Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Become a PSIA Nordic ski instructor

11/30/2014 - By Mike Muha

The Professional Ski Instructors of America (Central Division) will hold training, workshops, exam prep and Level 1 and Level exams at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs the weekend of December 6 and 7.

Better double-poling with supple ankles

11/26/2014 - By USSA

U.S. Ski Team coach Jason Cork explains the importance of keeping ankles supple for efficient movement and to avoid chronic back pain when using the double poling technique.

Fundamental body position and movement patterns of Classic Skiing

11/24/2014 - By USSA

U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.

A cold ride for a good cause in Nashville

11/15/2014 - By Mike Muha

It was off the rollerskis and on the bike for a November 1 JDRF ride to raise money for research into a cure for Type 1 diabetes. But what's with 32 degrees and 20 mph winds...in Nashville???

xczonetv posts 200 videos on YouTube

9/4/2014 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: xczonetv has just released there entire library of over 200 videos onto their Youtube TV channel. Just when you thought you had nothing to do...

Team NordicSkiRacer takes training to a new level

8/24/2014 - By Mike Muha

We aren't sure about other Michigan Cup teams, but Team NordicSkiRacer takes training very seriously. This past Sunday, the team spent nearly eight hours training in preparation for the upcomng cross country ski racing season.

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.