Cross Country Ski Racing News
Last update from Andy before the Olympics
2/12/2010 - By Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.
Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.
Cote Dame Marie Loppet – What’s With the Crazy Name?
2/12/2010 - By Chris Jones
The Grayling Recreation Authority has conducted a Nordic ski race at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area for more than 30 years. The race has gained a reputation for excellent grooming and beautiful trails. This year we would like to step it up a bit...
U.S. XC Team set to chase medals
2/12/2010 - By US Ski Team
Although the U.S. has just one cross country medal in Olympic history - Bill Koch won silver in 1976 - results for men and women have improved dramatically on the international stage, and Americans are poised to chase medals in Vancouver.
KIDS WANTED: 2010 North American Junior Vasa
2/11/2010 - By Pete Edwards
The Junior VASA returns to Traverse City on Saturday February 13, 2010 as a key part of the North American Vasa Festival of Races, attracting skiers ages 3-15 in cross-country skiing events ranging from 200 meters to 2 km in length.
2010 Michigan Cup Sprints: The video
2/11/2010 - By Cecil Moix
A video of the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints.
Vasa Weekend wax recommendations
2/11/2010 - By Mike Muha
Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko for the Vasa weekend, plus links to other races and the online wax wizards.
High hopes greet Nordic Combined squad
2/11/2010 - By US Ski Team
Since the competition began in 1924, the U.S. has never medaled in an Olympic nordic combined event, yet Americans swept the 3 individual events at last year's World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, and are considered to be among the favorites.
Five tips on how to ski a marathon
2/11/2010 - By Zack Simons
As a marathon specialist, I'd like to offer five ideas on how to maximize your potential the next time you line up for a long distance event.
The Team Behind the Team: Physiotherapist
2/11/2010 - By Viktoria Franke
I remember it clearly: I twisted my back while lifting up my suitcase at the airport and almost couldn’t move. Then, in Stockholm airport, I met Martin. Our team-physiotherapist Martin Biermaier. He’d offered me to take care of my back at the evening.
Photos from the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints
2/10/2010 - By Charlie Lannen
Lots of photos from the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints!
Bozzio and Vigland sprint to victory
2/9/2010 - By Mike Muha
Tony Bozzio cruised through the heats before overcoming a challenge by Dave Mcclean to win the Michigan Cup Sprints. Susan Vigland and Catarina Gulledge reported their White Pine 20K places by taking first and second in the Sprints.
2010 White Pine Stampede photos
2/9/2010 - By Mike Muha
A bazillion photos from the 2010 White Pine Stampede. (OK, so it's only 926 photos - so far - but it seems like a bazillion....). Thanks to our photographer friends!
