News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Olympic Vision Comes Alive in New Center
The world-class training and education facility, the Center of Excellence, opened its doors to the nation's top ski and snowboarding athletes in May, signaling a new era for the century-old sports organization.
By US Ski Team
May 8, 2009
Canadian medal winner in dispute with team
Alex Harvey, winner of two 2009 World Cup bronze medals, has been demoted to the Canadian Development Team for the summer because he plans to skip the national team traing camps.
By Mike Muha
May 7, 2009
VO2 testing with Cardio Coach
Here's what to expect when you do VO2 testing at the Lower Michgain Junior Development and Master Program. Part 1 of a two part series.
By Mike Muha
May 5, 2009
Prepping for Vancouver: The Time is Now
10 months to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt is naturally excited, but also knows that athletes and staff now need to maintain a sense of urgency as they prepare this summer for the biggest two weeks of the careers.
By US Ski Team
May 4, 2009
Twin-Peaks Trail Run to climb 1,000 feet
10 miles course and over 1,000 feet of climbing at this year's Noquemanon Trail Network's Twin Peak's Trail run.
By Noquemanon Trail Network
May 1, 2009
Schlierenzauer voted the Nordic King
The media representatives belonging to the Nordic Ski Commission of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) have again selected the "King of Nordic Skiing" and the "Biathlete of the Year".
By FIS
May 1, 2009
Say goodbye
Shortly before training for the new season starts, we have put together a summary of top athletes who have announced their retirement.
By FIS
May 1, 2009
Nordic Walking clinic in Traverse City
Nordic walking clinics and Nordic walking seminar coming to the Natural Health and Wellness Expo in Traverse City on Saturday, May 9.
By Pete Edwards
Apr 30, 2009
The final 2009 Michigan Cup results
If you were on a Michigan Cup Team this year you will be receiving the results for the 2009 Season. The results include overall, freestyle, classic and combined along with medal winners and a recap of the season results.
By Ken Dawson
Apr 30, 2009
Summer Storage Ski Base Preparation
Still haven't prepped your skis for the summer? Swix's Kevin Sweeney tells how....
By Kevin Sweeney
Apr 29, 2009
Don't mess around. Now is the time. Info inside.
Know how to go: USSA Education, Training Info, Olympic Criteria, Points List all linked below.
By Pete Vordenberg
Apr 28, 2009
US Biathlon Team Hires World Class Coach
Shortly before the Olympic season the US-Team made a surprising, yet smart move towards being even more successfull by hiring World Cup coach Armin Auchentaller from Italy.
By US Biathlon Association
Apr 28, 2009
