News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

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Selecting a structure for your skis

Generally, we can say that linear structure and broken linear structure (V) are mostly used in classic races. Screw and cross-structures often give a good “feeling ” in free technique (skating) races.

By Swix
Dec 23, 2010

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Holiday Classic changes to interval start

We have a good track but I think trying to set a new track would bring up a lot of dirt. Therefore, the Holiday Classic will be a 15 Sec Interval Start instead of a Mass Start.

By Nick Baic
Dec 23, 2010

Which Toko glove or mitten for you?

Which Toko glove is the right one for you? Here is a brief overview.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 22, 2010

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Swix Structure Basics

Although there are variations in the patterns applied, structures can be classified into “fine”, “medium-fine ”,“medium-coarse ” and “coarse ” structures. The most frequently used structures in World Cup are “fine” and “medium-fine ”.

By Andrew Gerlach
Dec 21, 2010

USOC to manage Paralympic Skiing

Effective Dec. 20, the USOC will assume governance and management responsibility for high performance and development services while the USSA will continue to provide membership services to athletes.

By USSA
Dec 20, 2010

Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club kicks off 11th season

The Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club invites 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all schools and home schools to join in a fun filled winter of cross country skiing. Instructors will teach both skating and classic techniques.

By John Pflughoeft
Dec 20, 2010

Breakthrough finish for Bryan Fletcher

Christmas came a week early for Bryan Fletcher who set himself up with a strong jump then carried his own with the big boys to finish a career best eighth in the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau.

By US Ski Team
Dec 20, 2010

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USSA restructures management

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced changes in its organization to create a more consolidated management team and tighter focus on raising money to support its athletic programs.

By USSA
Dec 19, 2010

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Career bests for Stephen, Arritola

Amidst fresh snow the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) and Morgan Arritola (Sun Valley, ID) skied to career best finishes with 18th and 19th in the women’s 15k mass start event.

By US Ski Team
Dec 19, 2010

Lodwick Leads USA in Ramsau

The U.S. Ski Team's Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) came back to the World Cup in style Saturday, finishing fourth and missing the podium by a tenth. Austria's Mario Stecher picked up the win.

By US Ski Team
Dec 19, 2010

Volunteer hosts needed for camp grounds

The Department of Natural Resources & Environment is offering free camping in the summer of 2011 for outdoor lovers who volunteer as campground hosts at Michigan state parks or state forest campgrounds.

By DNRE
Dec 18, 2010

Birkie/Kortelopet registration closes Saturday at 6:00pm

The 2011 Birkie and Kortelopet race cap of 8400 skiers will be reached tomorrow and race registration for these events will close on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.(CST).

By Cherie Morgan
Dec 18, 2010