News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Final Skier Added to Olympic XC Team
A final skier has been added to the 2010 Olympic Cross Country Ski Team. Simi Hamilton, a former All American from Middlebury College, was announced Thursday after the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association received an 11th and final quota spot.
By US Ski Team
Jan 29, 2010
2010 High School State Championships
Information and registration forms are now available on the Superiorland Ski Club web site.
By Dan Wiitala
Jan 29, 2010
Flora and Brooks earn spot on World Cup team
After battling through challenging weather conditions and race delays, the opening USSA SuperTour series commenced on Saturday with Anchorage's Lars Flora and Holly Brooks, the USSA SuperTour leaders, earning World Cup starts.
By US Ski Team
Jan 29, 2010
Canada announces 11 athletes on XC Ski Olympic Team
The roster includes Chandra Crawford and Sara Renner plus Brian Mckeever, the first winter sports athlete to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
By Cross CountryCanada
Jan 28, 2010
U.S. land five in top 30 at World Juniors
The USA had five competitors land in the top 30 in Wednesday's World Junior Championships 5K/10K Classic.
By US Ski Team
Jan 28, 2010
Goldberg and Lahteenmaki win classic races
Krista Lahteenmaki of Finland is the new Junior World Champion in the 5 km Classic race in Notshrei, Germany. Paal Golberg from Norway took victory in the men's 10 km Classic.
By FIS
Jan 28, 2010
Ward Tops American Foursome
Michael Ward, making his debut start in the prestigious 20 and under World Championship landed a solid 23rd place in the ski jumping portion and recorded the 22nd fastest time in the 5K race to top the American foursome.
By US Ski Team
Jan 28, 2010
New from the White Pine Stampede
Eating, showering, child care, and waxing at the White Pine Stampede
By Jack McKaig
Jan 28, 2010
Noquemanon Ski Marathon wax recommendations
Wax recommendation for Saturday's Noquemanon Ski Marathon, plus links to wax recommendations for other races.
By Mike Muha
Jan 28, 2010
Raffle to support VASA Trail Maintenance
Have a chance to take home up to $3,750 and help maintain the VASA Trail. There has been considerable damage done to the VASA trail this year by 4-Runners and trucks so this raffle is more important than ever.
By Judy Vajda
Jan 27, 2010
Swix introduces Swix Triac® 1.0 ski pole
Triangular shaft, interchangeable baskets that screw on to the shaft with a nut, better strap. Has Swix built a better pole? See the video.
By Swix
Jan 27, 2010
US adds two more to Olympic XC team
A week after naming the 2010 Olympic Cross Country Ski Team, two additional athletes have been added to the roster with expanded quotas received Tuesday by theUSSA. Named to the Olympic Team were Holly Brooks and Garrot Kuzzy.
By US Ski Team
Jan 27, 2010
