Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips
Skate speed with Noah Hoffman at the Snow Farm
8/26/2013 - By Hoah Hoffman and Chris Grover
Says Noah Hoffman, "Here is the video from yesterday morning’s (8/23/2013) skate speed session with the Canadian men (Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw).
Downhill in cross country skiing
7/2/2013 - By Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre
Downhill skiing is thrilling challenges in high speed that doesn't cost that much energy and gives you a great feeling for the snow, but still a lot of skiers are afraid of the technique and very few are actually focusing on it.
Know where you're starting from
6/24/2013 - By Suzanne Hudson
It makes good sense to test at the beginning of the training year so that you have a baseline from which to measure your progress.
USSA Level 100 Technique Clinic on July 7
6/23/2013 - By Yuriy Gusev
CXC Skiing is sponsoring a USSA Level 100 Technique Clinic on July 7, 2013 between 2:00pm and 4:30pm CDT at Lake Owen Resort (14580 Resort Rd, Cable, WI 54821 - Meet at 1:45PM).
Screening for cross country skiing
6/14/2013 - By Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre
Do you have the optimal flexibility, stability and mobility for cross country skiing? Curious to find out? We will bring you the tools you need in this video. Let Anders Södergren, HC Holmberg and Kim Hébert-Loiser be your guides.
Tuesday night road rides start April 9
4/4/2013 - By Ken Dawson
Team NordicSkiRacer and friends invite you to a road bike ride with at 5:30pm every Tuesday starting from the East Boat Launch parking lot in Kensington Metropark.
Positive Coaching or "Why Eli Brown is a great coach"
3/7/2013 - By Megan Spurkland
Packed into the Galena Lodge before the start of the race, Eli introduced me to the masters skiers that he was coaching and said, "This is Megan. I taught her, and now she teaches other people."
Saturday XC Ski Clinic is on at Huron Meadows
2/15/2013 - By Jon Morgan
The Buck's Run trail is in great shape for skating, and the groomers will set track on about 3/4 of the course so we should be able to run a great clinic tomorrow. The ski center opens at 9 for rentals.
XC Ski Clinic at Huron Meadows this Saturday
2/12/2013 - By Jon Morgan
Throughout the XC race season and during the summer we’ve talked to a lot of riders, runners, triathletes, and folks just wanting to get out and enjoy the winter and XC skiing. Many have asked for some basic instruction and advice...Now's the chance.
Brown and Crocker win Gran Travers 16k Classic
2/10/2013 - By Mike Muha
Vasa Ski Club's Eli Brown made it a double weekend, winning both the Vasa 50K and the Gran Travers 16K Classic. Alison Crocker took her second vicotry of the season to win the women's title.
Technique lessons after Frosty Freestyle/Krazy Klassic races
1/3/2013 - By Andy Liebner
I'll be offering technique lessons to small groups of skiers each afternoon after the completion of the Frosty Freestyle (skate technique) and Krazy Klassic (classic technique) on Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13.
PSIA Clinics this weekend in Traverse City
12/31/2012 - By Amy Powell
Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) is hosting Nordic instructional clinics at Hickory Hills in Traverse City and Jan 5-6. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and enhance your teaching techniques...
