News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Falk and Petukhov are the top sprinters in Düsseldorf

On the 828 m long course, the Swedish youngter Hanna Falk (SWE) took her first ever World Cup victory in her career. ForAlexei Falk (RUS), who is the first year in the senior class, it was an amazing success on the quite flat course in Düsseldorf.

By FIS
Dec 5, 2009

MTU Ski Team kick off season in Montana

A small group of Michigan Tech skiers kicked off the 2009-10 season in West Yellowstone, Mont., Nov. 26-29.

By Michigan Tech
Dec 4, 2009

Freeman earns USA TODAY weekly award with strong cross-country result

Every once in a while our panel comes across an Olympic athlete who records an "against-the-odds" result which carries some extra weight.

By Dan Friedell, USA TODAY
Dec 4, 2009

2nd Place for Tim Burke in the World Cup!

Burke managed to finish his race with just one penalty overall, making the race not only his personal best but also the best US result since 1992!

By Viktoria Franke
Dec 4, 2009

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Sprint World Cups in Düsseldorf

The 8th edition of the famous city sprint at the river Rhine will be staged on 5th-6th December 2009 and can be combined ideally with Christmas shopping.

By FIS
Dec 4, 2009

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Significant snow fall for Michigan

Significant snow accumulations are expected and a Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect. Aspen Grove XC in East Jordan predicts 4-6" of snow.

By Mike Muha
Dec 4, 2009

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2009-2010 Michigan Cup Series Race Calendar

UPDATED. A race in southeast Michigan and the Michigan Cup Marathon becomes the Cote Dame Marie Loppet.

By Mike Muha
Dec 4, 2009

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Coaching Corner: Hard Week

This our first week with the focus on specific strength. Specific strength is series of dynamic and functional exercises that will develop the muscles and motions you use when cross country skiing.

By CXC Academy
Dec 3, 2009

Salomon stepping up to the plate?

I was perusing some European patent documents today, and saw that Salomon has recently applied for a patent that would incorporate some great ideas that have been available only on the NNN/NIS bindings up until now.

By Mark Waechter
Dec 3, 2009

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WeSki promotes XC sking for families and individuals

In an effort to promote and support XC skiing in the Grand Traverse area and encourage community health, the Vasa Ski Club, Vasa Board and Timber Ridge Resort have combined efforts to offer skiing events in January.

By Judy Vajda
Dec 2, 2009

Use your experience!

It's all too easy to over think things a little, get stressed out, and ultimately make decisions that end up being too conservative and costing you once the race begins.

By Andrew Johnson, Steinbock Racing
Dec 2, 2009

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Women ski jumpers appeal to Supreme Court of Canada

The women ski jumpers denied the right to participate in the 2010 Olympics will apply to the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal the decisions of the lower courts.

By Deborah Folka
Dec 2, 2009