Cross Country Ski Racing News
Demong Takes Fourth Career World Cup Win
12/21/2008 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Billy Demong landed one of the best jumps of his career to win his fourth career World Cup nordic combined event in Ramsau on Saturday.
Newell 11th in Dusseldorf Sprint
12/21/2008 - By US Ski Team
Andy Newell finished 11th in the men's World Cup freestyle sprint in Dusseldorf Saturday as rain poured down along the banks of the Rhine.
Graves: On to Dusseldorf
12/20/2008 - By US Ski Team
This weekend we will see nordic combined action from Ramsau, Austria, along with insane crowds on the banks of the Rhein for the annual Dusseldorf Sprints.
PREVIEW: XC Looks For Stride in 2009
12/20/2008 - By US Ski Team
Following up one of its most successful seasons in 25 years isn't the easiest of milestones to beat. But the 2009 U.S. Cross Country Ski team is ready to hit its stride to compete for another page in the annals of history.
Bramante and Hall Prevail in Snow Storm at Mt Itasca NorAm
12/19/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Blizzard conditions created challenging shooting conditions at Mt Itasca for NorAm # 2 on Sunday. The high winds and snow made shooting very difficult and the ski tracks slow. Nevertheless, the results were surprisingly tight.
Tour de Ski starts in 8 days
12/19/2008 - By FIS
The snow situation in Oberhof is excellent and the weather forecast predicts more snow and cold weather. The Tour will kick off on 27th December with a prologue followed by a handicap start race on 28th December.
A Michigan Cup scoring proposal
12/18/2008 - By Ed Anderson
I propose we trial a Michigan Cup scoring system that is the same as what's currently used at any xc running meets. This system, long term, might replace the current scoring used for the Brumbaugh Cup. We'll see what feedback we get at the end of the year
Michigan Cup Team Points proposal
12/18/2008 - By Ed Anderson, Ken Dawson, Chris Jones
Proposal for tracking Michigan Cup Team points. Team Race points will be tracked for 2009, but only used for demonstration purposes - no awards will be given based on these points.
Birkebeiner to use IPICO Sports Timing System
12/18/2008 - By Birkie
The IPICO Sports turnkey timing system will allow for streamlined chip pickup at registration, on course splits and immediate race results at the finish line.
Laura Valaas Reports from Silverstar
12/17/2008 - By Laura Valaas
We come to race. It's simple like that-- show up, ski fast. During our stay in Silver Star, BC, with two sprint races and three distance race, I stepped up to the start line eleven times.
NMU and MTU race at Ironwood Holiday Classic
12/17/2008 - By MNU and MTU
Racing under extreme conditions (according to Sten Fjeldheim, the Northern Michigan University Nordic ski coach) both NMU and Michigan Tech's Nordic ski teams competed at the CXC Holiday Invitational over the weekend.
Three Skiers & A Baby Will Re-Enact 800-Year-Old Birkebeiner Legend
12/17/2008 - By Cherie Morgan
The search for three cross country skiers and a baby to re-enact the 800-year-old legend that inspired the creation of the American Birkebeiner cross country ski race from Cable to Hayward, Wis. is over
