News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2010 ×

Less than 30 days and counting

Top ski reps have spent the off season on Europe’s glaciers and ski tunnels. New designs, new constructions and new technologies have been tested and carefully vetted. However, it will be on November 20 that the new products are truly “combat tested.”

By Rick Halling
Oct 25, 2010

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The MOD's Specific Power Training for Skiing

Thought I'd share this video: The Methow Olympic Development Project outlines a couple of their power training secrets for cross country skiing in this video. Makes me hurt just looking at it.

By Mike Muha
Oct 25, 2010

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Traverse City holds first xc ski race in North America

The snow was actually shaved ice from our Howe Arena, but looked and skied like typical spring skiing on man made snow. There were thrills and spills.

By Pete Edwards
Oct 24, 2010

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A Tribute to Butch Reimer

Butch’s story is one that touches many of us in the Cross Country Ski community. I am one of many people that have been deeply inspired by Butch’s leadership and motivation.

By Bryan Fish
Oct 22, 2010

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Kids programs at Yellowstone Ski Festival

Don’t wait for the whine over Thanksgiving Break this year. Bring the family to the Yellowstone Ski Festival and start a new holiday tradition. Spend time together and on-snow. Create memories to last a lifetime.

By Sara Hoovler
Oct 22, 2010

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Nordic skier among 7 inducted into Hall of Fame

Marcus Nash skied on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for over a decade and participated in two Olympic Winter Games. Nash and 6 our US Ski Team veterans will be inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame on Oct. 22.

By US Ski Team
Oct 21, 2010

CXC gets grant for to work with military veterans

Our outreach program for Veterans started in June in many of the major Veterans Affairs Hospitals in the Midwest, and receiving this grant will only expand our efforts and extend our work with already-established Opportunity Centers.

By CXC Skiing
Oct 21, 2010

Discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

Halloween is knocking on the proverbial door. Put down the fun size chocolate bars and make plans now to attend the 2010 Yellowstone Ski Festival. Order pre-season trail passes by October 31 and save over 20% for each skier. Here’s how to order….

By Sara Hoovler
Oct 20, 2010

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Shanty Creek to offer solar-powered lighting on Moonlite Trail

Shanty Creek will unveil a solar-powered lighted cross-country skiing trail on Moonlite Run this upcoming season. The trail allows skiers to tour the gentle hills and valleys of the Summit Golf Course, just across the street from the Summit Village Lodge.

By Mike Muha
Oct 20, 2010

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Over 20 US skiers to contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener

More than 20 U.S. Mordic athletes will contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener in just 25 days. Nine have trip subsidized by NCCSEF.

By Andrew Gerlach
Oct 20, 2010

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CXC releases "Training with Purpose" DVD

Get the most out of your training by using the drills, progressions, technique, and equipment that is proven to achieve the best results! This DVD gives you an inside look at the kind of technique, drills, and tools the CXC athletes are using to achieve s

By CXC Skiing
Oct 19, 2010

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2011 Nordic Competition Guide Now Available

The 2011 Nordic Competition Guide is now available online. Use the following link to access the electronic version. Hard copies are being sent to USSA Member Coaches and Officials.

By USSA
Oct 19, 2010