News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Patterson locks in junior title; HHCCSS leads team standings
Kaitylin Patterson looks like she has locked as overall Junior Female Champion for this year's Michigan Cup, while HHCCSS has a narrow lead in the Michigan Cup Team standings.
By Ken Dawson
Feb 13, 2009
First ever Cross-Country World Cup in Valdidentro, Italy
At the altitude of around 1200-1300m, the athletes will compete in the Nordic Ski Center "Azzurri d'Italia" which will host its first ever Cross-Country World Cup event.
By FIS
Feb 12, 2009
Great Junior & U23 World Championships in Praz de Lys
The FIS U-23 and Junior Cross-Country World Championships were successfully held from 29th January to 6th February 2009 in Praz de Lys, (FRA).
By FIS
Feb 12, 2009
Wax recommendation for Vasa Weekend
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup (and other) races. Check back for updates!
By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2009
Photos from the 2009 Vasa Sprints
Photos from the 2009 Vasa Sprints, held on Sunday February 8, 2009.
By Peter Bruning
Feb 12, 2009
2009 Junior Vasa gets kids on skis
The Junior VASA returns to Traverse City on Saturday February 14, 2009 as a key part of the North American Vasa Festival of Races, attracting skiers ages 3-15 in cross-country skiing events ranging from 200 meters to 2 km in length.
By Pete Edwards
Feb 12, 2009
High School Championships this weekend
The Michigan High School Cross Country State Championships will be held this weekend (Feb 14 and 15) at the Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Trails. Skiers from both the upper and lower Peninsulas will be battling it out.
By Dean Woodbeck
Feb 12, 2009
From "Death in the Afternoon"
One reason I like coaching is the effort in the work I see the athletes put in. I think this is also a big reason people who like to watch and follow these sorts of sports like them.
By Pete Vordenberg
Feb 11, 2009
Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Sprints
Photos from the Michigan Cup Sprints held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Snday, February 8, 2009.
By Kelly Mikolajczyk
Feb 11, 2009
Video of the Michigan Cup Sprints Men's A-Final
Video of the final seconds of the senior men's A-Final at the Michigan Cup Sprints.
By Susan Joslin
Feb 11, 2009
White Pine Stampede winners circle
Photos of winners at the 2009 White Pine Stampede awards ceremony,
By Kelly Mikolajczyk
Feb 11, 2009
Salice Nordic Shields: An excellent alternative to Casco Nordic Shields
An alternative to the Casco Nordic Eyewear is Salice's Nordic Shield. I've had an opportunity to train and race in a pair for the past three weeks and thought I provide a review of these value leaders.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2009
