News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Vote in TOKO Coaching Bench Giveaway!
Vote on Facebook now: On Monday morning December 13, 2010 we will count the number of 'LIKE' responses under each coach's name, and announce the winner of the wax bench.
By CXC Skiing
Dec 10, 2010
Ann Arbor considers ski area elimination
Ann Arbor City Council is considering a proposal which would eliminate an area traditionally used for cross country skiing, the Huron Hills Parkland.
By Yen-ling von Meister
Dec 9, 2010
Muskegon grooming alive and well
I want to thank Rebecca Humphries and the rest of the DNR for providing reliable grooming and not having to depend on two old snowmobiles on their last legs.
By Tim Greening
Dec 9, 2010
Biathlon introduced at this weekend's JOQ
The first Junior Olympic Qualifier is coming up in Ironwood, MI this weekend. There will be an opportunity to try your hand at biathlon at this event.
By CXC Skiing
Dec 9, 2010
Registration Update! Over 7400 Skiers Now Registered
As of Monday, December 6 there are 7411 skiers registered for the 2011 American Birkbeiner and Kortelopet. This means that there are less than 1000 positions remain in these events.
By Cherie Morgan
Dec 8, 2010
Fischer Skis and the City of Lakes Loppet announce two-year partnership
As a part of the collaboration between Fischer and the notable event, 25 sets of junior equipment will go to the City of Lakes Loppet Foundation.
By Holly Wolfe
Dec 8, 2010
Adding structure with the Toko Structurite tool
When selecting a structure, there are four main factors to consider: the moisture content of the snow, snow crystal type, dirt content of the snow, and how skied in the snow is going to be. Figure this out THEN apply structure.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 8, 2010
Huron Meadows gets Fischer SC Skate Ski fleet for rentals
Huron Meadows Metropark has taken delivery of a new fleet of Fischer SC SkateCut skate skis, becoming the only place in southern Michigan offer skate ski rentals.
By Mike Muha
Dec 7, 2010
Bryan Fletcher leads USA
"It was a little bit better but definitely not up to our expectations," said Nordic Combined Coach Chris Gilbertson. "Bryan jumped OK, Billy jumped better, but not where we expect him to be."
By US Ski Team
Dec 7, 2010
Lodwick sweeps in Steamboat
Olympic silver medalist Todd Lodwick completed a sweep of the weekend Continental Cup in Steamboat with another convincing win on Sunday. Lodwick will now head for the World Cup in Austria after the pair of tuneups in his hometown.
By US Ski Team
Dec 7, 2010
Registrations 6,900 for 2011 Birkie
Several waves are already closed and several others are about to close. Only 1,500 registrations are available before the race is totally closed.
By Cherie Morgan
Dec 6, 2010
