News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Treatment options for Cross Country Skin-Skis
There are four recommended methods for treating the "skins" for glide on "Skin Skis"...
By Ian Harvey
Jan 17, 2017
USSA names teams to Under 23 Cross Country World Championships
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named a team of 10 athletes to represent the USA in the upcoming Under 23 Cross Country World Championships in Soldier Hollow.
By USSA
Jan 16, 2017
RESULTS: Holmes and Jordyn win Frosty Freestyle under excellent conditions
Sam Holmes and Jordyn Ross took victories under excellent trail conditions at the 2017 Frosty Freestyle. Man-made snow from the park's snow guns provided an excellent skiing surface.
By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2017
RESULTS: Great Krazy Klassic tracks help Holmes and Davis win
Sam Holmes took his second win this weekend, while Rebecca Davis beat yesterday's winner in a double-pole ski fest!
By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2017
MWC2018: One Year To Go!
Coming January 19-26, 2018 the biggest age-group competition in skiing will visit Theodore Wirth Park in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the 2018 Masters World Cup (MWC2018) returns to North America.
By J.D. Downing
Jan 12, 2017
Wax recommendations: Frosty Fest!
UPDATED WITH SWIX REC: Wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races. The Krazy Klassic also doubles as the the Michigain Senior Olympics xc ski race.
By Mike Muha
Jan 12, 2017
2017 AXCS National Masters Championships: The Big City Preview
For the first time since 2005, masters (skiers 30 and over) from throughout the U.S. will return to the great state of Minnesota as the American Cross Country Skiers (AXCS) 2017 National Masters Championships takes place the weekend of February 4-5, 2017.
By J.D. Downing
Jan 11, 2017
Add rollerski swing weights for a more ski-like rollerski
Higher the swing weight the longer the rollerski feels. Build more leg strength on shorter workouts with a feeling similar to a snow ski with slush stuck to the top.
By Clayton Keim
Jan 10, 2017
Leaders of the Michigan Cup
Juniors Clay Meyers and Dana Pflugheoft have each won a race and lead the Juniors; Jordyn Ross and Alex Vanias have each won two races and lead the seniors.
By Mike Muha
Jan 10, 2017
Winter has arrived in Calumet, MI!
We have 118 inches so far this season. That's almost TEN FEET! All that snow is perfect for the UP Health System Portage Great Bear Chase which will take place on Saturday, March 11th.
By Great Bear Chase
Jan 9, 2017
Vasa Ski Club leads Brumbaugh Cup
UPDATED: The Vasa Ski Club leads the Brumbaugh Cup as the top senior team in the Michigan Cup series. Grand Rapids Nordic and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop follow in second and third.
By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2017
Hanson Hills Team Time Trial: great trail, cold temps, pickled herring
It may have been a little on the cold side, but it didn't keep almost a 100 skiers from racing and eating at the Hanson Hills Team Time Trial.
By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2017
