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Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Summer ski storage waxing

4/6/2011 - By Ian Harvey

Here are Toko's recommendations for storage waxing of skis.

Skiing offered on Caribbean cruise ship
Skiing offered on Caribbean cruise ship

Skiing offered on Caribbean cruise ship

4/1/2011 - By Penny Stamp

The Iglucruise features a 150 metre ski slope on the top deck. At the foot of the ski slope there is a hot tub and après-ski bar. Ski and boot hire is included for all guests.

The importance of structure

3/31/2011 - By Garrott Kuzzy

I was feeling great. Unfortunately, as we got into the woods, the snow changed from dry and wind-blown, to wet and soggy.

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Summer Ski Prep

3/28/2011 - By Swix

New summer prep products for Fluor users, plus advice for everyone.

Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!
Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!

Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!

3/24/2011 - By Ian Harvey

I then cautioned them that they no longer had a pulk sled, but rather a rocketship and to be careful because the thing was going to slide a whole lot faster than they thought it would...

Something different: Canoe waxing!
Something different: Canoe waxing!

Something different: Canoe waxing!

3/23/2011 - By Eric Fraser

Although ski wax is designed for skiing, there are some who use it for activities that are completely different. An unwaxed canoe can require a bull weight of over 50 pounds compared to a well waxed canoe which can require less than 13 pounds.

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Three things that you need to get right to have really good skis

3/16/2011 - By Ian Harvey

The three big factors are ski selection, structure, and wax. Sometimes one of these factors plays a more influential role than the others, but in general, in order to have decent skis, you can't miss on any of the three.

Choosing the right ski for the West Yellowstone Rendezvous

3/15/2011 - By Jason Travis

In cross country ski racing, you can be the most fit, have the most savy, eat the best foods, use the best wax, have all the best equipment and get your butt kicked if you choose the wrong skis.

Oslo: A debrief
Oslo: A debrief

Oslo: A debrief

3/11/2011 - By Rick Halling

We called Atomic’s Nordic Race Director, the outrageous Roman Toferer, to get his perspectives on what it is like to be a technician at the World Championships.

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One Way launches line of cross country skis and boots in 2012

3/11/2011 - By One Way

ONE WAY is launching a full range of Cross-Country skis and boots from 2012 and joins Salomon SNS system as for partner for the Cross-Country binding.

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend
Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

2/22/2011 - By Swix

The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat

Human Powered Trail Grooming launches Classic Track Setter
Human Powered Trail Grooming launches Classic Track Setter

Human Powered Trail Grooming launches Classic Track Setter

2/21/2011 - By Peter Foley

Human Powered Trail Grooming announced today that it has begun selling a classic track setter for those who want to groom their own ski trails but don’t have access to a snowmobile or mechanized groomer.

More Equipment News...

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

SAT, NOV 23, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SUN, NOV 24, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

MON, NOV 25, 2024

Cross Country SuperCamps (3 and 5 day camps from Nov 25 - Jan 12)
SilverStar Mountain Resort, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

TUE, NOV 26, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

Yellowstone Ski Festival, Nov 26-30
West Yellowstone, MT

FRI, NOV 29, 2024

XC Ski HQ Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, Friday, Nov 29th - Monday, Dec 2nd
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SAT, NOV 30, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SUN, DEC 1, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SAT, DEC 7, 2024

Stone Turtle Cafe Opens & Free Beginner Ski Lesson*
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

More events...

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