News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Did you lose a Fischer ski in the Traverse City area?
I received a call form a fellow who found a single light blue Fischer ski on the side of the road in the Traverse City area...
By Bob Frye
Nov 23, 2011
Randall, Stephen open with career bests
Randall, who was third in the season-long World Cup sprint standings last year, was eighth in the opening 10k freestyle technique race. Liz Stephen matched her career best in 18th.
By US Ski Team
Nov 23, 2011
Randall leads USA in XC Relay
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to second in her leg, recording one of the fastest times of the day, as the USA finished ninth in the 4x5k mixed technique relay in Sjusjoen.
By US Ski Team
Nov 23, 2011
“Drive for 25” unites Nordic community in support of Tomorrow’s Stars Today
The National Nordic Foundation’s Drive for 25 was a huge success, with over 750 Nordic enthusiasts pledging their support for America’s future Cross-Country and Nordic Combined stars on November 15th. Over $35,000 was committed to the program.
By Andrew Gerlach
Nov 22, 2011
Want to register for the Birkie or Kortelopet? Too late...
We have reached our cap of 9,000 skiers registered for the Birkie and Kortelopet races and registration is now closed. It is still possible to register for the 2012 Haakon 12K event .
By Birkie
Nov 22, 2011
Skiing on Atomic's new Skintec waxless ski
Atomic's new Skintec classic ski could have you replacing your nowax fishscale and "Zero" classic racing skis, and maybe your waxable skis as well.
By Mike Muha
Nov 21, 2011
Trails groomed, clinics soon to start at Yellowstone Ski Festival
It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone, Mont., and the official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed and in “race ski” shape, and many skiers have already arrived to get on snow.
By Dan Cantrell
Nov 20, 2011
SkiErg World Sprints attracts old and new talent alike
While many ski races in Scandinavia were being canceled due to lack of snow, the 3rd Annual SkiErg World Sprints took place last weekend in locations around the world and drew a record number of participants.
By Josh Carlson
Nov 20, 2011
WinterSonnenwende first distance race of Michigan Cup season
The event will feature men’s & women’s 17 km Freestyle, which is a Michigan Cup points race. There is also a 7.5 km Classic race open to everyone, and a kids race.
By Chris Dandeneau
Nov 18, 2011
Birkie reaches 8,100 mark
We have reached the 8,100 mark for Birkie/Korte registrations, and we have a total cap on these events of 9,000.
By American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
Nov 17, 2011
Now's The Time to Get your Skis Ready!
Personally I prefer to spend some of the cold rainy in-between weather knocking out skis in the Wax Dungeon than when powder-sugar coated trees are shouting my name.
By Benjamin Lannin
Nov 16, 2011
Using the Toko Structurite tool
Ian Harvey demonstrates how to use the Toko Structurite tool to put an appropriate structure for conditions on on cross country skis.
By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2011
