Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Transitions

11/13/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Morgan Smyth doing L4 classical intervals in SLC. Of course not the last for Morgan or most of you all either, but it won't be long.

It's snowing in West Yellowstone

11/13/2009 - By Sara Hoovler

The white Valium started to fall around 11am on Thursday and continues to accumulate. We are waiting with fingers crossed to see how much we get. The forecast for West Yellowstone looks great.

2009 Nationals Coaches Education Conference Presentations

11/9/2009 - By USSA

Material from all presentations from the 2009 Nationals Coaches Education Conference are now available. Here's the list and the links

Clinic Options, Race Correction, and Kids Activities

11/6/2009 - By Sara Hoovler

Register for the Nordic clinics now! Space is filling up. As of November 4, 2009 there are only 2 spaces left on the Thursday one-day skate clinic and one more spot on the Friday one-day classic clinic. All other clinics still show limited availability.

Nordic Walking Returns To The Northern Michigan College Classroom

11/4/2009 - By Pete Edwards

Nordic Walking Returns To The Northern Michigan College Classroom On Friday, Nov. 6th, 2009, Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) will host Lifelong Learning Campus Day offering a Nordic Walking Class during this exciting annual event.

The First Annual SkiErg World Sprints

11/3/2009 - By Suzanne Hudson

An indoor skiing race? OK, it’s a bit wacky - but rowers have been doing it for years, and finding that it’s a great workout and a fun way to get through the last bit of the dryland season.

Head Lamp Season

11/2/2009 - By Rob Bradlee

Last night the clocks were set back. Today it will be dark early. For us working stiffs that means the beginning of headlamp season. That means some miserable workouts on lonely bikepaths enduring a chilly wind.

Are You Into It?

10/30/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Get into it. Work together. Reach beyond your comfort zone. Get in the zone. Get into it to get something out of it. Way into it.

USST Seeks JWC/U23 and J1 Coaches

10/29/2009 - By Pat Casey

USST seeks three 2010 JWC/U23 coaches for the 2010 World Juniors and U23 World Championships and two J1 Scandinavian trip coaches.

2009 Oregon Fall Camp ready to go

10/26/2009 - By JD Downing

The ninth annual edition of the Oregon Fall XC Ski Camp is enjoying steady advance registration and is ready to go for 2009 featuring an expanded schedule stretching from Friday, December 4 until Sunday, December 13.

New events at 2009 Yellowstone Ski Festival

10/23/2009 - By Sara Hoovler

New clinic, new race, new films, and new eats greet this years skiers at the 2009 Yellowstone Ski Festival. And discount trail passes are available until October 31.

Lake Placid ladies skating contrast: Pavement vs. snow

10/22/2009 - By Torin Koos

Torin Koos compares skiing technique on paveent and on snow for women of the US Ski Team.