Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
World Cup heads to France
12/4/2008 - By FIS
The Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup will continue in La Clusaz (FRA, Haute Savoie). The touristic resort with the Cross-Country stadium at the high plateau "Les Confins" (1450m) has already 35 cm of natural snow.
Toko Midwest Wax Clinic Schedule
12/4/2008 - By Ian Harvey
Toko will hold a number of waxing clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconson, and Minnesota. Here's the complete list to date.
Kuusamo Sprints on TV tonight
12/4/2008 - By Mike Balduf
According to the Universal Sports web site, last Saturday's Kuusamo classic sprint races for men and women will air on Thursday, December 4, at 6:50 p.m. ET.
Fischer RCS Carbonlite ski technology review
12/4/2008 - By Fischer
Combining this knowledge of carbon-composite material design with our proven Air Core technology, a state of the art Computer Flex Control pairing system and a industry-leading base preparation process places the RCS Carbonlite ski at the summit of racing
Sunday's XC World Cup races in Finland
12/3/2008 - By Mike Balduf
Universal Sports has video of Sunday's XC World Cup races in Finland. It's the complete races (not just highlights) with no annoying voice-over commentary, just ambient race sounds like cowbells, coaches' exhortations to their skiers, and skis sliding on
New WADA code: Updated FIS Anti-Doping Rules 2009
12/3/2008 - By FIS
The primary change to the athlete whereabouts requirements is that it will be necessary for the athlete to identify one specific 60-minute time slot between 6am and 11pm each day at a specific location where they will be available for testing.
Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide
12/3/2008 - By Fischer
Fischer has developed a canting system so the boot can adjust perfectly to the respective leg position. A special key can be used to adjust the boot to the lower leg axis with just one turn.
14 Projects Receive American Birkebeiner Skier Development Grants
12/3/2008 - By Cherie Morgan
Fourteen youth cross country ski programs will get a boost this winter thanks to funding from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). The Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to programs around the country targeted to youth skiers.
Grooming is everything at Huron Meadows
12/2/2008 - By Denise H. Semion
Lots of new and great things at Huron Meadows this year. 7.5 miles of skating and 12ish miles of classic, new trails, new maps and trail signs on the way, new grooming equipment to help speed up the grooming after the snows.
Big Cluster
12/2/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Our delay in Rovaniemi was nice while it lasted, but it meant a late night - arriving at the hotel in Helsinki at about 1:30AM. Grover had an early flight and was out the door before 5:30.
RCS Carbonlite boot technology
12/2/2008 - By Fischer
Fischer discusses the technology found in their RCS Carbonlite skate and classic boots.
The secret to fast skis
12/2/2008 - By Rick Reynolds
I've got almost 50 years of skiing experience and some people think I've got fast skis. If this is true it's because I keep things simple.
