News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Birkie reaches 8,100 mark
We have reached the 8,100 mark for Birkie/Korte registrations, and we have a total cap on these events of 9,000.
By American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
Nov 17, 2011
Now's The Time to Get your Skis Ready!
Personally I prefer to spend some of the cold rainy in-between weather knocking out skis in the Wax Dungeon than when powder-sugar coated trees are shouting my name.
By Benjamin Lannin
Nov 16, 2011
Using the Toko Structurite tool
Ian Harvey demonstrates how to use the Toko Structurite tool to put an appropriate structure for conditions on on cross country skis.
By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2011
Wear Orange - It's deer hunting season
Due to the very popular activity of deer hunting, now is NOT an advisable time to take a quiet, unassuming walk in the woods...
By Mike Muha
Nov 15, 2011
Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener
Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener at Brick Wheels in Traverse City, MI, on Saturday, Oct 22, 2011.
By Eric Endress and Mike Muha
Nov 14, 2011
Drive for 25
U.S. Nordic skiing is in financial trouble. While we have improved to be a nation with World Cup and World Championship podiums we are currently operating at a budget of less than a tenth of our toughest competitors.
By National Nordic Foundation
Nov 14, 2011
Myrda, Sauvala win Limestone Loppet
The track dictated the use of large, pneumatic-tired roller skis, everyone was on V2 Aero 150s. Unlike most rollerski races, equipment didn't play a role in the results, making the race a more truly competitive affair.
By Randal Bladel
Nov 13, 2011
Yo! First ski of the year - Check me out!
Dan Motowski takes advantage of early snow on the Michigan Tech trails in the Upper Penisula.
By Dan Motowski
Nov 12, 2011
Snow's falling for Yellowstone Ski Festival
A few more inches and the trails in town will be rolled, groomed, and ready for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. There are two weeks to go and almost all of them have a snowflake in the forecast.
By Dan Cantrell
Nov 10, 2011
Huron Meadows makes XC ski trail improvements
We have started the work transforming Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI into a ski area for the winter with a few new enhancements.
By Adam Haberkorn
Nov 9, 2011
Hot wax ironing technique for cross country skis
Ian Harvey demonstrates proper ironing technique when hot waxing cross country skis
By Ian Harvey
Nov 8, 2011
NNF Pledges $58,000 in support to 5 Cross-Country Pillar Projects
The National Nordic Foundation will invest a record $58,000 in 5 Cross-Country Pillar projects in its first round of 2011/2012 funding. These strategic investments are made to Support Tomorrow’s Stars Today.
By Andrew Gerlach
Nov 8, 2011
