Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
Michigan Cup Teams explore unorthodox training methods in off-season
12/10/2018 - By Jay Woodbeck
NordicSkiRacer is always looking to be up to date with the latest training techniques. Our investigative journalist has uncovered several new training methods used across Lower Michigan this summer and fall.
Preparing new or freshly stoneground skis
12/6/2018 - By Ian Harvey
New skis or freshly stoneground skis have the potential to be your fastest skis ever. Following this advice will give new skis the best chance possible to reach their potential.
Kirt and Brumbaugh win age groups at Yellowstone 5k
11/25/2018 - By Mike Muha
Two Michigan Cup skiers won their age groups at the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (WYSEF) / National Nordic Foundation 5km Master Ski Race at the Yellowstone Ski Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2018.
Reserve Fischer demo skis at Yellowstone Ski Festival
11/16/2018 - By Mike Muha
All the major ski vendors will be doing ski demos, but Fischer Skis has opened an online reservation system to make it easier. Instead of waiting in line you can reserve them ahead of time.
Improve skiing skills or learn to teach: Midwest Nordic Rendezvous
11/16/2018 - By Amy Powell
Join us for the third annual Midwest Nordic Rendezvous with our guest instructor Emily Lovett from Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Come and improve your own skiing skills or learn to become a ski instructor!
Coaching staff for US Cross Country Ski Team
11/15/2018 - By Reese Brown, USSA
The World Cup coaching staff has been consistent in the years leading up to Pyeong Chang and now leading into a World Championship year. Chris Grover enters his ninth season as head coach and is joined by veteran coaches Matt Whitcomb and Jason Cork.
2018-19 US Cross Country Ski Team named
11/14/2018 - By Reese Brown, USSA
Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins (Afton, Minn.) leads the 16-member 2018-19 U.S. Cross Country Team, announced by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, with a strong focus on the 2019 World Cross Country Championships.
A training recommendation for Master Skiers specifically
11/6/2018 - By Ian Harvey
Are you happy with your overall ski experience or would you like to be faster and have a more diverse skiing experience?
Denny Paul wins wet and wild Roller Ski Time Trial
10/28/2018 - By Mike Muha
The weatherman had promised the light rain would stop for our Rollerski Time Trial and not return until well after we finished, but a light misty precipitation continued to...fall? Float?
Making a better rollerski pole tip (or How I hacked the Jenex VP-RSTD10 ferrule)
10/21/2018 - By Frank Rynalski
I found a solution that remarkably cuts the shock / impact of the pole plants slamming into the pavement...and is reliable!
DNR open house: Leelanau State Park winter sports trail, Oct 15
10/9/2018 - By DNR
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on a winter sports trail that opened at Leelanau State Park in Leelanau County last winter.
Learn to put on a ski race, Nov 18-19
10/8/2018 - By USSA
USSA/FIS is offering a training seminar for individuals interested in putting on (competition committee/organizing committee work) or officiating (technical delegate/jury work) competitive cross country ski races.
