On Sunday, February 28th, 2016, the quaint little town of Stowe, Vermont, will welcome the 71st edition of the Stowe Derby, the most anticipated winter event of the year, and perennial favorite hosted by the Mt. Mansfield Ski Club.
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Looking to test your athleticism this winter? Look no further than Aspen’s favorite nordic ski race: the Owl Creek Chase. The Owl Creek Chase, a 21k cross country ski race from Snowmass to Aspen, will be held on Sunday, February 14 at 9am. Athletes from around the country make their way to Aspen to participate in Colorado’s premier cross-country ski race, the Owl Creek Chase. The Owl Creek Chase presents the very best that Colorado...
This year, on Saturday, January 23, the White Mountain Classic 30K returns to Jackson, NH and the Jackson Ski Touring Center for its 12th year. The Classic is part of the New England Marathon Series and the NENSA 1-Day Club Championships. This classic technique marathon offers several abilities levels the opportunity to compete on some of the countries best maintained and groomed trails. The course utilizes the unique trail system in and around Jackson Village, which...
Toko All Stars and Canadian NorAm Field Report
TokoJanuary 5, 2016
Toko Glove All Stars: Ida Sargent 1. Who was your skiing role model when you were growing up and why? Chandra Crawford- I watched her win Olympic gold with the biggest smile on her face and it doesn’t get more inspiring than that! 2. What skier inspires you currently and why? Kikkan Randall- she is a leader for our team and an incredible role model. Kikkan isn’t afraid to set big goals and believe...
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Field Report from Mansfield Nordic Club Eastern Cup #1, Craftsbury, VT December 19th, Freestyle sprints December 20th, 5km Freestyle for all Friday afternoon conditions were transformed corn snow the was fast and slick. Overnight, temps dropped to the mid-20s and new snow fell. For the men’s race, temps were mid 20’s rising toward 30 with intermittent sun and clouds. the snow was skied in, fast and slightly glazing from traffic (the qualifier was 2.5 laps...
No Wax Skis and Team Gregg WC Report
TokoDecember 22, 2015
Toko Grip & Glide Wax: For No Wax Skis We get asked all of the time how treat no wax skis and more specifically often times how to prevent wax from clumping up in the kick zone in new falling snow around 32f. The solution is simple: Toko Grip & Glide Wax. Apply Grip & Glide Wax to the entire base of the ski – both the glide areas as well as the kick...
Registration is open for the 2016 Great Bear Chase
Great Bear ChaseDecember 17, 2015
Registration is now open for the 36th annual UP Health System Portage Great Bear Chase. The race will take place on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at the beautiful Swedetown Trails in Calumet, Michigan.
Sun Valley SuperTour Field Reports
TokoDecember 15, 2015
(Press Release) Sun Valley SuperTour Field Reports – What the teams used in their own words: Classic Sprint Super Tour December 5, 2015. Conditions: Hard track with cold temperatures in the early morning ~7 degrees Fahrenheit warming to mid 20s during the middle of the day. Mid- low humidity and tracks set very nicely despite the warm temps the proceeding days before. Waxes Used: HF Black paraffin base. Toko HF Red. Topcoat: Toko Red 2.0...
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National Nordic Foundation Allocates $154,280 to 2015 – 2016 Pillar Projects http://nationalnordicfoundation.org The National Nordic Foundation funds projects year round. This is the first allocation since this year’s Drive for 25 held in October and November. NNF Cross Country Allocations 2015- 2016 U18 Scandinavian Championships $24,000 U23/Junior World Championships $36,029 Post WJC Continental Cup $13,251 World Cup $45,000 Total Allocation $118,280 NNF Nordic Combined Allocations 2015 -2016 COC P1 Park City &...
More Supertour Field Reports
TokoDecember 9, 2015
Skate Super Tour November 27-28, 2015 Conditions: Hard packed corduroy with sub zero Fahrenheit temperatures. Lows both nights exceeded -15 degrees F with low humidity. Sprint loop became a little sugary on the surface with many skiers on course, but maintained its firm base. Distance loop stayed hard packed on Sunday throughout the entire day. Temperature during the races was warming through the teens. Toko Wax Used: Both days- Paraffin Toko HF Blue with X-Cold...
Have you been thinking of making the switch to New Nordic Norm (NNN)? Want more boot choices and a more flexible binding system? Switch to NNN at no cost to you. For those ready to change over from Salomon Nordic System (SNS) to NNN, BNS has a special promotion to provide one free NNN Nordic Integrated System (NIS) binding, up to eight free NIS adapter plates and free installation with the purchase of any qualifying...
Toko: West Yellowstone Supertour Field Reports
TokoDecember 1, 2015
The first Supertour races presented us with extremely cold temperatures and “new” snow that saw A LOT of skier traffic. This cold, dry and transformed snow did not respond well to powders most of the week so we decided to forgo that layer for the sprint. For paraffin layer we found the standard HF blue and cold powder 1:1 mix running well. We top coated with the old Jetstream blue block(tested both 1.0 and 2.0)...
Woodski’s new “Solo” bench
Woodski, Inc.November 30, 2015
Woodski is introducing its new “Solo” bench. With a great lower shelf and carry bag, this new bench is perfect for on the road or home. See all the details at
Toko All Stars: Mary Rose
TokoNovember 24, 2015
Getting to know the Toko All Stars: Mary Rose 1. Who was your skiing role model when you were growing up and why? Growing up, my older teammates were who I looked up to. Watching their success with cross-country skiing inspired me year to year. 2. What skier inspires you currently and why? Maria Nordstrom is my current skiing role model. I skied with Maria at the University of Colorado during the 2013 NCAA season....
Podiumwear Opens Seasonal Store for Individual Ski Suits Designed by Jessie Diggins
PodiumwearNovember 24, 2015
In time for the Holidays, Purchase Individual 1-Piece and 2-Piece Ski Suits and Training Tights for Women and Men.