News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Austrians and French lead Australia – New Zealand Cup

After four events, Esther Bottomley (Austria) and Geoffroy Pais (France) lead the series over the Canadians, Japanese, Swiss, Australians and New Zealanders.

By Finn Marsland, FIS
Aug 22, 2008

North American Summer Roller Biathlon Championships

The North American Summer Roller Biathlon Championships will take place at the Canmore Nordic Centre Biathlon Facility September 4 through September 7, 2008.

By US Biathlon Association
Aug 22, 2008

2014 days until the 2014 Winter Olympics

During the Games, to be held from 7th to 23rd February in Stochi, Russia, the Nordic Skiing events are planned to be carried out some 45 minutes away at the brand new facilities at Psekhako Ridge.

By FIS
Aug 21, 2008

‘08-’09 Training Mistake Tally: 1

So when is a planned and executed six hour run not the right six hour run? What qualifies it as a mistake? Good question.

By Zach Caldwell
Aug 21, 2008

Summer biathlon results

A quick update on some summer biathlons: The Ethan Allen Range Roll (two days) and the Oil Creek Summer Biathlon.

By US Biathlon Association
Aug 19, 2008

Nominations sought for Mudgett Award

We are seeking nominations for the fifth annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. Nominations are open to anyone who has advocated for building, maintaining and using trails in the Grand Traverse area.

By Missy Luyk
Aug 18, 2008

I win a dinasour

It was an odd time to have a triathlon. A Wednesday night? But the weather forecast was warm, with a small chance of rain, and the t-shirts were really cool. I decide to register for the T-Rex Sprint Triathlon.

By Mike Muha
Aug 18, 2008

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Rollerskiers fight for World Cup points

While the focus of the sports world is on the Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, the Roller Skiing athletes are fighting for World Cup points and the Cross-Country athletes are preparing for the upcoming season.

By Sandra Spitz
Aug 15, 2008

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No News is Good News

The last update left Kris at the airport facing a three-hour delay as he set-off for four days of sponsor travel. As it turned out, that turned into a seven hour delay.

By Zach Caldwell
Aug 15, 2008

2009 Michigan Cup Race Calendar

The Michigan Cup Committee has approved the race calendar for the 2008-2009 Michigan Cup cross country ski racing series.

By Michigan Cup Committee
Aug 14, 2008

Hanson Hills fundraisers for Jake

In case you have not heard, Craig Jacobs or "JAKE" our Maintenance Director/xc ski groomer, has recently been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer known as Squamus Cell. It has been diagnosed at stage 4.

By Justin Andre
Aug 14, 2008

2009 Olympic XC ski and biathlon coins

Between now and the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a series 25-cent and 25-dollar circulation coins, featuring Olympic sporting events that take place on snow or ice.

By Mike Muha
Aug 13, 2008

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