News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Mike Seaman Memorial race cancelled, so ski in Mike's honor
The inaugural Mike Seaman Memorial 10k Classic, originally scheduled for Sunday 2/4/18, has been canceled due to low snow conditions. In lieu of the event, Team NordicSkiRacer suggests going for a ski in Mike's honor on Sunday.
By Jay Woodbeck
Jan 30, 2018
New Madshus Redline Intelligrip ski and MOVE binding system
With the Madshus Redline Intelligrip ski and MOVE binding system, the skier can adjust grip and glide on the skin ski by moving the binding backward and forward on the binding plate without taking the skis off.
By Madshus
Jan 29, 2018
Andy Liebner on his win in the Noquemanon Ski Marathon 50k Freestyle
Going into this 50K Freestyle at the Noquemanon, I had one main thread in mind: Prepare to reserve energy. The strategy I used in those days carried me well this weekend.
By Andy Liebner
Jan 29, 2018
Noquemanon Ski Marathon waxing recommendations
Wax recommendations for upcoming races: Noquemanon Ski Marathon
By Mike Muha
Jan 25, 2018
Clark skiing 36th Great Bear Chase this year
The first Great Bear Chase took place in 1981 and Richard Clark was there. This year marks the 36th annual ski marathon and Richard Clark plans to be there, just as he has for every Great Bear Chase.
By Angela Luskin
Jan 24, 2018
Swix to sell Finite Ski Tools
Called the black box secret at World Cup and Olympic Nordic Ski races for over a decade, Finite creates precise ski structure tools with unmatched accuracy and versatility.
By Swix
Jan 23, 2018
RESULTS: Vanias and Darnton win relocated Cote Dame Marie Loppet
Alex Vanias (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) holding off Sam Holmes (Vasa Ski Club) to finish first for the senior men. Cheryl Darnton takes the women's victory!
By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2018
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop leads Brumbaugh Cup
There have been many changes to the Brumbaugh Cup standings since the end of 2017, with the Vasa Ski Club sinking from first place to fourth, and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop taking over first place.
By Mike Muha
Jan 19, 2018
Brenda Carlson and Glenn Goodman lead Michigan Cup after 5 races
It's official: The five Michigan Cup races that award individual points are over! Ken Dawson has provided updated Michigan Cup Standings to date.
By Mike Muha
Jan 18, 2018
Cote Dame Marie waxing recommendations!
UPDATED! (added Toko). Just what you need to figure out how to wax for warming weather and a relocated race!
By Mike Muha
Jan 18, 2018
UPDATED: Rundle Sport FLEX Skate Roller Skis tame rough roads
Tame that chip and seal with Rundle's new FLEX rollerski. Create a customized ride, based on your weight, a get a snow-like feel.
By Mike Muha, Tony Percha, Ricarado Lung
Jan 17, 2018
Cote Dame Marie relocates to Forbush Corner
Forbush Corner has volunteered to serve as temporary course host for this year’s race, since poor snow conditions at Hanson Hills preclude using the normal course.
By Justin Andre
Jan 17, 2018
