News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Base Training: Summer
Cross country ski racing base training is so called because it is the base upon which later phases of training are built. Discussion and examples.
By SkiPost
May 6, 2011
Canda announces 2010 National Team and Coaching staff
Cross Country Canada has released its 2011/2012 season National Team and coaching staff roster on the heels of a record-breaking 2010/2011 campaign, which saw Canadian skiers achieve World Cup and World Championship medals.
By Cross Country Canada
May 4, 2011
Haig Glacier Summer XC Ski Camp with Matt Liebsch
Join Coaches Matt Liebsch and Gene Kay for one week of easy distance/ high volume hiking and summer skiing on Haig Glacier in the Canadian Rockies, Saturday August 6 to Tuesday August 16, 2011.
By Matt Liebsch
May 2, 2011
176 days later, still grooming in West Yellowstone
It's May 1st, and we have now been skiing 176 consecutive days, and the snow is still deep and white some of the trails were groomed again this evening.
By Sara Hoovler
May 1, 2011
Stokely builds 14 km single track
This is a challenging technical trail that features significant climbs, thrilling descents, and 13 water crossings and board walks. A trail head sign and map are currently being developed.
By Algoma Highlands Conservancy
Apr 29, 2011
Over 1,000 racers already registered for Birkie
Over 1000 skiers are now registered for the 2012 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet.
By Cherie Morgan
Apr 28, 2011
RaceSplitter adds category support
RaceSplitter now supports a key feature: support for multiple categories within a race. RaceSplitter has become a tool not only useful for coaches, but also as a complete timing and results publication solution for race organizers.
By RaceSplitter
Apr 27, 2011
USSA nominates skiers to 2012 A, B, and D teams
The USSA will announce the actual team roster later this spring, naming those athletes who accept the responsibilities of being a part of the U.S. Ski Team and who are planning to compete in the 2012 season.
By USSA
Apr 22, 2011
On snow camp in Oregon over Memorial Day Weekend
Registration is open to the general public for the 2011 Oregon Spring Camp taking place May 26-30, 2011 (Memorial Day weekend) at Bend/Mt Bachelor, Oregon.
By J.D. Downing
Apr 22, 2011
World Cup retirements
This year's retiring stars include many that have played a key role in defining the sport of skiing in the past years.
By FIS
Apr 21, 2011
Swiss want to host stage of Tour de Ski
Swiss-Ski wants to boost interest in Cross-Country skiing with high level World Cup competition, including the sponsor of a stage of the Tour de Ski.
By Swiss-Ski
Apr 19, 2011
