Cross Country Ski Racing News
Kowalczyk gaps field in stage 2 to take Tour lead
12/30/2012 - By USSA
Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk made a big statement in Sunday's 9k classic pursuit stage two of the Tour de Ski, posting a 41.4 second win over Norway's Therese Johaug and moving into a commanding lead in her bid for a fourth straight Tour title.
Powerful Prologue win for Randall
12/30/2012 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied a powerful 3k freestyle prologue Saturday to take a solid win over past Tour champions Charlotte Kalla of Sweden and Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland.
Seven USA skiers in Tour de Ski
12/28/2012 - By US Ski Team
Seven U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes are preparing for the start of the nine-day Tour de Ski with the opener set for this weekend in Oberhof. It is the strongest and deepest U.S. contingent ever.
Interview with Matt Whitcomb, Women's Team Coach
12/27/2012 - By FIS
The ladies’ U.S. ski team has delivered stellar performances during the first World Cup period. FIS Cross-Country News sat down with U.S. Ski team coach Matt Whitcomb right after the last competition in Canmore.
Update on Tour de Ski race weekend
12/26/2012 - By Nick Baic
Snow cover is good at the Boyne Valley Lodge but sticks on the trail make it hard to set classic tracks... If classic skiing is not good here, we will do the classic race on Sunday at Boyne Mountain on the Vista Loop (excellent condition).
Winterstart: Powell's 3rd victory; Baic gets his first
12/26/2012 - By Curt Peterson
UPDATED RESULTS! Amy Powell and Milan Baic won the senior divisions of the first ever Michigan Cup Race held at Lakes of the North Winterstart freestyle 7.5 km race. This was a very challenging race as very soft conditions prevailed.
Sprint Québec 2012
12/22/2012 - By okusproductions.ca
Cool video from Canada of the Quebec World Cup Sprint.
Lakes of the North Winterstart tentatively a go
12/19/2012 - By Curt Peterson
The weather forecast is looking better by the day. We are now under a winter storm watch for Thur morning through Friday. We will make the call as soon as possible but may have to wait till Friday am.
Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprints starts Jan 1
12/19/2012 - By Mark Esper
HIere is the schedule for the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprint Races in Traverse City this year, starting January 1.
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race
12/18/2012 - By Jamie Green
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race: Men's and women's start, racing on the course, the finish...
Lakes of the North race at risk
12/17/2012 - By Mike Muha
Right now the race could not be held.. But snow is forecasted for later in the week and into the weekend. Mark and Scott at Lakes of the North have shown they can groom with 4 inches of snow.
Yankus and Powell win Wintersonnewende
12/16/2012 - By Mike Muha
For many skiers, it was their first or second day on snow, and they were feeling it. "I skied like a peg legged pirate," said Michael Seaman who has spent most of the fall racing cyclocross.
