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Understanding technique violations when skiing in a classic race
Understanding technique violations when skiing in a classic race

Understanding technique violations when skiing in a classic race

12/17/2015 - By Mike Muha

The FIS produced a video explaining some common violations of classic technique in a classic ski race.

Potential options announced for low snow at Nationals
Potential options announced for low snow at Nationals

Potential options announced for low snow at Nationals

12/16/2015 - By US Nationals

The 2016 US Cross Country Championships, has announced options for dealing with current low-snow conditions in Houghton, Michigan.

Caldwell 6th in freestyle sprint in Davos
Caldwell 6th in freestyle sprint in Davos

Caldwell 6th in freestyle sprint in Davos

12/13/2015 - By USSA

Sophie Caldwell (Peru, VT) was the top American in sixth in the 1.6k freestyle sprint at the FIS Cross Country World Cup Sunday.

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Diggins gets 11th in Davos 15km freestyle
Diggins gets 11th in Davos 15km freestyle

Diggins gets 11th in Davos 15km freestyle

12/13/2015 - By USSA

In the women’s competition Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied some of the fastest checkpoint times, but that didn’t seem to fend off the dynamic Norwegian women’s team which snatched up all three spots on the podium.

Team NordicSkiRacer's resident artist has solo show
Team NordicSkiRacer's resident artist has solo show

Team NordicSkiRacer's resident artist has solo show

12/7/2015 - By Mike Muha

It's hard to believe, but some of us actually have lives outside of skiing! While we dance the Heikki Lunta and wait for the snow to fall, you might catch up with Team NordicSkiRacer's Linda Allen at her solo art show at the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit.

US women take 3rd in Lillehammer relay
US women take 3rd in Lillehammer relay

US women take 3rd in Lillehammer relay

12/6/2015 - By USSA

The U.S. Ski Team women scored an historic podium Sunday, as Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied the fastest anchor leg to give the USA third in the 4x5k relay.

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Bjornsen 20th in Lillehammer skiathlon
Bjornsen 20th in Lillehammer skiathlon

Bjornsen 20th in Lillehammer skiathlon

12/5/2015 - By USSA

The second weekend of World Cup competition kicked off with a 15k skiathlon on Saturday. The U.S. women had four in the top 30, led by Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) in 20th.

Bjornsen14th in Ruka Triple mini tour
Bjornsen14th in Ruka Triple mini tour

Bjornsen14th in Ruka Triple mini tour

11/30/2015 - By USSA

Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) led the U.S. woman for the second day, finishing 14th in the Ruka Triple mini tour which closed with a 10k classic pursuit Sunday.

Straits Striders host race and clinic, Dec 5
Straits Striders host race and clinic, Dec 5

Straits Striders host race and clinic, Dec 5

11/29/2015 - By Jim Harrington

The Straits Striders Ski Club is hosting an early season skate race and clinic on Saturday, December 5th. ​

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Sadie Bjornsen 14th in Ruka 10k freestyle
Sadie Bjornsen 14th in Ruka 10k freestyle

Sadie Bjornsen 14th in Ruka 10k freestyle

11/29/2015 - By USSA

Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) and Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team with solid 14th and 16th place finishes, after the second-stage of the Ruka Triple in a 5k freestyle race on Saturday.

Newell has best finish since 2013
Newell has best finish since 2013

Newell has best finish since 2013

11/29/2015 - By USSA

Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) skied his best World Cup since 2013, finishing fourth in a classic sprint in tough conditions on Friday.

2016 US Cross Country Ski Team announced
2016 US Cross Country Ski Team announced

2016 US Cross Country Ski Team announced

11/25/2015 - By USSA

The 2015-16 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today, just before the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. A total of 16 athletes were named to the A, B and D Teams.

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UPCOMING RACES

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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