News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Noquemanon Trail Network Hires New Full-Time Executive Director

The Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) has hired a new full-time Executive Director. Susan Brian, a Marquette native & NMU graduate will be starting her position immediately.,

By Susan Brian & Robert Mahaney
Sep 28, 2005

Many Changes to 2006 Michigan Cup Series

Many changes are planned for the 2006 Michigan Cup Series, including scoring changes and our first UP race.,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Sep 26, 2005

2006 Michigan Cup Series Race Schedule

The 2005-2006 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series race schedule is now out!,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Sep 25, 2005

New Solda Waxes for the 2005-2006

Solda has released several new waxes for the 2005-2006 season. Here's the hype with a few comments...,

By Mike Muha
Sep 21, 2005

Blueberry Ridge Trail Restoration Begins

Michigan Department of Natural Resources work crews last week began renovation of approximately 4,000 feet of the Blueberry Ridge Pathway near Marquette. ,

By Michigna DNR
Sep 20, 2005

Reuse Old Bearings in New 100mm Rollerski Wheels

You can buy 100mm replacement wheels with or without bearings. Buying without bearings - and reusing your existing bearings - can save you 25% of the purchase costs.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 18, 2005

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Toko Tech Manual 2005-2006

Describes - in great detail - base structuring, glide waxing, kick waxing, waxing tools, ironing techniques, and glide testing. A must read for any racer, even if you don't use Toko waxes. 438KB PDF file,

By Toko
Sep 15, 2005

TART Seeking nominations for Jim Mudgett Award

TART Trails is seeking nominations for the 2nd annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. Nominations are open for anyone who has advocated for building, maintaining and using trails in the Traverse area.,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 12, 2005

It's Hot, So Expect Snow

So says the Detroit Free Press yesterday...,

By Mike Muha
Sep 11, 2005

U.P. Group Seeks Volunteers for Junior Olympics

The top junior cross-country skiers in the country will converge on Houghton, Michigan during March 2006 for the Chevrolet Junior Olympics. Organizers seek volunteers.,

By Dean Woodbeck
Sep 8, 2005

A Trio of Ski Skett Classic Rollerskis

I have used a lot of classic rollerskis, and over the last several years have found that the Ski Skett Nord classic models are light, flexible, come in a variety of wheel speeds/durometers, and handle incredibly well.

By Ben Arians
Sep 1, 2005

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VASA Rejoins American Ski Marathon Series

The North American Vasa race has once again joned the American Ski Marathon Series for 2006.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 26, 2005