News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Traverse City High School Assistant X-C Ski Coach needed

Head Coach John Kostrzewa has announced an position open for assistant coach for the Traverse City Trojan and Titan cross-country ski teams.

By John Kostrzewa
Nov 7, 2011

Ski Clinics & Kids at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

There is snow on the ground in West Yellowstone, and now is a great time to check out the ski clinic options. This year the Yellowstone Ski Festival and Lone Mountain Ranch have partnered to offer two full days of ski-specific kids clinics.

By Dan Cantrell
Nov 7, 2011

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3rd Annual SkiErg World Sprints

The SkiErg World Sprints will be 1000 meter races held November 11-13, 2011 at locations throughout the world. If you have your own SkiErg, you can join in from your home.

By Josh Carlson
Nov 3, 2011

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Waves closing out for 2012 Birkie

Here the latest list of wave updates and closings for the Birkie and Korte. If you want to be part of this year's events, sign up by November 30th and save a few dollars.

By Birkie
Nov 2, 2011

How to Wax for Spit, Blood, and Teeth

The idea of using ice rink shavings originated a few years back at the University of Utah. Here in Traverse City, we have a skating rink with a very willing set of Zamboni drivers who were more than willing to help create snow for us..

By Eli Brown
Oct 31, 2011

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The chills, the spills at the Nordic Fest (Video)

What do you get when a bunch of ski racers who haven't seen snow since last winter suddenly have to race on a technical course with no preparation? Some "great" (and entertaining) skiing!

By Mike Muha
Oct 31, 2011

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What’s NEW at the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival

With the temperature well below freezing in West Yellowstone last night and five inches of snow above 8,000 feet, planning for the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival is in full swing.

By Dan Cantrell
Oct 28, 2011

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What's good for your car is good for your skis?

I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...

By Joe Gollinger
Oct 27, 2011

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The Back Forty returns to Forbush Corner

For many, the Back Forty was our favorite trail. Long and cruisey on the hills with a couple of challenging ones and then there is the perfect training hill, Interval Hill. Well, after many years of absence, the Back Forty is back!

By Dave Forbush
Oct 27, 2011

Cross Country Ski Shop supersizes, changes hands

We have purchased the business from Dick Fultz and look forward to carrying on his 34-year presence in the Grayling community. It will be our goal to continue the customer service the Nordic skiing community has come to expect from Dick and his staff.

By Mike Muha
Oct 26, 2011

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Fischer: Exceptional pre-season sales; New Offtrack ski

Fischer Skis announced an increase of more than 20% in pre-season sales of Nordic ski products as cross country skiing experiences a surge in popularity across the nation. There are now more than 4.5 million cross country skiers in the U.S.

By Holly Wolfe
Oct 25, 2011

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Traverse City expects over 1000 racers for 2012 Masters Championships

Over 900 cross-country skiers from around the U.S. and Canada competed last winter at Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races. And organizers expect hundreds more to attend the 2012 festival.

By Mike Norton
Oct 25, 2011

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