News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Newell 7th in World Cup Sprint

Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) started the 2010 World Cup sprint season in top form Saturday, finishing seventh in a classic event in Finland.

By US Ski Team
Nov 28, 2009

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US Nordic Combined team skips Kuusamo

The U.S. Ski Team skipped the opener as a part of its Olympic year training strategy and will join the circuit next week in Norway.

By US Ski Team
Nov 28, 2009

Sprint victory for Kowalcyzk and Hattestad

Justyna Kowalczyk from Poland and Ola Vigen Hattestad (NOR) claimed victory in the first World Cup Sprint in this season on the tough tracks in Kuusamo.

By FIS
Nov 28, 2009

Video: Lodwick on training at Steamboat

Todd Lodwick is back on snow, and getting ready to bring home the hardware this season! Look at that snow in Steamboat!

By US Ski Team
Nov 27, 2009

Time for 8th FIS Nordic Opening at Ruka

The FIS Nordic Opening is a joint World Cup weekend for all three FIS Nordic disciplines on 27th-29th November.

By FIS
Nov 27, 2009

On snow at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

A few photos of Thanksgiving week skiing at the Yellowstone Ski Festival in West Yellowstone, MT.

By Curt Peterson
Nov 26, 2009

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Who will be the Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country Winner?

Petter Northug, Sami Jauhojaervi and Dario Cologna are biggest favorites for the overall victory.

By FIS
Nov 26, 2009

Understanding and using training levels: Level 4

The goal of level four training is straightforward: by skiing at the same pace and effort you race at, you get better at racing. But there is a downside...

By Justin Freeman
Nov 25, 2009

Workout to feed others: Concept2's Holidy Challenge

The 10th Annual Concept2 Holiday Challenge helps put food on the table for struggling families by supporting organizations whose mission it is to make sure our food is healthy, sustainable and that no one goes hungry.

By Meredith Haff
Nov 25, 2009

Steamboat plays host for Lodwick

Double World Champion and four-time Olympian Todd Lodwick fired up early on-snow training on a course at Steamboat Ski Area Monday in preparation for a remarkable fifth run at the Olympic Games in February 2010.

By US Ski Team
Nov 25, 2009

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Beitostolen pictures

High energy! It is great to see our skiers' mood so high after some hard racing and long travel.

By Pete Vordenberg
Nov 25, 2009

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Understanding and using training levels: Level 3

Physiologically, the major goal of level three training is to improve lactate threshold.

By Justin Freeman
Nov 24, 2009