News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Will Sugar Loaf reopen as XC ski resort?

A local resort owner is developing a plan that would open the mountain to cross-country skiing and ice climbing — perhaps this winter.

By Jacob Wheeler
Nov 25, 2011

Turkey-Day Time Trial results

There were a few slippery spots on the path but the weather was dry and cold for pre-Turkey dinner Time Trial organized by Daniel Yankus at Kensington Metropark this morning.

By Mike Muha
Nov 24, 2011

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Stop those Rollerskis!

But rollerski wheels don’t like to slide sideways at an angle to the direction of travel. So, a real snow plow is not possible. There are, however, a couple of ways to use the snow plow concept to slow yourself on rollerskis.

By Bert Hinkley
Nov 23, 2011

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Did you lose a Fischer ski in the Traverse City area?

I received a call form a fellow who found a single light blue Fischer ski on the side of the road in the Traverse City area...

By Bob Frye
Nov 23, 2011

Randall, Stephen open with career bests

Randall, who was third in the season-long World Cup sprint standings last year, was eighth in the opening 10k freestyle technique race. Liz Stephen matched her career best in 18th.

By US Ski Team
Nov 23, 2011

Randall leads USA in XC Relay

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to second in her leg, recording one of the fastest times of the day, as the USA finished ninth in the 4x5k mixed technique relay in Sjusjoen.

By US Ski Team
Nov 23, 2011

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“Drive for 25” unites Nordic community in support of Tomorrow’s Stars Today

The National Nordic Foundation’s Drive for 25 was a huge success, with over 750 Nordic enthusiasts pledging their support for America’s future Cross-Country and Nordic Combined stars on November 15th. Over $35,000 was committed to the program.

By Andrew Gerlach
Nov 22, 2011

Want to register for the Birkie or Kortelopet? Too late...

We have reached our cap of 9,000 skiers registered for the Birkie and Kortelopet races and registration is now closed. It is still possible to register for the 2012 Haakon 12K event .

By Birkie
Nov 22, 2011

Skiing on Atomic's new Skintec waxless ski

Atomic's new Skintec classic ski could have you replacing your nowax fishscale and "Zero" classic racing skis, and maybe your waxable skis as well.

By Mike Muha
Nov 21, 2011

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Trails groomed, clinics soon to start at Yellowstone Ski Festival

It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone, Mont., and the official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed and in “race ski” shape, and many skiers have already arrived to get on snow.

By Dan Cantrell
Nov 20, 2011

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SkiErg World Sprints attracts old and new talent alike

While many ski races in Scandinavia were being canceled due to lack of snow, the 3rd Annual SkiErg World Sprints took place last weekend in locations around the world and drew a record number of participants.

By Josh Carlson
Nov 20, 2011

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WinterSonnenwende first distance race of Michigan Cup season

The event will feature men’s & women’s 17 km Freestyle, which is a Michigan Cup points race. There is also a 7.5 km Classic race open to everyone, and a kids race.

By Chris Dandeneau
Nov 18, 2011

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