Cross Country Ski Racing News
CXC gets grant for to work with military veterans
10/21/2010 - By CXC Skiing
Our outreach program for Veterans started in June in many of the major Veterans Affairs Hospitals in the Midwest, and receiving this grant will only expand our efforts and extend our work with already-established Opportunity Centers.
Nordic skier among 7 inducted into Hall of Fame
10/21/2010 - By US Ski Team
Marcus Nash skied on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for over a decade and participated in two Olympic Winter Games. Nash and 6 our US Ski Team veterans will be inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame on Oct. 22.
Over 20 US skiers to contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener
10/20/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
More than 20 U.S. Mordic athletes will contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener in just 25 days. Nine have trip subsidized by NCCSEF.
2011 Nordic Competition Guide Now Available
10/19/2010 - By USSA
The 2011 Nordic Competition Guide is now available online. Use the following link to access the electronic version. Hard copies are being sent to USSA Member Coaches and Officials.
First Michigan ski race of the season: Oct 23
10/13/2010 - By Eli Bown
The Vasa Ski Club in Traverse City is going to hold the first ski race of the year on October 23. We have permision to use ice shavings from a local skating rink (where the Detroit Red Wings train) to set up an out-and-back course.
GLBA proposes summer biathlon at Island Lake Rec
10/13/2010 - By Mike Muha
Like to run and shoot guns? A newly-formed Biathlon Association submitted a proposal to the Island Lake Shooting Range just west of Brighton, Michigan, to hold a summer biathlon in 2011.
Utah Honors Skiing Olympians
10/12/2010 - By US Ski Team
Olympic medalists who shared a piece of history with the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding's record performance in Vancouver will reunite on stage in Salt Lake City Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Utah Ski Archives' annual Ski Affair
The Michigan Cup Sprints live!
10/8/2010 - By Mike Muha
Todd Vigland of the Vasa Ski Club announced that the club will host the Michigan Cup Sprints after the White Pine Stampede.
Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run
10/7/2010 - By Pete Edwards
Participants at the 2010 VASA Trail Run will have the opportunity to run or walk the beautiful VASA ski trails. Nordic Walking Poles will be provided by www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System.
Cha-Ching! Over $3 Million in prize money for 2010-11 World Cup season
10/5/2010 - By FIS
Over 15,000 for a victory. The Ruka Triple will pay out over $240,000, the Tour de Ski over $1,055,000, plus $440,000 for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Over 30,000 registered for Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2011
10/1/2010 - By Per Strid
From a 3 kilomoter race through a 90 kilometer race, the 2011 Vasaloppet Week has seen a 20 increase in registration compared to the year before.
Morgan Arritola crushes record at Baldy Hill Climb
9/29/2010 - By Mike Muha
The US Cross Country Ski Team's Morgan Arritola became the first women ever to run the Baldy Hill Climb in under 40 minutes, crushing the old record by 1:43.
