News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Mclean & Gebhart Win 2006 Boyne Highlands 10K Clasic
What rain? It was bright and sunny for the Boyne Highlands 10K Classic on Saturday, March 11. OK, maybe it was a little warm - it was between 40 and 45F when the starting gun went off.,
By Mike Muha
Mar 12, 2006
Freestyle Results & Photos from Junior Olympcis
Temperatures during the day reached the low 40s, creating extremely soft, wet snow conditions for Friday's freestyle races.,
By Doug Endicott
Mar 11, 2006
Natalie Dawson 2nd at Leadville Loppet
Natalie Dawson, member of Team NordicSkiRacer.com, won her age group and took second overall in the 44K Leadville Loppet on February 26. The race runs at an evelation of 10,000 feet!,
By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2006
Change Lanes in a Classic Race
There's actually a technique for changing lanes on a course with multiple sets of parallel tracks. And you have to plan your change. If you don't, you may lose your momentum. If you plan well, you can actually increase your speed during the lane change. ,
By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2006
Cassiday Edwards 15th in NCAA Classic 5Km
Michigan Cup skier Cassidy Edwards finishes 15th in 5KM Classic at NCAA National Collegiate Skiing Championships.,
By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2006
Nystad, Loefshus To Leave US Ski Team at Season's End
Two-time Olympian Pete Vordenberg was named Thursday night as the new U.S. cross country head coach, replacing Trond Nystad, who is resigning effective at the end of this Olympic season.,
By US Ski Team
Mar 10, 2006
Photos from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic
Thrity-three photos by Mary Pritchard from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic cross country ski race.,
By Mary Pritchard
Mar 9, 2006
Challenging Race in Junior Olympics Classic Event
407 skiers competed in classic races Wednesday, racing distances ranging from 5 to 15 kilometers. The course is very challenging with many technical turns, climbs and descents. Unusual warm conditions added to the challenge.,
By Doug Endicott
Mar 9, 2006
Watch the Junior Olympics - Live!
Watch the Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech trails in Houghton via webcam,
By Mike Muha
Mar 8, 2006
XC Skiing at Hanson Hills
Some trail photos from Hanson Hills in Grayling - great snow, great skating and classic skiing!,
By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2006
Photo Finishes at Junior Olympic Sprints
Results from the first day of racing at the 2006 Chevrolet Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech cross country ski trails in Houghton, Michigan.,
By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2006
