News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Skiing the Oberhof ski tunnel

A video and some facts about the Oberhof, Germany, Ski Tunnel. It's now a little over a year old.

By xc-ski.de
Nov 10, 2010

FIS Council anounces prize money, doping amendments

Last Saturday, 6th November, the FIS Council held its Autumn Meeting and took some important decisions for the upcoming seasons.

By FIS
Nov 10, 2010

Nordic Concept Shop billboard and grand opening

If you are driving North on New Hampshire’s White Mountain Highway (Route 16) just South of West Ossipee, NH don’t be shocked when you see a billboard promoting cross-country skiing.

By Andrew Gerlach
Nov 10, 2010

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CXC Academy adds Birkie and HS training programs

Starting in November, CXC Academy adds the American Birkebeiner Training Program and the the High School Racing Training Program. We also now partner with RestWise.

By CXC Skiing
Nov 9, 2010

Cross Country Skiing comes early to Michigan’s Leelanau County

The first official day of cross country skiing here in Michigan’s Leelanau County was Saturday, November 6th. The best snow was of course on the local golf course – located high up in the hills and away from Lake Michigan.

By Pete Edwards
Nov 9, 2010

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USST Announces 2011 JWC & U23 World Championship Coaching Staff

This trip marks one of the premier steps of the elite athlete and coach development pipeline in the U.S. The U.S. Ski Team is pleased to announce the 2011 staff.

By USST
Nov 8, 2010

Prepare for the Frosty Freestyle: Three weeks to faster skiing!

The Frosty Freestyle will present a series of three FREE classes designed to introduce people to the sport of cross country ski racing. The classes will be held at REI in Ann Arbor every Tuesday evening for three weeks, starting Nov 30.

By Mike Muha
Nov 8, 2010

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Norwegian Birkebeinerrennet sells out in 18 minutes!

All 16,000 start bibs to the popular Norwegian loppet, the Birkebeinerrennet, were sold out 18 minutes after the online registration has started.

By FIS
Nov 8, 2010

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USST Announces 2011 J1 Scandinavian Coaching Staff

The J1 Scandinavia Championship Trip is a fixed piece of the elite athlete and coach development pipeline in the U.S. having been in place as an organized trip for over ten years.

By USST
Nov 7, 2010

NCCSEF 2011 calendars available now

Buy the new NCCSEF cross country ski calendar for $20, or buy 10 or more at $10 each and resell them as a club or team fundraiser.

By NCCSEF
Nov 5, 2010

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Blooper Reel: Simi and Tim

OK, you've seen all the heavy duty training and the great technique at various USST camps. Here's a couple bloopers from Lake Placid that shows the truth...

By Matt Whitcomb
Nov 5, 2010

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100 000 tickets sold for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011

The most popular events are the Cross-Country relay men, Ski Jumping (individual, large hill); Cross-Country pursuit 30 km men, 10 km ladies, sprint, 30 km ladies and 50 km men. 100,000 tickets are still available.

By Oslo2011
Nov 5, 2010

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