News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Freeman 16th in return to World Cup
Following several weeks off for some rest, Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) finished 16th in the men's 15K classic race Saturday in Italy Sweden's Anders Soedergren won, while Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland took the women's 10K.
By US Ski Team
Feb 15, 2009
Burke 11th in World Championships Sprint
Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 11th in what he called “the hardest 10K I have ever done” at the Biathlon World Championships.
By US Biathlon Association
Feb 15, 2009
2009 North America Vasa 12 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
12 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
2009 North America Vasa 27 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
27 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
2009 North America Vasa 50 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
50 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
2009 North America Vasa Team Results
Team Competition results from the 2009 North America Vasa
By Vasa
Feb 15, 2009
Lannin and Westpal win 50 Km Vasa
Traverse City's Ben Lannin won the 50 Km freestyle at the 2009 North American Vasa in 2:30:59. Debbie Westphal time trialed much of the race by herself to win in 3:06:43.
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2009
Toko HF Blue in dry conditions
From what I have seen, as long as you are in the west with dry air, cool evenings, and clean snow the JetStream Blue will be the wax of the day, even if temperatures are in the mid 20s.
By Cory Wubbels
Feb 14, 2009
Randall 6th, Koos 8th in Valdidentro
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) made it to the finals in the women's race, finishing sixth in a freestyle sprint at Vadidentro, Friday. Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) sprinted to eighth, marking his and Randall's best finishes of the season.
By US Ski Team
Feb 14, 2009
World Championship Start in Question. Three Russians Suspended
Pyeong Chang, Korea, February 13, 2009. Warm winds and heavy ran have battered the course and even forced the cancelation of the opening ceremonies.
By US Biathlon Association
Feb 14, 2009
Toko waxes in dirty warm snow
When making your wax choice the cleanliness of the snow and the air quality need to be a major consideration. The dirtier the snow the harder the wax needs to be.
By Rick Reynolds
Feb 13, 2009
World Championships start Feb 18
From 18th February -1st March, the 2009 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships will take place in the Bohemian city Liberec (CZE). After years of intensive preparations, Liberec is ready for its grand premiere and looking forward to the event.
By FIS
Feb 13, 2009
