News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Three things that you need to get right to have really good skis
The three big factors are ski selection, structure, and wax. Sometimes one of these factors plays a more influential role than the others, but in general, in order to have decent skis, you can't miss on any of the three.
By Ian Harvey
Mar 16, 2011
Michigan Cuppers at the Great Bear Chase
I thought I would share a photo of a few Michigan Cup skiers that showed up and did well at the Great Bear Chase.
By Amy Powell
Mar 16, 2011
Choosing the right ski for the West Yellowstone Rendezvous
In cross country ski racing, you can be the most fit, have the most savy, eat the best foods, use the best wax, have all the best equipment and get your butt kicked if you choose the wrong skis.
By Jason Travis
Mar 15, 2011
Randall loses World Cup Sprint lead
Kikkan Randall drops from first to third overall in the Sprint World Cup with one race to go.
By US Ski Team
Mar 14, 2011
US Distance Championships in less than two weeks
Cross country endurance's elite will be heading to Sun Valley, ID for the final two distance races of the U.S. Cross Country Championships Mar. 26-27. The two long distance events of 50k for the men and 30k for women will kick off the USSA SuperTour Final
By US Ski Team
Mar 13, 2011
A short video of Goodman, Green, and Kaltz
Fresh snow and temperatures between 28 and 32F made for some fine skating at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI for Glenn Goodman, Jamie Green, and Bill Kaltz.
By Mike Muha
Mar 13, 2011
Randall 11th is non-sprint career best
World Cup sprint leader Kikkan Randall earned a career best finish in a non-sprint event Saturday, placing 11th in a women's 10k mixed pursuit World Cup in Lahti, Finland. Norway's Therese Johaug topped the women's field.
By US Ski Team
Mar 12, 2011
World Masters - The Ultimate Venue
There is something for everyone at the World Masters but the one common-thread is the friendly atmosphere of all the competitors and spectators who take part in this special event. It is like our Michigan Cup family on steroids.
By Ken Dawson
Mar 12, 2011
One Way launches line of cross country skis and boots in 2012
ONE WAY is launching a full range of Cross-Country skis and boots from 2012 and joins Salomon SNS system as for partner for the Cross-Country binding.
By One Way
Mar 11, 2011
Oslo: A debrief
We called Atomic’s Nordic Race Director, the outrageous Roman Toferer, to get his perspectives on what it is like to be a technician at the World Championships.
By Rick Halling
Mar 11, 2011
Skiing at Pidgeon Creek: The Video
Classic cross country skiing at Pigeon Creek Park, Ottawa County, Michigan.
By Todd Soule
Mar 11, 2011
