News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Inaugural Ross Cogger Memorial TART Trail Trek on October 7

We ask that people come and experience the Boardman Lake Trail however they choose: ride, walk, run, or just stroll along. ,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 23, 2006

U.S. Junior National Biathlon Team Trials

Mount Itasca Biathlon Association will be hosting the Junior/Youth World Championships Trials at Mount Itasca Ski Area in Coleraine, MN, December 27, 2006 - December 31, 2006.,

By US Biathlon Team
Sep 23, 2006

It's Starting to Snow in West Yellowstone!

With the Yellowstone Ski Festival scheduled to start in two short months, event coordinator Jamie Greene, is happy to see the snow on the mountains around West Yellowstone.,

By Jamie Greene
Sep 22, 2006

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Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips

The pair on Swix natural cork grips I bought last winter have started splitting and cracking. These are pretty expensive grips - I didn't really want to replace them! Here's how I repaired them.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 21, 2006

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The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted

Andy's brother John explains the rollerski failure and makes some recommendations.,

By John Stevens
Sep 21, 2006

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The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski

Broken rollerskis? A specific strength workout that goes bad? Sympathetic teammates? Hear Team NordicSkiRacer Andy Steven's story.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 20, 2006

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Wine, Women & Wax to Benefit Women's Resource Center

On Wednesday, November 8, from 6-9 p.m., Brick Wheels or Traverse City will host 'Wine, Women & Wax' in anticipation of the upcoming cross-country and downhill ski season. A a silent auction will benefit the Women's Resource Center.,

By Raelene Wooden/Hall
Sep 19, 2006

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Lake Express-High Speed Ferry is Title Sponsor for CXC

Central Cross Country Ski Association welcomes Lake Express-High Speed Ferry as the title sponsor for 2006-2007 seasons.,

By CXC Skiing
Sep 19, 2006

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Marquette Board of Light and Power Donate Noque Trail Head Signs

We are excited that the MBLP has helped to make these wonderful improvements to the Tourist Park trail head.,

By Susan Brian
Sep 19, 2006

Sten & Jen Gaylord Skate Clinic Half-Filled

CLINIC UPDATES: Ten of the 20 places in the skate technique clinic are filled. The cost of the clinic will go to $94 on Oct 3. And Hammer Nutrition will again provide sports drink and giveaways to all participants!,

By Mike Muha
Sep 18, 2006

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Trail & Tarmac Fall Run / Rollerski Pursuit Series Announced

We're moving the Team NordicSkiRacer Fall Duathlon to Kensington Metropark and turning it into a pursuit! Come run and/or rollerski!,

By Dan Motowski
Sep 16, 2006

Latest Issue of CXC Masters/Coaches Newsletter Available

It's 16 pages long, packed with info from Vordenberg, Bompa, Grover, and others.,

By CXC Skiing
Sep 14, 2006