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Boulder Nordic Sport launches BNS Mobile Elite Wax Service

FasterSkierNovember 19, 2011

Boulder, CO — Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) is launching a new race waxing service for elite-level events at the 2011 West Yellowstone Fall Ski Festival.  BNS Mobile Elite Wax Service is an economical way to get World Cup-level ski service at select FIS races for unsupported athletes or teams that do not have the budget to send their own service teams to events. “We launched BNS Mobile last year with the goal to bring high-level ski...

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Madshus Introduces New PVC-Free Race Performance Boots
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Madshus Introduces New PVC-Free Race Performance Boots

Audrey ManganNovember 18, 2011

Designed from the ground-up to transfer power efficiently, Madshus boots use innovative hybrid and full MemBrain® softshell constructions to ensure breathability and water-resistance for warmth and comfort. The flexible softshell constructions also provide excellent fit, molding to the diverse contours of the foot. As the company presents new 2011 designs, Madshus continues to develop exceptional boot constructions that are entirely PVC-free, maintaining their commitment to lessening environmental impact while pioneering new standards of fit and...

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SkiErg World Sprints Attract Old and New Talent Alike
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SkiErg World Sprints Attract Old and New Talent Alike

Audrey ManganNovember 18, 2011

November 18, 2011 – Morrisville, VT – While many ski races in Scandinavia were being canceled due to lack of snow, the 3rd Annual  SkiErg World Sprints took place last weekend in locations around the world and drew a record number of participants. Races were hosted by ski clubs, high school ski teams, CrossFit gyms, fitness centers, and elementary schools, in ten different countries, with competitors ranging in age from 5 to 80. There were...

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Toko Wax Videos
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Toko Wax Videos

FasterSkierNovember 16, 2011

TokoVideos.com –  Toko has developed 35 ski preparation and tuning online videos for cross country skis, alpine skis, and snowboards.  They can be accessed at  Now’s The Time to Get your Skis Ready!  If your anything like me you’ve been planing to prep your skis for the season for some time now, and maybe like me you’ve gotten less done than you hoped.  A quick glance at the calender should help all of the Royal We realize...

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ONE WAY Introduces a Service Truck for World Cup Racing Service

FasterSkierNovember 16, 2011

The Finnish Nordic Sports brand ONE WAY is one of the leading brand in the cross country and biathlon World Cup supplying hard goods like poles and glasses, but is as well the exclusive supply of clothing for National teams like France, Canada, Slovenia and others. Starting from the coming season with the first FIS cross country World Cup event at the Nordic Opening in Ruka/Finland ONE WAY will present a new service and promotion...

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Mt. Borah “Gear For A Year” Design Contest, Two Weeks To Go

FasterSkierNovember 15, 2011

www.mtborah.com/gearforayear , and begin designing the winning “Gear For A Year” Nordic kit. During the week of November 28th, Mt. Borah will be announcing the winning teams, which will consist of one college, high school and junior Nordic ski club from the US and/or Canada. Each one of these teams will be awarded with full custom kits, including pro race suits and pro jackets. “We have had so many great designs come in that this is...

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2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival – Conditions Update

FasterSkierNovember 10, 2011

Light snow is falling outside and the forecast is calling for more.  The Rendezvous Ski Trails are covered and the South Plateau is looking good.   A few more inches and the trails in town will be rolled, groomed, and ready for the Yellowstone Ski Festival.  There are two weeks to go and almost all of them have a snowflake in the forecast. With the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival in sight, the final details are wrapping...

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Ski Like Noah Hoffman Madshus Sweepstakes
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Ski Like Noah Hoffman Madshus Sweepstakes

FasterSkierNovember 4, 2011

www.madshus.com/ski-like-noah and enter to win Noah’ setup by December 1st, 2011 and one lucky winner will be selected by random on December 7th, 2011.   Prize: o Grand Prize (Two will be awarded) The Grand Prize Includes: o One pair of Madshus 2011 Nansonic Skate Skis; size and flex to be determined by the Sweepstakes winner. MSRP: $660.00 o One pair of Madshus 2011 Nansonic SKC Boots; size to be determined by the Sweepstakes winner. MSRP:...

