Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Salomon's Warm and Cold Ski Bases and Skis

10/28/2008 - By Salomon

Salomon Warm and Cold Skis, both skate and classic, have bases and ski molds designed for the characteristics of warm and cold snow.

Nordic Ultratune’s pre-Thanksgiving grind schedule

10/21/2008 - By Mark Waechter

At Ultratune, a grind batch starts every Thursday and those skis are ready for shipping on the following Monday, just 4 days later. Return shipping is FedEx Express Saver, which is 3rd day deliver.

WADA delivers Beijing Olympic anti-doping report

10/21/2008 - By WADA

WADA reports no departures from the IOC-Anti-Doping Rules (IOC-ADR), Technical Procedures or International Standards were observed that would invalidate the doping control results reported from the tests at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Salomon heal-toe camber for classic ski

10/17/2008 - By Salomon

Salomon claims their heal toe camber provides great glide and kick. "You no longer need be a World Cup athlete or Birkie Champion to enjoy each classical day."

Atomic dials-in boot fit with widths, BOA technology

10/9/2008 - By Mike Muha

Atomic will offer its top-of-the-line skate and classic boots in both narrower and wider widths, and use BOA technology to dial-in fit in their just-below racing boot model.

WADA to publish new banned substance list

9/29/2008 - By FIS

The WADA Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2009. This new List will be published online by 1st October, 2008, and will go into effect on 1st January, 2009.

Maplus named official rollerski provider for US Ski Team

9/24/2008 - By US Ski Team

The U.S. Ski Team has named Italian company Maplus as an official supplier of roller skis. Maplus will provide roller skis and related components to the cross country and nordic combined teams.

Fast and Female needs Director

9/17/2008 - By Chandra Crawford

Olympic Gold Medalist Chandra Crawford is looking for a seriously motivated, confident, skilled and outgoing person to lead the Fast and Female organization while she focuses on training for the 2010 Olympics.

Building the Dufour Tri-Bike

9/10/2008 - By Yvon Dufour

My idea for making a bike frame originated while I was experimenting with carbon fiber rollerski prototypes. I decided to shelve the rollerskis so that I could make a bike frame in time for the triathlon season.

Quiksilver, Inc. Receives Binding Offer for Rossignol

9/5/2008 - By Quicksilver

Quicksilver will sell Rossi to Chartreuse & Mont Blanc in order to repay debt and focus on core apparal and footwear brands.

WebSkis offers special rollerski packages

8/28/2008 - By WebSkis.com

At the height of the roller ski season, Webskis.com is offering a special discounted Pro-Ski rollerski packages with boots and bindings for a very limited time.

NordicSkiRacer.com edition triathlon bike by Dufour

8/28/2008 - By Yvon Dufour

Team NordicSkiRacer.com racer Yvon Dufour builds his own carbon fiber frame and puts together a special NordicSkiRacer.com-edition triathlon bike with mightly flair!