News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Jesse Lang Finished 2nd in Christmas Classic

Sophomore Jesse Lang posted his best finish of the year for Michigan Tech as he finished second in the 15-kilometer classical race in a time of 48:36.8 at the Michigan Tech Christmas Classic.,

By MTU Athletics
Dec 17, 2007

Give to the Noquemanon Trail Network

Because the Noquemanon Trail Network is a non-profit, we would hope you would think of us as your local trail charity.,

By Susan Brian
Dec 16, 2007

Norwegians Sweep Races in Russia

Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) was 46th Saturday in a 30K mass start, freestyle technique World Cup race won by Norway's Tor Arne Hetland. Lars Flora (Anchorage, AK) was 55th.,

By US Ski Team
Dec 16, 2007

Rybinsk - More Disappointment

I haven’t heard from Kris - or anybody else with firsthand knowledge of today’s race. But I’ll wait, like everybody else, before floating an explanation of another sub-par performance.,

By Zach Caldwell
Dec 16, 2007

UPDATED AGAIN: Randall Wins Sprint in Russia!

Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK), who posted the first U.S. women's World Cup cross country podium last January, produced the first U.S. women's victory Sunday, winning a sprint in Rybinsk., ,

By US Ski Team
Dec 16, 2007

Kikkan wins; Newell 7th

Hearty congratulations! GREAT JOB KIKKAN! Newell won the B-final after having gotten tangled up in one of his heats. Great work Andy!,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Dec 16, 2007

DNR will Groom Trails Through Holiday Season

An agreement between the Department of Natural Resources and the Legislature will allow the department to groom most of the state-owned cross country ski trails through at least mid-January.,

By MDNR
Dec 15, 2007

Noque Trail Network: Skiing with Fido...

The NTN will now ask that our members follow the new “dog guidelines & suggestions” when skiing with your dog.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Dec 15, 2007

Jacobsen and Hetland win in Rybinsk

A pack of 21 athletes were still together on the last uphill of the 30km race. Nousianen attacks and is first on the downhill, but...,

By FIS
Dec 15, 2007

Sport at low temperatures

Improvements in equipment and skiing technique have led to faster times. The resulting chilling effect of the wind can thus lead to a higher incidence of cold injuries and increased susceptibility to diseases.,

By Inggard Lereim
Dec 14, 2007

DNR to Groom Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Department of Natural Resources reminds cross country skiers that Tahquamenon Falls State Park has the four-mile Giant Pines Loop trail in the park that will be groomed for cross-country skiing this winter.,

By MDNR
Dec 14, 2007

ID needed to get back from skiing in Canada

After January 31, in order to return to the US after visiting Canada, you need either (1) a passport or (2) both a driver's license and a birth certificate.,

By Howard Feit
Dec 14, 2007