News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Midwest Nordic Rendezvous: Ski and teach better!

Learn to ski better or learn to instruct other skiers how to ski better!

By Amy Powell
Dec 15, 2019

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Waxing recommendations for this weekend's MI Cup and JNQ races

So far, only Toko has posted any recommendations, and the Swix recommendation site is gone! I'll update if other recommendations are released!

By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2019

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What wax to use when?

Picking the right wax is more complicated than simply looking at a wax chart. Snow and air temperature, free moisture, and snow crystal type all play a role.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 12, 2019

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WADA bans Russia for 4 years

Russia has been banned from the Olympics and other competitions for 4 years because of drug testing data manipulations.

By Mike Muha
Dec 10, 2019

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Work bees for Noque Trail

There are four scheduled volunteer events planned starting Friday including two at Forestville and two at Big Bay to deal with all the downed trees across the trails.

By NTN Trails
Dec 5, 2019

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ABR makes USA Today 10 Best list

ABR Trails made USA Today's 10 Best list, the only Michigan resort to do so. Stokely Creek Lodge also made the list.

By Mike Muha
Dec 2, 2019

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Nordiq Canada bans medium and high fluoro waxes

Nordiq Canada has banned the use of medium and high fluoro waxes in all Tier 2 and some Tier 1 races

By Mike Muha
Nov 27, 2019

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Forbush Corner ribbon cutting and youth day, Dec 7

Forbush corner is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new snowmaking system plus a Youth Day for kids on Saturday December 7.

By Mike Muha
Nov 27, 2019

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White Pine Stampede: New Race Director and Committee Members

The White Pine Stampede Committee announced a new director and committee members as they kick off official preparations for the 44th annual race to be held Feb. 1, 2020.

By White Pine Stampede
Nov 25, 2019

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FIS bans fluorine waxes for the 2020/2021 season

The International Ski Federation's (FIS) Committee for Competition Equipment has banned the use of fluorinated ski waxes or all FIS disciplines starting with the 2020/2021 season.

By Mike Muha
Nov 24, 2019

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Reserve Fischer demo skis in West Yellowstone

Reserve Fischer Demo equipment for on-trail testing at the West Yellowstone Ski Festival!

By Fischer Skis
Nov 13, 2019

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NENSA bans pure fluoros

NENSA has banned the use of pure fluoro ski wax topcoats and is limiting use of paraffin-based fluoro glide waxes for the 2019-2020 season over concerns of health risks.

By Mike Muha
Nov 5, 2019

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