News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Livigno Opens Training Track for La Sgambeda

In Livigno the valley is covered with 35 cm of snow: a 4 km training track is now open, followed by a second technical course, soon. The winter ski season will be officially opened on 30th of November, with Skipass Free.,

By La Sgambeda
Nov 16, 2007

December World Cup Biathlon Team Selected

Six US Biathletes will be on the starting line when the 2007-2008 Biathlon World Cup season kicks off on November 28 in Kontiolahti, Finland.,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 16, 2007

Keeping your brushes clean

After a while, brushes can become clogged with wax and even dirt. Here are a couple recommened (and some not recommended) ways of cleaning your brushes.,

By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2007

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Birkie Announces 35th Anniversary Changes & Highlights

We just completed a successful fundraising campaign raising over $200,000, we purchased a new Pisten Bully grooming machine, and we completed another section of the new Birkie Classic Trail which will be used for the 35th anniversary race.,

By Leslie Hamp
Nov 15, 2007

Invitation to all Juniors to the 52nd Annual Hiawatha Invitational

This year the Hiawatha Invitational has been selected by NOD race division as the qualifying event for the Ontario Winter Games. we are encouraging as many high school x-c teams from throughout the American mid-west to attend this truly unique event.,

By Jim Mihell
Nov 15, 2007

Latest Team NordicSkiRacer: Benjamin Joseph Kuhl!

Steve and Mackenzie Kuhl have a baby!,

By Steve Kuhl
Nov 15, 2007

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North Boardman Lake Trail Stakeholders meeting

This project is slated for 2008 construction and City Engineering staff will be on hand to discuss the design of the trail bridge over the Boardman River, and the connecting links to Hull Park and Old Town neighborhood.,

By Missy Luyk
Nov 14, 2007

Rarely does one picture say so much: V2

Here is an elite national class racer doing the V2 on an uphill. He has completely shifted his weight onto his left gliding ski, yet his right foot is still hanging out to the side. Old technique would dictate...,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Nov 14, 2007

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2007-08 Traverse City Trojans & Titans Cross County Ski Schedule

Here's the cross country ski schedule for the Traverse City Trojans and Titans.,

By John Kostrzewa
Nov 14, 2007

Openings at NENSA Gaining Ground Coaches Clinic

This clinic is geared towards coaches who are interested in either obtaining Level 1 or 2 certification, or who simply want to gather more in depth information to help them become more effective coaches.,

By Janice Sibilia
Nov 14, 2007

November Testing Camp

The Continental Cup Team has been in Park City for over a week now. For many of the CC Team athletes this camp serves as an acclimatization camp before the Super Tour races kick off in West Yellowstone, MT.,

By Pat Casey, TeamToday.org
Nov 14, 2007

V2 Aero 150's Fill Void for Now

Roller skis are nothing new. I'd tried it. Didn't like it. The tiny wheels on most roller skis didn't do very well on the rough roads of New England and northern New York. Then I tried some V2 Aeros.

By Tim Jones
Nov 13, 2007

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