News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Vonn, Lodwick, Victor Honored by USOC

Alpine skier Lindsey Vonnwas named the 2009 USOC SportsWoman of the Year, nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick was honored as SportsMan of the Year and monoskier Stephani Victor earned Paralympic SportsWoman of the Year.

By US Ski Team
Jan 24, 2010

CXC 2010 Nationals waxing report

CXC had a successful national championships.  Out of the 4 races, CXC skiers (including Caitlin Compton who CXC was waxing for) had a total of 9 top 5 finishes. Here are CXC coach Bryan Fish's comments on waxing for the week.

By Bryan Fish
Jan 23, 2010

NMU third in College Cup

The College Cup was awarded as part of the US Championships, plus two Northern Michigan University skiers were in the mix for the World Junior Cross Country Championship teams.

By NMU
Jan 22, 2010

MTU Nordic Ski Team fundraiser big success

More than 100 people turned out for the inagural Keweenaw Nordic Ski Festival Sponsored by The Library Restaurant and Brew Pub Jan. 16-17. The event served as a fundraiser for the Michigan Tech Nordic ski teams.

By MTU
Jan 22, 2010

Olympic XC Ski Team feels prepared

It's a team of eight individuals, many of whom will race against each other. But they are going to Vancouver as a Team - well prepared, enthusiastic and confident.

By US Ski Team
Jan 22, 2010

World Champs highlight Olympic Combined Team

Three World Champions were among five athletes announced Thursday by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) to compete on the 2010 Olympic Nordic Combined Ski Team.

By US Ski Team
Jan 22, 2010

Saturday is Social Ski Day at Hanson Hills

Hanson Hills would like to invite everyone one up for a SOCIAL SKI DAY at Hanson Hills seeing that the Garland Race(s) have been cancelled.

By Justin Andre
Jan 22, 2010

GLD points as of January 18, 2010

GLD points as of January 18, 2010

By Nick Baic
Jan 21, 2010

Winter games athletes team up with USADA to promote clean sprort

USADA announces the launch of its “I COMPETE CLEAN because…” campaign to encourage athletes and fans of all ages to take a proactive stand for clean and healthy competition.

By Erin Hannan
Jan 21, 2010

Black Mountain adds 10K freestyle race

The race organizers for the annual Black Mountain Nordic Classic 31 km classic race on March 6th are pleased to announce the addition of a 10 km freestyle race to take place in conjunction with the classic race.

By Denny Paull
Jan 21, 2010

Garland Races cancelled

Garland has regrettably decided to cancel the Garland Grip and Garland Glide races do to minimal snow and unfavorable weather conditions for this weekend.

By Dianne Winstead
Jan 21, 2010

Frosty Freestyle: The Video

Frosty Freestyle cross-country ski race at Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI January 16, 2010.

By PrimitiveDude
Jan 21, 2010

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