News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Eastern REG

The Eastern REG is currently being hosted by the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont, a mecca for both Nordic skiing and rowing. This is a higher caliber group than what we’ve seen from this region in the past.

By Matt Whitcomb
Jul 6, 2010

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Ktristina Smigun-Vähi stepped down from professional skiing

Double-Olympic champion Kristina Šmigun-Vähi announced today that she is retiring from professional sport to devote more time to her young daughter and family.

By Krisina Smigun-Vähi
Jul 6, 2010

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Utah to host Jump, Combined Champs

America's Olympic & World Championship medalist athletes will put on a show on the Olympic venues in Park City. The Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow will combine as the site of the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships July 30-August 1.

By US Ski Team
Jul 5, 2010

Lodwick wins July 4 Extravaganza

With cheering crowds covered in red, white and blue, the U.S. Nordic Combined Team took to the stage for the July 4th Ski Jumping Extravaganza in Steamboat Saturday and Sunday.

By US Ski Team
Jul 5, 2010

Graves retires from Nordic Combined Team

Rounding out his third season with the U.S. Nordic Combined Team, Willy Graves (Putney, VT) announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2009-10 winter season at age 23.

By US Ski Team
Jul 2, 2010

Nordic Combined Teams heads to Steamboat

The Olympic medalists of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team are preparing for one of the biggest crowds they'll see during competition at their summer camp in Steamboat.

By US Ski Team
Jul 2, 2010

Nominate an inspiring individual

The Michigan Fitness Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the Charles T. Kuntzleman Award. This honor will be awarded to four individuals who have overcome great obstacles in order to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines.

By Tricia A. Fraas
Jul 1, 2010

Party for Bob Otwell tonight

Join the TART Board of Directors this Thursday, July 1 at 6:00 PM at Right Brain Brewery for a send-off party in honor of Bob Otwell. Bob Otwell, the executive director of TART for the last nine (9) years, will be stepping down in July.

By Missy Luuyk
Jul 1, 2010

Training Periods for Cross-Country Skiers

From spring to summer to into the fall: What kind of training should a cross county ski racer be doing?

By SkiPost
Jul 1, 2010

Indoor XC Ski Sprint in Beijing

A Swedish-Norwegian alliance triumphs in the co-ed team sprint.

By NordicWays
Jun 30, 2010

Fischer Nordic Hole Ski

Fischer marketing video showing the advantages of having a hole in the tip of the ski. You decide...

By Fischer
Jun 30, 2010

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Western REG: discover what is possible...

The Western REG ended this morning. The week-long camp included 18 hours of training, time trials, strength tests, speed work, talks by the US Ski Team including Andy Newell, technique work, double-pole sessions and a long distance combi workout.

By Pete Vordenberg
Jun 29, 2010

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