Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
esterday while it was snowing the snow was acting predictably "cold" despite the warm temperatures. Then after it stopped snowing, it got very wet and the warmer waxes were far better.
There were a few slippery spots on the path but the weather was dry and cold for pre-Turkey dinner Time Trial organized by Daniel Yankus at Kensington Metropark this morning.
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to second in her leg, recording one of the fastest times of the day, as the USA finished ninth in the 4x5k mixed technique relay in Sjusjoen.
Randall, who was third in the season-long World Cup sprint standings last year, was eighth in the opening 10k freestyle technique race. Liz Stephen matched her career best in 18th.
I received a call form a fellow who found a single light blue Fischer ski on the side of the road in the Traverse City area...
But rollerski wheels don’t like to slide sideways at an angle to the direction of travel. So, a real snow plow is not possible. There are, however, a couple of ways to use the snow plow concept to slow yourself on rollerskis.
We have reached our cap of 9,000 skiers registered for the Birkie and Kortelopet races and registration is now closed. It is still possible to register for the 2012 Haakon 12K event .
The National Nordic Foundation’s Drive for 25 was a huge success, with over 750 Nordic enthusiasts pledging their support for America’s future Cross-Country and Nordic Combined stars on November 15th. Over $35,000 was committed to the program.
Atomic's new Skintec classic ski could have you replacing your nowax fishscale and "Zero" classic racing skis, and maybe your waxable skis as well.
While many ski races in Scandinavia were being canceled due to lack of snow, the 3rd Annual SkiErg World Sprints took place last weekend in locations around the world and drew a record number of participants.
It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone, Mont., and the official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed and in “race ski” shape, and many skiers have already arrived to get on snow.
The event will feature men’s & women’s 17 km Freestyle, which is a Michigan Cup points race. There is also a 7.5 km Classic race open to everyone, and a kids race.
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI