News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Pre-Prep race skis for the 2017 American Birkebeiner
With the 2017 Birkie less than 2 weeks away, it is not too early to start getting race skis ready for their final layer of race wax before the big day.
By Chris Hall
Feb 16, 2017
Is an out-and-back Birkie possible this year?
It's warm. It's getting warmer. With over a week left before the start of the American Birkebeiner and several days in the 40's to near 50, the weather is on everyone's mind?
By Mike Muha
Feb 16, 2017
RESULTS: Tricky waxing played havoc in Vasa Classic
Eli Brown and Elizabeth Embick were the overall winners in today's inaugural 34km North American Vasa Classic, with Sam Holmes and Rebecca Davis king an queen of the 16km in tricky waxing conditions.
By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Woodbeck wins North American Vasa
The North Americna Vasa 48k Men's Freestyle Podium is in: (1) Jay Woodbeck, (2) Sam Holmes, (3) Ben Lannin. Congratulations!
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Frye Colie top women at North American Vasa!
Mariah Frye Colie has won her second major event in two weeks by winning the 48k North American Vasa. Frye Colie won last week's White Pine Stampede.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2017
RESULTS: North American Vasa put Woodbeck and Frye Colie on top
Full results for the 48k, 28k, 11k, and 6k distances at the 2017 North American Vasa. Besides Woodbeck and Frye Colie winning at 48k, Kevin Tarras and Rebecca Davis topped the 28k standings, and Maize 'n Blue took the 11K.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2017
Last year for Wabos Loppet!
Stokely Creek is announcing that this is the last year for the Wabos Loppet. If you have never done the Loppet or want to do it one last time this is the last year to do it.
By Susan Byker
Feb 10, 2017
Wax recommendations for the Vasa!
Wax recommendations for upcoming Vasa races!
By Mike Muha
Feb 10, 2017
Identify and work on your weaknesses
It does not yield much good to focus on strengthening our strengths (training what we are already good at), but rather trying to identify our weaknesses and then turning them into strengths.
By Ian Harvey
Feb 8, 2017
Fischer announces TURNAMIC soles and bindings for 2017-18
VIDEO. Sliding the system forward provides more grip, while sliding it back will noticeably improve glide. From the novice to the World Cup skier - everyone benefits.
By Fischer Sports
Feb 8, 2017
King Vasa Speaks!
It is time for the current, definitive authority on all things Vasa - what it is and what it will be: KING VASA SPEAKS (KVS). Pretentious and grandiose, yes, but oh so informative...
By Mike Haley
Feb 7, 2017
