Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Train hard, gain a second. Train easy, gain 15 seconds

6/24/2016 - By Mike Muha

Hammer all you want. You'll get faster and stronger. But if you spend some time practicing your downhill technique, you may get faster sooner.

Two PSIA classes offered at Crystal Mountain

1/22/2016 - By Amy Powell

PSIA is offering two classes at Crystal Mountain Resort starting January 30, 2016: XC Fundamentals Workshop/Instructor Training Workshop, and Cross Country Level 1,2,3.

Nordic Ski Series resumes at Nub's Nob Jan. 6

1/3/2016 - By Ben Doornbos

Co-hosted by The Outfitter of Harbor Springs and Nub's Nob, the series begins Wed, Jan 6 at 6 p.m. with a focus on classic skiing. The focus will alternate each week between classic and skate skiing and continue every Wed night through March 9, 2016.

Race day breakfast burritos?

12/22/2015 - By Mike Muha

Allen Tran, MS, RD, USSA High Performance Chef, walks through a simple way to make a batch of breakfast burritos that you can store and reheat when ready to eat.

Learn to ski at “We-Ski”

12/16/2015 - By Nancy Briggs

The North American Vasa and the Vasa Ski Club will be offering their annual cross country ski program in January at Timber Ridge Resort. This program is designed to introduce families and individuals to the basic skills needed to enjoy the sport.

Basic herringbone

12/15/2015 - By Mike Muha

The herringbone is used when the terrain is too steep to diagonal stride. There are five basic elements to the herringbone.

Key points to strong cornering

12/8/2015 - By Mike Muha

Four tips for getting around a corner fast! And a couple drills you can do to learn how to ski corners better...

Free classic and skate xc ski lesson in Midland area

12/7/2015 - By Mike Muha

John Johnson is offering free Classic and Freestyle cross-country ski lessons in the Midland area starting December 13, 2015. Classes fill be offered in December, January and February.

Classic skiing 101: Fundamental body position

12/1/2015 - By Mike Muha

On snow yet? U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.

Broad jumping on skis to improve double pole

11/24/2015 - By Bryan Fish

U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish shows a double pole drill that uses the broad jump to teach the rhythm and timing of the double pole. Do this drill on rollerskis on soft grass to get the feel without worrying about falling.