Cross Country Ski Racing News
Paralympic Team Named
3/5/2010 - By US Ski Team
The cross country action starts March 14 with men's 15K and women's 10K in the sitting discipline. U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Coach Greg Rawlings said the team is as prepared as they can be.
Wax recommendations for Black Mountain
3/4/2010 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations have started rolling in - check back for updates.
Excellent snow coverage for Black Mountain Classic
3/4/2010 - By Denny Paull
Excellent snow coverage remains at Black Mountain and should be expected for the 7th annual Black Mountain Nordic Classic 31 km classic and 10 km freestyle/tour scheduled for this Saturday March 6th.
Sprinting: Slowing Down to Go Fast?
3/4/2010 - By Chris Cook
As the sprint courses have grown in distance and time, not only on an international level but also domestically, controlling your tempo has become more and more crucial to laying down the fastest time of the day.
Whistler notes
3/3/2010 - By Mark Waechter
The work at Whistler was rewarding on many levels. It was great to join the team from Slovenia again. Equally enjoyable is the opportunity to see the athletes and coaches who have become good friends.
Randall gets another top 20
3/2/2010 - By US Ski Team
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) wrapped up her 2010 season with yet another top 20 finish, skiing her way to 17th in 10K Freestyle in the final weekend of the FIS Cross Country World Cup.
Michigan Cup Sprint donates $270 to LiveStrong
3/2/2010 - By Mike Muha
Even though it there was a small turnout, the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints generated $270 in proceeds that were donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Norway wins Cross-Country medals ranking
3/2/2010 - By FIS
Norwegian cross-country team won the Olympic medal ranking. Five Gold medals, two silver and two bronze. Swedish team collected seven with 3-2-2. Third best cross-country nation became Germany with five (1-4-0). In total eleven nations were on the podium.
Yellowstone Rendezvous Race this weeked
3/2/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
TheThe Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is within sight on the calendar. With a bit of luck, a season’s worth of long skis, interval training, and hill climbs will pay off when the boom of the cannon signals the start of the race.
Muffin Race skiers celebrate the warmth
3/1/2010 - By Mike Muha
It was perfect conditions to race in swim suits at the 18th Annual Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI on Sunday February 28, 2010.
Birkie has largest field ever
3/1/2010 - By Cherie Morgan
Honorary Starter, Wisconsin Governor James Doyle, welcomed the largest field of skiers ever in the American Birkebeiner’s 37-year history. He sent over 8,055 skiers on their way beginning at 8:00 a.m. FULL RESULTS.
Italian takes Birkie title
3/1/2010 - By FIS
Leading the European invasion was Italian Fabio Santus, who renewed his country's dominance of the event by covering the 50 kilometers from Cable to Hayward in a record 1:56:58.6, just 8 seconds ahead of runner-up Tad Elliot of Durango, Colo.
