News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
USST Announces 2011 J1 Scandinavian Coaching Staff
The J1 Scandinavia Championship Trip is a fixed piece of the elite athlete and coach development pipeline in the U.S. having been in place as an organized trip for over ten years.
By USST
Nov 7, 2010
NCCSEF 2011 calendars available now
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.
By NCCSEF
Nov 5, 2010
Blooper Reel: Simi and Tim
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...
By Matt Whitcomb
Nov 5, 2010
100 000 tickets sold for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011
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.
By Oslo2011
Nov 5, 2010
Forestville Trail Head workbee tomorrow
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.
By NTN
Nov 5, 2010
Classic ski glide considerations
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.
By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Nov 4, 2010
USST vs. Team NordicSkiRacer
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.
By Mike Muha
Nov 3, 2010
Yellowstone Ski Festival is a few weeks away
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.
By Sara Hoovler
Nov 3, 2010
US Nordic Combined Team: Europe Training
The Nordic Combined athletes put together this POV video from their training camp in Europe.
By US Ski Team
Nov 2, 2010
Buying Guide: Swenor Rollerskis
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).
By Mike Muha
Nov 2, 2010
Fischer Nordic Classic ZERO Ski Preparation
Video on prepping the kick zone on Fischer Nordic Classic ZERO skis (i.e., the "hairies").
By Fischer
Nov 2, 2010
Muscular Strength Training with the MOD Squad
Watch as America's team turns it on in the weight room aptly titled "The A-Frame of Pain" by coach Scott Johnston and his steed of young aspiring athletes; Sam Naney, Erik Bjornsen and Torin Koos.
By Mike
Nov 1, 2010
