News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

New National Champions Named at the TD Banknorth Championships

Susan Dunklee, of Barton, Vermont, and Bill Bowler of Wausau, Wisconsin, both residents of the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY were crowned National Champions on the opening day of the TD Banknorth National Championships.

By US Biathlon Association
Mar 21, 2009

FIS Marathon Cup nears close: Hansson and Cattaneo secure titles

The last stage of the ten-race FIS Marathon Cup (FMC), the Birkebeinerrennet (NOR), is scheduled for today. Even so, the 2008/2009 FMC champions are already confirmed.

By FIS
Mar 21, 2009

CHAOS Headwear Supports US Cross Country Championships

CHAOS Headwear and the US Cross Country Championships announce their team sponsorship as a special headwear supplier for this race series. One hundred and eight Staff and participants will be given a Chaos collectors hat for this years championship.

By Andrew Gerlach
Mar 20, 2009

Newell Ninth in Stockholm

The U.S. Ski Team's Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) finished ninth during the last sprint World Cup of the 2009 season Wednesday in Stockholm.

By US Ski Team
Mar 20, 2009

Burke 9th, Bailey 20th in Trondheim Sprint

Trondheim, Norway, March 19. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 9th in today’s 10K Sprint at the inaugural Biathlon World Cup here, while Teammate Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) finished 20th.

By US Biathlon Association
Mar 20, 2009

World Cup in Sweden for the four-part mini-Tour series

In Cross-Country, both overall World Cup titles are still up for grabs since a maximum of 400 points can be won at the finals.

By FIS
Mar 20, 2009

Traverse Nordic tops Michigan Cup Relay results

Fifty-five teams competed under beautiful sunny skies and a great snow for the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon.

By Mike Muha
Mar 20, 2009

Feature image for Traverse Nordic tops Michigan Cup Relay results

Nordic Walking clinic in Traverse City on March 25

Walking with special hiking poles (Nordic Walking Poles) is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe and free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics are coming to Traverse City's Bay Ridge Retirement Community’s 2nd Annual Senior Health And Wellness Fair.

By Pete Edwards
Mar 19, 2009

Canadian Nationals 30km Skate

The day was clear and crisp and I was super excited to be racing again. The other racers had braved a week of sketchy weather during the other races that I did not race in. I somehow was blessed to arrive in town just as the sun came out.

By Rebecca Dussault
Mar 19, 2009

Skiing across Michigan for Margy's Transplant

I am currently skiing across the State of Michigan to raise support for my mother-in-law's bone marrow transplant. I have covered nearly 171 miles so far and will reach the finish in Empire, MI on Sunday, Mar 22 at ~5pm.

By Knut Hill
Mar 19, 2009

The Bieg Piastrow, Ski Racing in the Land of my Grandparents

This year the Worldloppet Ski Federation added the 50 km Bieg Piastrow. In so much as my heritage is over 80% Polish, the race became a no-brainer as a choice for my 10th Worldloppet event.

By Mark Madorski
Mar 19, 2009

Feature image for The Bieg Piastrow, Ski Racing in the Land of my Grandparents

Adaptive skiers take racing seriously

Adaptive skiers are attracted to the cross country skiing for all the right reasons: un, challenge, love of nature, and camaraderie. This year, as they have for the past 24 years, a group of green coated students participated in the 2009 VASA.

By Peter Bruning
Mar 18, 2009

Feature image for Adaptive skiers take racing seriously