News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Hiawatha Highlands provides COVID-19 guidance
As one of the first "local" trail systems to open, its maybe useful to look at some of the COVID preparations Hiawatha has put in place for the season.
By Mike Muha
Nov 20, 2020
Toko waxing and tuning kits on sales
All hot waxing kits come with a high quality Cordura bag that can serve as a wax kit for years. Take advantage of these deals!
By Ian Harvey
Nov 18, 2020
10km NordicSkiRacer Time Trial gets skiers ready for the race season
We couldn't have asked for better weather. Although it was below freezing, the bright sun and no wind made it feel much warmer.
By Mike Muha
Nov 15, 2020
2020-21 Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 23 athletes of the Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2020-21 season who will kick off competition with the traditional World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, Nov. 27-29.
By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Nov 10, 2020
NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Invitational on Saturday, Nov 14
It's only four weeks until the first Michigan Cup race of the season - how are you feeling about your training? Test it out at the NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Time Trail at Kensington Metropark.
By Mike Muha
Nov 8, 2020
Visma Ski Classics delays season start because of COVID-19
With increasing cases of Covid-19 infections in Italy and most European countries during the last couple of weeks, Visma Ski Classics has decided to postpone the start of Season XI. The start is now planned to mid-January.
By Visma Ski Classics
Nov 6, 2020
Flourine is allowed...or not...at US FIS sanctioned races
At least three FIS venues are rejecting FIS guidelines that allow flourine wax and saying they are
By Ian Harvey
Nov 5, 2020
FIS postpones fluorinated wax ban until 2021-22
There were potential sources of measurement error related to the ski testing system that require further testing and design adjustments to ensure absolutely fair and consistent results for all competitors.
By FIS
Oct 30, 2020
US Ski & Snowboard continues to ban fluorinated ski waxes for 2020-21
Despite the International Ski Federations' (FIS) delay of implementing its fluorinated ski wax ban to the 2021-22 season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue to ban the use of fluorinated ski wax from all non-FIS sanctioned events in the United States.
By US Ski Team
Oct 30, 2020
Fischer wins 4 of 6 awards in Cross Country Skier 2021 Gear Guide
Cross Country Skier magazine’s 2021 Gear Guide — the most comprehensive nordic review in the industry — has just been released and Fischer was well praised in its pages.
By Fischer Skis
Oct 29, 2020
White Pine Stampede coordinating a safe race
There are a lot of unknowns right now, but one thing we do know: THE WHITE PINE STAMPEDE IS ON!
By White Pine Stampede
Oct 28, 2020
North American Vasa commits to in-person event
Bottom line is that the NAV is committed to staging an in-person event on February 13/14 unless state directives completely tie our hands.
By Gussie Peterson
Oct 27, 2020
