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Fischer Helium Skate Demo Days + Preorder Sale!
Fischer Helium Skate Demo Days + Preorder Sale!

Fischer Helium Skate Demo Days + Preorder Sale!

1/17/2023 - By Mariah Frye

Demo the new Fischer Helium Skate Skis and preorder a pair for next season at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters this weekend, January 21 and 22, 2023!

When and how to use Toko X-Cold Powder - One of our best waxes ever!
When and how to use Toko X-Cold Powder - One of our best waxes ever!

When and how to use Toko X-Cold Powder - One of our best waxes ever!

1/10/2023 - By Ian Harvey

Many people think that if the snow is especially cold or abrasive then this is when they should use X-Cold Powder. While this might work much of the time, I wanted to make clear when X-Cold Powder is the most effective.

Holiday Gift Suggestions! After all, 'tis the Season
Holiday Gift Suggestions! After all, 'tis the Season

Holiday Gift Suggestions! After all, 'tis the Season

11/22/2022 - By Ian Harvey

A ton of cool stuff!

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Toko HP Hot Wax vs. HP Liquid Paraffin: What is Better When?
Toko HP Hot Wax vs. HP Liquid Paraffin: What is Better When?

Toko HP Hot Wax vs. HP Liquid Paraffin: What is Better When?

1/25/2022 - By Ian Harvey

In general, Toko High Performance Hot Wax covered with Toko High Performance Liquid Paraffin is faster, with one exception. Ok, make that two exceptions...

Toko tests new powder top coats at US Nationals
Toko tests new powder top coats at US Nationals

Toko tests new powder top coats at US Nationals

1/4/2022 - By Ian Harvey

Soelden 15 is a test wax (a non fluorinated top coat) that did extremely well in testing two weeks ago so I contacted our chemist and he flew some out to me for the races.

New Toko top coat powers beat old pure fluors
New Toko top coat powers beat old pure fluors

New Toko top coat powers beat old pure fluors

12/29/2021 - By Ian Harvey

At Soldier Hollow, we just tested lots of different new formulas of new fluoro free Topcoats and were surprised and pleased by the results.

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Toko testing new products
Toko testing new products

Toko testing new products

12/28/2021 - By Ian Harvey

We have lots of new products, from many formulas of new fluoro-free topcoats (available next year) to new High Performance hot waxes and liquid paraffins.

Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap, October 16
Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap, October 16

Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap, October 16

10/8/2021 - By Vasa Ski Club

It's time to Gear Up at the annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap. This is our 11th year holding this event, and it's a great way to kick things off and celebrate our cross country ski community.

Rossignol appoints Nordic Category Manager for North America
Rossignol appoints Nordic Category Manager for North America

Rossignol appoints Nordic Category Manager for North America

8/17/2021 - By Verde Brand Communications

Expanded NorAm role to bring heightened focus and alignment to quickly growing category of cross country skiing.

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How to scrape hot-waxed skis (Video)
How to scrape hot-waxed skis (Video)

How to scrape hot-waxed skis (Video)

2/12/2021 - By Mike Muha

This is a nice short video on how to scrape hot-waxed skis. Worth a review.

Need SNS bindings for Sit-Skis
Need SNS bindings for Sit-Skis

Need SNS bindings for Sit-Skis

2/10/2021 - By Yuriy Gusev

Can you help us provide sit-skis to schools by mailing us your old SNS bindings? CXC needs bindings for sit-skis which we’re providing to schools for students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Brushes: what/when/why?
Brushes: what/when/why?

Brushes: what/when/why?

12/22/2020 - By Ian Harvey

Confused by what brushes to buy? Get an honest opinion by wax guru - what to get and what not to get - by Ian Harvey!

More Equipment News...

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

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

Winter Fest Kick-Off
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

MON, FEB 16, 2026

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

Ribs and Blues Celebration!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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