News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

One Way launches line of cross country skis and boots in 2012

ONE WAY is launching a full range of Cross-Country skis and boots from 2012 and joins Salomon SNS system as for partner for the Cross-Country binding.

By One Way
Mar 11, 2011

Oslo: A debrief

We called Atomic’s Nordic Race Director, the outrageous Roman Toferer, to get his perspectives on what it is like to be a technician at the World Championships.

By Rick Halling
Mar 11, 2011

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Skiing at Pidgeon Creek: The Video

Classic cross country skiing at Pigeon Creek Park, Ottawa County, Michigan.

By Todd Soule
Mar 11, 2011

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Marathon Race Strategy

With a marathon being such a long race, having a proper strategy can be quite effective at getting you close to the top steps of the podium.

By Chris Cook
Mar 10, 2011

Milan gets silver in relay

Milan Baic was the anchor for the Silver Medal M5 team. Our roommate, Matt Zak, skated on the Silver medal M2 team, who were only a ski length or so from gold.

By Randy Bladel
Mar 10, 2011

Liebner lands All-American spot as CCSA skiers open NCAA's

NMU's Andy Liebner opened the 2011 Championships in style for the CCSA, claiming an All-American spot with his ninth-place finish at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vt.

By Tom Myrick
Mar 10, 2011

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Technique Tune-up Saturday at XCHQ

Sign up for "Technique Tune-up Saturday"; Honing various technique skills and making you more efficient. Ski Instructor Lou Awodey will be available for lessons all day Saturday. Just call 800-832-2663 and reserve you lesson time.

By Bob Frye
Mar 10, 2011

CCSA skiers gear up for NCAA Championships

The CCSA winds up its 2011 season this week as the region’s top athletes head to the NCAA Championships in Stowe, Vt. Representing the Central Region this season will be 15 student-athletes.

By Tom Myrick
Mar 9, 2011

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Telemark Resort reopens

Telemark Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that the world famous Telemark Resort, in Cable Wisconsin, will remain open. The resort was reopened Jan, 20th 2011 in time for the American Birkebeiner.

By Telemark Partners
Mar 9, 2011

Michigan Cup Relays: Team points

Here are the points earned by each team at the Michigan Cup Relays, including the average points per each relay team.

By Ernie Burmbaug
Mar 8, 2011

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Vasa Ski Club gets Michigan / Baic Cup; Headquarters wins Brumbaugh Cup

The Vasa Ski Club has ended the 4-year dynasty held by the Cross Country Ski Headquarters by winning the Michigan Cup 31,523.8 to 27,674.0 points.

By Mike Muha
Mar 8, 2011

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Michigan skiers ski fast at Masters World Cup

Milan Baic added to his past WMC medals with a silver in the freestyle, which also means a U.S. National Masters gold, over several former multiple World Masters medalists.

By Randy Bladel
Mar 8, 2011