News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2009 ×

Salomon stepping up to the plate?

I was perusing some European patent documents today, and saw that Salomon has recently applied for a patent that would incorporate some great ideas that have been available only on the NNN/NIS bindings up until now.

By Mark Waechter
Dec 3, 2009

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WeSki promotes XC sking for families and individuals

In an effort to promote and support XC skiing in the Grand Traverse area and encourage community health, the Vasa Ski Club, Vasa Board and Timber Ridge Resort have combined efforts to offer skiing events in January.

By Judy Vajda
Dec 2, 2009

Use your experience!

It's all too easy to over think things a little, get stressed out, and ultimately make decisions that end up being too conservative and costing you once the race begins.

By Andrew Johnson, Steinbock Racing
Dec 2, 2009

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Women ski jumpers appeal to Supreme Court of Canada

The women ski jumpers denied the right to participate in the 2010 Olympics will apply to the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal the decisions of the lower courts.

By Deborah Folka
Dec 2, 2009

Season Kicks Off in Östersund

Athough headcoach Per Nilsson jokes that only people equiped with helmets should ski on them, the organizers are making sure that the tracks are well prepared for the World Cup Biathlon that will kick off Wednesday in Östersund.

By Viktoria Franke
Dec 1, 2009

2009 Yellowstone SuperTour, Men's 10k Classic

Video highlights of US and Canadian National skiers racing in the SuperTour 10k classic in West Yellowstone.

By Kirk Nichols
Dec 1, 2009

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2009 Yellowstone SuperTour, Women's 5k Classic

Women's highlights from 5K Classic SuperTour at West Yellowstone Ski Festival.

By Kirk Nichols
Dec 1, 2009

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Team Manager sets goals for the Olympic season

Before the season starts next Wednesday in Sweden Team Manager Bernd Eisenbichler set the goals quite clearly.

By US Biathlon Team
Nov 30, 2009

Saarinen and Northug claimed victory

Finland's Aino-Kaisa Saarinen won the 10km individual start race in classical technique and repeated her victory from last year. Norway's Petter Northug fought a tight battle to take first for the men.

By FIS
Nov 30, 2009

Press conference video with Kuusamo champion Petter Northug

Press conference video with Kuusamo champion Petter Northug after his victory in the 15km classic. His victory was a surprise after having been sick on Wednesday.

By FIS
Nov 30, 2009

Press conferencevideo with Kuusamo champion Petter Northug

Press conference video with Kuusamo champion Petter Northug after his victory in the 15km classic. His victory was a surprise after having been sick on Wednesday.

By FIS
Nov 30, 2009

First ski on the season's first snow in the Lower Peninsula?

Hap Wright reports he cross country skied west of Gaylord on Friday! On snow!

By Mike Muha
Nov 30, 2009