Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

How to race wax for cold conditions with best results

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 - By Ian Harvey

I think the best way to look at cold snow from a practical or usable point of view is to break cold snow down into cold and slow, cold, and cold and fast. Each wax has its “sweet spot” and there is no one wax that performs best in each.

United States Ski Pole Company will have booth at the Noque

Fri, Jan 20, 2023 - By Brady Hebert

The United States Ski Pole Company is returning to sponsor the Noque this year after a few years of absence due to COVID-19. Please stop by our booth in the Dome on either day and check out our newly released poles.

Fischer Helium Skate Demo Days + Preorder Sale!

Tue, Jan 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!

Tue, Jan 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

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 - By Ian Harvey

A ton of cool stuff!

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

Tue, Jan 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

Tue, Jan 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

Wed, Dec 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.

Toko testing new products

Tue, Dec 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

Fri, Oct 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

Tue, Aug 17, 2021 - By Verde Brand Communications

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

How to scrape hot-waxed skis (Video)

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 - By Mike Muha

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