News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

2018 XC Ski World Masters goes to Minneapolis, MN

In early 2018, the Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA will host the Masters World Cup on the trails of Theodore Wirth Park Winter Recreation Area. The World Masters Cross-Country Ski Association (WMA) awarded the bid at their annual meeting.

By Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis
Oct 10, 2015

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Volunteers needed for 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships

olunteer registration is open for the 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships hosted by Michigan Tech at its on-campus Nordic Training Center Jan. 3-9.

By US Nationals
Oct 7, 2015

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Will 83% ski pole rule save classic skiing?

The FIS created a new rule around the maximum pole length in classic technique to preserve the use of diagonal striding. What does this mean for the citizen racer?

By Mike Muha
Oct 5, 2015

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A summer trip and two ski races in Australia and New Zealand

It all began a couple of years ago when I started skiing regularly at Forbush Corner. I was looking over the race jerseys peppering the walls of the shop and I asked Dave, “What is the Merino Muster?”

By Michael Bourassa
Oct 4, 2015

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Headquarters widens trail, posts calendar, gets recognition

As we approach the winter season, The Cross Country Ski Headquarters is excited to share several updates regarding their cross country ski trail system and upcoming events for this season, as well as some of the recognition received last year.

By Mariah Frye Colie
Sep 27, 2015

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Forbush Corner Fall Work Weekend, Sept 26-27

The main focus will be pruning and clearing debris from the trails. Please bring any pruners or loppers that you may have at home. There are also some clean-up projects in and around the pole barn. Please RSVP !

By Forbush Team
Sep 17, 2015

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Train in Park City this month!

Former US Ski Team coach Torbjorn Karlsen plus CXC Skiing's Yuriy Gusev are coaching a long weekend of training in PArk City,Utah.

By CXC Skking
Sep 14, 2015

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The Inaugural CXC Marathon Cup: Three states, six major marathon events

These six events represent a collection of the most beautiful and challenging trail systems in the Midwest and Great Lakes. The race courses have been highly ranked by the athletes and weekend warriors alike.

By CXC Skiing
Sep 11, 2015

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Custom poles for competitive ski clubs

The United States Ski Pole Factory now offers any of their pole models to competitive ski clubs with the club's own custom graphic for only $5 extra per pair without requiring any minimums!

By Andy Liebner
Sep 10, 2015

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Win an $8,500 Eriksen titanium bike!

Kent Eriksen Cycles is partnering with Central Cross Country Ski Association to support CXC's Adaptive Program for children with physical disabilities and visual impairment by giving away a dream bike!

By CXC Skiing
Sep 3, 2015

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Registration open for Annual Ski Festival & Cross-Country Ski Camp

West Yellowstone Ski Festival & Cross-Country Ski Camp announced the dates for its annual training and technique clinic. The event will be held November 24-28, 2015.

By Emily Lovett
Sep 1, 2015

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Michigan Tech signs four new skiers

Michigan Tech Nordic skiing coach Joe Haggenmiller signed four athletes during the offseason: Gaspard Cuenot (Le Cerneux-Pequignot, Switzerland), Brendan Klynstra (Ionia, Mich.), Reed Melicher (Eveleth, Minn.) and Matthew Pahl (Canton, Mich.).

By Michigan Tech
Aug 26, 2015

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