Gear West purchased a Tazzari RP23 to bring our stone grind service to the World Cup level. Matt Liebsch has successfully used Tazzari stone grinding on the majority of his race skis over the past 4 seasons with great results. The Tazzari RP23 machine is a big advance over previous models and allows for the cleanest cut structure on the market and a race-ready finish on a base, right off the machine. With RP23, there...
September 15, 2014. Coon Valley, WI. “The time is now,” says Borah’s Production Manager, Raven Stevenson! In lieu of the looming seasonal rush for custom Nordic apparel, Borah Teamwear would like to encourage everyone to get their Nordic order started early this fall. Turnaround time for new designs runs just 6-7 weeks, start to finish, while existing designs, (re-orders), only 2-3. Best yet, if you’re looking for your very own unique combination, try your hand...
Please read race details here Please note: We ask athletes to organize themselves for carpooling back down the mountain after the race. We will have 1-2 NYSEF vehicles available for transportation as well. Be sure to pack a set of dry/warm clothes as the weather at the Whiteface summit can be completely different from the start area. Clothing bags can go up in the NYSEF van if needed. Please follow warm-up area instructions (volunteers wearing...
Freestyle Technique. 5-mile hill climb with an average 8% grade up the Whiteface Memorial Highway. Course: start at the Whiteface Toll Booth in Wilmington and finish at the Castle on the summit of Whiteface Mountain (elevation 4,867 ft) Disclaimer: Inclement weather may limit the race distance. Course is closed to rollerskiing before the start.
Individual-Custom, in hopes to provide high-quality custom ski suits to everyone, even those without a specific team affiliation. The platform allows users to pick unique ski suit designs, change up to three colors, select a thread color and order just one custom ski suit right there on the spot. Best yet, Pro XC Suit is available for Individual-Custom, with the About Borah In business since 1997, Borah Teamwear has grown to become the premier...
Woodski is delighted to announce that our rollerskis and New World foot clamp will soon be offered at all three Boulder Nordic Sport locations in Colorado, Minnesota and Maine. Demo skate and classic skis will be available at all three stores allowing skiers to try before they buy.
Woodski is delighted to announce that our rollerskis and New World foot clamp will soon be offered at all three Boulder Nordic Sport locations in Colorado, Minnesota and Maine. Demo skate and classic skis will be available at all three stores allowing skiers to try before they buy.
17 days to go, are you READY for the Darn Tough Ride? Are you ready for your Stowe Adventure – and the Darn Tough Ride? In a short 17 days, Stowe and the famous Smuggler’s Notch will be the site of the most anticipated Darn Tough Ride and its timed hill climbs and KOM/QOM competitions. Which of the four scenic rides offered have you decide to ride? The TOUGH Century loop including two challenging timed hill climbs, the scenic...
C2C race details here Link to race registration (available next week): AlpineReg Online registration closes Thursday, September 4 at 9 AM Looking to help out at the awesome C2C race? sign up to volunteer here Check out the NYSEF XC webpage for updates: margm@nysef.org
Build a better winter this August 4-8 at Craftsbury.
Targeted at high school aged skiers, to give them the opportunity to train and excel as a group, while learning the latest techniques, drills and philosophies. Activities: Roller skiing Norwegian hill bounding with poles Ski specific proprioception drills Running Optional road and mt. biking Lake swimming at the boat house Mt. Monadnock hike Evening lecture series : A Yearly Training Plan ; Diet and Nutrition This 3 day, 2 night camp will be hosted on the...
One Way Sport USA – Park City, Utah One Way Sport USA is pleased to announce the re-signing of US Ski Team athlete Jessie Diggins. Jessie was recently renamed to the US Ski Team-A Group, after yet another successful year on the World Cup and at the Sochi Olympics. When asked why Jessie chooses to continue her racing career with One Way Sport using Premio HD poles she said, “I want to use poles that I know are strong...
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held Today, Friday, June 13 Truckee, Calif. (June 13, 2014) – With recent agency approvals, Tahoe Donner Association commemorated the official commencement of construction for the new Cross Country Ski Center today, Friday, June 13, with a groundbreaking ceremony. Staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the long-awaited opportunity for overdue improvements at the new Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center and parking lot, which are designed to improve operational and energy efficiencies, while implementing necessary...
OSLO, NORWAY- Swix Sport announced a three-year partnership with the Norwegian Biathlon Association. “It comes at an exciting time,” described Ulf Bjerknes, CEO of Swix Sport, “Norway is home to many up and coming biathletes and Swix will be investing in all levels, from juniors to elite athletes in advance of the 2016 Biathlon World Championships at Holmenkollen. Swix product developers have already begun working with Norway’s elite athletes to create new, specially adapted biathlon equipment. Three examples are the new...
Positive news from the cross country world again: Andrew “Andy” Newell and Simeon “Simi” Hamilton (both USA) have decided to change to Fischer boots. As both sprint stars from the US have been successful on skis from the Nordic number one for years now, they will now be placing their trust in the complete ski and boot system from one source in future.
( New Toko Rollerski Gloves in Stores Now! This glove is our best yet. It is very soft and light feeling, but at the same time it is supportive and protective. The new glove is called the Toko Rollerski 2.0 glove. Stink Much? Having spent lots of time around skiers in the summer as well as in the winter, I can say that a team van can get mighty ripe in the summer too! Base...