News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
November 2006 Nordic Ultratune Update
Mark dissects Kuzmin's thesis that unstructured and unwaxed skis are faster than structured and waxed skis, plus the usual articles on skiing and taking care of your bases!,
By Mark Waechter
Oct 31, 2006
We Rank the West Yellowstone Establishments for You!
Jake and Toby rated establishments based on their 2005 experience. The rating system is similar to the training zones we know and love. Level 1 is tolerable; 2 is OK; 3 is Good; 4 is excellent.,
By Toby Markowitz
Oct 30, 2006
Noquemanon Trails Network News
Membership night, work parties, the Snowball, and a Ski Swap!,
By Susan Brian
Oct 30, 2006
Spray Kick-Wax on the Swedish Vasaloppet Course
I wanted to put the spray wax to the ultimate test. It was agreed upon that the famous 90 km Vasaloppet course in Sweden would be a suitable test. The stunt would be performed on Thursday, March 2nd, 3 days before the race day. ,
By Leif Torgersen Axell
Oct 29, 2006
World Cup opens - Newell 8th.
The truth of the matter is we don't know how good a place Newell might have gotten because mid-race Norwegian Peter Northug fell landing completely over Newell's skis causing Newell to go down.,
By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Oct 29, 2006
Sweden and Norway Win First Team Sprint
U.S. Sprint Coach Chris Grover said no Americans raced as they look to recover from colds. ,
By US Ski Team
Oct 29, 2006
Team NSR Kuhl Finishes Free Press Marathon
Team NordicSkiRacer Mackenzie Kuhl finished the blustery but sunny 2006 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank International Marathon in 3:50:41.,
By Mike Muha
Oct 29, 2006
How to Use Swix FC8L and FC10L Liquid Cera
There are three ways to apply Cera FC8L and FC10L Liquid wax: Hand-corking, roto-corking, and ironing. Here's when to use each method.,
By Swix Racing
Oct 28, 2006
Newell Top-10 in World Cup Sprint Opener
Olympian Andy Newell collided with another racer in his semifinal heat of the season-opening sprint Saturday in Dusseldorf but rebounded to finish eighth.,
By US Ski Team
Oct 28, 2006
Hanson Hills Forms MI Cup Team
Hanson Hills forms Michigan Cup team and is seeking members. ,
By Justin Andre
Oct 27, 2006
Jackson Ski Touring Announces 2006-2007 Events
The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation has a full schedule of events planned for the 2006-2007 ski season. ,
By Thomas Perkins
Oct 27, 2006
Ailing U.S. Threesome Set to Sprint in GER
An ailing but determined three-man U.S. sprint squad, battling chest and head colds, will race in the opening World Cup competition of the 2007 season. ,
By US Ski Team
Oct 27, 2006