Cross Country Ski Racing News

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!

Wax recommendation for Nordic Fest

10/21/2011 - By Mike Muha

Our first wax recommendation of the new racing season!

Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start

10/21/2011 - By Nikki Darrow

Photos from the start of the Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start, plus a link to additional photos.

Nordic Fest lays first snow on the course

10/17/2011 - By Mike Muha

Todd Vigland provides a step-by-step photo log of the first load of snow as it makes its way to the Nordic Fest cross country ski trail and race course.

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