Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Vasa Ski Club Summer Nordic Training Camp recap

7/27/2014 - By Erin Lipp

As neighboring campers at the DH Day Group Campground huddled in tents to stay dry, a group of high school Nordic skiers grab their ski poles and jog over to the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb for a training session that will leave their legs burning.

The Causes of Cramping: A personal experience

6/30/2014 - By Mike Muha

Recent - and very unexpected - cramping of my calves while bicycling lead me to search for remedies. What I found was very unexpected.

Team NordicSkiRacer Mountain Bike Invitational

6/23/2014 - By Lisa

Come mountain bike with us on the Island Lake Rec Area Mountain bike trails. A fun ride, not a race (although there will be those who want to go fast...). Head out to dinner after!

CXC Skiing offers performance testing on 10x12 roller skiing treadmill

5/10/2014 - By Peter Graves

CXC now offers the opportunity for skiers of all ages to ski indoors on a 10x12 roller skiing treadmill which offers testing amenities like a VO2 max and lactate analyzer, and innovative Dartfish software imaging technology plus power poles.

You may have noticed RaceDingo.com on race suits this winter...

2/14/2014 - By John & Erica OHearn

You may have noticed a lot of RaceDingo.com racing suits on skiers this winter, at least I hope you have. RaceDingo is the result of an idea I had awhile back and am now going after full speed.

Nordic PSIA clinic at Hanson Hills on Jan 25-26

1/21/2014 - By Justin Andre

PSIA Clinic will be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI on January 25 and 26th for one day clinics, Level 1 or Level 2 examinations.

Cross Country Ski Skills Clinic Series at Nubs Nob

1/7/2014 - By Ben Doornbos

Cross country skiers can gather each week at Nubâ€™s Nob for a new nordic series created with fun, community, and skill building in mind. Happening every Wednesday night, this offers a great reason to get out of the house and on the trails.

Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run

12/15/2013 - By Mike Muha

Quick video of Denny Paull (Strait Striders) - down from Cheybogan for the weekend, Jon Morgan (Cross Country Ski Shop), and Lewis Tripp (Team NordicSkiRacer) skating up the new hill on Buck's Run.

2014 We-Ski Program registration is open

12/10/2013 - By Linda Deneen

The North American VASA, the Vasa Ski Club and Timber Ridge Resort will once again offer the â€œWe Skiâ€ program, designed to introduce families and individuals to the many benefits and enjoyment of cross country skiing.

Kikkan Randall shows how to train like a champion

12/7/2013 - By Mike Muha

Universal Sports correspondent Nick Gismondi gets put through the ringer by cross-country skier Kikkan Randall.

PSIA-lead skate and classic clinic at Timber Ridge, Dec 8

12/5/2013 - By Amy Powell

The clinic will begin at 10am on Sunday with lunch break and end by 3:00pm. The day will involve half on classic ski technique and half on skating technique. Wax classic skis are highly encouraged.

Rendezous Ski Trails are covered for Yellowstone Ski Festival

11/21/2013 - By Moira Dow

The Rendezvous Ski Trails are covered and the skiing is looking good. The trails have already been groomed a couple times and the incoming weather forecast is predicting several more inches to fall.