News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2008 ×

Vasa Ergometer Moves to the Wall: Let the New Competition Begin!

I mounted the Vasa Ergometer the wall of my garage. By mounting the Vasa Ergometer on the wall, we can much more closely replicate the specificity of both doublepoling and single poling.

By Mike Muha
Jun 24, 2008

Corradini re-elected, Bieg Piastόw becomes member

Angelo Corradini was re-elected as Secretary General of Worldloppet and Bieg Piastόw was added to the Worldloppet schedule.,

By FIS
Jun 24, 2008

Olympian John Morton inducted Into US Biathlon Hall of Fame

The United States Biathlon Association (USBA) is pleased to announce the induction of John Morton to their national Hall of Fame. Morton has represented the United States at seven Olympics, dating back to the Sapporo Games in 1972.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jun 23, 2008

The Last Spring Race

The end of May saw the staging of the Ski to Sea adventure relay race from the ski area at Mount Baker to the town of Bellingham, WA.,

By Bert Hinkley
Jun 20, 2008

Southern hemisphere snow season well on its way

In Australia, the autumn delivered unusually cold and windy weather and there were heavy pre-season snowfalls at the ski resorts. All resorts in New Zealand are scheduled to open by the first weekend in July.,

By FIS
Jun 19, 2008

Finances cause NTN staff cut

The NTN Board of Directors have decided to make some changes in our administration to provide better operations efficiency. Susan Brian has been laid off beginning in June, while the Board re-assesses our finances over the summer.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Jun 19, 2008

Alpina skate and classic roller ski boots

Here's an interesting set of products for the dedicated roller skier: Roller ski boots from Alpina. Light and less filling.,

By Mike Muha
Jun 17, 2008

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Sunapee #1, 2008

Today Kris kicked-off his second training block of the season with his first Sunapee test of the year. He ran a 21:22, and caught and passed his brother about four minutes from the end to “win” the day.,

By Zach Caldwell
Jun 16, 2008

CXC Elite Team announced

Caitlin Compton and Bryan Cook return to join last year’s complete team along with three new members.,

By CXC Skiing
Jun 16, 2008

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Algoma Highlands Conservancy update

New web site provides overview of four fundamental principles - conservation, silent sport recreation, environmental education, and sustainable forestry – as well as updates on our current priority goal - fundraising for the “Legacy Lands Campaign”.,

By Nicolle Thompson
Jun 14, 2008

June blizzard at Crested Butte on-snow camp

A small contingent of 25 skiers came out for our June On-Snow camp in Crested Butte, with an even mix of Juniors, Seniors and Masters to enjoy the stellar conditions.,

By Nathan Schultz
Jun 13, 2008

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Bionic Boot

What happens when you have an Achilles tendon injury and just have to keep on cross country ski racing?,

By Mike Muha
Jun 13, 2008

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