News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
2009 North America Vasa 27 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
27 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
2009 North America Vasa 50 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
50 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
2009 North America Vasa Team Results
Team Competition results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
Lannin and Westpal win 50 Km Vasa
Traverse City's Ben Lannin won the 50 Km freestyle at the 2009 North American Vasa in 2:30:59. Debbie Westphal time trialed much of the race by herself to win in 3:06:43.
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2009
Toko HF Blue in dry conditions
From what I have seen, as long as you are in the west with dry air, cool evenings, and clean snow the JetStream Blue will be the wax of the day, even if temperatures are in the mid 20s.
By Cory Wubbels
Feb 14, 2009
Randall 6th, Koos 8th in Valdidentro
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) made it to the finals in the women's race, finishing sixth in a freestyle sprint at Vadidentro, Friday. Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) sprinted to eighth, marking his and Randall's best finishes of the season.
By US Ski Team
Feb 14, 2009
World Championship Start in Question. Three Russians Suspended
Pyeong Chang, Korea, February 13, 2009. Warm winds and heavy ran have battered the course and even forced the cancelation of the opening ceremonies.
By US Biathlon Association
Feb 14, 2009
Toko waxes in dirty warm snow
When making your wax choice the cleanliness of the snow and the air quality need to be a major consideration. The dirtier the snow the harder the wax needs to be.
By Rick Reynolds
Feb 13, 2009
World Championships start Feb 18
From 18th February -1st March, the 2009 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships will take place in the Bohemian city Liberec (CZE). After years of intensive preparations, Liberec is ready for its grand premiere and looking forward to the event.
By FIS
Feb 13, 2009
Jusytna Kowalczyk in interview
We talked to 26-year-old Justyna Kowalczyk, the top skier from Poland who is currently 4th in the overall World Cup ranking, about the upcoming World Championships
By FIS
Feb 13, 2009
Wax Recommendations: the History of the Snow
There are several key aspects that go into making wax recommendations and fast skis. One of the key elements that many times gets missed is the history of the snow and understand the snow type.
By Dan Meyer
Feb 13, 2009
HHCCSS Holds Team Lead after White Pine
When factoring in the White Pine Stampede freestyle race, Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop holds their overall lead in the team standings over 2nd & 3rd ranked GRNST and NSR.
By Ed Anderson
Feb 13, 2009
