News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Marcus Hellner shines in Gällivare and conquers home victory
Marcus Hellner was unbeatable today and conquered victory in the opening World Cup race of the new season. He could not have wished a better result.
By FIS
Nov 20, 2010
Marit Bjeorgen opens the season with clear victory
Marit Bjoergen from Norway claimed victory in the first race of the season, the interval start over 10 km free technique.
By FIS
Nov 20, 2010
Freeman in top 10; Randall 19th
The U.S. Ski Team's Kris Freeman opened the 2010 FIS Cross Country World Cup cracking into the top 10 in a 15k freestyle event Saturday in Sweden. Kikkan Randall led the U.S. women in 19th.
By USSA
Nov 20, 2010
XC Ski exchange programs for kids
Both the Cross Country Ski Shop and Cross Country Ski Headquarters offer cross country ski trade-in programs for kids.
By Mike Muha
Nov 19, 2010
20 projects receive American Birkebeiner Young Skier Grants
Twenty youth cross country ski programs will get a boost this winter thanks to funding from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). The Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to programs around the country targeted to youth skiers.
By Cherie Morgan
Nov 19, 2010
SkiErg World Sprints attracts new talent
Christopher McLaughlin, who uses the SkiErg at home for fitness, set a new men’s new world-record time of 3:01.9, while CXC Team Vertical Limit member Jennie Bender won the women’s event in 3:51.6.
By Suzanne Hudson
Nov 19, 2010
Donate to fund up-and-coming skiers
Donate to the NCCSEF and you too can help Team Tomorrow become Team Today.
By Andrew Gerlach
Nov 18, 2010
Snow in West Yellowstone for Ski Festival
Light snow is falling outside and the weatherman is calling for more. There are less than seven days to go and almost all of them have a snowflake in the forecast. The Rendezvous Ski Trails were rolled this morning and we are skiing in town.
By Sara Hoovler
Nov 18, 2010
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet-January 21-22, 2011
The 2011 Cote Dame Marie Loppet is presented by The Grayling Recreation Authority. This exciting Nordic Skiing Adventure will take you through the scenic hardwood trails of Hanson Hills Recreation Area, located in Grayling, Michigan.
By Justin Andre
Nov 17, 2010
State Forest Pathways will not be maintained by DNR this winter
I just heard back from our Traverse City Field Office. Our State Forest Pathways will not be cleared of downed trees, the parking lots will not be plowed, and the trails will not be groomed this winter, due to statewide budget cuts.
By Sara Cockrell
Nov 17, 2010
World Cup kick off in Gällivare
Saturday, Noveber 20, 2010 is the first World Cup race of the season. A total of 26 nations are expected to take part in the World Cup Opening in Gällivare, Sweden.
By FIS
Nov 17, 2010
Alexander Legkov: It was a test race after 700 km in 10 days
We are now in the middle of training phase and have not reduced the training loads. We’re going to carry out 3-4 hour sessions twice a day. So the race in Friday was sort of a test competition after 700 km in 10 days.
By FIS
Nov 16, 2010
