News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Custom Nordic and Cross Country Ski Apparel at VOmax

We are the only company offering both a Screen and Digital Printing dye sublimation process, which converts your design into a gas dying process directly to the fabric. Supporting both platforms allows us to address the most complex design requirements.,

By Bill Kuzmeski
Sep 13, 2007

Leelanau Trail now debt Free

After twelve years, the Leelanau Trail property is now owned free and clear by the TART organization. The 15-mile, 185 acre linear property in Leelanau County is now preserved for future generations.,

By TART Trails
Sep 13, 2007

Marquette Fit Strip Will Be Groomed Again!

The Marquette Parks & Recreation Commission has approved and made a recommendation to the Marquette City Commission that they support the NTN’s desire to take over the Fit Strip Corridor.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Sep 12, 2007

Who's the Boss?

When it comes to school and balance there are several things to consider. The primary one is seldom study and training - for which there is enough time in the day. Alcohol and partying is the biggest challenge to attending college and succeeding in sport.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Sep 12, 2007

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The (revised) Plan

This past training block is the biggest Kris has ever done. He’s been in the territory before, but 92 hours in 20 days (4.6 hours per day) is the largest average training volume he’s got on record. But that’s pretty tame compared to the last two weeks...,

By Zach Caldwell
Sep 11, 2007

Avoid South Marquette Trail System

Attention Trail Users - There is now heavy logging taking place within the South Marquette Trail System throughout the Pioneer Loop.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Sep 11, 2007

Wisconsin Ringers Wins C.A.T. Ski Race

Dale and Susan Niggemann win the men's and women's title at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters Sept 2 C.A.T (Classic All Terrain) Ski World Cup Qualifier Race!,

By Bob Frye
Sep 11, 2007

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The Story Behind the Medal: Bill Demong

Last fall the Team acquired a huge treadmill – big enough to use roller skis and reach speeds over 25 mph! During a World Cup break, Demong came home to train specifically for World Championships with an eye on a medal.,

By US Ski Team
Sep 11, 2007

92 hours in 20 Days

The following is a summary of my training from my last block. This was the biggest daily average of training I have ever done. The first six days were much smaller than the last two weeks where I trained 69 hours.,

By Kris Freeman
Sep 10, 2007

Valley Spur Joins the Noquemanon Trail Network

Due to a loss of funding through the US Forest Service, the Friends of Valley Spur have approached and been accepted to join the Noquemanon Trail Network! ,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Sep 10, 2007

The Official Yellowstone Ski Festival FAQ

The event's highlights include a series of Nordic skiing clinics, the SuperTour races, the Try It and Buy It Gear Demo (the largest public gear demo of its type) and an Indoor Ski Show. Here's a series of Frequently Asked Questions about the Festival.,

By Jamie Greene
Sep 10, 2007

Registered for the Yellowstone Ski Fesitval

In less than 10 weeks, I'll be on snow out at the Yellowstone Ski Festival in West Yellowstone. I've been looking forward to getting back to West Yellowstone every since the first time I went three years ago.

By Mike Muha
Sep 9, 2007