News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Korthauer siblings win final NCAA qualifier freestyle

Not to be outdone by her brother, Aurelia Korthauer of the Alaska Nanooks won the NCAA Central Region Ski Championship freestyle race Saturday in Biwabik, Minn. Borther Marius continued his domination of the series.,

By Matias Saari
Feb 18, 2008

Freeman Leads U.S. in World Cup 15K

Kris Freeman (Andover, NH), continuing to rebound from an early season sickness, was 26th Saturday in a 15K freestyle technique race on a 2009 FIS Nordic World Championships course.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 17, 2008

Norway Wins Men's, Women's Team Sprints

LIBEREC, Czech Republic (Feb. 17) - Norwegian teams won the men's and women's classic technique team sprints Sunday. No U.S. team made it into finals,

By US Ski Team
Feb 17, 2008

US Men Finish 15th in 4 X 7.5K Relay

Ostersund, Sweden, February 16. The US Relay Team finished 15th, 5:38.5 behind the Gold Medal winning team from Russia in the 4 X 7.5K Relay at the Biathlon World Championships today.,

By US Biathlon Association
Feb 17, 2008

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Maclean and Hardin win Michigan Cup Marathon

It was another set of Michigan Cup victories for Grand Rapids Nordic's Dave Maclean and Straits Striders' Tracy Hardin in the 30km and 15km Michigan Cup Marathon.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2008

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Bjorn Daehlie to outfit US Ski Team

Bj Sport, headed by six time Olympic champion Bjorn Daehlie, will outfit the U.S. Nordic Ski Team through 2011, U.S. Nordic Director Luke Bodensteiner announced.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 16, 2008

Tim Burke 29th in 20K Individual; Caitlin Compton 37th in 15K Individual

Ostersund, Sweden, February 14. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 29th in the 20K Individual this evening at the Biathlon World Championships, while Caitlin Compton (Minneapolis, MN) finished 37th in the 15K earlier in the day.,

By US Biathlon Association
Feb 16, 2008

Six reasons to do the Stokely Creek Time Trial

If you are not going to the Birkie but are still eager to race/train, come to the Stokely Creek Time Trial. Saturday February 23, Stokely Creek Club is sponsoring the 15-kilometer Nordic Time Trial.,

By Dieter Hohnke
Feb 15, 2008

The pursuit of excellence

I am surrounded by warm memories of the people who share a passion for life, memories of the podium and Overall World Cup Trophies. And strewn across the floor are squeaky toys and stuffed animals with the most amazing miracle of all beside me...,

By Shauna Maria Whyte
Feb 15, 2008

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Lamplight Loppet Time Trial at Huron Meadows

Team NordicSkiRacer had a hastily organized time trial on Wednesday night at Huron Meadows Metropark near Brighton, Michigan.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2008

XC Skiers Named for Junior Worlds, U-23s

The U.S. Ski Team has named 23 cross country athletes to the FIS Junior World Championships and Under-23 Championships teams.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 15, 2008

Michigan Cup Marathon/ Hanson Hills Classic Updates

New course for the Michigan Cup Marathon and a kids race follows the Hanson Hills Classic, plus course maps!,

By Justin Andre
Feb 15, 2008