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Vasa launches versatile wall-mounted Erg for XC ski training and more
Vasa launches versatile wall-mounted Erg for XC ski training and more

Vasa launches versatile wall-mounted Erg for XC ski training and more

12/9/2013 - By Mike Muha

The folks at Vasa simply mounted their popular Ergometer on the wall. This configuration makes for a compact training tool that enables skiers of any ability to improve ski-specific power & endurance indoors.

Mt. Borah prepares for West Yellowstone Ski Festival
Mt. Borah prepares for West Yellowstone Ski Festival

Mt. Borah prepares for West Yellowstone Ski Festival

11/21/2013 - By Ben Wizner

Mt. Borah will showcase its entire custom Nordic line-up at the show, including its newest line, labeled OTW, or Out to Win. OTW, a top-tier line that utilizes Mt. Borah’s own lazercut and body-form technology.

New way to demo Fischer Skis at Yellowstone Ski Festival
New way to demo Fischer Skis at Yellowstone Ski Festival

New way to demo Fischer Skis at Yellowstone Ski Festival

11/18/2013 - By Rick Halling

The folks at Fischer want to try something a little different and hopefully a little better when it comes to demoing skis at the West Yellowstone Festival.

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West Yellowstone ski swap Nov 16.
West Yellowstone ski swap Nov 16.

West Yellowstone ski swap Nov 16.

11/11/2013 - By Moira Dow

The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation will hold their annual ski swap on November 16. Used non-motorized gear and winter clothing are available at great prices.

Mt. Borah’s releases ultra-unique one-piece race suit
Mt. Borah’s releases ultra-unique one-piece race suit

Mt. Borah’s releases ultra-unique one-piece race suit

11/8/2013 - By Chris Jackson

Mt. Borah released an entirely new line of top-tier custom xc apparel named OTW, or Out to Win. Distinctive to this line is Mt. Borah’s revolutionary one-piece Speed Concept XC Suit.

BeFAST Sportgear announces custom team discount
BeFAST Sportgear announces custom team discount

BeFAST Sportgear announces custom team discount

10/30/2013 - By Diane Schember

BeFAST Sportgear, the maker of high performance Nordic ski headbands and hats, is pleased to announce discounted pricing for custom products ordered by scholastic teams this year.

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Mt. Borah Releases Top-tier Nordic Collection
Mt. Borah Releases Top-tier Nordic Collection

Mt. Borah Releases Top-tier Nordic Collection

8/29/2013 - By Ben Wizner

With over two years of product development in the books, Mt. Borah’s OTW Nordic ski collection is the new edge in custom Nordic apparel for teams, clubs and groups.

The role of the pole in cross country skiing
The role of the pole in cross country skiing

The role of the pole in cross country skiing

6/13/2013 - By Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre

What do we know about the modern ski-pole? Well it's important for power transfer in upper body work. So which pole is the best pole? Can we measure this in any way other than length?

Top 5 maintenance tips for your Vasa Ergometer
Top 5 maintenance tips for your Vasa Ergometer

Top 5 maintenance tips for your Vasa Ergometer

5/29/2013 - By Rob Sleamaker

The Vasa Ergometer is built to last a lifetime with minimal maintenance. It's easy to keep your Erg working like new, and it won't cost you much more than some elbow grease.

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Toko introduces Care Line to US
Toko introduces Care Line to US

Toko introduces Care Line to US

5/28/2013 - By Ian Harvey

Toko Care Line products are specially tailored to high-quality outdoor gear and footwear and draw from the company's history as a ski wax provider as well as Toko's partnership with outdoor titan, Schoeller Textiles.

Here's how we recommend you leave your skis for the summer
Here's how we recommend you leave your skis for the summer

Here's how we recommend you leave your skis for the summer

4/26/2013 - By Ian Harvey

Here are Toko’s recommendations for storage waxing of skis. First clean the skis well. This can be done with wax remover or by simply brushing the bases out well with a copper brush depending on how dirty they are. Then...

The Life of a Ski
The Life of a Ski

The Life of a Ski

3/22/2013 - By Jerry Kokesh

The life of a ski from its "birth" at the Fischer factory in Austria to the podium in the women's relay at the Sochi E.ON IBU World Cup Biathlon.

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

WED, JAN 21, 2026

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

FRI, JAN 23, 2026

Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI

SAT, JAN 24, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI

FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

Bavarian Ski Festival
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, JAN 25, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Start / Mixed Relay
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

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

WED, JAN 28, 2026

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

FRI, JAN 30, 2026

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

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

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

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

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

Paella on the Sun Deck (noon and 2:00pm)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Live Music with Kat and Wil (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Kat & Logan Live (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

WED, FEB 4, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

THU, FEB 5, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

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