News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2007 ×

Kris Freeman - big softie

All is well in Beitostolen. Kris had a good set of classic intervals a couple of days ago, and that was followed by a five hour OD the next day. The OD was a bit tough for the first few hours because the organizers were blowing snow on the course...,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 18, 2007

French cross-country skiers face ban on World Cup

Five French cross-country skiers face bans from starting races during the world cup season because they have high haemoglobin readings, the French skiing federation (FFS) have announced.,

By FFS
Nov 18, 2007

First race - More good than bad

Today’s Norway Cup skate race was Kris’s first real race of the year. He finished 20th, a little over a minute out of the lead. It certainly wasn’t a mind-blowing effort - in his first race last year he was 18th in a World Cup.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 18, 2007

Photos from the US Biathlon Team in Sweden

Catch up with the team as they prepare for the first World Cup just two weeks..,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 17, 2007

Main Decisions of the FIS Council at its Autumn Meeting in Bariloche

At its meeting in Bariloche (ARG) on Monday 5th November, 2007, the FIS Council took the following important decisions...,

By FIS
Nov 16, 2007

TART will Groom Vasa Trail without MDNR Funding

It IS true that the MDNR won’t be assisting us with grooming reimbursement funds, but TART will continue to groom the Vasa Pathway this winter with money from grooming badges, kilometer sponsors, the fee pipes, and support from the Vasa Race group.,

By Bob Otwell
Nov 16, 2007

Livigno Opens Training Track for La Sgambeda

In Livigno the valley is covered with 35 cm of snow: a 4 km training track is now open, followed by a second technical course, soon. The winter ski season will be officially opened on 30th of November, with Skipass Free.,

By La Sgambeda
Nov 16, 2007

December World Cup Biathlon Team Selected

Six US Biathletes will be on the starting line when the 2007-2008 Biathlon World Cup season kicks off on November 28 in Kontiolahti, Finland.,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 16, 2007

Keeping your brushes clean

After a while, brushes can become clogged with wax and even dirt. Here are a couple recommened (and some not recommended) ways of cleaning your brushes.,

By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2007

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Birkie Announces 35th Anniversary Changes & Highlights

We just completed a successful fundraising campaign raising over $200,000, we purchased a new Pisten Bully grooming machine, and we completed another section of the new Birkie Classic Trail which will be used for the 35th anniversary race.,

By Leslie Hamp
Nov 15, 2007

Invitation to all Juniors to the 52nd Annual Hiawatha Invitational

This year the Hiawatha Invitational has been selected by NOD race division as the qualifying event for the Ontario Winter Games. we are encouraging as many high school x-c teams from throughout the American mid-west to attend this truly unique event.,

By Jim Mihell
Nov 15, 2007

Latest Team NordicSkiRacer: Benjamin Joseph Kuhl!

Steve and Mackenzie Kuhl have a baby!,

By Steve Kuhl
Nov 15, 2007

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