News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

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Toko introduces table and two ski vises for Nordic waxing

Toko introduces an inexpensive workbench with good vise options: a XC Profile Set and a Ski Vise Nordic

By Ian Harvey
Nov 17, 2016

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2017 Vasa announces Collegiate Challenge

In our 2017 Festival of Races we are offering a new Collegiate Challenge that is open to all current collegians. The male and female skiers will be judged on a cumulative time for both a 11km freestyle race and a 16km classic race.

By Pete LaPlaca
Nov 16, 2016

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Registration is open for the 2017 Great Bear Chase!

Registration is now open for the 37th annual UP Health System Portage Great Bear Chase. The race will take place on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at the beautiful Swedetown Trails in Calumet, Michigan.

By Great Bear Chase
Nov 10, 2016

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Why Toko Waxes? How Toko is different

Innovation. Simplicity. No compromise / performance. Service.

By Ian Harvey
Nov 9, 2016

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Forbush Corner Pines Loop trail clearing this weekend

If you haven't heard yet - the beloved Pines Loop is set to re-open for the upcoming ski season. Trail clearing is underway. We plan to continue work this weekend and could use your help to finish this project.

By Forbush Corner
Nov 9, 2016

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Straits Striders to hold Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Swap

Straits Striders is holding a Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Swap on Saturday November 12, 9am-1pm at the Petoskey Winter Sports Park. in Petoskey, Michigan.

By Jim Harrington
Nov 3, 2016

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$200,735 Adaptive Sports Grant to assist disabled veterans across Wyoming

The aim of the grant is to support adaptive sports and recreation for veterans and active duty military, in this case adaptive biathlon and Nordic skiing.

By Cathy Rosser
Nov 2, 2016

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Krazy Klassic to host Michigan Senior Olypmics

The 2017 Krazy Klassic Ski Race will be part of the 2017 Michigan Senior Olympics. Any Krazy Klassic participant age 55 and older over will be able to indicate during registration that they would like to be considered an MSO participant.

By Mike Muha
Nov 1, 2016

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NOAA Winter Outlook predicts cooler, wetter Michigan

The Climate Prediction Center issued a La Nina watch this month, predicting the climate phenomenon is likely to develop in late fall or early winter. La Nina favors drier, warmer winters in the south and wetter, cooler conditions in the northern U.S.

By NOAA
Oct 30, 2016

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Vasa Ski Swap this weekend

Gear up for the cross country ski season at the annual Vasa Ski Club "Nordic Ski Swap" Saturday October 22nd from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Brick Wheels in Traverse City.

By Eric C. Jean
Oct 20, 2016

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Michigan Cup Committee set rules for 2016-2017 season

The Michigan Cup Committee made a number of decisions at it's annual meeting this past Sunday for the upcoming 2016-2017 ski season.

By Mike Muha
Oct 11, 2016

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Will 83% ski pole rule save classic skiing?

The FIS created a new rule around the maximum pole length in classic technique to preserve the use of diagonal striding. What does this mean for the citizen racer?

By Mike Muha
Oct 5, 2016

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