News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
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
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
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
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
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
A trio of videos from the 2011 Michigan Cup Relays
The start, the first leg, down the last hill, the tag zone, and out on the course...lots of video!
By Mike Muha
Mar 8, 2011
Michigan Cup Relays - Pre-Start Meeting: It's all about Traverse City
This is what all pre-race meetings should be like! Feel the energy of the racers!
By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2011
Michigan Cup Relays has best snow ever
The Michigan Cup Relays had the best snow conditions ever, with inches of fresh packed powder replacing the traditional spring hard pack.
By Bob Frye
Mar 7, 2011
