News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Lower Back Pain-Classical Skiing

Several people experience back pain when classical skiing. There could be several reasons for the problems, some more severe than others.

By Trond Nystad
Mar 25, 2011

Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!

I then cautioned them that they no longer had a pulk sled, but rather a rocketship and to be careful because the thing was going to slide a whole lot faster than they thought it would...

By Ian Harvey
Mar 24, 2011

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Salomon Athlete Force Sponsorship Program

If you are one of the nation’s best athletes, coaches, hometown heroes or teams and would like to gain unparalleled support from the world’s leading Nordic brand, apply to the Salomon Athlete Force today and start Making History tomorrow!

By Salomon
Mar 24, 2011

Something different: Canoe waxing!

Although ski wax is designed for skiing, there are some who use it for activities that are completely different. An unwaxed canoe can require a bull weight of over 50 pounds compared to a well waxed canoe which can require less than 13 pounds.

By Eric Fraser
Mar 23, 2011

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300 cubic yards of snow for ski track

Video: 300 cubic yards of snow hidden under tarps and insulation will be used to create a quarter-mile ski trail, 16' wide, 6-8" deeps, with both classic and skate lane the morning of the Groomer Appreciation Party at Huron Meadows Metropark on April 2.

By Ken Roth
Mar 23, 2011

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Skiers helping Japan

The entire skiing community including active alpine skiers, snowboarders, ski jumpers, cross-country skiers, and freestylers, from across the globe, has joined forces to create ways for helping Japan in disaster relief effort.

By FIS
Mar 22, 2011

April 2 XC ski race played for Huron Meadows

You heard that right! Plans are for a cross country ski race to be held at Huron Meadows on Saturday, April 2. We have snow squirreled away for a race course!

By Mike Muha
Mar 22, 2011

Randall 14th in Final World Cup

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) finished 14th in the women's 10k freestyle pursuit World Cup in Falun. Sunday's result earned Randall another career milestone placing 10th in the World Cup overall standings.

By US Ski Team
Mar 21, 2011

Petition for warming facility at Blueberry Ridge XC ski trail

A petition drive is being run to build a warming facility at the Blueberry Ridge cross country ski pathway.

By Mike Muha
Mar 21, 2011

Freeman 19th in Falun on challenging wax day

Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) led the U.S. Ski Team in 19th in what he called "a very challenging wax day" in a men’s 20k mixed technique pursuit World Cup Saturday in Falun.

By US Ski Team
Mar 19, 2011

Skiing on snow at Huron Meadows Groomer Party?

There is a very good possibility that we will have an on-snow ski event at Huron Meadows for the groomer appreciation party! The details are guarded at this point, but there is a snow harvest/storage/preservation procedure in the works.

By Ken Roth
Mar 18, 2011

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Randall 19th in Falun Hill Climb prologue

U.S. Ski Team standout Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) led the USA in 19th Friday in the World Cup Finals opening prologue event in Falun. Norway's Marit Bjoergen and Russia's Ilia Chernousov won the first stage of the final 2011 season tour.

By US Ski Team
Mar 18, 2011