Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

2009 Oregon Fall Camp ready to go

Mon, Oct 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

Fri, Oct 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

Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - By Torin Koos

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

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Rolling the roads of Lake Placid, NY with US Ski Team's Torin Koos

Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - By Torin Koos

Footage from the U.S. Ski Team's final training camp of the season in Lake Placid, New York.

Lake Placid rollerskiing

Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - By Andy Newell

US Ski Team camp in Lake Placid 2009. rollerskiing footage, speeds, and crashes.

Winter “Get Out!” Conference

Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - By AAPAR

Looking for a cool way to learn how to teach outdoor winter activities? Join us in Laconia, NH, for the Get Out! Outdoor & Adventure Education Conference, December 3 – 5, 2009.

Nordic workout day at Boyne Mountain, Saturday, October 24

Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - By Hap Wright

Ski walk, roller ski, kayak, bike, trail run, spa, kids workouts, and a BBQ. Sponsored by Hap Wright, the Boyne Mountain cross country staff, and the Straits Striders southern division. Free!

Skating with USST Men

Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - By Torin Koos

Skiers moving fast and having fun!

Get Ready using the Birkie Training Plan

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 - By Birkie

Central Cross Country Skiing, in partnership with the American Birkebeiner, would like to help you organize your training plan in preparation for this year's Birkie.

Stoked: Lake Placid

Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

My stoke is very high coming off Lake Placid Camp '09. I've seen the work that matters go on everyday, twice a day. Training was tough, lots of hard work, yet the crew held up well due to doing it like a pro.

National Coaches Conference: Short Review

Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

These are my notes and so are biased toward what I took away from the conference. I truly enjoyed all the speakers, but I want to focus on just a few.

Catching air at Whistler

Mon, Oct 12, 2009 - By Andy Newell

Fantastic video of sprint training and racing by the US Ski Team - on rollersis - at Whistler, by Andy Newell. Catch some air!