News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Nordic Championships Set For Placid

The U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships hit Lake Placid during the town's annual Flaming Leaves Festival Oct. 10 and it will be only the second time the event is held off snow.

By US Ski Team
Sep 16, 2009

Red or Green?

Coaches Conference is coming. September 25-27 in downtown Minneapolis! A few late drop outs have made space for more.

By Pete Vordenberg
Sep 16, 2009

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Striding on the South Island

Striding on the South Island with Torin Koos and the U.S. Ski Team

By US Ski Team
Sep 16, 2009

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CXC Super Fit Program arrives at six midwestern ski shops

CXC and CXC Team Vertical Limit is set to launch the SUPER FIT Program at six Midwestern ski shops for all level skiers to assist with equipment fitting, ski clinics, training and wax seminars.

By CXC Skiing
Sep 16, 2009

New Cross-Country indoor facility opened in Finland

At the end of August, the first indoor skiing facility opened in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. With 7,000 cubic meters of snow covering 18,500 square meters the facility called Ylläs-Halli offers conditions for a wide range of different winter sports.

By Erik Sandström
Sep 15, 2009

XC Wraps Up Camp in Whistler

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team wrapped up camp this week at its 2010 Olympic venue in Whistler and, according to Cross Country Coach Matt Whitcomb, everything is falling right in line with where the Team wants to be.

By US Ski Team
Sep 15, 2009

Video: Andy Newel on a rollerboard

Andy Newell on a Bill Koch designed roller board. Can you do this?

By Andy Newell
Sep 14, 2009

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CXC Academy: What's new in training period 6

The total monthly volume decreases in period 6 versus period 5. Looking closely, you will see that intensity and strength have increased in period 6. This is particularly true with an increase in level 4.

By CXC Academy
Sep 14, 2009

2010 Birkie T-Shirt design contest winner

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has determined a winner of the Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest for the 2010 event. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event.

By Cherie Morgan
Sep 14, 2009

CXC Skiing signs on Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom

Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom as their official custom apparel supplier.

By CXC Skiing
Sep 11, 2009

Rossignol announces 2010 racing team

Rossignol's 2009-2010 Nordic Team is stronger than ever! The Team includes US Team Members, top level elite racers, master racers, and college racers through our Red, White, and Blue program.

By Rossignol
Sep 11, 2009

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Rollerski World Championships 2009 in progress

The FIS Roller Skiing World Championships 2009 are taking place in the region of Piglio (ITA) from 9th-13th September.

By FIS
Sep 11, 2009

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