News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Randall 8th gong into Tour finale
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) showed her continuing growth as a distance skier finishing 12th in the 10k classic in stage eight at the Tour de Ski.
By USSA
Jan 8, 2012
Diggins, Elliott Strike Gold
Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) of Team CXC picked up her second title of the week while Ski and Snowboard Club Vail's Tad Elliott (Durango, CO) took a third career U.S. gold in day two of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships.
By USSA
Jan 7, 2012
Birke champion takes 2nd at U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
Team Birkie Elite Skier and Olympic Hopeful Matthew Edward Liebsch of Orono, Minnesota, placed second at the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships in Rumford, Maine, today, January 5, 2012
By Eric Lindquist
Jan 7, 2012
Wax recomendations for this weekend's races
UPDATED Wax recommendations from the major wax companies (Swix, Toko, Fast Wax, Solda) for the weekend cross country ski races.
By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2012
2012 USSA SuperTour points standings
After two days of racing in Rumford for the 2012 U.S. Championships, overall results are as follows...
By USSA
Jan 6, 2012
Toko 2012 US Nationals 10/15k Skate Report
For topcoats, we tested many varieties including something less traditional. The less traditional won - our winner was a mix of JetStream Blue and XCold powder (for the topcoat!).
By Ian Harvey
Jan 6, 2012
Randall strong fifth in Pursuit
American Kikkan Randall turned in another strong performance finishing fifth in the women's 15k pursuit in stage seven of the Tour de Ski.
By USSA
Jan 6, 2012
Kids learn to ski at Huron Meadows
Response was overwhelming for our first time effort - 45 kids signed up! We had to really scramble to get enough instructors to make sure the kids had fun and learned.
By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2012
Vasa Ski Club Sprints results for January 3
Vasa Ski Club Sprints, 3-Jan-12, Vasa Ski Club Sprints, 3-Jan-12 Freestyle at Timber Ridge, Traverse City
By Mark Esper
Jan 5, 2012
Randall vaults back to fourth in Tour
A day after dropping to seventh in the Tour de Ski, Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) came roaring back with a hard fought second in the stage six freestyle sprint at the Tour de Ski in the northern Italy village of Toblach.
By USSA
Jan 5, 2012
Weekend Racing Update
Hanson Hills 6 Hour Team Event is ready to race this Saturday; the Boyne Highlands Classic on Sunday may turn into a skate event.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 4, 2012
Randall finishes 29th, drops to 7th overall
It was a tough day for the U.S. Ski Team in stage five of the Tour de Ski in Toblach. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) was 29th in a tightly fought 3.3k classic prologue to the three stages in Toblach, dropping to seventh in the overall.
By USSA
Jan 4, 2012