Cross Country Ski Racing News
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.
Potential options announced for low snow at Nationals
12/16/2015 - By US Nationals
The 2016 US Cross Country Championships, has announced options for dealing with current low-snow conditions in Houghton, Michigan.
Caldwell 6th in freestyle sprint in Davos
12/13/2015 - By USSA
Sophie Caldwell (Peru, VT) was the top American in sixth in the 1.6k freestyle sprint at the FIS Cross Country World Cup Sunday.
Diggins gets 11th in Davos 15km freestyle
12/13/2015 - By USSA
In the women’s competition Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied some of the fastest checkpoint times, but that didn’t seem to fend off the dynamic Norwegian women’s team which snatched up all three spots on the podium.
Team NordicSkiRacer's resident artist has solo show
12/7/2015 - By Mike Muha
It's hard to believe, but some of us actually have lives outside of skiing! While we dance the Heikki Lunta and wait for the snow to fall, you might catch up with Team NordicSkiRacer's Linda Allen at her solo art show at the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit.
US women take 3rd in Lillehammer relay
12/6/2015 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team women scored an historic podium Sunday, as Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied the fastest anchor leg to give the USA third in the 4x5k relay.
Bjornsen 20th in Lillehammer skiathlon
12/5/2015 - By USSA
The second weekend of World Cup competition kicked off with a 15k skiathlon on Saturday. The U.S. women had four in the top 30, led by Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) in 20th.
