News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Noque Race Fees Go UP after Sept 30!

Heads up! Save up to $35 by registering for the Noquemenon by September 30! ,

By Mike Muha
Sep 26, 2007

Pretty Good

Well, Kris is now the second-fastest guy on record up mt Moosilauke. Except that he’s not on-record. He’d have to show-up when Ruff and Cami are actually timing the event in order to go on-record. And that may be on the agenda for this Fall...,

By Zach Caldwell
Sep 25, 2007

Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country 2007/2008

In the coming season, where no Olympic Games and World Championships will take place, the World Cup will include a total of 27 World Cup races per gender on two different continents. ,

By Tour de Ski
Sep 25, 2007

NordicSkiRacer Robinson 12th Overall at State Tri Championships

It was in the 30's over night, but that did not stop NordicSkiRacer Ryan Robinson and friend Mike Kotajarvi from racing in the Michigan Triathlon Championships at Pontiac Lake on September 16.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 24, 2007

Mixed Signals

Because we know from experience that heart rate suppression accompanies high training loads under a volume regime we have to acknowledge the possibility that Kris is feeling the stress of a high training load.

By Zach Caldwell
Sep 24, 2007

2nd Annual TART Trail Trek on the Boardman Lake Trail

The second annual Ross Cogger Memorial TART Trail Trek takes place on October 7. The TART-sponsored event is a fundraiser for the expansion of the Boardman Lake Trail and starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7 ,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 22, 2007

Forbush Corner Updates Trail System

Lots of trail changes to enjoy this winter. No more turns in the bottom of the big valley, many of the tight corners have been eliminated and the trail will be lengthened.,

By Dave Forbush
Sep 21, 2007

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Havasu Falls Trekking Adventure

Rob led the way with the Jo, Alisa, and Carol following. It's hard to explain what happened next, but all I can say is that my over-developed bicycling muscles did not react positively to a continued downhill trek.,

By Doug Cornell
Sep 21, 2007

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Free Get Your Nordic On clinics in Seely, WI

The Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC Skiing) is pleased to announce three FREE Get Your Nordic On! clinics in the Hayward area. Join local CXC Team skiers Kristina Owen and Brian Gregg who will be leading the clinics.,

By CXC Skiing
Sep 21, 2007

TART Invites you to become a Trail Ambassador

Have you seen any Trail Ambassadors wearing green t-shirts on the trails this summer? Not sure what an Ambassador is?,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 20, 2007

Athletic and Financial Improvements Highlight USBA Board Meeting

The USBA Board of Directors, in their fall meeting yesterday received good news on both the athletic and financial fronts, maintaining the Association’s momentum, which has been steadily building over the past 18 months.,

By US Biathlon Association
Sep 20, 2007

100 days to go – 2nd FIS Tour de Ski

In early September, a team of Tour Board members led by FIS Race Director Cross-Country Jürg Capol visited the future Tour sites to discuss the status of preparations and to iron out the final logistical details.,

By FIS
Sep 20, 2007