News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Assembling and First Look at the Vasa Ergometer

The Vasa Ergometer is not a rollerboard; Instead, the Vasa Ergometer uses a variable airflow wind resistance system designed around a flywheel: the harder you pull, the more resistance you feel. Think Concept 2 rowing ergometer, and you get the idea.,

By Mike Muha
May 29, 2007

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More than 3000 doping controls during 2006/2007 season

There were a total of 3086 in- and out-of-competition doping controls carried out in the FIS Olympic disciplines by either FIS or WADA during the 2006/2007 season, including controls performed at the 2007 FIS World Championships.,

By FIS
May 26, 2007

NTN Addresses Noque Trail Grooming Concerns

In recent months a number of questions have been raised by members of the ski community regarding the Noquemanon Trail Network’s grooming operations. We thought it would be useful to share with you information on our grooming policies and operations.,

By Bob Mahaney
May 25, 2007

Get Your Nordic On in Your Town

Are you a retailer, club, team, or training group and interested in hosting a Get Your Nordic On! clinic?,

By CXC Skiing
May 25, 2007

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Austrian Olympic Committee pays $1 million doping fine

Austrian Olympic leaders pledged to crack down on national ski team officials after being hit with a $1 million fine by the IOC for the doping scandal at the 2006 Turin Games.,

By Veronika Oleksyn
May 25, 2007

WSTC Raises Almost $21,000 toward Purchase of Stokely Lodge

The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club (WSTC) has raised $20,725 in pledges toward the Algoma Highlands Conservancy's effort to purchase Stokely Lodge.,

By Ed Steinman
May 24, 2007

DSV sells World Cup TV rights to Infront Sports & Media

The German Ski Association has sold its TV rights to Infront Sports & Media for the upcoming four seasons. The new agreement includes DSV’s worldwide media rights to all FIS World Cup events including the Nordic disciplines.,

By FIS
May 24, 2007

TART offers a solution to rising gas prices

Gas prices are expected to rise above $3.50 a gallon this summer. TART is offering a solution that will make it possible for you to keep your car in the garage!,

By Missy Luyk - TART
May 23, 2007

34th Year of the Ski to Sea Relay this Weekend

The May 27 Ski To Sea Race is an 85 mile relay race of seven legs, starting at the Mt. Baker Ski Area and ending at Marine Park in South Bellingham.,

By Mike Muha
May 23, 2007

Forget Putting Summer Wax on those Bases

OK, not really, In fact, I'm on my to my basement to work on my skis right now. But if you have a bases that don't hold wax or are not flat, why not send them off for a base grinding and waxing well before you need them this coming winter?,

By Mike Muha
May 22, 2007

Demong Takes Top USSA Athlete Honor

Domestic Coach of the Year, Bryan Fish, first-year cross country coach of fledgling Team CXC (Central Cross Country) based in Seeley, WI, whose athletes won U.S. and SuperTour titles in its first year, sent two skiers to the Nordic World Champions.,

By US Ski Team
May 22, 2007

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Strengthening the Arms for Faster Pole Recovery

Skiers must spend lots of time working the muscles of the shoulders, back, stomach and arms that power the PUSH phase of poling. But you shouldn't forget to strengthen the RECOVERY phase too!,

By Craig Storey
May 21, 2007

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