News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Over 8000 Skiers Registered for the Birkie/Kortelopet
We now have 8026 skiers registered for the 2011 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet and we have closed Wave 4. This means that there are now less than 400 positions remaining in these events.
By Cherie Morgan
Dec 15, 2010
"Adventure is just bad planning."
8th March 1912...we have just received word from our London offices that ...apparently this bulletin was published exclusively in London's Daily Chronicle newspaper, by special arrangement with Captain Amundsen himself...thus far, there has been no news.
By mbalduf
Dec 14, 2010
Video: Highlights of Men's 15km classic
12-11-10 Davos, Switzerland World Cup Men's 15 km Classic highlights.
By Bryan Fish
Dec 14, 2010
Video: Highlights of sprint heats
12-12-10 Davos, Switzerland World Cup Skate Sprint heats.
By Bryan Fish
Dec 14, 2010
Marit Bjoergen conquers Sprint Free win and claims double in Davos
I was not so sure that I could be so strong today but I did my best and won the race.
By FIS
Dec 13, 2010
Emil Joensson takes victory in Davos Sprint Free
It was fun to ski today. I felt strong and the public here cheers us to a top performance. For sure I am happy with my second victory after Düsseldorf in this season
By FIS
Dec 13, 2010
Demong Leads U.S. In Continental Cup
This helps my confidence a little bit, period. It was tough over in Europe. I felt really good before I left but the skiing was not as fast as I'm used to. I just didn’t feel as strong as normal
By US Ski Team
Dec 13, 2010
Fletcher skis onto Continental Cup Podium in 3rd
With the leaders on course, Fletcher began one minute, 22 seconds back, closing the gap on the leaders with each push in a fast-moving train of up to eight skiers. By lap four, the leaders were in sight.
By US Ski Team
Dec 13, 2010
Freeman leads U.S. skiers in 23rd
"He was having a good race for about 11k and then didn't have a good last 4k, he didn't pace quite right," said Head Coach Chris Grover.
By US Ski Team
Dec 12, 2010
Second straight podium for Randall
In the finals, Kowalczyk beat Randall across the line for third, relegating the American to a spot just off the podium. Kowalczyk, though, drew an immediate penalty, relegating her back into sixth.
By US Ski Team
Dec 12, 2010
Yales Wiffenpoofs visit Forbush Corner
The Yale Whiffenpoofs visit Forbush Corner near Grayling, MI for a cross country ski adventure - and honor the owners with song!
By Dave Forbush
Dec 10, 2010
Muncie Lake and Cadillac Pathways to be groomed
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced that Muncie Lake Pathway (13 miles southeast of Traverse City) and Cadillac Pathway (5 miles northeast of Cadillac) will be groomed for cross-country skiing thanks to local public support.
By Judy Davisson
Dec 10, 2010
