News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

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Fast Wax – A Great Alternative

The best thing about Fast Wax is that you can have your skis waxed with their top of the line fluorinated waxes for the same price as the top line brands storage wax. It is a great value that cannot be ignored.

By Ken Dawson
Dec 22, 2011

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Free introductory ski lessons

Free introductory classic or freestyle cross-country ski lessons will be offered at Midland City Forest, Pine Haven, CNC, Hanson Hills in Grayling, or local golf courses depending on snow.

By John Johnson
Dec 22, 2011

Applying a Toko HF Blue/XCold Mix

The video below demonstrates how to mix HF Blue and XCold Powder, a very common and successful combination.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 21, 2011

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Nordic Nights Dine & Glide at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex

The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is extremely excited to partner with Mia and Grace for a seris of Nordic Nights Dine & Glides. This will be hands down one of the best culinary experiences in Michigan this winter!

By Ellen Berends
Dec 20, 2011

MTU first, CSS second in mini-meet at MTU

The cancellation of the first weekend of racing, sent a small group of skiers from Northern Michigan University, Michigan Tech, and St. Scholastica to a single day, 10km freestyle mini-meet at the Michigan tech trail system.

By St. Scholastica
Dec 19, 2011

Start crash takes out Randall in sprint finals

FIS Cross Country World Cup leader Kikkan Randall set the pace in the opening heats but went down hard in a start crash that took her out of Sunday's finals, finishing sixth.

By USSA
Dec 18, 2011

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Career best classic finishes in new snow

TheTeam's technicians delivered the skis with Kikkan Randall setting the pace finishing 11th, followed by Holly Brooks 19th and Liz Stephen 22nd in the 10k, with Andy Newell kicking off the day in a brilliant 24th in the men's 15k – all career bests.

By USSA
Dec 17, 2011

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35 show for Wintercameandwente "flash mob"

Two Wintercameandwente ski races took place today, with Eli Brown winning both. About 35 people were in attendance with most choosing to race these informal races.

By Curt Peterson
Dec 17, 2011

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Wintercameandwente race TOMORROW!

Since the season opener race in Gaylord has been cancelled (rescheduled), we need to make something happen! Come join in on this informal race and ski at Lakes of the North Golf Course near Mancelona.

By Eli Brown
Dec 16, 2011

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Rossignol completes Nordic reorganization

Rossignol has completed the reorganization of its Nordic division, including a new Nordic Division Manager, the appointment of a new Nordic Racing Coordinator, and the addition of five-regional Nordic tech reps in addition to the existing sales force.

By Ryan Green
Dec 14, 2011

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Meet the Toko World Cup Race Service Team

Who's who on the Toko Nordic World Cup Race Service Team...

By Toko USA
Dec 14, 2011

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Birkie sponsors making entries available to benefit Multiple Sclerosis

The 2012 Birkebeiner and Kortelopet races were capped and close on November 21. But there are 20 entries available through an MS auction. This is your last chance to get an entry for this year's race!

By Susan Kendrick
Dec 14, 2011