News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Olympic Vision Comes Alive in New Center

The world-class training and education facility, the Center of Excellence, opened its doors to the nation's top ski and snowboarding athletes in May, signaling a new era for the century-old sports organization.

By US Ski Team
May 8, 2009

Canadian medal winner in dispute with team

Alex Harvey, winner of two 2009 World Cup bronze medals, has been demoted to the Canadian Development Team for the summer because he plans to skip the national team traing camps.

By Mike Muha
May 7, 2009

VO2 testing with Cardio Coach

Here's what to expect when you do VO2 testing at the Lower Michgain Junior Development and Master Program. Part 1 of a two part series.

By Mike Muha
May 5, 2009

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Prepping for Vancouver: The Time is Now

10 months to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt is naturally excited, but also knows that athletes and staff now need to maintain a sense of urgency as they prepare this summer for the biggest two weeks of the careers.

By US Ski Team
May 4, 2009

Twin-Peaks Trail Run to climb 1,000 feet

10 miles course and over 1,000 feet of climbing at this year's Noquemanon Trail Network's Twin Peak's Trail run.

By Noquemanon Trail Network
May 1, 2009

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Schlierenzauer voted the Nordic King

The media representatives belonging to the Nordic Ski Commission of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) have again selected the "King of Nordic Skiing" and the "Biathlete of the Year".

By FIS
May 1, 2009

Say goodbye

Shortly before training for the new season starts, we have put together a summary of top athletes who have announced their retirement.

By FIS
May 1, 2009

Nordic Walking clinic in Traverse City

Nordic walking clinics and Nordic walking seminar coming to the Natural Health and Wellness Expo in Traverse City on Saturday, May 9.

By Pete Edwards
Apr 30, 2009

The final 2009 Michigan Cup results

If you were on a Michigan Cup Team this year you will be receiving the results for the 2009 Season. The results include overall, freestyle, classic and combined along with medal winners and a recap of the season results.

By Ken Dawson
Apr 30, 2009

Summer Storage Ski Base Preparation

Still haven't prepped your skis for the summer? Swix's Kevin Sweeney tells how....

By Kevin Sweeney
Apr 29, 2009

Don't mess around. Now is the time. Info inside.

Know how to go: USSA Education, Training Info, Olympic Criteria, Points List all linked below.

By Pete Vordenberg
Apr 28, 2009

US Biathlon Team Hires World Class Coach

Shortly before the Olympic season the US-Team made a surprising, yet smart move towards being even more successfull by hiring World Cup coach Armin Auchentaller from Italy.

By US Biathlon Association
Apr 28, 2009