News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2009 ×

Review: Cross Country Technique Progressions DVD

Anyone interested in improving their technique - including experienced racers who want to know the latest in technique innovations - should run (not walk) to the CXC web site and get this DVD.

By Mike Muha
Oct 7, 2009

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Minor change in the World Cup calendar 2009/2010

The competition day in Canmore moved from Saturday and Sunday to Friday (5th February 2010) and Saturday (6th February 2010) due to logistical aspects.

By FIS
Oct 6, 2009

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Indoor Ski Hall in Oberhof Germany

It may be 80 degrees outside but inside,the trails beckon. Olympic hopefuls and tourists alike can now take advantage of Germany's first cross-country ski trail, in the winter-sports mecca of Oberhof in eastern Germany.

By Mike Muha
Oct 6, 2009

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Support Jay by getting a Fan Pack!

In order to encourage support and thank fans I have put together a limited edition World Cup Survival Kit for the first 100 people who donate 25 € ($30) + shipping cost (depending on your country).

By Jay Hakkinen, US Biathlon
Oct 6, 2009

Limestone Rollerski / CAT ski Loppet tomorrow

Course and weather conditions are expected to be perfect for Saturday's annual Limestone Loppet in Warrenville, IL.

By Bob Richards
Oct 6, 2009

Hey Ladies! Let's have fun and get ready for ski season!

SheSkis! Dirt to snow on Wednesdays. Dry land training moving into XC skiing - Classic & Freestyle, at Timber Ridge in Traverse City

By Judy Vajda
Oct 5, 2009

Search is on for 2010 Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga

The Birke is searching for two tough cross country skiers to dress as Birkebeiner warriors and ski the 54 kilometer journey on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. The Foundation is also looking for a woman to represent Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon.

By Birkie
Oct 5, 2009

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World Cup season kick-off in Zürich

While writing this the first snow has fallen down to 800 meters in the Norwegian mountains. Promising... see you all on skis in just a short time!

By Vegard Ulvang
Oct 5, 2009

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John Aalberg becomes Director of Sports at Oslo 2011

Aalberg is currently both director of sports for the Nordic disciplines (Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined and Biathlon) and Whistler Olympic Park venue's general manager for the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010.

By FIS
Oct 2, 2009

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Marquette in Nov. Bike magazine

Marquette Michigan is featured in national Bike magazine for the month of November. The two page spread features the Noquemanon Trail Network hard at work shaping the South Trails maze into four clearly marked loops.

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Oct 2, 2009

Ice baths

This summer I've become an ice bath addict. I fill the bathtub with cold water and ice and then sit in it for 10 or more minutes. It's amazing how it helps me recover and stops the aches in my legs and lower back.

By Rob Bradlee, Toko
Oct 1, 2009

FIS Tour de Ski - Less than 100 days to go

It's time to update you on the activities the FIS has undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites Oberhof, Prague, Toblach/Cortina and Val di Fiemme.

By Jürg Capol. FIS
Oct 1, 2009

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