News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

US men's biathlon relay team finishes13th

The U.S. men’s relay team finished 13th today in the final biathlon competition at Whistler Olympic Park. After experiencing some ski problems, Lowell Bailey, Jay Hakkinen, Tim Burk and Jeremey Teela finished 6:20.2 minutes behind the winners.

By Viktoria Franke
Feb 27, 2010

40-year-old Hanevold wins Biathlon gold

The 40-year-old Hanevold finally has a record of his own, however, after becoming the oldest biathlete to win an Olympic medal by skiing the first leg to help Norway take gold in Friday's men's relay.

By Mattias Karen
Feb 27, 2010

Response to Denny Paull letter

Recently, your website published an article by Denny Paull regarding cross-country ski trail grooming at Black Mountain Recreational Area entitled “Where is the outrage?” that contained several false claims that I would like to address

By Lynne Boyd, DNRE
Feb 26, 2010

Michigan Cup individual standings to date

Just what everyone has been looking for, the up-to-date Michigan Cup Results. The individual results have been update to also show who is on the appropriate team.

By Ken Dawson
Feb 26, 2010

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Demong captures first U.S. Gold; Spillane in Silver!

The wait is over. Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) secured USA’s first-ever nordic combined gold medal in Thursday’s large hill competition, with teammate Johnny Spillane (Steamboat Springs, CO) finishing four seconds behind for his third silver in these b

By US Ski Team
Feb 26, 2010

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Randall Leads U.S. in Relay

Norway’s Marit Bjoergen pulled well ahead of the Italian team to coast to her third gold of these Games in the women’s 4x5K relay on Thursday. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) led the U.S. Ski Team into 12th place.

By US Ski Team
Feb 26, 2010

Fast conditions at Ohio Nordic Flurry

The Ohio Nordic Flurry cross country ski races - a 10K freestyle event, a 5K classic race, and a kids race - took place under beautiful warm sunny skies and over a hard-packed fast course.

By Mike Muha
Feb 26, 2010

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Baic wins third bronze in 45K freestyle at World Master!

Conditions were really tough today. 4 inches of new snow made for softer track conditions. The temperature was about 28 F at my start and climbed to about 34 F by the end. No wind but snow squalls during the race made for extra challenging conditions.

By Milan Baic
Feb 26, 2010

Nordic Track Technique & Instructional Clinic

I'm pleased to announce an excellent opportunity for you to learn Nordic teaching skills or polish your own technique - and get PSIA certified as an option.

By Todd Vigland
Feb 25, 2010

U.S. Sprinters show spirit in relay

"It's been a while since I've done a distance race," Newell said. "In a relay, you want to ski with a pack and keep contact with the pack. For me, that means not skiing your own pace."

By US Ski Team
Feb 25, 2010

Photos from the Kids Race at the Cote Dame Marie

Photos from the Cote Dame Marie kids race on Friday, February 19, 2010.

By Justin Andre
Feb 25, 2010

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Birkie, Big Bay, and Muffin Race wax recommendations

Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko. Check back for updates.

By Mike Muha
Feb 25, 2010