News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Cha-Ching! Over $3 Million in prize money for 2010-11 World Cup season

Over 15,000 for a victory. The Ruka Triple will pay out over $240,000, the Tour de Ski over $1,055,000, plus $440,000 for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

By FIS
Oct 5, 2010

Rottefella Xcelerator binding 36% lighter

The new Rottefella Xcelerator skate binding is 36% lighter than the old one and the classic binding is 37% lighter. Extensive use of plastic and stainless steel is responsible for the weight loss.

By Mike Muha
Oct 4, 2010

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Birkie 320 and 450 hour training plans

The Birkie Training Plan is an educational tool that can be used to help maximize your performance and enjoyment of the Birkie Events. The program will primarily focus on Nordic skiing and it will also touch on trail running, Nordic walking, and mountain

By Birkie
Oct 3, 2010

Enhanced drivers license or passport needed for Canada

Heading to Canada to ski this winter? If you do not have a passport, you need to obtain a Michigan Enhanced Drivers License. This costs $45 and take two weeks to receive but plan on at least three weeks.

By Curt Peterson
Oct 3, 2010

New cabin at Stokely Creek for 2010-2011

A new cabin has been built by Richard as a point for snowshoers and cross country skiers to rest. Skiers can journey hut to hut, or make this a turning point or change from skis to snowshoes.

By Stokely Creek
Oct 1, 2010

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Over 30,000 registered for Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2011

From a 3 kilomoter race through a 90 kilometer race, the 2011 Vasaloppet Week has seen a 20 increase in registration compared to the year before.

By Per Strid
Oct 1, 2010

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XC is High Intensity in Sun Valley

While in Idaho, Team athletes focused on technique, mental strength and team bonding. Roller-skiing efforts and intensity was high across the board.

By US Ski Team
Oct 1, 2010

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Michigan Recreation Passport goes on Sale Oct. 1

The $10 Recreation Passport provides those who go hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching and cross-country skiing on our state forest trails a way to support our work to keep non-motorized trails and pathways available and accessible.

By Mary Dettloff
Sep 30, 2010

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Oakely named USST supplier

Oakley, one of the leading sports brands in the world, has been named to the U.S. Ski Team's Supplier Group, providing goggles and sunglasses to selected members of the alpine, freestyle and nordic teams.

By US Ski Team
Sep 29, 2010

Russian President orders investigation into Olympic corruption charges

It's not even close to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, but there are already corruption investigations going on...

By Radio Free Europe
Sep 29, 2010

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Morgan Arritola crushes record at Baldy Hill Climb

The US Cross Country Ski Team's Morgan Arritola became the first women ever to run the Baldy Hill Climb in under 40 minutes, crushing the old record by 1:43.

By Mike Muha
Sep 29, 2010

World Cup opens with "mini-tour" in Kuusamo

For the first time, a three-day multi-stage event called Ruka Triple will take place at the Nordic Opening in Kuusamo, Finland. With a great program for spectators and athletes, the early season will celebrate its first highlight.

By FIS
Sep 28, 2010

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