News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Testing, Testing... Training, Training, Training...

The USST October testing camp is almost over. The camp began on the 7th and is officially over on the 17th. The primary goal of the camp was seeing how well we have done in our preparation for winter. (And why does NMU come up with so many fast skiers?),

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Oct 17, 2006

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First Michigan Ski Race of the Year!

Ok, so it was just an informal relay race held by members of the Michigan Tech Ski Team, but it was a race - the 1st Annual Oktervofest,,

By Mike Muha
Oct 17, 2006

Who Goes to the Yellowstone Ski Festival? Part I

Lots of people go! And from all over the United States! Do you see your team colors?,

By Mike Muha
Oct 16, 2006

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The Week in Review with Cassidy Edwards

The team endured an intense week of testing. Despite the hard work we have been enjoying the amazing weather and color that we have had here in Vermont the past few weeks.,

By Cassidy Edwards
Oct 16, 2006

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Beautiful Fall Day for Skate Clinic

The Sitzmark Room at the Otsego Club is large and spacious, with huge windows facing down the alpine area and into a valley of colored leaves at their peak color. It's beautiful in the late afternoon sun.,

By Mike Muha
Oct 15, 2006

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Team Today Index

Assuming the skier is motivated to both win and more importantly motivated to prepare to win, what's excuses are available for not training enough?,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Oct 13, 2006

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Volunteers to Help Groom Black Mountain Trail

Through a unique partnership between the DNR and the newly formed Black Mountain Chapter of the Thunder Bay Trail Association, cross country skiing at Black Mountain is about to get a lot better.,

By Denny Paull
Oct 13, 2006

He doesn't sleep... he waits (the interview!)

What is going on with a few other ski programs out there? Pete interview several coaches.,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Oct 13, 2006

USBA Board Meeting Focuses on Athlete Development

We have to find ways to develop a program that allows athletes to complete their educational goals while continuing to do biathlon, and at the same time make the transition from the junior level to senior an effective, seamless process.,

By US Biathlon Team
Oct 12, 2006

ABR Trails Gets Snow, May Open This Weekend

We received 6-8 inches of snow Wednesday and it is forecast for up to 2 feet! We hope to open for the weekend.,

By ABR Trails
Oct 12, 2006

West Yellowstone 2005: An Excursion to the Rendezvous Ski Trails

I wanted to experience West Yellowstone (West) and the ski festival in 2005 so one day over post-workout coffee I mentioned this thought and Jake said he'd like to join me. Shortly, we had reservations and agreed to meet in Bozeman.,

By Toby Markowitz
Oct 11, 2006

The First Rule of Fight Club

The eight rules of doing intensity training. Rule number one – know what you are doing, why you are doing it and how it should be done.,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Oct 10, 2006