Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
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.
A Decent Disappointment
12/1/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris was 16th (tied) yesterday in Kuusamo. It’s not the result he was looking for, but it’s quite respectable for a basically pedestrian day. He set the race up perfectly - was running right near 10th place, and definitely within striking distance.
Freeman finishes 16th in Finland
12/1/2008 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Kris Freeman pulled within one minute of the leader to finish 16th in a World Cup cross country 15K race Sunday in Kuusamo. Freeman, a diabetic, tied for his spot for his second straight top 20 finish.
2009 Junior World Championships split between two countries
12/1/2008 - By FIS
The 2009 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships are divided between two nations this year - an exception for 2009 because of the extremely short time remaining until the event to find an organizer to carry out all three disciplines.
