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NEW Nationals: Pictures From Monday's Skate RaceJan 7, 2009 - By Patrick Stinson. We've posted Monday's pictures, links to more pictures, and some fun tips for the remainder of the event.  
NEW Nationals: Sprint Race Postponed for ThursdayJan 7, 2009 - By Patrick Stinson. More cold temperatures in Anchorage have caused today's race to be canceled. Today was close to the coldest day of the week, with temperatures not rising above -10F in the stadium area, and variably staying between -15F and -20F in the coldest areas. UPDATED Enjoying the Natural Beauty of Kincaid Park Jan 6, 2009 - By Gordon Wetzel. Are you tired of going around in circles on the cold, shady ski trails? Try a hike on sunny Kincaid beach. The views of Cook Inlet, Turnagain Arm, the Alaska Range and the Kenai mountains are spectacular. 
NEW Going the Distance: The Second Annual Tahoe Rim TourJan 7, 2009 - Last year Far West Nordic debuted a brand new race--the Tahoe Rim Tour. The Race is designed to add another long point-to-point race in the gorgeous Sierras allowing people the adventure of skiing or snowshoeing 30 kilometers on a groomed trail across the 
NEW Tour the Summit – Kick Off the New Year in Nordic StyleJan 7, 2009 - After the holiday season of good food and good cheer, the 3rd Annual Tour the Summit is the perfect way to kick off 2009. Join the Summit County community on January 11 for a fun recreational Nordic ski and snowshoe tour. 
Nationals: Classic Distance Race CanceledJan 6, 2009 - By Patrick Stinson. With the temperature on course hovering right at the -4F cutoff, today's classic distance race has been canceled 30 minutes before the start at Kincaid Park. 
Universal Sports Tour de Ski RecapJan 6, 2009 - Universal Sports has put together an excellent recap page of the Tour de Ski - complete with full write-ups for each stage, links to on-demand video and photo galleries. UPDATED Ocariz and Coulter Lead CCSA at U.S. Nationals Ski Opener Jan 6, 2009 - By Matias Saari. Santi Ocariz and Anna Coulter were the fastest CCSA skiers in yesterday's 5K/10K at U.S. Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska. 
Freeman and Compton win Skate races in AnchorageJan 5, 2009 - By Patrick Stinson. Kris Freeman of the US Ski Team unofficially dominated the men's field with a 50.3 second win, while Caitlin Compton of CXC won for the women, with Kikann Randall a close 3.5 seconds back. .jpg){kind=small}
Garrott Kuzzy Reports on Day One of US Short Distance NationalsJan 6, 2009 - The first two days of the 2009 National Championships were spent going through the pre-race motions. Coaches ironed layers of blue hardwax and cold powder. Both days saw races first postponed and eventually canceled. US Nationals Skate Distance Changed Jan 5, 2009 - Today's US Nationals freestyle race has been changed from a 10/15km to a 5/10km 
Cologna Wins Tour de Ski, Northug Charges to SecondJan 4, 2009 - By Topher Sabot. Dario Cologna (SUI) won the third annual FIS Tour de Ski, adding to his lead on the Final Climb up the Alpe Cermis. Petter Northug (NOR) made an impressive move with less than a kilmoter to go to move into second. 
Kuitunen Holds off Saarinen For Tour VictoryJan 4, 2009 - By Topher Sabot. Virpi Kuitunen (FIN) bested teammate Aino-Kaisa Saarinen to win the the 2008-2009 Tour de Ski, a year after losing out to Charlotte Kalla on the final climb. 
Babikov Wins Final Tour de Ski StageJan 4, 2009 - Ivan Babikov (CAN) won his first World Cup event, skiing to victory in the Tour de Ski Final Climb. MSU Graduate Study and Nordic/Alpine Skiing Research Jan 5, 2009 - The Department of Health & Human Development (HHD) at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, MT, is accepting applications for graduate study in applied exercise physiology. .jpg){kind=small}
Sunday: Anchorage Sprint CancelledJan 4, 2009 - By Patrick Stinson. The classic sprint has been canceled in Anchorage for the second time today. The official decision was made by the jury ten minutes before the scheduled time of 1pm after the weather hadn't shown any sign of changing during the morning. Demong Second in Schonach Jan 4, 2009 - Billy Demong finished second in Sunday's World Cup Nordic combined competition in Schonach, Germany. After finishing 18th in the jumping portion of the event, Demong skied the second fastest 10K to take his third podium of the season. 
Tour de Ski Comes To An EndJan 4, 2009 - The Tour de Ski concluded today, finishing up with the brutal Final Climb. Both the men's and women's races are available for on-demand watching on Universal Sports, and feature some exciting moments! Sunday: Anchorage Sprint Decision Postponed to 1pm Jan 4, 2009 - By Patrick Stinson. The weather in Anchorage remains beautiful today but is still holding back the sprint races at Kincaid Park. The day started with a similar game plan to yesterday (Saturday), provided that the first decision would be at 11:30am instead of 10am. 
US Nationals Sprint CanceledJan 4, 2009 - Today's US National Championship Classic Sprint has been canceled and rescheduled for tomorrow due to cold weather. More Articles In The Archives » |
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