News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

SkiFest is coming up!

We have a strong crew set up starting Tuesday. And better machinery as well. The snow plan (also starting Tuesday) is to first stockpile then start filling out course later in the week depending on weather.

By Eli Brown
Oct 10, 2012

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Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?

We call on all citizens of America’s Nordic ski towns to participate in the NNF’s Nordic Town USA Challenge. The National Nordic Foundation exists to support tomorrow’s Nordic stars today and thereby grow our status as a Nordic Nation.

By NNF
Oct 8, 2012

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Birkie Registration hits 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap!

Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last year registration closed on November 21, and we expect an even earlier closing this year.

By Susan Kendrick
Oct 6, 2012

Great Lakes JO Team Selection

Official Great Lakes Division Junior Olympic Qualification scoring: How do I get on the Junior Olympic team?

By Nick Baic
Oct 5, 2012

Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon results

Here are the race results from Sunday, September 30's roller ski race in Grand Marais MI.

By Nikki Darrow
Oct 3, 2012

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Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon race review

Jan Petter Lovald of Hopkins, Minnesota, quickly went off the front with new inline skate wheels. I tried to close the gap on the first uphill, but realized it was not possible, especially on the flats and downhills.

By Randy Bladel
Oct 3, 2012

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Kris Freeman rollerskis, John and Zach Caldwell provide commentary

John Caldwell supervises Kris Freeman's 3 x 5K pace session. Video by Zach Caldwell. Great commentary and stories by John about halfway through.

By Mike Muha
Oct 2, 2012

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Hot. Cool. Yours. - Slogan for 2014 Stochi Olympic Games

The slogan is made up of two parts: one dynamic (changeable) and one constant. It is intended to reflect the national character of Russia and the values of the Sochi 2014 brand, and Sochi 2014’s approach to the organization and staging of the Games.

By Stocki Olypmic Commitee
Oct 1, 2012

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Fischer Skis Announces 2012-2013 Athlete Signings, led by Kikkan Randall

Four of the six A Team athletes on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team have committed to race on Fischer skis through the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.

By Fischer Skis
Sep 30, 2012

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WADA publishes 2013 Prohibited List

WADA’s Executive Committee approved the 2013 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods on September 10, 2012. There are a few noteworthy changes to the List, which will come into force on January 1, 2013.

By Mike Muha
Sep 29, 2012

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5,000 expected Vasa weekend...for Snowcross

It’ll be a big weekend in Traverse City, since the snowmobile race coincides with a major national ski race – the North American Vasa Festival of Races – as well as the Traverse City Winter Microbrew and Music Festival. Competition for hotel rooms?

By Mike Muha
Sep 28, 2012

Ski Fest: morning time trial, head-to-head racing in the afternoon

Kick off the season with X-C skiing, Ski Swap and a MI Cup race. Center stage will be our 3rd annual ski loop with trucked-in snow from Howe Arena.

By Eli Brown
Sep 24, 2012

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