News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Randall takes second career World Cup win

The U.S. Ski Team’s Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to an impressive victory Saturday in the free technique sprints for a second career World Cup win, taking over the World Cup sprint lead. It was her third World Cup podium of the season.

By US Ski Team
Jan 16, 2011

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Taylor Fletcher leads USA

Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) turned in a strong, balanced performance to score points and lead the U.S. Ski Team, finishing 29th in a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in the Olympic village of Seefeld.

By US Ski Team
Jan 16, 2011

Baic and Darnton take REI Frosty Freestyle

Cheryl Darnton wins her second Frosty Freestyle 15k race, two years in a row. And Milan Baic skis away from the pack to win the Men's division.

By Mike Muha
Jan 16, 2011

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Fast downhill turns

No matter how much I bank it, my downhill ski want to jump out of the track. I don't see top level racers having this problem. They must know a secret technique. What is the answer?

By Holly Brooks
Jan 14, 2011

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Maybury XC Ski and Snowshoe demo day

Maybury State Park and REI are hosting a cross country ski and snowshoe demo day on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., given area residents a chance to try out winter outdoor recreation gear.

By DNRE
Jan 13, 2011

PSIA lessons and testing on Jan 22-23

PSIA skier workshops, instructor training, exam prep and exams with Lou Awodey & Eric Davidson at Timber Ridge Resort. Registration deadline: January 14.

By Amy Powell
Jan 13, 2011

Strong USA XC Team to World Champs

World Championship silver medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) will lead a strong 2011 U.S. Cross Country World Championship Team to compete at Holmenkollen in Oslo beginning Feb. 24. Randall is one of 14 athletes named Wednesday to compete.

By US Ski Team
Jan 13, 2011

Ski and Snowshoe clinic in Ann Arbor tonight

Excited about this snow, but don't know what to do with it? Or, are you an avid skier looking to hone some technical skills? Come learn cross-country skiing and snowshoeing basics and beyond.

By Lindsey MacDonald
Jan 13, 2011

Weekend wax Recommendations

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup and Junior Olympic Qualifier races.

By Mike Muha
Jan 13, 2011

NMU finishes third at US Championships

The Northern Michigan University men’s and women’s Nordic skiing teams competed at the 2011 US Nordic Skiing Championships in Maine last week. The team placed third in the USSA College Cup and Andy Liebner won the top male collegiate skier award.

By Calvin Larson
Jan 12, 2011

Up For A Little Cheating?

Available at your favorite Atomic dealer now is the new SNS Wedge 60. Putting these on your skis is almost like giving them a banned substance, only these new 60mm Wedges have been approved by the FIS and IBU.

By Rick Halling
Jan 11, 2011

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Soup-er Bowl, Women & Snow

The 3rd Annual "Soup-er Bowl, Women & Snow" will be held on Sunday, February 6 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Timber Ridge Resort, where it's always warm & cozy around the fire.

By Sara Cockrell
Jan 11, 2011

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