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CXC Skiing signs on Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom

Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom as their official custom apparel supplier.

By CXC Skiing
Sep 11, 2009

Rossignol announces 2010 racing team

Rossignol's 2009-2010 Nordic Team is stronger than ever! The Team includes US Team Members, top level elite racers, master racers, and college racers through our Red, White, and Blue program.

By Rossignol
Sep 11, 2009

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Rollerski World Championships 2009 in progress

The FIS Roller Skiing World Championships 2009 are taking place in the region of Piglio (ITA) from 9th-13th September.

By FIS
Sep 11, 2009

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Olympians Gather in the Windy City

Hundreds of the nation's top media outlets are hunkered down in the heart of the windy city to conduct pre-Games interviews with America's top Vancouver Bound Olympic hopefuls as the USOC Media Summit opened up for business in Chicago Thursday.

By US Ski Team
Sep 11, 2009

Video: Double push technique - One skate sprint

This is a great video showing one skate technique in sprinting. The skier gets lots of power, and really gets very high on the start of his push. He also demonstrates the double push technique with his inner leg.

By nakkpeter
Sep 10, 2009

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$14,000 Available for Young Skier Programs

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that it is seeking grant applications for young skier programs associated with middle and high schools and cross-country ski organizations throughout the country.

By Cherie Morgan
Sep 10, 2009

More European Competitions Coming Up for the US-Team

After finishing the training camp in Sweden the men headed to Ruhpolding Germany at the beginning of the week.

By Viktoria Franke USBA
Sep 9, 2009

North American skier of the year joins Atomic

Atomic was thrilled and honored to have two time North American Skier of the Year, Kristina Strandberg, become part of The Thin Red Line this summer. Kristina is a 4 time NCAA All American, 2 time Super Tour overall champion and a USSA National Champion.

By Rick Halling
Sep 9, 2009

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Women jumpers send new letter to IOC's Rogge

We appreciate the International Olympic Committee’s prompt response to our letter...But we are disappointed that the letter appears to be silent in recognizing the inconsistency of this decision with the IOC’s stated values and the laws of Canada.

By Deborah Folka
Sep 9, 2009

Lodwick Wins SuperSprint in Norway

U.S. Nordic Combined Team athlete Todd Lodwick won his 2nd consecutive Lillehammer SuperSprint title in downtown Lillehammer on Saturday.

By US Ski Team
Sep 8, 2009

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Whistler- Final post from home

Whistler is home now. Next time we're here is for the Olympics. 160 away.

By Pete Vordenberg
Sep 8, 2009

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Video: Training at Whistler

US Ski Team 10k time trial in Whistler - video by Andy Newell.

By Andy Newell
Sep 8, 2009

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