News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

First Look - Toko T18 Digital Wax Iron

The new T-18 is a step up in performance and price from the Toko T-14 digital iron that has been very popular the past few years. The new T-18 is clearly a different design and fabrication entirely.

By Mark Waechter
Nov 12, 2015

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Windows 10? Kiss your expensive Polar heart rate monitor goodbye...

Polar will not provide a Windows 10 driver for the Polar USB IrDA Adapter. If your heart rate monitor uses it to communicate with your PC, that functionality will go away.

By Mike Muha
Nov 5, 2015

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New Toko flagship waxing iron: The T18 Digital Waxing Iron

Why is this iron exciting? Beside having a super nice form, soft hand grip, cord conveniently coming out of the side making it more manageable, thick graduated base plate, quality digital performance, it also goes much hotter than our other irons.

By Ian Harvey
Nov 4, 2015

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Rent Norm's cabin!

Looking for a warm and cozy stay overnight in the glory of Algoma’s backcountry? You are in luck. Norm’s Cabin is now open for reserved stays on a pay-as-you-play basis!

By Algoma Highlands Conservancy
Nov 2, 2015

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Toko releases new Stars and Bars glove collection

This video introduces the new Toko Stars and Strips cross country ski glove collection. Be patriotic!

By Ian Harvey
Nov 2, 2015

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Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.

By Wendy Swenson
Oct 24, 2015

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Why US-made ski poles are the best

Get the real reason why people buy U.S. made ski poles from the owner and innovator himself!

By Andy Liebner
Oct 20, 2015

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Ski Hall of Fame needs your help

We are the largest ski history organization in the WORLD and without local support and patronage, we will not be able to keep the fire burning and Denver or Park City could gobble us up with their deep pockets and endless donation chains.

By Justin Koski
Oct 19, 2015

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Kikkan Randall: Baby on Board!

World Champion cross country ski racer Kikkan Randall is planning to take a break from competition this season. Randall and husband Jeff Ellis announced to her teammates this week that they are expecting their first child in April.

By USSA
Oct 18, 2015

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Michigan: warmer, drier this winter

Drier-than-average conditions most likely for areas near the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with drought development likely in the northern Great Lakes region.

By NOAA
Oct 18, 2015

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$40 for 40th White Pine Stampede. $20 for WPS 1 skiers

The entry fee for the 20KM and 50KM White Pine Stampede races will be only $40.00 until 11/1/14 in honor of our 40th anniversary; If you skied in WPS 1, it's only $20.

By Jack Mckaig
Oct 13, 2015

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Michigan Cup Committee finalizes 2016 season

Financial report reviewed, race schedule approved...what were the other big decisions and topics of discussion at the 33rd annual Michigan Cup Committee meeting?

By Mike Muha
Oct 12, 2015

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