News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Team NordicSkiRacers Conquer Triathlon

Take 4 NordicSkiRacers, mix in 3 weeks of training, pour into 1 sprint triathlon: Get the overall masters winner, an age group winner, a 2nd in age class and a 6th in age class. Yummy!,

By Mike Muha
Aug 20, 2007

Trail Manager/Chief Groomer Operator Needed

Swedetown Ski Trails and Calumet Township has an opening for a Trail Manager and Chief Groomer Operator. The employment period for this position is from mid-October through mid-April.,

By Dave Mayo-Kiely
Aug 17, 2007

New Zealand, Part 2

Last weekend a huge storm rolled through the Southern Island and center us with great skiing, epic scenery, and a high pressure that is just now weakening. Weekly hours for the first week range from 18 to 27 hours when we are down here.,

By Pat Casey - TeamToday.org
Aug 17, 2007

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XC Oregon Skiers take Top Spots in 13.3 mile/5,600 foot Uphill Run

J.D. Downing, XC Oregon coach and for a NordicSkiRacer.com summer race camp a few years ago, finishes 9th overall n the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb Run.,

By Don Hunt
Aug 17, 2007

TART Trails Seeks Nominations for Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award

Just a quick reminder that TART Trails is currently seeking nominations for the fourth annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award, open to anyone who has advocated for building, maintaining and using trails in the Grand Traverse area.,

By Lynn Geiger, TART Trails
Aug 16, 2007

Junior Worlds Construction Behind Schedule

The general sports infrastructure in the area is solid. Due to the delay in receiving the necessary construction permits, however, substantial work remains to be done at both venues – the hills in Szczyrk and the Kubalonka Cross-Country stadium in Wisla.,

By FIS
Aug 15, 2007

NZ (En Zed)

We've started our camp in New Zealand. The USST memebers that are here include: Andy Newell, Torin Koos, Chris Cook, Leif Zimmerman, Liz Stephen, Morgan Arritola, Alexa Turzian, and Rosie Brennan. We are joined by some of the Sun Valley skiers...,

By Pat Casey - TeamToday.org
Aug 14, 2007

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The Awesome Dawson Vacation

While most people enjoy the relaxation and ambiance of a Mediterranean cruise or the summer shopping mania at Mackinaw City, the Dawson vacation is always an adventure where fun is defined as fulfilling and rewarding.,

By Ken Dawson
Aug 14, 2007

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V2 Skating on the Vasa Ergometer

Mounting the Ergometer on the wall has greatly expanded the possibilities. Not only can you work the upper body and abs with the Ergometer, but you can add in your legs!

By Mike Muha
Aug 13, 2007

V2 skating on the Vasa Ergometer

Mounting the Ergometer on the wall has greatly expanded the possibilities. Not only can you work the upper body and abs with the Ergometer, but you can add in your legs!

By Mike Muha
Aug 13, 2007

Fairbanks and Anchorage AK host Biathlon Camps

Taking advantage of the summer daylight - with the sun appearing as a sunset just below the horizon in the North at 1:30 am - the Fairbanks and Anchorage Biathlon Clubs hosted MNBiathlon Coach Bill Meyer for consecutive training camps in each community.,

By Coach Bill Meyer - USBA
Aug 13, 2007

Adopt an Athlete!

Any individual, business, group of enthusiasts, ski club, or store may adopt a CXC Ski Team athlete. Support helps to offset the cost of their food and lodging, training, travel and racing expenses throughout the year.,

By CXC Skiing
Aug 13, 2007