Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
Lindsey Van World Champion
2/20/2009 - By US Ski Team
Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) stunned the field with a massive second jump Friday to become her sport's first world champion.
Please take VASA survey!
2/20/2009 - By Pete LaPlaca and Bryce Dreeszen
It is the objective of the Vasa Board to continuously improve the race. The only way we can do that is if you tell us your likes, dislikes, and desires for next year's race. Please take a few minutes to complete the short on-line survey at the link below.
'Artificial' snow closes highways in China
2/20/2009 - By IrishTimes.com
China closed 12 highways around the capital Beijing today because of heavy snow brought on after seeding clouds with chemicals, state media said.
Demong USA TODAY Olympic Athlete of the Week
2/20/2009 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team's Billy Demong's (Vermontville, NY) recent World Cup win in Germany marked the athlete for the USA TODAY Olympic Athlete of the Week.
First gold to Aino Kaisa Saarinen
2/20/2009 - By FIS
World Cup leader Aino Kaisa Saarinen claimed the first victory at Liberec 2009 - it's her first major international title.
Jumps Postponed but Lodwick, Demong 1-3 in XC
2/20/2009 - By US Ski Team
AfterTodd Lodwicxk and Billy Demong finished 1st and 3rd in the cross country portion of the Nordic Ski World Championships, officials determined the wind in Liberec was too strong to safely and fairly hold the jumping competition, which was postponed.
Randall Leads U.S. in Worlds Opener
2/20/2009 - By US Ski Team
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) led the way for the U.S., finishing 26th as the 2009 Nordic Ski World Championships kicked off with a women's 10K classic Thursday in Liberec. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen of Finland won the event.
Personal Best 23rd place for Haley Johnson in 15K
2/20/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
Pyeongchang, Korea February 18. Haley Johnson (Lake Placid, NY) turned in an outstanding 23rd place today in the Women’s 15K Individual at the Biathlon World Championships.
Birkie Base Preparation
2/19/2009 - By Kevin Sweeney
Proper base preparation is perhaps one of the best ways to insure you have great kick and glide for the 55km American Birkebeiner. Follow these simple steps and your skis will be ready for race wax application.
Wax recommendations for the weekend racing scene
2/19/2009 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the Birkie, Muffin Race, Race for the Groomer and other races. Check back for updates!
GLD announces Junior Olympians
2/19/2009 - By Nick Baic
Congratulations to the athletes in the Great Lakes Districts who have qualified for the 2009 Junior Olympics!
Mid-February World Cups finish
2/19/2009 - By FIS
The final FIS Nordic World Cups before the World Championships in Liberec (CZE) were held in Valdidentro (ITA), Oberstdorf and Klingenthal (both GER).
