News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Freeman, Compton lead US

Caitlin Compton (Minneapolis, MN) marked a career best Friday, finishing 14th during a World Cup 10K freestyle event in Canmore, just one week before she heads to the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

By US Ski Team
Feb 7, 2010

Favourites Kowalczyk and Joensson take sprint victories

Justyna Kowalczyk was always the number one: number one after the qualification, number one in each heat and also number one at the finish line in the final heat.

By FIS
Feb 7, 2010

White Pine Stampede 40K Freestyle photos

Photos at around the 16K point (Bellaire Golf Course) and at the finish line.

By Arnie Goodman
Feb 6, 2010

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Traverse City: 8th Street reconstruction project ignores bikes

The Traverse City Commission is having a study session on Monday February 8. to discuss current plans to rebuild 8th Street between Garfield and Barlow. The current plan as designed does not accommodate safe provisions for bicycles.

By Missy Luyk
Feb 5, 2010

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CXC Adaptive program gets $10K grant

The Central Cross Country Ski Association Adaptive Program for individuals with physical disabilities is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

By CXC Skiing
Feb 5, 2010

Wax recommendations: The long and short of it.

UPDATED: Weekend wax recommendations for the long (White Pine Stampede) and the short (Michigan Cup Sprints). Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko recommended waxing. Check back for updates.

By Mike Muha
Feb 5, 2010

2010 U.S. Masters XC Ski Team

The honorary 2010 U.S. Masters Ski Team has been officially named based on best two-of-two scoring of individual races at the 2010 AXCS National Masters held in Craftsbury, Vermont.

By AXCS
Feb 5, 2010

FUN in the forecast at the White Pine

Those lucky enough to spend additional time at the Shanty Creek Resorts have a chance to explore the network of cross country trails, two separate downhill ski hills, swimming poles, tubing and some pretty exceptional restaurants.

By Pete Edwards
Feb 5, 2010

DNR grooms Muncie Lakes Pathway

The DNR agreed to groom Muncie if we could raise the funds needed to cover their equipment & labor costs, which is $175/groom for 5 hours. So far, $690 has been donated towards the project

By Sara Cockrell
Feb 5, 2010

Save those old boots for a rainy day

Just because the heel area of your ski boots are falling apart doesn't mean you have to toss them away.

By Mike Muha
Feb 4, 2010

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5th Place for Leif Nordgren in Biathlon Pursuit

Nordgren had some trouble with his shooting which kept him from going for a spot on the podium. But to gain that much needed experience probably will help him in the future to become exactly that kind of world class athlete he wants to be.

By Viktoria Franke
Feb 4, 2010

Last test before the Olympics in Canmore

After a break of two weeks, the Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup will continue in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in Canmore. On 5th and 6th February, the athletes will compete in two World Cup races (per gender) in the Canmore Nordic Center.

By FIS
Feb 4, 2010

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