km race. This was a very challenging race as very soft conditions prevailed.
By Curt Peterson
Dec 26, 2012
Eight XC ski areas participate in Discover Michigan Skiing
The program, which has run every January for the past 19 years, includes: a beginner lesson, ski rental, and a cross-country trail pass for $20.
By Mike Muha
Dec 26, 2012
Update on Tour de Ski race weekend
Snow cover is good at the Boyne Valley Lodge but sticks on the trail make it hard to set classic tracks... If classic skiing is not good here, we will do the classic race on Sunday at Boyne Mountain on the Vista Loop (excellent condition).
By Nick Baic
Dec 26, 2012
Sprint Québec 2012
Cool video from Canada of the Quebec World Cup Sprint.
By okusproductions.ca
Dec 22, 2012
2nd UPDATED! Wax Recommendations: Lakes of the North Winterstart
UPDATE #2: Waxing recommendations for this coming weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Lakes of the North Winterstart. Check for updates!
By Mike Muha
Dec 20, 2012
