News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Jumping Combined Champs kick off today
With the 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships starting today, the U.S. Olympic and World Championship medalists are in town training on the Olympic venues, the Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow.
By US Ski Team
Jul 30, 2010
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail closure
Department of Natural Resources and Environment officials announced that construction on 15.3 miles of the 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine trail is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 2.
By DNRE
Jul 30, 2010
Training: New Zealand
How will you do it? Are you training enough? Are you resting well enough? Are you doing the right things for training? Are you eating well and staying hydrated?
By Pete Vordenberg
Jul 29, 2010
Six athletes sign with Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech head coach Joe Haggenmiller announced the signing of six individuals to National Letters of Intent for the sports of cross country, Nordic Skiing and track and field.
By Michigan Tech
Jul 29, 2010
XC Ski Team goes the distance
The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is taking full advantage of the southern hemisphere's winter months, spending three weeks at Snow Farm on New Zealand's south island. This is the ninth consecutive year the Team has had a summer training session down under.
By US Ski Team
Jul 29, 2010
USST Coach Pat Casey to head Holderness Nordic Program
Pat Casey, the Continental Cup Team Coach for the United States Nordic Ski Team, has been hired to head up Holderness School's Nordic ski program.
By Holderness Nordic Program
Jul 28, 2010
Swix Sport to become Swenor roller ski distributor
Swix Sport USA, the world leader in ski and snowboard accessories has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market.
By Swix Sports
Jul 28, 2010
Birkie prices go up this weekend
The last day to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the Birkie, Korte and Prince Haakon is Saturday, July 31st.
By Birkie
Jul 27, 2010
Notes from New Zealand
Note five: Competition and cooperation are key.
By Pete Vordenberg
Jul 27, 2010
National Training Group freestyle sprint heats
Observations on rollerski sprint heats skied by the National Training Group at Soldier Hollow this summer. What can you see that you can use to improve YOUR skiing?
By Mike Muha
Jul 26, 2010
Michigan Cup Committee to plan upcoming racing season
It is Michigan Cup Meeting time again, Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Higgins Lake. A representative from each team will vote on changes to the upcoming 2010-2011 Michigan Cup racing season.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jul 26, 2010
Seek host for Norwegian exchange student
We've been seeking a host family for this Norwegian boy and wondered if you could pass the word along to your fellow skiers. (Hmmm...the next Michigan Cup junior racing star?)
By Barb Kilkka
Jul 23, 2010
