Cross Country Ski Racing News
Drive for 25
11/14/2011 - By National Nordic Foundation
U.S. Nordic skiing is in financial trouble. While we have improved to be a nation with World Cup and World Championship podiums we are currently operating at a budget of less than a tenth of our toughest competitors.
Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener
11/14/2011 - By Eric Endress and Mike Muha
Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener at Brick Wheels in Traverse City, MI, on Saturday, Oct 22, 2011.
Myrda, Sauvala win Limestone Loppet
11/13/2011 - By Randal Bladel
The track dictated the use of large, pneumatic-tired roller skis, everyone was on V2 Aero 150s. Unlike most rollerski races, equipment didn't play a role in the results, making the race a more truly competitive affair.
NNF Pledges $58,000 in support to 5 Cross-Country Pillar Projects
11/8/2011 - By Andrew Gerlach
The National Nordic Foundation will invest a record $58,000 in 5 Cross-Country Pillar projects in its first round of 2011/2012 funding. These strategic investments are made to Support Tomorrow’s Stars Today.
3rd Annual SkiErg World Sprints
11/3/2011 - By Josh Carlson
The SkiErg World Sprints will be 1000 meter races held November 11-13, 2011 at locations throughout the world. If you have your own SkiErg, you can join in from your home.
Waves closing out for 2012 Birkie
11/2/2011 - By Birkie
Here the latest list of wave updates and closings for the Birkie and Korte. If you want to be part of this year's events, sign up by November 30th and save a few dollars.
The chills, the spills at the Nordic Fest (Video)
10/31/2011 - By Mike Muha
What do you get when a bunch of ski racers who haven't seen snow since last winter suddenly have to race on a technical course with no preparation? Some "great" (and entertaining) skiing!
How to Wax for Spit, Blood, and Teeth
10/31/2011 - By Eli Brown
The idea of using ice rink shavings originated a few years back at the University of Utah. Here in Traverse City, we have a skating rink with a very willing set of Zamboni drivers who were more than willing to help create snow for us..
Traverse City expects over 1000 racers for 2012 Masters Championships
10/25/2011 - By Mike Norton
Over 900 cross-country skiers from around the U.S. and Canada competed last winter at Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races. And organizers expect hundreds more to attend the 2012 festival.
2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team named
10/24/2011 - By US Ski Team
Decorated Olympic and World Championship medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane and Todd Lodwick highlight a roster of some of the world's top athletes for the just-named 2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.
45 skiers tie for first in Michigan Cup series
10/24/2011 - By Mike Muha
If you raced in the Nordic Fest Season Opener and are a member of a Michigan Cup team, you are now in first place in the individual standings. The VASA Ski Club leads the team standings.
Brown and Powell take Nordic Fest Season Opener
10/23/2011 - By Mike Muha
The narrow 100 meter course was tricky. There were tight fast corners, undulations, and, if you weren't centered in the lane, grass just off the edge ready to catch a ski tip. But it was snow, in October!
