The Cross County Ski Headquarters got their skiers out in mass to win the overall 2024 Michigan Cup - again! Congratulations on a job well done. (Photo: Gwenn Stevenson)
Minor change in the World Cup calendar 2009/2010
10/6/2009 - By FIS
The competition day in Canmore moved from Saturday and Sunday to Friday (5th February 2010) and Saturday (6th February 2010) due to logistical aspects.
World Cup season kick-off in Zürich
10/5/2009 - By Vegard Ulvang
While writing this the first snow has fallen down to 800 meters in the Norwegian mountains. Promising... see you all on skis in just a short time!
Search is on for 2010 Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga
10/5/2009 - By Birkie
The Birke is searching for two tough cross country skiers to dress as Birkebeiner warriors and ski the 54 kilometer journey on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. The Foundation is also looking for a woman to represent Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon.
Hey Ladies! Let's have fun and get ready for ski season!
10/5/2009 - By Judy Vajda
SheSkis! Dirt to snow on Wednesdays. Dry land training moving into XC skiing - Classic & Freestyle, at Timber Ridge in Traverse City
Marquette in Nov. Bike magazine
10/2/2009 - By Noquemanon Trail Network
Marquette Michigan is featured in national Bike magazine for the month of November. The two page spread features the Noquemanon Trail Network hard at work shaping the South Trails maze into four clearly marked loops.
John Aalberg becomes Director of Sports at Oslo 2011
10/2/2009 - By FIS
Aalberg is currently both director of sports for the Nordic disciplines (Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined and Biathlon) and Whistler Olympic Park venue's general manager for the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010.
Bogatec und Paredi take the 2009 Roller Skiing titles
10/1/2009 - By Sandra Spitz, FIS
Italians Mateja Bogatec and Simone Paredi dominate the season. The Nations' Cup went to Russia ahead of Italia and Germany.
FIS Tour de Ski - Less than 100 days to go
10/1/2009 - By Jürg Capol. FIS
It's time to update you on the activities the FIS has undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites Oberhof, Prague, Toblach/Cortina and Val di Fiemme.
Ice baths
10/1/2009 - By Rob Bradlee, Toko
This summer I've become an ice bath addict. I fill the bathtub with cold water and ice and then sit in it for 10 or more minutes. It's amazing how it helps me recover and stops the aches in my legs and lower back.
Soo Finnish Nordic seeks coach
9/30/2009 - By Jim Mihell
Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is seeking candidates to fill a year-round coaching position.
Southern Hemisphere Racing
9/30/2009 - By Doug Bernard, Toko
It was great to be back on skis, enjoying winter in August, surrounded by 13,000-14000 foot peaks and lots of fresh snow. Even coming from Park City, Utah the elevation here is significant (9700ft) and for the guys coming from sea level it was a killer.
USSA Roller ski safety guidelines
9/30/2009 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team takes roller skiing safety very seriously and practices the following basic principles...
