News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Grooming and Trailhost Positions Open
The Noquemanon Trail Network is currently taking applications for a Trail Network Ski Operations/Grooming Coordinator and a Trail Hospitality Coordinator.
By NTN
Oct 14, 2011
Olympians headline 2012 Cross Country Ski Team
Some of the most talented athletes in the world, including World Cup winner Kikkan Randall and Olympians Andy Newell and Kris Freeman, headline the roster of the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.
By US Ski Team
Oct 14, 2011
Using the Fischer Test Board to fit skis
Nice video from Fischer show the use of the Fischer Cross Country Ski Test Board to determine if classic skis are too hard, too soft, or just right, and the ski hard wax and klister wax pockets. Skate ski fitting is also covered,
By Mike Muha
Oct 13, 2011
US Ski Team Workout
Kris Freeman and Noah Hoffman plan for two distance sessions planned after a day with hard intensity. Hear their plan and - if you're in shape to do it - try it sometime.
By US Ski Team
Oct 11, 2011
Racers improve in doublepole rollerski time trial
Fast times for our 4 racers tonight in the doublepole time trial. All moved up in the rankings from June. Andrew is the current holder of fastest time, and Cassidy for women.
By Eli Brown
Oct 10, 2011
Nordic Fest schedule announced
The 2nd Annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Fest & Ski Swap will run from Friday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 23 and include The first ski race of the season in the U.S.A, a ski swap, a rollerski clinic, shopping, movies, and a party
By Eli Brown
Oct 7, 2011
North American VASA improvements
We always study the results of our skier surveys and attempt to implement changes where possible. Some of the most important changes from last years' race are...
By VASA
Oct 7, 2011
Brutal winter in store for 2011-2012
AccuWeather reports a brutal 2011-2012 weather for the midwest and Great Lakes region. Says AccuWeather Meteorologist Heather Buchman, "La Niña will tend to drive storms through the Midwest and Great Lakes."
By Mike Muha
Oct 6, 2011
Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival
Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Order by October 31, 2011 for the best rate.
By Dan Cantrell
Oct 6, 2011
Broken wheels, broken poles: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon
A few skiers came with very fast wheels, allowing them to breeze along with little perceived effort. Composite fabrication wizard Yvonne Dufour showed up with custom carbon fiber skis with ultra fast wheels.
By Randy Bladel
Oct 5, 2011
Level 3 rollerski skate intervals
Training challenge #2: Toughen up and get down on some L3 skate intervals with the US Ski Team.
By US Ski Team
Oct 5, 2011
2011-2012 Michigan Cup Schedule
UPDATED: The Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series features 24 races this year, including the first race of the season in the entire USA.
By Mike Muha
Oct 4, 2011
