News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Chestnut Valley Race Canceled
There's no snow! (I'm asssuming the Boyne Highlands Classic the next day is toast, too),
By Nick Baic
Jan 5, 2007
Tour de Ski Racers to use Climbing Skins?
When we estimate that the total climb will last some 15 – 20 minutes, then 7-8 min of that will be on the steeper parts. We have heard that using skins have been discussed among athletes as tactical plans how to move up faster., ,
By Tour de Ski
Jan 5, 2007
MTU Skiers Finish in Top 40
For the second straight day, the Michigan Tech Nordic skiing team compiled a pair of top 40 performances at the 2007 U.S. Cross Country Championships at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center.,
By Jon Oman
Jan 5, 2007
Rollerski Clinc and Time Trial on Sunday
Don't let the lack of snow get you down! Olympic Biathlete and Team NordicSKiRacer Hugh Pritchard will be offering another rollerski clinic on this Sunday morning, followed by a 5Km rollerski Time Trial.,
By Mike Muha
Jan 5, 2007
Boyne Classic Officially Cancelled
Gary from Boyne Highlands has officially canceled Sunday's race because of poor conditions.,
By Mike Muha
Jan 5, 2007
Hands in Front!
If your hand goes back, your body twists. If your body twists, you loose pressure on the front of your skis. If you loose pressure, your skis go out from under you. Crash!,
By Mike Muha
Jan 4, 2007
Freestyle Race Today at US Nationals
Today's freestyle races at Nationals start at 9am. See them live on the three web cams at the Senior Nationals web site.,
By Mike Muha
Jan 4, 2007
Michigan Tech Skiers Finish in Top 40
The Michigan Tech Nordic skiing team kicked off the 2007 U.S. Cross Country Championships with two skiers finishing in the top 40.,
By Jon Oman, MTU
Jan 4, 2007
Winter Trails Days Still on at XCHQ
If no snow, we will do dry land clinics, with skiers in boots, skis and poles learning how to get the skis on, how to hold the poles and how to start cross country skiing. Then we will outfit the skiers with Nordic Ski Walking poles...,
By Bob Frye
Jan 4, 2007
Nationals Day one - Classical
Photos of USST members racing a the Senior Championships...,
By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Jan 4, 2007
Freeman Takes Second Win at Nationals
Kris Freeman took his second straight victory at the U.S. Cross Country Championships in Houghton, Michigan. Alexa Turzian of Sun Valley won the women's 10 kilometer event with a time of 27:49.,
By Dean Woodbeck
Jan 4, 2007
