News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Save those old boots for a rainy day
Just because the heel area of your ski boots are falling apart doesn't mean you have to toss them away.
By Mike Muha
Feb 4, 2010
5th Place for Leif Nordgren in Biathlon Pursuit
Nordgren had some trouble with his shooting which kept him from going for a spot on the podium. But to gain that much needed experience probably will help him in the future to become exactly that kind of world class athlete he wants to be.
By Viktoria Franke
Feb 4, 2010
Last test before the Olympics in Canmore
After a break of two weeks, the Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup will continue in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in Canmore. On 5th and 6th February, the athletes will compete in two World Cup races (per gender) in the Canmore Nordic Center.
By FIS
Feb 4, 2010
Kick-Double Pole is your friend!
I figured it was best in the early going to kick-double pole as much as possible and save my double-pole energies for later - particularly since most of the other racers seemed to be double-poling exclusively.
By Andrew Johnson, 2010 Noquemanon Champion
Feb 4, 2010
Congratulations to the 2010 Great Lakes District Junior Olympic Ski Team
Congratulations on qualifying for the 2010 Great Lakes District Ski Team. You're invited to participate in the 2010 Junior Olympic games in Presque Isle, Maine.
By Nick Baic
Feb 4, 2010
White Pine Stampede has snow!
All three distance events will run as scheduled and will be their full length, 10, 20, and 40kms.
By Jack McKaig
Feb 4, 2010
Go for Gold at the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race
Ride the Olympic high all the way to the Rendezvous Ski Trails for the 31st annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race. The boom of a cannon, the clatter from the crowd, and the festive volunteers will send you off on this legendary marathon race.
By Sara Hoovler
Feb 3, 2010
CXC Vertical Limit skiers head SuperTour
Thanks to CXC for hosting this past weekend's USSA SuperTour races in Telemark, WI! We are now down to the last four USSA SuperTour events
By USSA
Feb 3, 2010
Skiing in the rain
What you need to know about having the right skis when it's warm!
By Josh Korn
Feb 2, 2010
Junior Noque photos
Well it sure was a fun Junior Noque with lots of Lycra! We have photos to prove it thanks to the generosity and skills of our one and only Dennis Loy.
By Debby K. Muskovitch
Feb 2, 2010
Toko reintroduces Wax Coach
After long neglect, Toko has finally updated its Toko Wax Coach, catching back up to Fast Wax, Solda, and Swix. The Wax Coach lets you input conditions and it makes a wax recommendation.
By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2010
The Swix Brush line
What brushes do you need? An article adpated from Ski Post and the Swix Waxing Manual.
By Andrew Gerlach
Feb 1, 2010
