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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...)

10 minute skate drills

10/22/2008 - By Mike Muha

Here's a set of dryland skate drills we learned from CXC Directory Yuriy Gusev. The skills required progresses with each drill - do the first drill, than add in the lesson of the second drill, which are added the third and so on.

October skiing on the Dachstein Glacier

10/22/2008 - By Rick Halling

If there is a true opening day for the Nordic season, it is the first Monday in October. It is on that day every year that over a thousand Nordic athletes, coaches and trainers descend on Ramsau, Austria to begin their training on the Dachstein Glacier.

Nordic Ultratune’s pre-Thanksgiving grind schedule

10/21/2008 - By Mark Waechter

At Ultratune, a grind batch starts every Thursday and those skis are ready for shipping on the following Monday, just 4 days later. Return shipping is FedEx Express Saver, which is 3rd day deliver.

WADA delivers Beijing Olympic anti-doping report

10/21/2008 - By WADA

WADA reports no departures from the IOC-Anti-Doping Rules (IOC-ADR), Technical Procedures or International Standards were observed that would invalidate the doping control results reported from the tests at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

FIS optimistic about 2009 Liberec World Championships

10/21/2008 - By FIS

The final inspection updates provided specifically demonstrated the lessons learned from the test events held last season and the changes and improvements that have been implemented as a result.

Plan your Thanksgiving week in West Yellowstone

10/20/2008 - By Sara Hoovler

The Yellowstone Ski Festival has released the schedule of events for November 24th through the 28th. Ski clinics, waxing clinics, yoga, pilates, biathlon, SuperTour, ski show, kids programs - something for everyone.

NTN and Superiorland share admin

10/20/2008 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

Nikki Dewald will be starting at the administrator position today, and will be shared with the Superiorland Ski Club.

Norway covets most medals at World Championships

10/20/2008 - By FIS

Last week the FIS Cross-Country News had the possibility to speak with the Cross-Country Chief of the Norwegian Ski Association and former athlete, Age Skinstad, about his team and the upcoming season.

CXC Elite Team trains at Lake Placid

10/18/2008 - By Kristina Owen and Heather Zimmerman

The CXC Elite Team recently completed a two week monthly camp in Lake Placid, NY at the Olympic Training Center. "The only problem with the weather was that is was cool enough that none of the boys took off their shirts."

Placid Wrap

10/17/2008 - By Andy Newell, Lindsay Williams, Garrott Kuzzy

The Olympic Training center in Lake Placid smells like crap. Seriously, it does. But that’s a good thing, because it means the Nordies are in town for the annual intensity training camp.

Q&A: Andy Newell

10/17/2008 - By US Ski Team

Andy's life reflects that of an athlete completely dedicated to all things cross country. But, as he'll say often, a life spent devoted to cross country skiing isn't what some people think it is - it's fun.

Salomon heal-toe camber for classic ski

10/17/2008 - By Salomon

Salomon claims their heal toe camber provides great glide and kick. "You no longer need be a World Cup athlete or Birkie Champion to enjoy each classical day."