News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

USOC to manage Paralympic Skiing

Effective Dec. 20, the USOC will assume governance and management responsibility for high performance and development services while the USSA will continue to provide membership services to athletes.

By USSA
Dec 20, 2010

Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club kicks off 11th season

The Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club invites 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all schools and home schools to join in a fun filled winter of cross country skiing. Instructors will teach both skating and classic techniques.

By John Pflughoeft
Dec 20, 2010

Breakthrough finish for Bryan Fletcher

Christmas came a week early for Bryan Fletcher who set himself up with a strong jump then carried his own with the big boys to finish a career best eighth in the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau.

By US Ski Team
Dec 20, 2010

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USSA restructures management

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced changes in its organization to create a more consolidated management team and tighter focus on raising money to support its athletic programs.

By USSA
Dec 19, 2010

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Career bests for Stephen, Arritola

Amidst fresh snow the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) and Morgan Arritola (Sun Valley, ID) skied to career best finishes with 18th and 19th in the women’s 15k mass start event.

By US Ski Team
Dec 19, 2010

Lodwick Leads USA in Ramsau

The U.S. Ski Team's Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) came back to the World Cup in style Saturday, finishing fourth and missing the podium by a tenth. Austria's Mario Stecher picked up the win.

By US Ski Team
Dec 19, 2010

Volunteer hosts needed for camp grounds

The Department of Natural Resources & Environment is offering free camping in the summer of 2011 for outdoor lovers who volunteer as campground hosts at Michigan state parks or state forest campgrounds.

By DNRE
Dec 18, 2010

Birkie/Kortelopet registration closes Saturday at 6:00pm

The 2011 Birkie and Kortelopet race cap of 8400 skiers will be reached tomorrow and race registration for these events will close on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.(CST).

By Cherie Morgan
Dec 18, 2010

Two and three day technique clinics at Boyne Valley Lodge

Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake will host two-day classic and skate technique clinics as well as a three-day clinic that covers both techniques. The clinics will run Tuesday - Thursday, December 28-30, 2010.

By Mike Muha
Dec 17, 2010

Yankee Springs Golf Course grooms for skiing

Yankee Springs Golf Course will have cross country trails this winter. Two trails will be groomed: a longer trail of 2.8 miles and shorter trail 1.8 miles. The Yankee Springs G.C. Restaurant and Bar will be open Fridays and Saturdays for food and drink.

By Larry Stuewe
Dec 17, 2010

2010-2011 Groomed XC ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Rec Areas

Here's the official list of groomed cross country ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas.

By DNRE
Dec 16, 2010

Cadillac Pathway: A Michigan cross country ski gem

Jeff Neth writes a nice article about the Cadillac Pathway. Excerpt and link to the full article...

By Jeff Neth
Dec 15, 2010