News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Biac and Gulledge lead Michigan Cup

Catarina Gulledge and Milan Baic lead the Michigan Cup through the Grand Rapids Langlauf in the senior division. Mac Brennan and Ross Williams tie for first in the Junior Men's, and Maria Frick leads the Junior Women.

By Mike Muha
Jan 18, 2010

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Baic and Darnton take REI Frosty Freestyle

Cheryl Darnton wins her second Frosty Freestyle 15k race, two years in a row. And Milan Baic skis away from the pack to win the Men's division.

By Mike Muha
Jan 17, 2010

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Lodwick notches third in France

World Champion Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) notched his second World Cup podium in as many weeks Saturday, taking third to lead three U.S. men into the top 10 in France.

By US Ski Team
Jan 17, 2010

Justyna Kowalczyk won on her favourite course

Tour de Ski Winner Justyna Kowalczyk from Poland claimed victory in today's 10 km Individual start competition in classical technique in the Estonian wintersport town Otepää.

By FIS
Jan 17, 2010

Bauer makes it a triple

Bauer was the entire race in the clear lead and dominant on the challenging course in Otepää.

By FIS
Jan 17, 2010

Maclean and Darton win inaugural Frosty Freestyle 15K

UPDATED RESULTS. After a week of above freezing temperatures and bright sun, the weather cooled to below freezing, setting the stage for a fast race course.

By Mike Muha
Jan 17, 2010

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Weekend race wax recommendations

Race wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and the Potto Raid, plus some other races!. Check back for updates...

By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2010

Frosty Freestyle is a "GO!"

The cold ground has kept the Frosty race course in great shape. Will we have to shovel snow on the course in a few places (especially around the start area)? Yes. But we're good to go for Saturday's REI Frosty Freestyle.

By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2010

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Challenging Start for U.S. Biathlon Team at Ruhpolding World Cup

Teela races to his season’s best 17th place finish in 10km Sprint

By US Biathlon Team
Jan 15, 2010

Using Fast Wax Ski Wax Base Prep

Properly prepared ski bases accept and retain wax more effectively. Fast Wax Base Prep contains a microwax formula which penetrates the ski base more deeply than standard hydrocarbon wax.

By Dan Meyer
Jan 14, 2010

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Vancouver 2010: One month to go

With the final month to go before the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, work is underway to prepare the Olympic competition venues for all weather scenarios - including the current spell of unseasonably warm and wet weather in Vancouver.

By FIS
Jan 14, 2010

The first World Cup competition in Estonia and Otepää: 1999

It would be a sensation if the small and poor Estonia could take over a World Cup competition from the big and wealthy Russia...The Story

By Bengt Erik Bengtsson, FIS
Jan 14, 2010