News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Rain Moves Bozeman SuperTour

Rain and unseasonable weather at the start of the week forced organizers to move the races from downtown to Bohart Ranch, outside of Bozeman. The races went off without a hitch after temperatures turned cold.,

By US Ski Team
Dec 11, 2007

Randall at her best the Rest put to the Test

Kikkan Randall had her best classical distance race probably of her life so far. Her fitness is awesome, her classical technique greatly improved. And next stop is Rybinsk - site of her first World Cup podium.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Dec 11, 2007

CXC Third in SuperTour Points

Northern Michigan University, with only two skier racing on the SuperTour circuit, is 6th out of 22 teams. Alaska Pacific leads the SuperTour Team Classification.,

By USSA
Dec 11, 2007

Kids - The Future

Anderson Elementary School in Bozeman, MT has 200 kids that are more fired up this week about cross country skiing than they were a week ago.,

By Team Today
Dec 10, 2007

CXC Midwest Sprint Race at Troll Hollow

The CXC-Midwest Junior Olympic Qualifier series began with a bang and a shiver today at Troll Hollow in Dresser, WI. After a 1 hour delay to wait for the temp to rise to -5 F, 180 juniors towed the line for a 1km classic sprint.,

By CXC Skiing
Dec 10, 2007

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Michigan Cup announces Team Time Trial and Brumbaugh Cup

There's a new Team Points event: the Michigan Cup Training Day at Hanson Hills. And this year will innaugarate the Brumbaugh Cup. Oh, and team rosters are due by January 1...,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Dec 10, 2007

Two Top 5 Finishes for MTU's Klein

Sophomore Jenna Klein led the Tech women’s squad as she finished tied for fourth in the in the 6K classical and fourth in the 10K classical. Senior Adam Airoldi led the men’s squad as he posted a pair of top ten finishes.,

By MTU Athletics
Dec 10, 2007

U.S. Combined Podium Streak Ends in Trondheim

Johnny Spillane (Steamboat Springs, CO) was 17th and Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) 21st Sunday in a World Cup nordic combined sprint. That ended the U.S. streak of podiums at four, the longest of the World Cup era.,

By US Ski Team
Dec 10, 2007

First Classic Ski of the Season (or why I can't put on my socks today)

Drove up to Hanson Hills with TeamNordicSkiRacers Steve Kuhl and Aaron Tarnow for our first classic ski on the season.

By Mike Muha
Dec 9, 2007

Give to TART this season

It's been another busy year at TART. As we reflect, we are thankful for those who support our efforts. Please consider making room for TART Trails in your year end giving plans.,

By Bob Otwell
Dec 9, 2007

Demong Wins in Trondheim by an Eyelash

World Championships nordic combined silver medalist Bill Demong put on a final burst Saturday for his third World Cup win. He edged German Bjoern Kircheisen at the finish line. Johnny Spillane overcame stomach problems to finish 13th.,

By US Ski Team
Dec 9, 2007

Bailey 48th, Teela 49th in Hochfilzen Biathlon Pursuit

Hochfilzen, Austria, December 8. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) finished 48th and 49th today in the 12.5K Pursuit competition here.,

By US Biathlon Association
Dec 9, 2007