News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
J1 Scando Cup Team announced
NCCSEF, USSA and its 10 JO divisions, are pleased to announce the 2011 J1 Scandinavian Cup Team
By Andrew Gerlach
Feb 3, 2011
Waxing with Solda for cold snow
In cold snow it is a good idea to harden the bases with F15 Blue. Then go with other wax options based on snow and temp and humidity.
By Bert Hinkley
Feb 3, 2011
Michaywe’ announces inaugural WinterSonnenwende Nordic Race
Michaywe’ resort in Gaylord, MI. will be the venue for the inaugural WinterSonnenwende Nordic 7.5/17km race in December 2011.
By Chris Dandeneau
Feb 2, 2011
JetStream Application and Rotocorking Tips
There are various ways to apply JetStream (or any other fluorocarbon). Sometimes the end result is the same and sometimes one method of application yields an advantage over another. Here are 3 main options and their merits.
By Ian Harvey
Feb 2, 2011
Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon Today..OR NOT.
UPDATE: Eli and the station got their signals crossed. The chat will be NEXT Tuesday...
By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2011
A Workout Ate My Marriage
With exercise intruding ever-more frequently on intimacy, counselors are proposing a new wedding vow: For fitter or for fatter. "Exercise is getting more and more couples into my office," says Karen Gail Lewis, a Cincinnati marriage and family therapist.
By Kevin Helliker
Feb 2, 2011
Vauhti ski wax manual
Vauhti ski wax manual: Flour powders, Flour liquids, Flour emulsions, LF Flours, kick waxes, etc. and instructions...
By Rick Weir
Feb 2, 2011
Timber Ridge Tuesday Nordic Sprint Results
Classic Sprints at Timber Ridge, Tuesday, February 1, 2011
By Mark Esper
Feb 2, 2011
Klister Cushion?
Using hard wax, we often do a hard-over, putting the softer wax underneath as cushion and using the colder on top so it doesn't ice, and then might wear away as the day warms, snow gets warmer. Is the same process ever used with klister?
By Chris Hall
Feb 1, 2011
Déjà vu: Banerud, Freeman win Michigan Tech SuperTour skate races
The second day of the distance races at the Michigan Tech SuperTour stop in Houghton yielded similar results to the first: CCSA victories for Martin Banerud and Carolyn Freeman, and Northern Michigan atop the men’s and women’s team standings.
By Tom Myrick
Feb 1, 2011
U.S. Cross Country finishes up Junior Worlds
The U.S. wrapped up the FIS Junior World Nordic Ski Championships in Otepaa, Estonia Monday, finishing seventh in the women's 4.3k relay and 10th in the men's 4.5k relay.
By US Ski Team
Feb 1, 2011
Freeman, Banerud lead pack At Michigan Tech SuperTour Classic Races
An impressive team performance on both sides from Northern Michigan sees the Wildcats atop the men’s and women’s team leaderboards after the first day of racing at the Michigan Tech SuperTour stop in Houghton, Mich.
By Tom Myrick
Jan 31, 2011
