News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Time to homologate!
In order to host USSA/FIS sanctioned races in the future, sites will need to homologate their trails. Here's the process...
By USSA
Jun 23, 2010
Medalists highlight 2011 Nordic Combined Team
After an historic performance in Vancouver, Olympic medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota are leading the charge for the newly named 2011 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.
By US Ski Team
Jun 23, 2010
USSA National J2 Talent Camp - Expanding the Pipeline
The inaugural USSA National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted this July 31- August 8, 2010 on the campus of Michigan Technological University (MTU) in Houghton, Michigan. Young ski racer will get coaching from top USSA coaches.
By USSA
Jun 22, 2010
National Development System: Plug in to US Skiing!
Development remains our greatest area of opportunity and the area requiring the most cooperation between the USST and the greater ski community.
By Pete Vordenberg
Jun 22, 2010
Per Nilsson nominated for Biathlon Award
Guiding the U.S. Biathlon Team through the most successful season so far, head coach Per Nilsson was nominated now for the Biathlon Award 2010.
By Viktoria Franke
Jun 22, 2010
NTG camp: even better than I expected
I am quite optimistic in general, and also have high goals and have high expectations. The National Training Group camp has been even better than I expected.
By Pete Vordenberg
Jun 21, 2010
National Training Group Freestyle Sprint Race
The National Training Group (NTG) was joined by U.S. Ski Team member and number four ranked World Cup sprinter Andy Newell for a freestyle sprint race on the Solder Hollow roller ski loop.
By USSA
Jun 21, 2010
Anderson top Michigan Cup skier at Mount Washington Road Race
Farmington Hill's Ed Anderson was the top Michigan Cup skier and Michigander to finish the 50th running of the Mount Washington Road Race this past Saturday, Jun 19, 2010.
By Mike Muha
Jun 21, 2010
A game you can play nordic skiing
We know you secretly wish you could do this for real sometime.... just think the fun you could have with folks.
By xczonetv
Jun 18, 2010
Michigan Competes for free trees for parks
Not Nordic, but trees are a good thing! Help Michigan compete for thousands of dollars' worth of free trees for state parks and recreatin areas.
By Rebecca Humphries
Jun 18, 2010
PistonBully vs. skier
Who is faster: Peter Schlickenrieder or a PistenBully. Check out this awesome video - two laps up and down a hill.
By wettendass
Jun 18, 2010
The Sub-Committee for Ladies Cross-Country
Women in Cross-Country Ski races did not for a long time gain any international recognition or support. “It looks unfeminine” was the opinion of many men.
By Barbara Broger, FIS
Jun 17, 2010
