News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Bjorn Daehlie and the 36th North American Birkebeiner
The 36th edition of the North American Birkebeiner was a Classic in many ways. After several years of marginal weather conditions the last two Birkie’s have been cold powder versions, easy to wax for and easy to prepare the course.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 6, 2009
Number 9
Kris is bored. As far as I can tell he’s been spending a fair amount of time on the phone.
By Zach Caldwell
Mar 6, 2009
Michigan Cup standings very close
UPDATED: The Michigan Cup Team Standings remain very close, with three teams having a chance to win the Michigan Cup this year.
By Ken Dawson
Mar 6, 2009
Trondheim back in the Cross-Country World Cup
For the first time since February 2004 the Cross-Country World Cup is making a stopover in Trondheim (NOR) from 12th to 14th March.
By FIS
Mar 6, 2009
World Cup Final in Sweden
Sweden is hosting this year's Cross-Country World Cup Final with the Svensk Skidspelen in Stockholm and Falun.
By FIS
Mar 6, 2009
Exciting and challenging last World Cup period
The last period of the World Cup will be really exciting: the overall World Cup victory is still open.
By FIS
Mar 6, 2009
Smyth from World's
This winter I had the opportunity to see what it is all about....I skied in my first World Cup.
By Morgan Smyth
Mar 5, 2009
Could relays decide the Michigan Cup?
It looks like a really tight race this year between defending champs XC Ski Headquarters, Hanson Hills/XC Ski Shop & Traverse City Junior Team.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 5, 2009
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races...and a tour!
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Great Bear Chase, and the Wabos Loppet (plus others). Check back for updates!
By Mike Muha
Mar 5, 2009
Lahti is preparing for the Salpausselänkisat
Right after the 2009 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Liberec the Lahti Ski Games (Salpausselänkisat) will be held for the 84th time with a full Nordic World Cup program. The event will take place from March 6-8.
By FIS
Mar 5, 2009
CCSA names NCAA Ski Championships team
Twenty skiers from the Central Collegiate Ski Association will represent the conference at the upcoming NCAA Ski Championships, with full squads from Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech leading the way.
By Matias Saari
Mar 5, 2009
More photos fromt the 2009 Muffin Race
Here are more photos from the 2009 Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
By Peter Bruning
Mar 5, 2009
