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Year: 2007 ×

WSTC Raises Almost $21,000 toward Purchase of Stokely Lodge

The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club (WSTC) has raised $20,725 in pledges toward the Algoma Highlands Conservancy's effort to purchase Stokely Lodge.,

By Ed Steinman
May 24, 2007

DSV sells World Cup TV rights to Infront Sports & Media

The German Ski Association has sold its TV rights to Infront Sports & Media for the upcoming four seasons. The new agreement includes DSV’s worldwide media rights to all FIS World Cup events including the Nordic disciplines.,

By FIS
May 24, 2007

TART offers a solution to rising gas prices

Gas prices are expected to rise above $3.50 a gallon this summer. TART is offering a solution that will make it possible for you to keep your car in the garage!,

By Missy Luyk - TART
May 23, 2007

34th Year of the Ski to Sea Relay this Weekend

The May 27 Ski To Sea Race is an 85 mile relay race of seven legs, starting at the Mt. Baker Ski Area and ending at Marine Park in South Bellingham.,

By Mike Muha
May 23, 2007

Forget Putting Summer Wax on those Bases

OK, not really, In fact, I'm on my to my basement to work on my skis right now. But if you have a bases that don't hold wax or are not flat, why not send them off for a base grinding and waxing well before you need them this coming winter?,

By Mike Muha
May 22, 2007

Demong Takes Top USSA Athlete Honor

Domestic Coach of the Year, Bryan Fish, first-year cross country coach of fledgling Team CXC (Central Cross Country) based in Seeley, WI, whose athletes won U.S. and SuperTour titles in its first year, sent two skiers to the Nordic World Champions.,

By US Ski Team
May 22, 2007

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Strengthening the Arms for Faster Pole Recovery

Skiers must spend lots of time working the muscles of the shoulders, back, stomach and arms that power the PUSH phase of poling. But you shouldn't forget to strengthen the RECOVERY phase too!,

By Craig Storey
May 21, 2007

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First CXC Team training camp of the season

Goal setting; physiology and general fitness testing; results analysis and individual coach/athlete meetings to develop individualized plans; and begin ski specific team training and technique analysis.,

By Bryan Fish
May 21, 2007

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2008 cross country ski racing season recap

It's almost June, and I haven't even reviewed the racing season! Time to get this over with so I can start covering my spring and summer training...

By Mike Muha
May 20, 2007

2007 Final Michigan Cup Results

The final 2007 Michigan Cup results, including medal winners, individual overall, freestyle, classic, and combined standings, plus several others.,

By Ken Dawson
May 18, 2007

The Upper Body in Skiing

During skiing the contribution of the upper body to movement velocity varies from perhaps 10% during the classic diagonal stride to 100% during double poling. During skating uphill , the upper body contributes 50% or more of the total force.,

By Stephen Seiler
May 17, 2007

2007 Coaches Symposium and Certification Program

This is an annual educational opportunity for Central Coaches at all levels; youth, middle and high school, junior, collegiate, club and adult/master skiers.,

By CXC Skiing
May 17, 2007