News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
33rd Annual Rendezvous Race set for March 3, 2012
Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is a cornerstone of cross-country skiing in West Yellowstone. Join hundreds of ski enthusiasts in this historic race.
By Dan Cantrell
Feb 22, 2012
Marquette High School wins Michigan High School Championships
Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory
By Kari Lyle
Feb 21, 2012
Fischer sponsors Vegard Ulvang at the 39th American Birkebeiner
Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner.
By Holly Wolfe
Feb 21, 2012
Black Mountain has snow
The snow conditions at Black Mountain have held up fairly well. We have good coverage over almost all of the trail system. We currently do not have classic tracks set but we anticipate setting tracks as the March 3rd race date approaches.
By Denny Paul
Feb 21, 2012
Racer Etiquette 101: Shouldn’t we ALL be ambassadors for Cross Country Skiing?
Here are some good reasons to NEVER talk or scream rudely at fellow racers or non-racers that may be out on the course...
By Pete Edwards
Feb 20, 2012
Atomic has classic focus at Birkie Demo
Skiers are discovering the joy of classic and Marathons with both techniques are witnessing parity in numbers. The end result of this growth is that manufacturers are putting extensive R & D into classic gear.
By Rick Halling
Feb 20, 2012
Michigan Cup Season Remaining
Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 20, 2012
Preliminary Birkie Wax Tip - Toko
John Bauer went out and tested glide wax this morning. Temperature was fairly warm when he tested (20F) which is on the warm side to what we anticipate, so it was a good test.
By Ian Harvey
Feb 20, 2012
Hanson Hills Classic won by Hardin and Baic
Tracy Hardin and Milan Baic where the top finishers in the Hanson Hills Classic this morning.
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2012
Video: View from middle of the pack!
Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)
By Steve Andriese
Feb 19, 2012
Randall Survives Crash to take Third
World Cup sprint leader Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) powered her way back into the race to finish third after an early crash in the finals.
By USSA
Feb 18, 2012
Randall gets career-best classic finish
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to a career best classical technique distance event, finishing eighth in a 10k FIS Cross Country World Cup in Szklarska Poreba.
By USSA
Feb 18, 2012
