News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Stephens hangs on for 11th in 30k classic
Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) hung on for an 11th place result in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 30k classic mass start, a race defined by Norway’s Therese Johaug who broke away with a sharp pace early and held on for an impressive win.
By USSA
Mar 1, 2015
Hoffman again top US male in snowy 50k
Noah Hoffman skied to a 31st place in a difficult 50k classic race. Despite early attempts from race favorites, breakaway efforts were absorbed by the heavy, slow snow.
By USSA
Mar 1, 2015
RESULTS: Woodbeck and Davis win Black Mountain Freestyle
Sunny skies and temps of low 20’s greeted the racers as they took on the challenge of the Black Mountain 10km skate loop (nicknamed “The Beast”).
By John Gravlin
Mar 1, 2015
Wax recommendations for Black Mountain
Updated (Solda for BM Freestyle) Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: The Black Mountain Classic and the Black Mountain Freestyle.
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2015
U.S. Men 11th in Falun Relay
The U.S. men’s team comprised of Erik Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA), Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO), Kyle Bratrud (Eden Prarie, MN) and Simi Hamilton (Aspen, CO) finished 11th in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 4x10k relay.
By USSA
Feb 28, 2015
Latest Michigan Cup Standings
This is the updated Michigan Cup individual standings as of February 27, 2015. I'm still missing the Noque results and or the
By Ken Dawson
Feb 28, 2015
Hoffman leads men in 15k Freestyle
Noah Hoffman, back from injury, led the U.S. contingent in Wednesday's FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 15k freestyle race with a 34th place finish.
By USSA
Feb 27, 2015
Women 4th after fall put team in tough position in 4x5k relay
An early fall from Sadie Bjornsen in the opening leg put the team in a tough position early. But the rest of the legs pulled the team back to a solid fourth place result.
By USSA
Feb 27, 2015
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Feb 24
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Freestyle Sprints on February 24, 2015, 2015 at Timber Ridge.
By Mark Esper
Feb 25, 2015
Diggins and Gregg 2nd and 3rd in World Championship 10k Freestyle
In heavy falling snow, Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) and Caitlin Gregg (Minneapolis, MN) took advantage of fast skis to finish second and third at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 10K individual freestyle race.
By USSA
Feb 24, 2015
Reid and Sarah Goble win The Grinder
It was a Goble kind of day at the Boyne Grinder Freestyle at Boyne Mountain. Sarah Goble simply skied away from the pack, and Reid Goble nipped two competitors at the finish line.
By Mike Muha
Feb 23, 2015
VIDEO: Junior Nationals stockpiling snow
The first Junior National race is coming up March 9. Unfortunately, snow is sparse. Race organizers have moved snow from other trails to increase coverage on a 3km loop. They have also stockpiling snow from the nearby alpine area.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2015
