News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

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Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online. Order by October 31, 2015 for the best rate.

By Yellowstone Ski Festival
Sep 21, 2016

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2017 North American Vasa goes freestyle-only on Sunday, classic-only on Sunday

The Vasa will change to freestyle-only on Saturday (classic and skate skiers scored together as

By Mike Muha
Sep 20, 2016

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West Yellowstone Fall Training Camp - Ski with a Pro

Come and join our professional coaching staff to get a jump start on your 2016 - 2017 ski season during the Yellowstone Ski Festival.

By Yellowstone Ski Festival
Sep 19, 2016

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Noah Hoffman and Jessie Diggins win 42k Merino Muster

Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO) and Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led a strong U.S. presence Saturday, taking titles at the 42k Merino Muster near Wanaka, the third stop in the global Worldloppet long distance ski series.

By USSA
Sep 8, 2016

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XCHQ's Bob Frye inducted into Michigan Ski Hall of Fame

Bob Frye, founder of Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake, has been inducted by the board of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association to the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame as a Snow Sports Builder.

By Mariah Frye Colie
Aug 29, 2016

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Vasa Ski Club Cross Country Ski Summer Camp, Aug 1-3

Open to Nordic skiers age 13-19 and to coaches. Andy Liebner, retired skier and 2014 Olympic coach, and John Kostrzewa will be coaching during all 3 days.

By John Kostrzewa
Jul 22, 2016

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REVIEW: Pursuit Fork Flex rollerski

The Pursuit Fork Flex skate rollerski is great for anyone skiing on pavement, and particularly for skiers forced to ski on sections of rougher pavement.

By Mike Muha
Jul 14, 2016

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Here's the scoop!

The Noquemanon Trail Network will once again have the ice cream tent at the International Food Fest, in Mattson Lower Harbor Park on July 2, 3 and 4, with all proceeds going to support non-motorized trail development.

By NTN
Jun 29, 2016

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SuperTour 2016-2017 schedule announced

Athletes will vie for for points across the four SuperTour period to earn Continental Cup leader starts and World Cup starts.

By USSA
Jun 27, 2016

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Train hard, gain a second. Train easy, gain 15 seconds

Hammer all you want. You'll get faster and stronger. But if you spend some time practicing your downhill technique, you may get faster sooner.

By Mike Muha
Jun 24, 2016

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Mid-Summer Doublepole Technique Check

No snow around this time of year—just pavement and the various poling machines. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be working on your technique. And with the growing prevalence and importance of double-poling, this seems like a good area to focus on.

By Judy Geer
Jun 24, 2016

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Forbush Corner Spring Work Weekend June 11th & 12th

We are adding a spring work weekend to the schedule this year to address the poor condition of the siding on The Warming Room / Pole Barn. The plan is to replace the existing board and batten with sheets of T1-11 siding.

By Forbush Corner
May 18, 2016

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