News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Four Huskies Record Top 10 Finishes at NCAA Central Regionals

Four members of the Michigan Tech Nordic skiing team garnered All-Region accolades to lead the Huskies at the NCAA Central Regional Championships held at the Al Quaal Recreation Area Saturday and Sunday. Both men and women finish third in Team Standings.,

By Jon Oman
Feb 19, 2007

Pritchard, Baic and Kullas Winners of Hiawatha Invitational

Natasha Kullas won both the classic and freestyle races over the weekend at the Hiawatha Invitational. Hugh Pritchard won the classic while Milan Baic took the freestyle.,

By Jim Mihell
Feb 19, 2007

Feature image for Pritchard, Baic and Kullas Winners of Hiawatha Invitational

MNU Wins NCAA Central Regional Championships

Hometown Northern Michigan University had strong performances nearly sweeping every race to reclaim the crown from 2006 Champions University of Alaska Fairbanks.,

By Brian Gregg
Feb 19, 2007

Birkie Raffles, Auctions, Waxing, Clinics, Seminars, and Sale

CXC is psonsoring bike raffles and silent auctions, Birkie Race Day Waxing, clinics, seminars and a Big Sale during the Birkie weekend.,

By CXC Skiing
Feb 18, 2007

Swix FC1 Gldie Wax

I would like to add a High Fluoro wax to my box and am looking at Swix FC1. This seems like a good wax to start with due to its large temperature range. In what conditions and over what waxes does FC1 work the best?,

By Swix Racing
Feb 18, 2007

49 Teams Entered in the 2007 World Championships in Sapporo

From Ethiopia and Kenya, who have 1 racer each attending the Championships, to Norway with 79, here's the preliminary List of Teams entered in the 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo as of Feb 14, 2007.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2007

Healing Injuries with Homeopathic Arnica

Would you like to heal more quickly from sprains, strains, and bruises? Would you like to do so without side effects from medication like an upset stomach? If so then homeopathic medicine, Arnica in particular, is a great addition to your first aid kit.,

By Jim Dammon
Feb 16, 2007

Nutritional Advice for Female Cross-Country Skiers

The FIS Sub-Committee for Ladies' Cross-Country has updated the highly informational booklet called 'The Role of Adequate Nutrition for Performance and Health for Female Cross-Country Skiers.' Here's the link to download it.

By FIS
Feb 16, 2007

Europa Cup Roundup: Currier 10th in Junior Sprint

Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, February 15. Russell Currier placed 10th in the Junior Men’s 10K Sprint on Tuesday, the first of three Europa Cup competitions held here this week.,

By US Biathlon Association
Feb 16, 2007

Hiawatha Invitational Registration Information

Same-day registration for Saturday’s race will run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Bib pick-up will begin at 9:30. Race Start will be at 10:30 AM. For Sunday’s race, registration will run from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Bib pick-up will begin at 8:15. ,

By Jim Mihell
Feb 16, 2007

Best Result in Three Years for Freeman

Kris Freeman, continuing to build steam as a lead-up to the 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships next week, was 10th Friday - his best World Cup result in three years - in a 15K freestyle race.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 16, 2007

Black Mountain Nordic Classic Ski Race on March 3rd

The BMNC has established a reputation as one of the best events on the Michigan Cup Circuit. Custom, multicolored shirts, unique awards and a great lunch will be provided to participants.,

By Denny Paull
Feb 15, 2007