Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
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.
Lake Placid rollerskiing
10/20/2009 - By Andy Newell
US Ski Team camp in Lake Placid 2009. rollerskiing footage, speeds, and crashes.
Winter “Get Out!” Conference
10/20/2009 - By AAPAR
Looking for a cool way to learn how to teach outdoor winter activities? Join us in Laconia, NH, for the Get Out! Outdoor & Adventure Education Conference, December 3 – 5, 2009.
Nordic workout day at Boyne Mountain, Saturday, October 24
10/19/2009 - By Hap Wright
Ski walk, roller ski, kayak, bike, trail run, spa, kids workouts, and a BBQ. Sponsored by Hap Wright, the Boyne Mountain cross country staff, and the Straits Striders southern division. Free!
Swix 2009-2010 Nordic Ski Prep Tech Manual
10/19/2009 - By Swix
Download Swix's 37 page racing tech manual for this coming season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.
Understanding the Olympic Quota Process for Nations
10/18/2009 - By John Farra, USSA Nordic Director
This is a new system for allocating quotas for each country for this Olympic year, and it is flawed in my opinion, but it is what we have to work with. It is a complicated system and takes a good amount of time to fully understand.
