News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 6
This belt is more of a specialty belt. My Sony DSC-H50 camera (right) is a little on the large size and doesn't fit into a normal water bottle belt. I need something with a bigger pocket to hold it.
By Mike Muha
Dec 13, 2011
WinterSonnenwende rescheduled to Feb 18, 2012
WinterSonnenwende is moving from this weekend (Dec 17) to February 18th, 2012 because of lack of snow.
By Chris Dandeneau
Dec 13, 2011
WinterSonnenwende will not count for Junior points
The new date for the WinterSonnenwende fits nicely with the Michigan Cup schedule for a number of reasons. The only negative is that it won't count as a Junior Race as it conflicts with the Michigan High School Championships.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Dec 13, 2011
A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 5
The horizontal water bottle holder is OK, but the huge cargo space makes this water bottle belt a winner for classic skiers or folks who want to carry more gear.
By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2011
NMU skiers perform well in Season Opener
“It’s a really good start to the season,” said head coach Sten Fjedheim. “There wasn’t much snow so the course was challenging but our team is well trained and handled it well.”
By Joe Buczek
Dec 12, 2011
Michigan Tech puts 4 in Top 10
Michigan Tech posted four top-10 finishes in the 10-kilometer classic races at the Wolverine Challenge Sunday (Dec. 11).
By MichiganTech
Dec 12, 2011
Finding early snow...in Canada
Trying to make winter happen...we drove to Hiawatha Highlands in Soo Canada. 2pm groomed wasn't bad!
By Eli Brown
Dec 11, 2011
Team Podium for Fletcher, Hendrickson
The U.S. Ski Team's Taylor Fletcher and Nick Hendrickson came from behind to strike the podium in a three way battle with France and Germany in a team sprint Saturday at Soldier Hollow.
By USSA
Dec 11, 2011
Kikkan Randall wins with big margin
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall turned on the afterburners in the backstretch and left the field stranded as she won her second straight FIS Cross Country World Cup sprint in the Swiss resort of Davos.
By USSA
Dec 11, 2011
Ten Metroparks in Southeast Michigan offer skiing, rentals
Snow is just around the corner and it’s never too early to begin thinking about how you can best enjoy the chilly months ahead. Ten Metroparks provide seasonal cross-country ski trails, and five of those parks rent ski equipment.
By Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Dec 9, 2011
WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?
With the impending weather forecast of minimal snow, the viability of pulling off the WinterSonnenwende next weekend (December 17) decreases daily. I am hopeful, but also realistic.
By Chris Dandeneau
Dec 9, 2011
NTN open XC ski trails to Skijourers and snow bikers
This year the NTN will be introducing two new winter disciplines; skijoring and snow biking. Skijourers and snow bikers will be able to enjoy designated trails at the Forestville Trail system with the purchase of an NTN Membership.
By Noquemanon Trail Network
Dec 8, 2011
