Cross Country Ski Racing News
Cheese and Crackers anyone? Six-Hour Michigan Cup Relay Race
1/3/2016 - By Mike Muha
It's 11:30am. I'm targeting any skier who looks like they might be getting ready for another leg of skiing. Every one of them sees right through me. It's all fun and games at the Six-Hour Michigan Cup Relay Race.
VIDEO: Tour de Ski Stage 1, Women's final sprint
1/3/2016 - By USSA Sports Network
The US Ski Team's Sophie Caldwell finishes 4th in the freestyle sprint, Stage 1 of the 2016 Tour de Ski.
Three US women in top 8 at Tour de Ski sprint
1/1/2016 - By Mike Muha
After finishing second in the freestyle sprint qualifier, Sophie Caldwell went on to finish fourth in Stage 1 of the Tour de Ski in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Sadie Bjornsen and Jessie Diggins took 7th and 8th.
Get Waxing! Weekend wax recommendations
12/31/2015 - By Mike Muha
Fast Wax and Toko wax recommendations for the 6-hour Michigan Cup Team Relay race. Check back for updates from Solda and Swix.
11 Best cross country ski moments of 2015
12/31/2015 - By USSA
Take a look back on a few of the top moments of 2015 that reflect on the successes of this past year and hopefully propel the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team to success in 2016!
UPDATED: Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial a GO!
12/30/2015 - By Mike Muha
Justin Andre reports great skiing at Hanson Hills Recreation Area, with 7 inches of snow from the recent storm. Justin plans to hold the Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial this Saturday as scheduled.
Volunteer crew prepares XC ski trails for U.S. Nationals
12/28/2015 - By Michigan Tech
A crew of 60 volunteers worked this morning to prepare the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center for the upcoming U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships. The event is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.
2016 US Nationals have snow
12/21/2015 - By US Championships
After the weekend’s snowfall, the trail system is currently in great shape. We are going forward full speed with plans to keep everything at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center.
GLD application to attend Junior Nationals due Jan 3, 2016.
12/21/2015 - By Nick Baic
The 2016 Junior Nationals trip for the Great Lakes District will be lead by Karmen Witham as head coach and Nick Baic as trip leader. All parties interested in attending Junior Nationals as wax techs or coaches need to apply here.
It's the men's turn: Simi Hamilton takes 2nd!
12/19/2015 - By USSA
Simi Hamilton (Aspen, CO) led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team to a historic podium Saturday in Toblach during a 1.3k freestyle sprint, finishing second in the men’s final, 0.48 seconds behind Italy’s Federico Pellegrino.
WinterSonnenwende Nordic ski race: On or Off?
12/18/2015 - By Mike Muha
It's a little unclear: Is the WinterSonnenwende Nordic ski race: On or Off? Looks like 6 inches of snow is in the forecast. Race director?
Understanding technique violations when skiing in a classic race
12/17/2015 - By Mike Muha
The FIS produced a video explaining some common violations of classic technique in a classic ski race.
