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FasterSkierAugust 24, 2012
For many years, top Norwegian and Swedish athletes have ventured north at the end of spring for extensive on snow training at the Sognefjell glacier in Norway. This spring, more US skiers have made the trip to Sognefjell than at anytime before. Sognefjell is becoming more than a backyard training facility for top Scandinavians, it is evolving into the premier place for all nationalities to come to early in the summer. It only makes sense...
(Press release/job posting) Madshus, the oldest ski brand in the world, is seeking an independent sales representative for the U.S. Mid-West territory. The successful candidate will have an intimate knowledge of the Nordic business and the Nordic community within the territory (Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska). Ideally we are seeking someone who is an independent sales rep and working within the Outdoor and Nordic communities of the territory. Responsibilities: All...
(Press release) Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) currently has openings for sales associates and service technicians at our Boulder location. We are looking for skiers who are excited to share their knowledge, experience and passion for skiing with our customers as part of the leading cross-country skiing source in the United States. BNS serves customers across the spectrum from absolute beginners to elite racers—applicants should be willing and able to provide a positive experience to any...
Holmenkol AG, the German manufacturer of Holmenkol ski wax and tools filed for insolvency protection in the German courts on June 22, 2012 after efforts to find financing to cover outstanding debts failed. The German District Court of Ludwigsburg ordered measures to secure the assets of the company and an insolvency administrator was appointed to transition the company through the process. The US Holmenkol distributors Natron Nordic Enterprises (Nordic) and Sport Thoma (Alpine) are separate...
Coming off a very busy 2011/12 winter season, Mt. Borah Nordic has put the finishing touches on their upcoming season preparations by inking partnership agreements with some of the top Nordic programs in the US and Canada. In addition to working with Maine Winter Sports Center, Rocky Mountain Racers, Far West Nordic and Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy, Mt. Borah has also partnered with the University of Colorado (Nordic / Alpine) and Northern Michigan University....
Woodski announces the release of the new CT classic roller ski – the first of its kind with tracking adjusters. A simple, precise adjuster on the front wheel allows for simple tracking control as wheels wear. The CT comes with the XL brake (integral on all Woodski roller skis), a choice of wheel speed, and a lifetime warrantee on shafts. Woodski has also introduced ski carrying bags. See all the details at their website
APU Master’s Glacier Camp
FasterSkierMay 25, 2012
dwatts@alaskapacific.edu) for registration and further information.
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Position Summary: The Nordic Racing Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Nordic race department to achieve brand objectives within the race market. This will include developing and maintaining a strong presence in the race market at retail, with athletes and coaches. The racing manager will assist management with development and execution of the business strategy as objectives are achieved. Primary Responsibilities: Assist in the development of short and long term strategies for...
At its most basic level, “ski fit” can be defined as finding a ski that is of correct length and stiffness. This baseline is something you should be able to obtain at any reputable ski shop. But what does a Gear West ski fit entail that makes us so much different that the baseline? We use our hands, eyes, 3 flex benches, and a one-of-a kind ski flex test analyzer to distinguish us a leader...
Earlier this week, OneWay Sport announced that it had signed Finnish skier Sami Jauhojärvi to compete on its brand-new skis for the coming year. OneWay has been around since 2004 when it began making carbon-fiber poles, but only introduced a complete line of cross-country equipment to its product lineup in 2012. As with any sporting goods brand, sponsoring a highly visible athlete is a big step in both establishing the company and integrating a new...
For most, the ski season as come to an end. This usually results in one of two different mindsets: 1) Excitement for dry-land training and spring/summer or 2) Bitterness that the snow is gone and a complete and utter lack of motivation to begin training for next season. On the motivation front, experienceing a very wet/cold spring makes getting out the door less enjoyable. But on the flip side, spring is theperfect time for unstructured...
Rossignol Group is delighted to announce that its best athletes have extended their contracts up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014. Heading the list is Carl-Johan Bergman, double medalist at the Ruhpolding World Championships in 2012. Third in sprint and second in pursuit, the Swede has demonstrated his ability throughout the season, even wearing the yellow jersey of the World Cup leader in December. “The decision to continue with Rossignol was simple. To achieve...
Life at Sognefjell centers around skiing twice a day; skating in the morning and classic in the afternoon. There are four great meals a day. We add in a trip down to the Sognefjord, and we complete the “Willie’s” uphill roller ski time trial in honor of our friend Willie Neal. A lot of top US skiers have enjoyed this one. US Team members Simi and Liz Stephen have both gone twice. Each year is...
BEND, Oregon – Mt. Bachelor, known for immense snow pack and one of the longest Alpine ski seasons, will be offering North America’s longest Nordic season again this year with a commitment to keep groomed operations open through June 29, 2012. Having strategic natural attributes such as the highest resort peak in the Cascades, not to mention seasonal snowfall of 483” to date, Mt. Bachelor has the unique position to offer Nordic skiing and grooming...
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