News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

When should you adjust your binding position?

Binding position on Nordic racing skis can be changed to improve stability, glide, or kick depending on how the skis are feeling. On any given day, binding position for both skate and classic has a whole lot to do with ski performance in terms of both speed and handling.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 16, 2025

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Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener

Forbush Corner kicked off the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup race season in high gear: Immaculate trails, firm but covered in packed new snow, a great course.

By Mike Muha
Dec 14, 2025

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Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Forbush Opener, the first Michigan Cup race of the season!

By Mike Muha
Dec 11, 2025

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Live online waxing clinic with Ian Harvey tonight!

Join CXC for a live online waxing clinic with Ian Harvey, Brand Manager of Toko US. This free clinic will be recorded. RSVP so you’ll receive access to the recording once it’s available. You can also submit your questions in advance.

By CXC Skiing
Dec 10, 2025

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New Toko products for 2025/26 winter season

New waxes and new tools...and some predications about how I expect we will race wax this winter

By Ian Harvey
Dec 7, 2025

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Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season

Jessie Diggins, the most decorated US XC skier in history, formally announces her retirement from cross country ski racing following the end of the 2025-26 season.

By Leann Bentley, USSSB
Nov 20, 2025

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters celebrates over 50 years of skiing!

For over 50 years, Cross Country Ski Headquarters has been a beloved winter gathering place in Northern Michigan. Surrounded by inland lakes and rivers, this rustic ski lodge and trail system has welcomed generations of skiers, snowshoers, and outdoor lovers looking for fresh air, good food, and winter fun.

By Mariah Frye
Oct 21, 2025

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2025-26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced

The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team A Team is led by three-time Olympic medalist and seven-time World Championship medalist Jessie Diggins, two-time World Championship medalist Julia Kern and Olympians Rosie Brennan, Gus Schumacher, Ben Ogden, JC Schoonmaker and Sophia Laukli.

By Leann Bentley, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Oct 18, 2025

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North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City

This year's festival will revive the 50-kilometer classic and freestyle races in honor of the event's 50-year history.

By North American Vasa
Oct 16, 2025

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MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all

The Michigan Cup Committee made some big changes to scoring the Michigan Cup at this year's Committee Meeting, plus special options for Super Masters, and partial points for Vasa's 50th anniversary 50k marathon!

By Mike Muha
Oct 3, 2025

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Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach

The Copper Country Ski Tigers are looking for a passionate, motivated HEAD COACH to lead our junior Nordic Ski program in Michigan’s snowy Upper Peninsula!

By Amy Hamlin
Oct 3, 2025

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2026 Junior Nationals coming to Mt. Telemark Village

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will be hosting the 2026 Junior XC Skiing Nationals Championships March 9-13, 2026.

By CXC Skiing
Sep 25, 2025

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