News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Sophie Caldwell wins! Tour de Ski Classic Sprint

VIDEO: Sophie Caldwell races to a landmark victory for the United States in the 2016 Tour de Ski Sprint competition in Oberstdorf, Germany. Caldwell is only the second US women to win an individual World Cup race.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2016

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Nordic Ski Series resumes at Nub's Nob Jan. 6

Co-hosted by The Outfitter of Harbor Springs and Nub's Nob, the series begins Wed, Jan 6 at 6 p.m. with a focus on classic skiing. The focus will alternate each week between classic and skate skiing and continue every Wed night through March 9, 2016.

By Ben Doornbos
Jan 3, 2016

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VIDEO: Tour de Ski Stage 1, Women's final sprint

The US Ski Team's Sophie Caldwell finishes 4th in the freestyle sprint, Stage 1 of the 2016 Tour de Ski.

By USSA Sports Network
Jan 3, 2016

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Cheese and Crackers anyone? Six-Hour Michigan Cup Relay Race

It's 11:30am. I'm targeting any skier who looks like they might be getting ready for another leg of skiing. Every one of them sees right through me. It's all fun and games at the Six-Hour Michigan Cup Relay Race.

By Mike Muha
Jan 3, 2016

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Three US women in top 8 at Tour de Ski sprint

After finishing second in the freestyle sprint qualifier, Sophie Caldwell went on to finish fourth in Stage 1 of the Tour de Ski in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Sadie Bjornsen and Jessie Diggins took 7th and 8th.

By Mike Muha
Jan 1, 2016

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11 Best cross country ski moments of 2015

Take a look back on a few of the top moments of 2015 that reflect on the successes of this past year and hopefully propel the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team to success in 2016!

By USSA
Dec 31, 2015

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Below normal snow marks the end of 2015

You may think that we don't seem to have the deep snow we expect at the end of December...and you'd be right!

By Mike Muha
Dec 31, 2015

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Get Waxing! Weekend wax recommendations

Fast Wax and Toko wax recommendations for the 6-hour Michigan Cup Team Relay race. Check back for updates from Solda and Swix.

By Mike Muha
Dec 31, 2015

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UPDATED: Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial a GO!

Justin Andre reports great skiing at Hanson Hills Recreation Area, with 7 inches of snow from the recent storm. Justin plans to hold the Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial this Saturday as scheduled.

By Mike Muha
Dec 30, 2015

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Volunteer crew prepares XC ski trails for U.S. Nationals

A crew of 60 volunteers worked this morning to prepare the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center for the upcoming U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships. The event is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.

By Michigan Tech
Dec 28, 2015

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The Whitest of Christmases and Other Christmases Past

The outlook for a white Christmas this year is lower than average given the sustained warm temperatures expected into the Christmas holiday. Officially, an inch of snow must cover the ground at 7am for it to be deemed a

By William R Deedler
Dec 24, 2015

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Race day breakfast burritos?

Allen Tran, MS, RD, USSA High Performance Chef, walks through a simple way to make a batch of breakfast burritos that you can store and reheat when ready to eat.

By Mike Muha
Dec 22, 2015

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