Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
Two rollerski races promise long climbs
9/24/2010 - By Mike Muha
Start out on Oct 8 with the 5 mile climb up the 8% grade of the Whiteface Memorial Highway in Wilmington, NY. Then head over to Rutland Town, Vermont on Oct 24 for an 11K climb up to the Mt Top Inn in Chittenden.
FIS Tour de Ski - 100 days to go
9/23/2010 - By Jürg Capol
It's now 100 days to go until the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski. And that means it's time to update you on the activities we've undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites.
Norway's Steira health problems continue
9/23/2010 - By FIS
Kristin Stoermer Steira suffered heel injury in late June. On September 16 Steira went for a check up and MRI picture that revealed that fracture was healed but also discovered another one.
Olympian Therese Johaug as a model and elite skier?
9/23/2010 - By FIS
What does Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross country gold medal winner at the 2010 Olympics, do in her spare time? Model!
Recommend Book by winner of Yellowstone Rendezvous
9/22/2010 - By Ian Harvey
The book is not about skiing, but saving lives and life as a paramedic. His personality as a cross country skier ("can do" attitude) comes through clearly.
Rollerski World Record attempt: Most rollerskiers in one place
9/22/2010 - By Jesse Winter
On October 2nd, at 8am sharp Ottawa will attempt to set the world record for the most number of rollerskiers in one place, at one time, ever. The event will take place at P8 and P9 in Gatineau Park, just outside Ottawa, Ontario
WADA approves 2011 list of prohibited substances
9/22/2010 - By WADA
Meeting in Montreal yesterday, WADA’s Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) for 2011.
Four USSA slots open for Finland FIS Opener
9/21/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
NCCSEF invests $5,000 in Racing Trip to Finland for FIS opener. The trip, slated to run from November 3-22, has up to 4 additional spots for USSA racers.
Learning from a USST Classic Speed Session
9/21/2010 - By Mike Muha
The protocol is 3 sets of 5-8 reps. Each rep is 8-10 seconds in duration. The first set is starts, then transitions, then dropins (or overspeeds).
One tough dryland workout
9/20/2010 - By Øystein
Here's a dryland workout that will bring you to your knees: Single leg and double leg jumps up a stairs.
$108,000 buys you a used Piston Bully 100
9/20/2010 - By Bill Pierce
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is selling its’ 1999 Pisten Bully 100 grooming machine. The machine is in very good to excellent condition.
Yellowstone Ski Festival only two months away
9/17/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
Join thousands of skinny skis in West Yellowstone, Montana for a week-long celebration of cross-country skiing. Bring the whole family; there are plenty of options for kids.
