News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
US women take 3rd in Lillehammer relay
The U.S. Ski Team women scored an historic podium Sunday, as Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied the fastest anchor leg to give the USA third in the 4x5k relay.
By USSA
Dec 6, 2015
Bjornsen 20th in Lillehammer skiathlon
The second weekend of World Cup competition kicked off with a 15k skiathlon on Saturday. The U.S. women had four in the top 30, led by Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) in 20th.
By USSA
Dec 5, 2015
Classic skiing 101: Fundamental body position
On snow yet? U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.
By Mike Muha
Dec 1, 2015
Bjornsen14th in Ruka Triple mini tour
Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) led the U.S. woman for the second day, finishing 14th in the Ruka Triple mini tour which closed with a 10k classic pursuit Sunday.
By USSA
Nov 30, 2015
Newell has best finish since 2013
Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) skied his best World Cup since 2013, finishing fourth in a classic sprint in tough conditions on Friday.
By USSA
Nov 29, 2015
Sadie Bjornsen 14th in Ruka 10k freestyle
Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) and Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team with solid 14th and 16th place finishes, after the second-stage of the Ruka Triple in a 5k freestyle race on Saturday.
By USSA
Nov 29, 2015
Straits Striders host race and clinic, Dec 5
The Straits Striders Ski Club is hosting an early season skate race and clinic on Saturday, December 5th. ​
By Jim Harrington
Nov 29, 2015
NMU adds Zak Ketterson to roster
Northern Michigan head Nordic skiing coach Sten Fjeldheim announced the signing of Zak Ketterson to a National Letter of Intent Wednesday.
By Northern Michigan University
Nov 25, 2015
2016 US Cross Country Ski Team announced
The 2015-16 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today, just before the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. A total of 16 athletes were named to the A, B and D Teams.
By USSA
Nov 25, 2015
Broad jumping on skis to improve double pole
U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish shows a double pole drill that uses the broad jump to teach the rhythm and timing of the double pole. Do this drill on rollerskis on soft grass to get the feel without worrying about falling.
By Bryan Fish
Nov 24, 2015
Jessie Diggins: A second win in as many days
On a cold day in Sweden, Jessie Diggins secured another win this Sunday in Gaellivare during a 10km freestyle FIS race, with Petra Novakova of the Czech Republic following closely behind to claim second and Caitlin Gregg third.
By USSA
Nov 23, 2015
Diggins wins 1.2k classic in Gaellivare
Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) raced her way to a win in a 1.2k classic sprint race Saturday while Sophie Caldwell (Peru, VT) took second on the tough tracks of Hellner Stadium in Gaellivare.
By USSA
Nov 22, 2015
