News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Video: July 25th ski race in Canada

Thinking about the upcoming Nordic Fest in Traverse City, the first xc ski race in the US this coming season? Whet your appetite with this on snow race held in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada on July 25th.

By Mike Muha
Oct 2, 2013

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TV 6 Newscast of the Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon

An early morning start on Sunday for roller skiers as they headed on a scenic route on H-58 along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Many say it's the best spot to roller ski.

By TV 6
Oct 1, 2013

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Vasa Pathway implements "Fatbike Friday" on ski trails

The Vasa Pathway will allow fatbikes to use the ski trails this winter on Fridays. Fatbike Fridays is a temporary solution to help accommodate the growing user group.

By Scott Howard
Sep 28, 2013

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Vasa to hold fatbike race at Gran Travers

Northern Michigan Fat Bike Series announced that The North American VASA will bring add a fat biking race to the Series. The race will be the same day as the Gran Travers.

By Mike Muha
Sep 28, 2013

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Only 500 spots left at Birkie

It looks like we're there, the final countdown for the remaining registrations for Birkie 2014. We now have just 500 spots left for the Birkebeiner 50/54K, Kortelopet 23K, and Prince Haakon 12K. It's time to register if you haven't already!

By Susan Kendrick
Sep 27, 2013

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CXC Coaches Conference, Oct 18-20

This year's CXC Coaches Conference will be focused on USSA Level 100 Coaches Certification and practical experience that a coach at any level can simply integrate into their training program.

By CXC Skking
Sep 4, 2013

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Mt. Borah Releases Top-tier Nordic Collection

With over two years of product development in the books, Mt. Borah’s OTW Nordic ski collection is the new edge in custom Nordic apparel for teams, clubs and groups.

By Ben Wizner
Aug 29, 2013

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Andy Newell's unique view of the Snow Farm

Andy Newell checks in from the Snow Farm New Zealand as the US Ski team trains for the Sochi Olympics. (In case you missed it, Andrew Newell won the Cross Country Skiing Sprint Freestyle FIS Continental Cup during the Winter Games New Zealand!)

By Andy Newell
Aug 27, 2013

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Skate speed with Noah Hoffman at the Snow Farm

Says Noah Hoffman, "Here is the video from yesterday morning’s (8/23/2013) skate speed session with the Canadian men (Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw).

By Hoah Hoffman and Chris Grover
Aug 26, 2013

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Team NordicSkiRacer 10th Anniversary Pool and Hot Tub Party

Team NordicSkiRacer was started 10 years ago in the fall of 2003. To celebrate (not that we really need an excuse), we are having a pool and hot tub party on Saturday August 31st at 3pm at Greg Worrel's house.

By Greg Worrel
Aug 23, 2013

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Labor Day: Roller Ski Clinic, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Sale at XCHQ

Cross Country Ski Headquarters to host Roller Ski Clinic, Yoga for Skiers, Nordic Pole Walking Demo, and Giant Close-Out Sale over Labor Day Weekend Mark your calendars for the annual Labor Day Weekend Sale at Cross Country Ski Headquarters! August 30th

By Mariah Frye
Aug 22, 2013

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50K is back for 2014 White Pine Stampede; 20k finish moves

The 50K is back for the White Pine Stampede. And there's a new finish for the 20K: the 20K finish will finish along side the 50K at Summit Village at Shanty Creek.

By Mike Muha
Aug 21, 2013

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