News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
VIDEO: Improve your V2 (aka One Skate)!
UPDATED! NEW VIDEO! Andy Liebner gives tips to improve your V2 (or one skate for every pole plant)
By Andy Liebner
Dec 27, 2019
VIDEO: Improve your Alternate V2 (aka Two Skate)!
UPDATED! NEW VIDEO! Andy Liebner gives tips to improve your V2 (or two skates for every pole plant).
By Andy Liebner
Dec 27, 2019
Learn to XC Ski in January
During January, ski areas across the state teamed up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer an affordable introduction to the sport of cross country skiing.
By Michigan Snowsports Industries Association
Dec 22, 2019
After two races, we have leaders in the Michigan Cup!
Mariah Frye Colie and Alex Vanias lead the senior standings with two wins each. Branden Morley and Clara Bennet lead the junior standings.
By Mike Muha
Dec 20, 2019
Fischer Reopens Grants Program for 2020
The Fischer Grants program, an ongoing outreach program aimed at promoting access and engagement to skiing in the United States focus on youth and underserved ski populations, snowmaking efforts, education and outreach.
By Fischer Skis
Dec 18, 2019
Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle
UPDATED! Pity those racers with soft skis or poor balance at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle! There was plenty of snow, and the trail was groomed so three skiers could skate side-by-side much of the 7.2km trail, but the snow surface surface...
By Mike Muha
Dec 16, 2019
Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial
Well, what difference 24 hours and a change of venue makes! Warm temperatures and tricky trails at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle gave way to a colder race (19F), a little new snow, and smooth as silk grooming for the Forbush Corner Freestyle.
By Mike Muha
Dec 16, 2019
Midwest Nordic Rendezvous: Ski and teach better!
Learn to ski better or learn to instruct other skiers how to ski better!
By Amy Powell
Dec 15, 2019
Waxing recommendations for this weekend's MI Cup and JNQ races
So far, only Toko has posted any recommendations, and the Swix recommendation site is gone! I'll update if other recommendations are released!
By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2019
What wax to use when?
Picking the right wax is more complicated than simply looking at a wax chart. Snow and air temperature, free moisture, and snow crystal type all play a role.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 12, 2019
WADA bans Russia for 4 years
Russia has been banned from the Olympics and other competitions for 4 years because of drug testing data manipulations.
By Mike Muha
Dec 10, 2019
Work bees for Noque Trail
There are four scheduled volunteer events planned starting Friday including two at Forestville and two at Big Bay to deal with all the downed trees across the trails.
By NTN Trails
Dec 5, 2019
