News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run
Quick video of Denny Paull (Strait Striders) - down from Cheybogan for the weekend, Jon Morgan (Cross Country Ski Shop), and Lewis Tripp (Team NordicSkiRacer) skating up the new hill on Buck's Run.
By Mike Muha
Dec 15, 2013
Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint
World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (left) finished second in the cross country skate sprint after a fierce head-to-head battle with Norway’s Marit Bjoergen (right) in the last stretch, which ended in a photo finish.
By USSA
Dec 15, 2013
Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos
It does NOT get more exciting than this! Kikkan is blocked in several corners, nearly crashes halfway through the race, gets a good lead, then fights to the death at the finish!
By Mike Muha
Dec 15, 2013
A tour of the Canadian Ski Team wax truck
Team Canada wax technician Joel Jaques takes us on a tour of the team's new wax truck in Europe.
By XC Canada
Dec 14, 2013
Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay
Great video of the Lillihammer 4x5km relay in which Kikkan Randall's mismatched pair of socks receive extra attention! Oh, and Team USA take third overall.
By Mike Muha
Dec 14, 2013
Headquarters wins Vote4theBest Award
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters was voted this year's winner for best Sports & Recreation Sporting Goods shop from Click on Detroit's Vote4theBest contest!
By Mike Muha
Dec 14, 2013
Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle
In one of her best races in the high-altitude venue, World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall skied into 18th place in the FIS World Cup 15k freestyle race Saturday, securing the top spot for the USA.
By USSA
Dec 14, 2013
2014 Michigan Cup Series Race Schedule
Updated calendar! Tour de Ski Cancelled.
By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2013
December's Tour de Ski cancelled
Heads up! Nick Baic has cancelled the Tour de Ski for this season. Circumstance forced them to cancel Saturday's event, and now the race is completely cancelled.
By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2013
Decoder ring for Noquemanon trail names
With over 50 km of groomed trails in the Noquemanon Trail System, one needs a decoder ring to keep them straight. So, following you will find such a decoder device.
By NTN
Dec 11, 2013
2014 We-Ski Program registration is open
The North American VASA, the Vasa Ski Club and Timber Ridge Resort will once again offer the “We Ski†program, designed to introduce families and individuals to the many benefits and enjoyment of cross country skiing.
By Linda Deneen
Dec 10, 2013
Support CXC Skiing with a tax-deducatable gift!
As of today we have raised $12,326 towards our goal of $40,000! Thank you! We have 22 days to meet our goal and we need your help.
By Yuriy Gusev
Dec 10, 2013
