News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

V2 Aero 150's Fill Void for Now

Roller skis are nothing new. I'd tried it. Didn't like it. The tiny wheels on most roller skis didn't do very well on the rough roads of New England and northern New York. Then I tried some V2 Aeros.

By Tim Jones
Nov 13, 2007

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Vermont's 300-Mile Catamount Trail now Complete

Staff and volunteers from the Catamount Trail Association finished the remaining 4.5 miles of new trail near the town of Winhall to complete the 300-mile long Catamount Ski Trail. It's now possible to ski from the Massachusetts to Canada through Vermont.,

By Catamount Trail
Nov 13, 2007

West Yellowstone Snow Forecast: Think Snow!

Here is the situation as of 3:00 PM, Monday, November 12: There is no significant snow on the Rendezvous Ski Trails. There is about 1 1/2" of snow on the plateau, not enough snow to groom and not enough to really ski on. But...,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 13, 2007

Beitostoelen World Cup looking for snow

In 2 weeks, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup family will meet for the second time this season – in the Norwegian village of Beitostoelen. At the moment, 2 km are ready – prepared with artificial snow...,

By FIS
Nov 12, 2007

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En Route

Right now Kris is somewhere over the North Atlantic on his way to Norway. He’ll be in Beitostolen for the next two and a half weeks preparing for the World Cup distance opener there.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 12, 2007

US Biathlon Team in the Torsby Ski Tunnel

This past week the US Biathlon Team has been training in the Torsby ski tunnel. Ever wonder what a ski tunnel is like?,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 12, 2007

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CXC Team members recently hosted Clinics in Houghton and Ashland

Last weekend CXC Team skiers headed north to host several Get Your Nordic On! ski clinics in Ashland, Wisconsin and Houghton, Michigan.,

By CXC Skiing
Nov 12, 2007

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Grand Traverse County Fall Trail Summit

The goal for this meeting is to use the five maps encompassing all of Grand Traverse, and connecting several adjacent counties, into one master trail map with prioritized trail projects and connections.,

By Missy Luyk
Nov 11, 2007

DiDomenico and Damrow Win Limestone Loppet Rollerski Race

Illinois standout Jim DiDomenico and Minnesota transplant Kelly Damrow were the winners on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Limestone Loppet 8K on the McKee Marsh trail near Warrenville, Ill.,

By Bob Richards
Nov 10, 2007

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More Things to do at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

So, you are done skiing for the day and you’ve had your dinner. What to do? You say you’ve had your fill of wax tips, training information and talk about racing? Here are some other options!,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 9, 2007

Noquemanon Trail Network Membership Discount ends Tomorrow

Saturday, November 10th is the last opportunity you will have to receive a discount on your membership to the NTN!,

By Susan Brian
Nov 9, 2007

Rarely does one picture say so much: Doublepole

Beckie, on the right, is using the new double pole technique, leaning slightly forward, raising up on her toes and planting her poles pointing backwards in a direction that will give immediate forward propulsion. The skier next to her?,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Nov 9, 2007

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