News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races
Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko, Solda so far...) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races at Forbush Corner, Hanson Hills, and Boyne Mountain.
By Mike Muha
Jan 29, 2015
Liz Stephen 1st women to podium in World Cup- distance race
Liz Stephen finished second on Friday in the 10k freestyle race in Rybinsk, Russia—the top World Cup distance result by an American woman.
By USSA
Jan 27, 2015
Jessie Diggins 5th in snowy Rybinsk sprint
After a strong qualification that saw seven Americans move through to the rounds, Jessie Diggins moved through the heats to finish fifth overall and to lead the U.S. at the World Cup freestyle sprint Saturday in Rybinsk.
By USSA
Jan 27, 2015
Jessie Diggins 5th in skiathlon
For the second time in as many days, Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) posted a fifth place in a World Cup. Sunday’s 15km skiathlon marked the strongest result from Diggins in a distance race this season.
By USSA
Jan 27, 2015
Sixteen named to World Championships Team
Liz Stephen, Kikkan Randall and Simi Hamilton lead a team of 16 cross country athletes named by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to compete in the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships.
By USSA
Jan 27, 2015
XC Ski Headquarters an Outside Magazine "Nordic Mecca"
Outside Magazine named six cross country ski destinations, including Michigan's own Cross Country Ski Headquarters, as "America's Nordic Skiing Meccas".
By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2015
Borah Teamwear expands to 25 Nordic race suit designs
From head to toe, Borah Teamwear has expanded its retail Nordic collection to over 25 stock XC race suit designs and matching XC Tassel hats.
By Ben Wizner
Jan 26, 2015
Trolls do well at 2015 Noquemanon Ski Marathon
The Trolls bettered the Yoopers at the 2015 Noquemanon Ski Marathon. The top two Michigan skiers in the premier 50K Classic event were Milan Baic, Daniel Yankus (men) and Kaitlyn Patterson and Rebecca Davis (women).
By Mike Muha
Jan 25, 2015
Wax recommendations for the Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race, the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.
By Mike Muha
Jan 22, 2015
Swedish National Team races in new Craft suit
The Kurbits Race Suit is made from a new very thin and lightweight Italian polyester that offers superior function and body-temperature management. Compression fabrics keep the muscles focused while ultrasonic taped seams create optimal aerodynamics.
By Lisa Lazarczyk
Jan 21, 2015
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Jan 20
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Classic Sprints on January 20, 2015 at Hickory Ridge.
By Mark Esper
Jan 21, 2015
Brumbaugh Cup scoring to date
Here is the Brumbaugh Cup scoring for top senior team for the Frosty Freestyle, Frosty Classic and the Cote Dame Marie.
By Chris Jones
Jan 21, 2015
