News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Understanding technique violations when skiing in a classic race
The FIS produced a video explaining some common violations of classic technique in a classic ski race.
By Mike Muha
Dec 17, 2015
Potential options announced for low snow at Nationals
The 2016 US Cross Country Championships, has announced options for dealing with current low-snow conditions in Houghton, Michigan.
By US Nationals
Dec 16, 2015
Learn to ski at “We-Ski”
The North American Vasa and the Vasa Ski Club will be offering their annual cross country ski program in January at Timber Ridge Resort. This program is designed to introduce families and individuals to the basic skills needed to enjoy the sport.
By Nancy Briggs
Dec 16, 2015
Basic herringbone
The herringbone is used when the terrain is too steep to diagonal stride. There are five basic elements to the herringbone.
By Mike Muha
Dec 15, 2015
Diggins gets 11th in Davos 15km freestyle
In the women’s competition Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied some of the fastest checkpoint times, but that didn’t seem to fend off the dynamic Norwegian women’s team which snatched up all three spots on the podium.
By USSA
Dec 13, 2015
Caldwell 6th in freestyle sprint in Davos
Sophie Caldwell (Peru, VT) was the top American in sixth in the 1.6k freestyle sprint at the FIS Cross Country World Cup Sunday.
By USSA
Dec 13, 2015
Borah Teamwear goes Solar!
Borah Teamwear has completed the installation of a 49 Kilowatt solar array, which will produce about 43 percent of the company’s annual electricity consumption. The system was installed on Borah’s existing south facing roofline and utilizes 160 solar pane
By Borah Teamwear
Dec 12, 2015
RollerskiShop ships new suspension rollerski
Clayton Keim of RollerskiShop.com & Pursuit Rollerskis has designed at proprietary Fork Flex™ rollerski fork that utilizes spring steel to create a smoother ride.
By Mike Muha
Dec 11, 2015
Key points to strong cornering
Four tips for getting around a corner fast! And a couple drills you can do to learn how to ski corners better...
By Mike Muha
Dec 8, 2015
Forbush Heikki Lunta Party replaces time trial
it looks like our Demo day weekend is going to be green instead of white. So, on December 12th we have decided to turn it into a mountain biking, hiking, and running day instead. The best part will be the bonfire and snow dancing!
By Ann Wagar
Dec 7, 2015
Team NordicSkiRacer's resident artist has solo show
It's hard to believe, but some of us actually have lives outside of skiing! While we dance the Heikki Lunta and wait for the snow to fall, you might catch up with Team NordicSkiRacer's Linda Allen at her solo art show at the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit.
By Mike Muha
Dec 7, 2015
Free classic and skate xc ski lesson in Midland area
John Johnson is offering free Classic and Freestyle cross-country ski lessons in the Midland area starting December 13, 2015. Classes fill be offered in December, January and February.
By Mike Muha
Dec 7, 2015
