News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2010 ×

Post card reminders going out to Michigan Cuppers

I'll send out post cards to Michigan Cup members instructing them where they can print the results from NSR website. In addition they can email me a request for a mailing and we will more than happy to send a copy out.

By Ken Dawson
May 3, 2010

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Telmark Lodge to close; Birkie looking at alternatives

Big plans to sell Telemark Lodge to Telemark Partners, LLC and to turn Telemark into a ski and mountain bike Olympic Training Center have not moved fast enough to keep the lodge from closing on May 5.

By Mike Muha
May 3, 2010

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World Cup skiers rake in the cash

With the prize money for the Tour de Ski and for the overall World Cup ranking that was awarded for the third time, the top Cross-Country athletes earned good money this season and are on par with the top stars in the other FIS disciplines.

By FIS
May 3, 2010

Max VO2 intervals: Timing the length?

What are Max VO2 intervals? What should be the duration of each interval, and why? Should I start out hard, or ramp up during the interval?

By Bryan Fish
Apr 30, 2010

Grover outlines U.S. Ski Team Vision 2011

I thought it would be appropriate to share the vision the staff and I have for the coming season. I hope it sheds some light on what we are up to and why we are excited about our overall progress and outlook for future progress.

By Chris Grover, Head Coach, USST
Apr 29, 2010

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Mountain bike biathlon in West Yellowstone

WYSEF invites all mountain bikers and biathletes to the Mountain Bike Biathlon at the Rendezvous Ski Trails on June 26, 2010. The race will consist of five biking laps totaling 12.5 kilometers and 4 shooting rounds. No shooting experience required!

By Sara Hoovler
Apr 28, 2010

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NMU names Laura DeWitt as Athlete of the Year

Laura DeWitt from the Northern Michigan University Nordic ski team has been named the NMU Athlete of the Year. The award is based on athletic performances from the 2009-10 academic year. A male and a female were selected.

By David Faiella
Apr 28, 2010

Demong, Lodwick, Spillane nominated to 2011 Nordic Combined Team

The following is the USSA’s preliminary list of nominations for the 2011 U.S. Nordic Combined Team. The nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria.

By US Ski Association
Apr 27, 2010

CXC Academy 2010/2011 training season III begins April 26

April 26 will highlight the beginning of Training Season III in CXC Academy. Here are some of the new and exciting additions that will be taking place.

By CXC Skiing
Apr 26, 2010

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USSA Launches New Revenue, Marketing Direction

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), fresh from the Vancouver Olympics where 17 athletes won 21 medals, announced a new direction in the management of marketing and revenue to support athletic programs.

By US Ski Team
Apr 23, 2010

Demong preps for climate address

The fact that, without snow, his sport would be impossible could be a big reason that Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong was chosen to be a speaker at The Climate Rally, an event in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in Washington, DC.

By US Ski Team
Apr 23, 2010

US XC Ski Team drops in numbers for 2011

The USSA just released nominations to the US Ski Team, shrinking the team from 11 in 2010 to seven.

By Mike Muha
Apr 23, 2010