News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Understanding variables in base structures
Working with machine structures on skis, there are only a few variables that can be adjusted to influence the performance of the ski. Primarily these variables are depth, spacing, interruption, and patterns.
By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Jun 29, 2010
Upcoming CXC Camps and Academy
Junior, masters, and women's camps from CXC skiing, plus group training sessions for the Hayward Masters Team Chapter.
By CXC Skiing
Jun 28, 2010
National Training Group freestyle speed intervals (Drop-ins)
The USST raw footage of different races, training, and technique sessions. Watch the best skiers in the US working on technique, racing, and in the midst of intensity work.
By US Ski Team
Jun 28, 2010
Buying Guide: Pro-Ski Rollerskis
Pro-Skis traditionally feature heavy duty frames that can take lots of abuse and long wheel life. Manufactured in Sweden, they are distributed exclusively in North American by WebSkis.com in Bend, Oregon.
By Mike Muha
Jun 28, 2010
What is Spenst Training?
Use spenst training to gain that extra snap in your technique, learn to accelerate over the tops of hills, around corners, sprint to the finish, improve balance and strength, or just impress your friends at parties.
By Pete Vordenberg
Jun 25, 2010
China success at the first visit of Peterson and Hansson
Race day got bright sun from a clear blue sky, with very fair conditions for the racers provide by about 15,000 cubic meters of stored snow.
By NordicWays
Jun 25, 2010
Claudia Nystad ends professional career
Germany's Olympic winner Claudia Nystad announced she has stepped down from professional cross-country skiing. she captured not only five Olympic medals but also five from World Championships.
By FIS
Jun 24, 2010
25% running, 10% cycling, 5% strength, 20% rollerskiing, 20% skiing
FIS Cross Country had an exclusive oportunity to quickly talk to Petter Northug jr. about his spring, hw he relaxed, trained and what are his plans for summer.
By FIS
Jun 24, 2010
Tough hills of Torsby waiting for the Swedish Cross-Country Squad
Swedish national team met for a training camp in Torsby on Monday. All the team members including Charlotte Kalla or Marcus Hellner realize it will be a tough one.
By FIS
Jun 24, 2010
Time to homologate!
In order to host USSA/FIS sanctioned races in the future, sites will need to homologate their trails. Here's the process...
By USSA
Jun 23, 2010
Medalists highlight 2011 Nordic Combined Team
After an historic performance in Vancouver, Olympic medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota are leading the charge for the newly named 2011 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.
By US Ski Team
Jun 23, 2010
USSA National J2 Talent Camp - Expanding the Pipeline
The inaugural USSA National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted this July 31- August 8, 2010 on the campus of Michigan Technological University (MTU) in Houghton, Michigan. Young ski racer will get coaching from top USSA coaches.
By USSA
Jun 22, 2010
