News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Eagle Glacier, Alaska and Summer Skiing

It has not been warm enough this spring up on the glacier to melt some of the snow around the camp (Erik had to shovel close to 10 ft down to reach the door to the basement area) and the septic tank was still frozen...meaning we could not use the toilets.,

By Lauren Fritz
Jun 27, 2007

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National Biathlon Team Train with Adidas / Polar 'Project Fusion'

Since April of 2007, the National Team under Coaches Mikael Lofgren and Per Nilsson have used the RS800 Running Computer and adoSTART Fusion apparel in their daily training. Both coaches described their experience as 'Super!',

By Jerry Kokesh
Jun 26, 2007

USSA to Build National Training and Education Center

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Monday announced the most important project in its more than 100-year history, to build a national training and education center in Park City.,

By US Ski Team
Jun 26, 2007

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US Cross Country Skis, Surfs and Cycles at Oregon Camp

There was little or no problem with his teammates getting the hang of riding a surfboard, said Newell, who has made countless drives from his home in southwestern Vermont to the New Hampshire beach to rides waves.,

By US Ski Team
Jun 25, 2007

Vasa Ergometer moves to the wall: Let the new competition begin

Some good improvements on the Vasa Ergometer this past week: I improved my times on 4 out of the 5 tests!

By Mike Muha
Jun 24, 2007

Specific Strength Workout: Tire Dragging

Here's a workout that reminds me of the Backyard Olympics sessions done by Team NordicSkiRacer's Jeff Potter a couple years ago.,

By Sheila Kealey
Jun 22, 2007

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Algoma Highlands Conservancy to Make Offer to Buy Stokely Creek Lodge

We are pleased to inform you that the AHC Board has decided to make a formal offer to purchase from Astina. However, we must not allow ourselves to become complacent. We are currently significantly short of our overall $2 M target .,

By Doug Pitt and Steve Holmes
Jun 22, 2007

2007 USSA Congress Keynote: Invest in Facilities

USSA is looking to provide world-class facilities with an eye toward being on snow in late October or the first week of November, investing in Soldier Hollow to improve those facilities for greater training opportunities.,

By USSA
Jun 21, 2007

Update for World Anti Doping Code Testing Procedures

The latest drafts of both the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Standards are now available.,

By FIS
Jun 21, 2007

USSA: Need to Register to be in the Money

in order to be seeded according to their FIS/USSA points in competitions before Christmas, competitors must be registered with USSA (and FIS) before October 15.,

By USSA
Jun 20, 2007

Club Kilo - Join Up to Own Up

we will be Ticking the Klicks-counting up our hours throughout the months. So don’t be caught sitting on the sidelines, train on with Club Kilo.,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Jun 20, 2007

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Get Your Nordic On Clinic Planned for Hayward, WI, June 23

The clinic will be run in conjunction with the annual Hayward Musky Fest and begins at 9:00am. Activities will include a series of dryland training drills and progress onto rollerskis.,

By CXC Skiing
Jun 20, 2007