News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Rossignol completes Nordic reorganization

Rossignol has completed the reorganization of its Nordic division, including a new Nordic Division Manager, the appointment of a new Nordic Racing Coordinator, and the addition of five-regional Nordic tech reps in addition to the existing sales force.

By Ryan Green
Dec 14, 2011

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Meet the Toko World Cup Race Service Team

Who's who on the Toko Nordic World Cup Race Service Team...

By Toko USA
Dec 14, 2011

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Birkie sponsors making entries available to benefit Multiple Sclerosis

The 2012 Birkebeiner and Kortelopet races were capped and close on November 21. But there are 20 entries available through an MS auction. This is your last chance to get an entry for this year's race!

By Susan Kendrick
Dec 14, 2011

A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 6

This belt is more of a specialty belt. My Sony DSC-H50 camera (right) is a little on the large size and doesn't fit into a normal water bottle belt. I need something with a bigger pocket to hold it.

By Mike Muha
Dec 13, 2011

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WinterSonnenwende rescheduled to Feb 18, 2012

WinterSonnenwende is moving from this weekend (Dec 17) to February 18th, 2012 because of lack of snow.

By Chris Dandeneau
Dec 13, 2011

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WinterSonnenwende will not count for Junior points

The new date for the WinterSonnenwende fits nicely with the Michigan Cup schedule for a number of reasons. The only negative is that it won't count as a Junior Race as it conflicts with the Michigan High School Championships.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Dec 13, 2011

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A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 5

The horizontal water bottle holder is OK, but the huge cargo space makes this water bottle belt a winner for classic skiers or folks who want to carry more gear.

By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2011

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NMU skiers perform well in Season Opener

“It’s a really good start to the season,” said head coach Sten Fjedheim. “There wasn’t much snow so the course was challenging but our team is well trained and handled it well.”

By Joe Buczek
Dec 12, 2011

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Michigan Tech puts 4 in Top 10

Michigan Tech posted four top-10 finishes in the 10-kilometer classic races at the Wolverine Challenge Sunday (Dec. 11).

By MichiganTech
Dec 12, 2011

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Finding early snow...in Canada

Trying to make winter happen...we drove to Hiawatha Highlands in Soo Canada. 2pm groomed wasn't bad!

By Eli Brown
Dec 11, 2011

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Team Podium for Fletcher, Hendrickson

The U.S. Ski Team's Taylor Fletcher and Nick Hendrickson came from behind to strike the podium in a three way battle with France and Germany in a team sprint Saturday at Soldier Hollow.

By USSA
Dec 11, 2011

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Kikkan Randall wins with big margin

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall turned on the afterburners in the backstretch and left the field stranded as she won her second straight FIS Cross Country World Cup sprint in the Swiss resort of Davos.

By USSA
Dec 11, 2011

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