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Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)

Lisa Taylor named Vasa Race Director

10/26/2009 - By Vasa

As the new race director of the North American VASA, Taylor adds to her list of coordinating area running events including the National Cherry Festival 5 / 15K races and Aid Station Coordinator for the Traverse City Track Club’s Bayshore Marathon and 10K.

FIS Partners: Right to Play

10/24/2009 - By FIS

Right To Play has partnered with FIS since 2005 to promote its mission to help disadvantageous children around the world, at various FIS World Cup events, the FIS World Ski Championships and at Worldloppet events, just to mention a few.

New events at 2009 Yellowstone Ski Festival

10/23/2009 - By Sara Hoovler

New clinic, new race, new films, and new eats greet this years skiers at the 2009 Yellowstone Ski Festival. And discount trail passes are available until October 31.

IOC issues anti-doping rules for Vancouver 2010

10/23/2009 - By FIS

These rules are in accordance with the WADA Code 2009 and consist of the regular IOC anti-doping rules, supplemented by additional documents.

Jan Schmid new member of FIS Athletes' Commission

10/23/2009 - By Egon Theiner, FIS

Introducing the newest member of the FIS Athletes’ Commission: Jan Schmid of Norway. An interview.

Lillehammer SuperSprint video

10/23/2009 - By Dave Jarrett

Todd Lodwick vs. Jonas Nermoen. Finals of Lillehammer SuperSprint 2009.

First annual Bergkönig Trail Run

10/22/2009 - By Maria Stuber

This race was unique because of the extreme difficulty of the course. Race organizers spent a lot of time squeezing as many hills as possible into each mile at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield, WI.

Ski production at Fischer now with 100% renewable energy

10/22/2009 - By Fischer

Ski production at the Mukachevo plant (UKR) has now been changed over to renewable energy. This makes Fischer the first and only ski producer in the world to attach such great importance to environmental aspects.

Lake Placid ladies skating contrast: Pavement vs. snow

10/22/2009 - By Torin Koos

Torin Koos compares skiing technique on paveent and on snow for women of the US Ski Team.

Rolling the roads of Lake Placid, NY with US Ski Team's Torin Koos

10/21/2009 - By Torin Koos

Footage from the U.S. Ski Team's final training camp of the season in Lake Placid, New York.

Toko 2009-2010 Nordic Ski Prep Tech Manual

10/21/2009 - By Toko

UPDATED: Download Toko's 12 page racing tech manual for the 2009-2010 season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.

Champion Q&A: Billy Demong

10/20/2009 - By US Ski Team

World Championship gold medalist Billy Demong has undoubtedly left his mark on the world of nordic combined skiing. But, on the brink of an Olympic season, he is looking to make an even bigger splash.