News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Brennan, Frick, Maclean and Hardin lead MI Cup

Mac Brennan and Maria Frick lead the Michigan Cup Junior standings; David Maclean and Tracy Hardin top the senior division.,

By Ken Dawson
Jan 10, 2008

MI Cup Team Time Trial likely

We will be making our final decision on Friday January 11, 2008 to whether or not to hold the Michigan Cup Team Time Trials. Our trail system has held up rather well considering the warm rainy conditions.,

By Justin Andre, Hanson Hills
Jan 10, 2008

Biathlon Team changes start order in Ruhpolding

The US Biathlon Team will feature a new start order in the Men’s Relay competition on Thursday evening, with Lowell Bailey leading off, followed by Jay Hakkinen, Tim Burke, and Jeremy Teela.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 10, 2008

Cross Country Skiing by Lantern

Skiers can enjoy lantern-lit cross country ski trails at Hartwick Pines State Park on the Saturday evenings of Jan 12 and 26, and Feb. 9 and 23.,

By DNR
Jan 9, 2008

Michigan Recreation and Park Association Trails Forum

join us at the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Trails Forum: January 22, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Resort. The sessions address all types of trails, and it's the first effort in the state to bring all types of trail interests together.,

By Missy Luyk
Jan 9, 2008

Sprint and Team Sprint Pics

Some pics from the individual skate sprint and the classic team sprint this weekend...,

By Pat Casey, TeamToday.org
Jan 9, 2008

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Relief

The result was immediate and dramatic. His heart rates dropped 15 beats, both at rest and skiing. His headache disappeared. He feels like himself.,

By Zach Caldwell
Jan 9, 2008

NMU wins College Cup again

For the second straight year, Northern Michigan University is the College Cup ski champion. The College Cup is a tabulation of the classic and freestyle college results from the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships.,

By Matias Saari
Jan 8, 2008

Former MNU skiers win team sprint

Dehlin and Williams, just a year removed from winning NCAA individual championships as seniors for Northern Michigan University, won the women's team sprint and US Senior Nationals.,

By Matias Saari
Jan 8, 2008

Michigan High School Skiers Shine at Mesabi East Invitational

Over 1,200 middle school and high school skiers competed over the 5 kilometer classic and freestyle courses at Giant's Ridge in Minnesota. Of those hundreds, only 19 were from Michigan, yet they managed to ski well and place high in the standings.,

By Blair Orr
Jan 8, 2008

Photos: Nubs Nob 12km Freestyle

Photos from the 2008 Nubs Nob 12km Freestyle cross country ski race.,

By Mike Muha and Maureen Perkins
Jan 8, 2008

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Stonegrinding Recommendations

Most of the top racers today custom grind their skis for peak performance in all conditions. To help you select a pattern, here are some of the popular grinds used by area racers.,

By Dan Meyer
Jan 8, 2008