Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Video: Andy Newel on a rollerboard

Mon, Sep 14, 2009 - By Andy Newell

Andy Newell on a Bill Koch designed roller board. Can you do this?

$14,000 Available for Young Skier Programs

Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - By Cherie Morgan

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that it is seeking grant applications for young skier programs associated with middle and high schools and cross-country ski organizations throughout the country.

Video: Double push technique - One skate sprint

Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - By nakkpeter

This is a great video showing one skate technique in sprinting. The skier gets lots of power, and really gets very high on the start of his push. He also demonstrates the double push technique with his inner leg.

More European Competitions Coming Up for the US-Team

Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - By Viktoria Franke USBA

After finishing the training camp in Sweden the men headed to Ruhpolding Germany at the beginning of the week.

Video: Training at Whistler

Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - By Andy Newell

US Ski Team 10k time trial in Whistler - video by Andy Newell.

Whistler- Final post from home

Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Whistler is home now. Next time we're here is for the Olympics. 160 away.

Checking in with Andrea Mayo and Grace Boutot

Fri, Sep 4, 2009 - By US Biathlon Association

Interviews with teen biathletes Andrea Mayo and Grace Boutot.

Whistler Sept Camp - Update 2

Thu, Sep 3, 2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

There are doubters, whiners, complainers and bitchers. And there are hard chargers. Who do you think will win?

CXC Masters Team fills up

Thu, Sep 3, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

CXC Masters Team is continuing to grow! 26 members in June, 40 members in August and the goal is 50 by October 1! CXC Masters Team limit is only 50 members so don't miss your chance.

Whistler Aug/Sept Camp - Update 1

Wed, Sep 2, 2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Train hard. Rest well. Don't make me come down there.

CXC/Birkie Masters Camp at Telemark Resort photos

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 - By Yuriy Gusev

This inaugural CXC/Bikrie Masters Camp brought over 25 participants of different level of skill and ability from MN, WI, MI and IL.

Summer Training Equipment for Para-Nordic Skiers

Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - By Jeff Whiting & Margaret Barron

Although double poling ergometers have been shown to be sport specific in able-bodied skiers, marked physiological differences may exist between able and disabled skiers.