Kris Freeman was 24 seconds ahead of Carl Swenson in a 15-kilometer skate time-trial at Soldier Hollow on Tuesday. Dave Chamberlain was third. Dry roads, 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit and five laps on the Soldier Hollow , Utah rollerski course (plus the biathlon loop) at the 2002 Olympic stadium was on the program for the US Ski Team and several other skiers on Tuesday October 18. Freeman skied a very fast first lap and put an...
The ski season is almost upon us. For those interested in the early season SuperTour races, we have provided links to race information and registration. These races will help select the US team for the 2006 Olympics. Fairbanks, Alaska Nov 4,5 2005 http://www.anchoragenordicski.com/Racing/Other/noram.htm West Yellowstone, Montana: Nov 25,26 2005
The Yellowstone Ski Festival will take place during Thanksgiving Week on November 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2005 in West Yellowstone, Montana. The event’s highlights include a series of one, three and five day Nordic skiing clinics, the NorAm XC Supertour races, the Try It and Buy It Equipment Demo and an Indoor Ski Show. For over 25 years, West Yellowstone, Montana has played host to cross country skiers during the month of November....
More Details From The Swedish Sprint Opener Some excerpts from a Swedish season opener article by Unni Odegard. Source: Langrenn.com — by Unni Odegard Lina Andersson and Bjorn Lind won the Swedish season sprintpremiere. Norwegian Tommy Aasen surprised the Swedes and did well almost without any ski training. The season premier is over. At least for most Swedish skiers. The premier is always a little extra exciting. The nice weather in Mora “warmed up the...
Bjorn Lind and Lina Andersson won the Swedish skate sprint premiere in Mora on Sunday. Source: Skidsport.com/Glid The most experienced skiers were as expected best in the Swedish season opener in Mora on Sunday. Bjorn Lind won comfortably under perfect conditions the men’s race ahead of Peter Larsson. Thobias Fredriksson was third and Fredrik Bystrom was fourth. Lina Andersson won the women’s race clearly ahead of Anna Dahlberg. Anna-Karin Stromstedt was third and Ida Ingemarsdotter...
Gallivare, Sweden is a hot candidate to organize the World Cup premiere next season. Source: Skidsport.com/Glid Gallivare took over Ostersunds World Cup races last season when warm weather caused problems. The races were very successful and the town will most likely get to organize World Cup races in the middle of November next season. – It’s correct that there is a finished schedule suggestion at FIS that includes Gallivare, but the decision will not be...
About 1.5″ of snow fell overnight Friday in Fairbanks. Added to the 1″-2″ that were already on the ground, it was enough to make Birch Hill skiable. The conditions are definitely “early season” conditions, and grass is sticking up through the snow in places. Nonetheless, it's still pretty good early season skiing. Overnight temperatures were in the mid 20's F/-5C range, and temperatures today are hovering just below freezing. The wax du jour for classic...
Cory, We got on snow this weekend at the Breckenridge Nordic Center. I had about half a dozen of my Western State Skiers up there. It was Great Mid October Skiing. I attached a handful of pictures from Saturday, the 15th. They're zipped for easy attachment. They're nice and small, about 200kb each. It would be great if you could share this with the Fasterskier World. Thanks Jesse Crandall Western State College Ski Team By:...
SALT LAKE CITY * The University of Utah men's and women's ski teams will be under the direction of Eli Brown. The former Nordic Race Director for Fischer Sports USA will take the helm this week as the University of Utahs 10th head ski coach. He replaces Kevin Sweeney who left in September to work for Swix. “I was really starting to miss coaching. I’m psyched to be back working with the Utes!†said Brown....
US Ski Team member Torin Koos and Norwegian skier Sigrid Aas won a skate rollerski sprint time-trial on the rollerski course at Soldier Hollow on Saturday. 18 skiers from the US Ski Team, University of Utah and other clubs were on the starting line for the 10 AM start. Great warm fall weather with temperatures in the 60-70 Fahrenheit range. The prolog was run with 10 seconds intervals. The heats started 20 minutes after the...
– The average values for the boys is a little higher than in the past, explains the Norwegian junior national team coach, Jon Arne Schjetne following last weeks O2 test. The Norwegian junior national team just finished a camp at Toppidrettssenteret in Oslo, along with 25 skiers from various skigymnas (ski high schools). The camp included a time-trial and a MaxV02 test. – It looks like the skiers are in good shape, but its how...
Sponsorship Agreement to Run Through 2007 Auburn, New Hampshire October 12th, 2005: Carrera has signed a two year contract to sponsor Team FSx. Eli Brown, Fischer Nordic Racing Manager has brought Carrera on to help American Cross Country Ski racers compete at the top level in national and international competition. Carrera will be the official eyewear sponsor of the FSx program and athletes. Carrera joins Fischer, Swix, and Yogi Tea as the fourth official sponsor...
Public 2004 income and tax returns for successful Norwegian skiers and coaches shows very modest income for even World Champions. The records show however that some retired stars have been financially successful. Here what they did differently. Source: Langrenn.com — Edited and translated and by Torbjorn Karlsen The 2004 Norwegian income and tax records show modest incomes for national team cross country skiers. Only Tore Ruud Hofstad, Frode Estil, Tor Arne Hetland and Vibeke Skofterud...
DULUTH CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB SEASON KICKOFF Duluth, MN — Come celebrate the beginning of the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club’s second season! Please join us Saturday, 22 October at Chester Bowl from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our Season Kickoff and Membership Drive. Bring your friends and family! Everyone is invited! We've got a bunch of fun activities planned, including: □ Ski Waxing Clinic! □ Fun Run/Hike! □ Kid’s Rootbeer Relay! □ Free...
This weekends Mora sprint opener will be an indication if Swedish sprint star Peter Larsson can reach this winters ambitious goals. — I’m aiming for Olympic gold and as many World Cup victories as possible, says Larsson Source: Skidsport.com/Glid Peter Larsson is aiming high and can in his best moments win any World Cup race. He has won the Düsseldorf race three years in a row. He has skied poorly twice in the Mora sprint...