News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Year: 2006 ×

It's All About Technique

Took 2 minutes off my time trial time. Could it be better technique learned from Sten Fjeldheim and Jenny Ryan?,

By Mike Muha
Aug 19, 2006

Section of Leelanau Trail to Close for Paving

Beginning Monday, August 21, a section of the north end of the Leelanau Trail will be closed two weeks for paving,

By Missy Luyk
Aug 18, 2006

Ski Club to Manage Skiing at Hiawatha/Kinsmen

The Conservation Authority Board, on Tuesday, awarded the Conservation trails to the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club. The ski club now needs to finalize an agreement between all the parties.,

By Kevin Hogan
Aug 17, 2006

Rollerski, Skate, or Bike in Milford to Kensington Trail Fund Raiser

Rollerski, skate or bike 5, 10, 20, 35, or 50 miles on Saturday September 2 in this fund rasier to help build the trail link between Kensington Metropark and downtown Milford.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 17, 2006

Conservation Authority to Work Directly with Soo Finnish Club

Largely thanks to an overwhelming level of support for Soo Finnish Nordic from the public, it looks like Soo Finnish Nordic will prevail in its bid to assume control of the entire ski trail system at Hiawatha Highlands at Sault Ste. Marie Ont.,

By Jim Mihell
Aug 16, 2006

ABR Plans Work Camp, Needs Volunteers

We are planning a "Work Camp" September 23-24th, peak fall colors for Ironwood. You are invited to attend and work on one of the projects, including trail work, transplanting trees, snowshoe trail maintenance, carpentry, painting and firewood stocking.,

By ABR Trails
Aug 16, 2006

CXC/ Birkie Summer Camp: An Intense 4 Days

The CXC/ Birkie Summer Camp was well staffed for the group of open camp participants. The coaching staff included recent Olympian and U23 World Chamionship team members.,

By CXC Skiing
Aug 15, 2006

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Forbush Corner Modifies Trails for 2007 Season

We're in the process of making a few changes for next season. There will be a slight addition to the Rollercoaster trail and we hope to have a bit more of the Pancake trail moved into the trees on the east side of the trail.,

By Dave Forbush
Aug 13, 2006

US Cross Country Team Gets Their Vegetables at New Zealand Camp

A handful of U.S. cross country skiers are back on snow for the first time since the end of last season, midway through the Ski Team's fifth consecutive preseason trip Down Under while other athletes nominated to the 2007 squad are training at home.,

By US Ski Team
Aug 11, 2006

Nathan Schultz Launces Boulder Nordic Sports, Partners with Engineered Tuning

Nathan Schultz is going retail the the launch of Boulder Nordic Sports in Boulder, Colorado. In partnership with Zach Caldwell of Engineered Tuning, Nathan will focus on providing World Cup-level fit with skis and boots.,

By Boulder Nordic Sports
Aug 11, 2006

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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Tenth and last in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Far too often, athletes put themselves at a 'metabolic disadvantage' during a race by fueling improperly prior to the race.,

By Steve Born
Aug 9, 2006

Michigan Cup Goes International!

The Michigan Cup Committee unanimously accepted a proposal by the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club to hold a Michigan Cup race in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario during the weekend of February 17-18, 2006.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 9, 2006