News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

NMU signs up four new skiers

Sten Fjeldheim the head men’s and women’s Nordic ski coach at Northern Michigan University announces three new women and a man signed on the dotted line to ski for the Wildcats.

By David Faiella
Jul 28, 2009

2010 American Birkebeiner Caps entries at 7,500

The Birkebeiner/Kortelopet are limited to the first 7,500 total registrants. Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Entry fees rise after July 31 so register now!

By Mike Muha
Jul 27, 2009

VO2 and all that jazz

You start out pretty easy. It gradually gets faster, then it starts to suck, and then it's over.

By Edward McCarthy
Jul 27, 2009

Pre-race press conference at Kuusamo

Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdic about the upcoming races in Kuusamo, Finland and about changes to the rules in the World Cup this season.

By FIS
Jul 27, 2009

Marquette's Wright Street controversy update

Wright Street will be on the City Commission agenda either July 27 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.This is an issue that affects everyone who bikes or drives. Please plan to attend the meeting recruit another person to attend.

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Jul 26, 2009

Rolling and Poling

In July, cross-country skiers are as rare as Christmas ornaments. Unless they’re on roller skis like Lars Floras and his friends. No snow is no problem for these elite cross-country skiers.

By Mike Stahlberg
Jul 24, 2009

Alaskan Regional Elite Group camp

There have been Regional Elite Group camps in each region this summer. Matt Whitcomb and Pat Casey have lead this charge from the USST side of things and regional coaches have lead it from the club side of things.

By Pete Vordenberg
Jul 24, 2009

Feature image for Alaskan Regional Elite Group camp

Ski stars at the Tour de France

During the first two and half weeks, several well-known FIS athletes have visited the Tour, the world's largest sporting event in terms of the number of spectators on site.

By FIS
Jul 24, 2009

Jean Fultz

Jean Fultz is battling a reoccurance of cancer and is currently in serious condition at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. Please keep Jean and Dick in your prayers during this difficult period.

By Mike Muha
Jul 24, 2009

Swix Sport USA to distribute Uvex winter products

Swix Sport USA announced it will become the exclusive distributor of Uvex winter sports products for the U.S. market starting August 1, 2009. The Uvex winter line includes snow sports helmets, goggles and sunglasses.

By Swix
Jul 23, 2009

Lodwick in Car-Bike Crash

World Champion skier Todd Lodwick learned Wednesday that watching the Tour de France can be as dangerous as competing. The U.S. Ski Team athlete was involved in a car-bike collision while riding back from spectating at a Tour stage.

By US Ski Team
Jul 23, 2009

Feature image for Lodwick in Car-Bike Crash

AuSable River Festival this weekend

The 62nd Anniversary 2009 Weyerhaeuser AuSable River International Canoe Marathon begins with sprints for starting positions on Thursday, July 23rd and ends with the Avita Water Black Bear Bicycle Tour on Sunday, July 26th.

By Grayling Visitors Bureau
Jul 22, 2009