News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
CXC's Diggins sweeps Nationals
Team CXC's Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) completed a perfect sweep Sunday, winning her fourth gold at the U.S. Cross Country Chamionships in Rumford.
By USSA
Jan 9, 2012
GLD Junior National Qualifier update
Snow confiditions may force a relocation of the race. Fortunately, it would be nearby.
By Nick Biac
Jan 9, 2012
Boyne Highlands skate race results
One skier called it "a fast and somewhat scary 10k race at Boyne Highlands" but at least there was snow! The race was originally set to be classic, but there was not enough snow to set a track.
By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2012
Hoffman takes 30k for first gold
Team CXC's Jessie Diggins continued her dominance at the U.S. Cross Country Championships winning the women's 20k classic mass start for her fourth career victory. Noah Hoffman had a breakthrough gold, taking the men's 30k by nearly a minute.
By USSA
Jan 8, 2012
Randall 8th gong into Tour finale
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) showed her continuing growth as a distance skier finishing 12th in the 10k classic in stage eight at the Tour de Ski.
By USSA
Jan 8, 2012
Diggins, Elliott Strike Gold
Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) of Team CXC picked up her second title of the week while Ski and Snowboard Club Vail's Tad Elliott (Durango, CO) took a third career U.S. gold in day two of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships.
By USSA
Jan 7, 2012
Birke champion takes 2nd at U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
Team Birkie Elite Skier and Olympic Hopeful Matthew Edward Liebsch of Orono, Minnesota, placed second at the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships in Rumford, Maine, today, January 5, 2012
By Eric Lindquist
Jan 7, 2012
Wax recomendations for this weekend's races
UPDATED Wax recommendations from the major wax companies (Swix, Toko, Fast Wax, Solda) for the weekend cross country ski races.
By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2012
2012 USSA SuperTour points standings
After two days of racing in Rumford for the 2012 U.S. Championships, overall results are as follows...
By USSA
Jan 6, 2012
Toko 2012 US Nationals 10/15k Skate Report
For topcoats, we tested many varieties including something less traditional. The less traditional won - our winner was a mix of JetStream Blue and XCold powder (for the topcoat!).
By Ian Harvey
Jan 6, 2012
Randall strong fifth in Pursuit
American Kikkan Randall turned in another strong performance finishing fifth in the women's 15k pursuit in stage seven of the Tour de Ski.
By USSA
Jan 6, 2012
Kids learn to ski at Huron Meadows
Response was overwhelming for our first time effort - 45 kids signed up! We had to really scramble to get enough instructors to make sure the kids had fun and learned.
By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2012
