News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Johnson and Burke Finish Strong at IBU World Cup Sprint
Finishing in the top 60, Haley Johnson (Lake Placid, NY) and Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) are the only U.S. athletes who qualified for Sunday's Pursuit competition
By Linda Jager
Jan 24, 2010
Favourite Kowalczyk takes pursuit victory
Justyna Kowalczyk from Poland dominate the Pursuit in Rybinsk as expected and won the race over 2 x 7,5km in 41:50.8min, 9,8 seconds ahead of Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle from Germany.
By FIS
Jan 24, 2010
First victory for Russian Artem Zhmurko
24-year-old Artem Zhmurko took in his second World Cup race his first victory ever. The Russian newcomer finished the today's Pursuit over 2 x 15 km in a time of 1:15.23min, 0,9 seconds ahead of his team mate Ilia Chernousov.
By FIS
Jan 24, 2010
Vonn, Lodwick, Victor Honored by USOC
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonnwas named the 2009 USOC SportsWoman of the Year, nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick was honored as SportsMan of the Year and monoskier Stephani Victor earned Paralympic SportsWoman of the Year.
By US Ski Team
Jan 24, 2010
CXC 2010 Nationals waxing report
CXC had a successful national championships. Out of the 4 races, CXC skiers (including Caitlin Compton who CXC was waxing for) had a total of 9 top 5 finishes. Here are CXC coach Bryan Fish's comments on waxing for the week.
By Bryan Fish
Jan 23, 2010
NMU third in College Cup
The College Cup was awarded as part of the US Championships, plus two Northern Michigan University skiers were in the mix for the World Junior Cross Country Championship teams.
By NMU
Jan 22, 2010
MTU Nordic Ski Team fundraiser big success
More than 100 people turned out for the inagural Keweenaw Nordic Ski Festival Sponsored by The Library Restaurant and Brew Pub Jan. 16-17. The event served as a fundraiser for the Michigan Tech Nordic ski teams.
By MTU
Jan 22, 2010
Olympic XC Ski Team feels prepared
It's a team of eight individuals, many of whom will race against each other. But they are going to Vancouver as a Team - well prepared, enthusiastic and confident.
By US Ski Team
Jan 22, 2010
World Champs highlight Olympic Combined Team
Three World Champions were among five athletes announced Thursday by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) to compete on the 2010 Olympic Nordic Combined Ski Team.
By US Ski Team
Jan 22, 2010
Saturday is Social Ski Day at Hanson Hills
Hanson Hills would like to invite everyone one up for a SOCIAL SKI DAY at Hanson Hills seeing that the Garland Race(s) have been cancelled.
By Justin Andre
Jan 22, 2010
Winter games athletes team up with USADA to promote clean sprort
USADA announces the launch of its “I COMPETE CLEAN because…” campaign to encourage athletes and fans of all ages to take a proactive stand for clean and healthy competition.
By Erin Hannan
Jan 21, 2010
