Read on to find out what he's doing before the Olympics get going, what he wants to do if he finds success in Vancouver and why he never tries to take the lead when dancing with his girlfriend.

By US Ski Team
Feb 13, 2010

Although the U.S. has just one cross country medal in Olympic history - Bill Koch won silver in 1976 - results for men and women have improved dramatically on the international stage, and Americans are poised to chase medals in Vancouver.

By US Ski Team
Feb 12, 2010

The Grayling Recreation Authority has conducted a Nordic ski race at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area for more than 30 years. The race has gained a reputation for excellent grooming and beautiful trails. This year we would like to step it up a bit...

By Chris Jones
Feb 12, 2010

A 30 year study suggests that long distance competition skiers are at an unusually high risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common abnormality of the heart's beating rhythm.

By Ken Dawson
Feb 12, 2010

Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.

By Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.
Feb 12, 2010

I remember it clearly: I twisted my back while lifting up my suitcase at the airport and almost couldn’t move. Then, in Stockholm airport, I met Martin. Our team-physiotherapist Martin Biermaier. He’d offered me to take care of my back at the evening.

By Viktoria Franke
Feb 11, 2010

As a marathon specialist, I'd like to offer five ideas on how to maximize your potential the next time you line up for a long distance event.

By Zack Simons
Feb 11, 2010

We tested base glide and pure fluor. The snow was wet, old and dirty. We are alarmed to find that the warmest waxes were not the fastest.

By Bryan Fish, CXC Head Coach
Feb 11, 2010

Since the competition began in 1924, the U.S. has never medaled in an Olympic nordic combined event, yet Americans swept the 3 individual events at last year's World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, and are considered to be among the favorites.

By US Ski Team
Feb 11, 2010

Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko for the Vasa weekend, plus links to other races and the online wax wizards.

By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2010

A video of the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints.

By Cecil Moix
Feb 11, 2010

The Junior VASA returns to Traverse City on Saturday February 13, 2010 as a key part of the North American Vasa Festival of Races, attracting skiers ages 3-15 in cross-country skiing events ranging from 200 meters to 2 km in length.

By Pete Edwards
Feb 11, 2010