News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
CCSA All-Conference Team announced
The CCSA named its men’s and women’s first and second all-conference teams Wednesday. The All-CCSA teams recognize season-long achievement and were based on points given out in each race.
By Dylan Dethier
Feb 19, 2010
Full Olympic race video replays
Juggling working, family, training and racing during Olympic coverage...and Olympic coverage losses out? Don't worry, NBC provides full race replays, plus race highlights on their web site.
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2010
Skiers as Vandals!
I probably shouldn’t have spoken the next words that I did, but it was one of those moments everyone’s had. I felt them coming out and it was too late to stop it.
By Ken Roth
Feb 19, 2010
Where is the Outrage?
A synopsis of the entire Black Mountain situation: the DNR claims no funds, but won't let volunteers do the grooming for free.
By Denny Paul
Feb 18, 2010
Liebner and Wichern Vasa Grand Champions
Andy Liebner and Amy Wichern became the first xcskishop.com Grand Champions for the lowest combined Vasa 50K and Gran Travers Classic times; Dennis Paull and Susan Vigland become crosscountryski.com Reserve Grand Champions.
By Jim Datsko
Feb 18, 2010
Another 2010 Vasa video!
Watch as Traverse City hosted the premiere nordic ski event bringing xc ski professionals and weekenders to a cross country ski celebration at the North American VASA last weekend.
By MyNorth.com
Feb 18, 2010
Randall sets U.S. record with 8th in classic sprint
It was a mixed day for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team on Wednesday. On the bright side, Kikkan Randall scored a U.S. Olympic record with eighth place in the women's individual classic sprint, but Andy Newell slipped off course and finished 45th.
By US Ski Team
Feb 18, 2010
Teela Places 24th in 12.5km Pursuit
Jeremy Teela (Heber City, Utah) finished in 24th place to lead the American effort in the men’s 12.5km pursuit event at Whistler Olympic Park.
By Viktoria Franke
Feb 18, 2010
Wax recommendation for this weekend
Wax recommendation for the Cote Dame Marie, Hanson Hills Classic, and maybe the Ohio Nordic Flurry...plus links to wax recommendations for other races.
By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2010
Perfect weather forecast for Cote Dame Marie
The course is in excellent shape. And there's now a kids race on Friday night. Staying in Grayling? Take advantage of a 15% discount at the Grayling Ramada Innc
By Chris Jones
Feb 17, 2010
Three VASA videos!
Three videos: first lap of the 50K, second lap of the 50K, and the 27K, all at the Rock.
By Dave Durbin
Feb 17, 2010
XC Skier on Google home page
Check out the Google home page...it's got a cross-country skier skating throught the Google logo...very cool...but be quick, it won't last...
By Mike Balduf
Feb 17, 2010
