News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
New events at 2009 Yellowstone Ski Festival
New clinic, new race, new films, and new eats greet this years skiers at the 2009 Yellowstone Ski Festival. And discount trail passes are available until October 31.
By Sara Hoovler
Oct 23, 2009
Lake Placid ladies skating contrast: Pavement vs. snow
Torin Koos compares skiing technique on paveent and on snow for women of the US Ski Team.
By Torin Koos
Oct 22, 2009
Ski production at Fischer now with 100% renewable energy
Ski production at the Mukachevo plant (UKR) has now been changed over to renewable energy. This makes Fischer the first and only ski producer in the world to attach such great importance to environmental aspects.
By Fischer
Oct 22, 2009
First annual Bergkönig Trail Run
This race was unique because of the extreme difficulty of the course. Race organizers spent a lot of time squeezing as many hills as possible into each mile at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield, WI.
By Maria Stuber
Oct 22, 2009
Toko 2009-2010 Nordic Ski Prep Tech Manual
UPDATED: Download Toko's 12 page racing tech manual for the 2009-2010 season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.
By Toko
Oct 21, 2009
Rolling the roads of Lake Placid, NY with US Ski Team's Torin Koos
Footage from the U.S. Ski Team's final training camp of the season in Lake Placid, New York.
By Torin Koos
Oct 21, 2009
Winter “Get Out!” Conference
Looking for a cool way to learn how to teach outdoor winter activities? Join us in Laconia, NH, for the Get Out! Outdoor & Adventure Education Conference, December 3 – 5, 2009.
By AAPAR
Oct 20, 2009
Lake Placid rollerskiing
US Ski Team camp in Lake Placid 2009. rollerskiing footage, speeds, and crashes.
By Andy Newell
Oct 20, 2009
Champion Q&A: Billy Demong
World Championship gold medalist Billy Demong has undoubtedly left his mark on the world of nordic combined skiing. But, on the brink of an Olympic season, he is looking to make an even bigger splash.
By US Ski Team
Oct 20, 2009
Swix 2009-2010 Nordic Ski Prep Tech Manual
Download Swix's 37 page racing tech manual for this coming season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.
By Swix
Oct 19, 2009
Nordic workout day at Boyne Mountain, Saturday, October 24
Ski walk, roller ski, kayak, bike, trail run, spa, kids workouts, and a BBQ. Sponsored by Hap Wright, the Boyne Mountain cross country staff, and the Straits Striders southern division. Free!
By Hap Wright
Oct 19, 2009
