News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Interview with Matt Whitcomb, Women's Team Coach
The ladies’ U.S. ski team has delivered stellar performances during the first World Cup period. FIS Cross-Country News sat down with U.S. Ski team coach Matt Whitcomb right after the last competition in Canmore.
By FIS
Dec 27, 2012
Winterstart: Powell's 3rd victory; Baic gets his first
UPDATED RESULTS! Amy Powell and Milan Baic won the senior divisions of the first ever Michigan Cup Race held at Lakes of the North Winterstart freestyle 7.5 km race. This was a very challenging race as very soft conditions prevailed.
By Curt Peterson
Dec 26, 2012
Eight XC ski areas participate in Discover Michigan Skiing
The program, which has run every January for the past 19 years, includes: a beginner lesson, ski rental, and a cross-country trail pass for $20.
By Mike Muha
Dec 26, 2012
Update on Tour de Ski race weekend
Snow cover is good at the Boyne Valley Lodge but sticks on the trail make it hard to set classic tracks... If classic skiing is not good here, we will do the classic race on Sunday at Boyne Mountain on the Vista Loop (excellent condition).
By Nick Baic
Dec 26, 2012
Sprint Québec 2012
Cool video from Canada of the Quebec World Cup Sprint.
By okusproductions.ca
Dec 22, 2012
2nd UPDATED! Wax Recommendations: Lakes of the North Winterstart
UPDATE #2: Waxing recommendations for this coming weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Lakes of the North Winterstart. Check for updates!
By Mike Muha
Dec 20, 2012
Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprints starts Jan 1
HIere is the schedule for the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprint Races in Traverse City this year, starting January 1.
By Mark Esper
Dec 19, 2012
Toko wax irons improved for 2012-2103
Both the T8 Iron and the T14 Digital Irons have been improved for the 2012-13 season. They come with a new stronger pressure cast plate which is both thicker and heavier.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 19, 2012
Lakes of the North Winterstart tentatively a go
The weather forecast is looking better by the day. We are now under a winter storm watch for Thur morning through Friday. We will make the call as soon as possible but may have to wait till Friday am.
By Curt Peterson
Dec 19, 2012
Today will be the calm before the storm...
Snow accumulations in excess of 10 inches expected across northwestern and north-central lower and eastern upper Michigan.
By NOAA, edited by Mike Muha
Dec 19, 2012
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race: Men's and women's start, racing on the course, the finish...
By Jamie Green
Dec 18, 2012
Lakes of the North race at risk
Right now the race could not be held.. But snow is forecasted for later in the week and into the weekend. Mark and Scott at Lakes of the North have shown they can groom with 4 inches of snow.
By Mike Muha
Dec 17, 2012