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Ski Clinics & Kids at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

FasterSkierNovember 3, 2011

November 22 – 26, 2011 There is snow on the ground in West Yellowstone, and now is a great time to check out the ski clinic options over Thanksgiving week at the Yellowstone Ski Festival.  Great coaches, video technique review, and more.  Whether you are an avid recreationalist, racer, or new to the sport, the goal is to make you a better skier. The YSF clinics provide a solid understanding of technique, and give you...

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BNS Welcomes David Chamberlain as Race Service Director
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BNS Welcomes David Chamberlain as Race Service Director

Alex KochonOctober 29, 2011

Boulder, CO — Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) is excited to welcome former Super Tour champion, David Chamberlain, to its staff. Chamberlain recently signed on as Race Service Director for BNS after moving to Boulder from Maine where he was coaching the Junior Development Team at the Maine Winter Sports Center. A Maine native, Chamberlain skied for Bates College from 1994-1998, earning All-American honors twice during his collegiate career. After college, David continued to race, skiing for...

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Skirack to Host U.S. Olympian Liz Stephen, Rossignol Nordic Event
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Skirack to Host U.S. Olympian Liz Stephen, Rossignol Nordic Event

Alex KochonOctober 29, 2011

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Rossignol & Skirack are hosting a custom gear-fitting event on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 pm, featuring special guest Liz Stephen, US Olympic Skier and Rossignol athlete. The event will allow local Nordic skiers the chance to meet one-on-one with professional boot fitters and factory representatives. Skiers of all ability levels will get customized guidance from Rossignol and Skirack fitters to make sure their skis and boots are ideal for...

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One Way Signs Richardsson to Pole Contract
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One Way Signs Richardsson to Pole Contract

FasterSkierOctober 28, 2011

The Finnish Nordic Sports brand ONE WAY has signed today a contract with new rising star in the Swedish cross country team Daniel Richardsson. Daniel has been one of the most successful racer during the last season with a WC victory in Drammen and World Cup podium places in Ottepää and Ruka. Daniel Richardsson was part of Swedish team relay during the World Championships in Oslo last season. Daniel Richardsson: “ I tested the ONE...

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What’s New at the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival

FasterSkierOctober 27, 2011

November 22 – 26, 2011 West Yellowstone, Montana With the temperature well below freezing in West Yellowstone last night and five inches of snow above 8,000 feet, planning for the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival is in full swing. We would like to welcome back our old friends and invite new cross-country ski enthusiasts to the first Nordic Festival of the season.  There is something for everyone this year, and we are excited to announce many...

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Madshus New NCR 100 UHM Pole is Lighter and Stiffer Than Ever Before
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Madshus New NCR 100 UHM Pole is Lighter and Stiffer Than Ever Before

Audrey ManganOctober 26, 2011

Madshus, the world’s oldest ski company, introduces a redesigned pole line for 2011. The new Madshus poles are athlete-tested and competition-proven. With a focus this season on new strap technologies for the key connection between the hand and the pole, the new Madshus pole line offers unparalleled performance and comfort from World Cup race product to fitness touring. For skiers in search of the pinnacle of power and performance, the completely redesigned line features the...

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Fischer Skis Announces Exceptional Pre-Season Sales and a Surge in Popularity of Cross Country Skiing
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Fischer Skis Announces Exceptional Pre-Season Sales and a Surge in Popularity of Cross Country Skiing

FasterSkierOctober 25, 2011

AUBURN, N.H. — Fischer Skis, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it has processed a double-digit increase in pre-season sales of its Nordic ski products as cross country skiing experiences a surge in popularity across the nation. Compared to the 2010-2011 season, the company’s pre-season orders were up more than 20%. There are now more than 4.5 million cross country skiers in the United States. “We are seeing tremendous growth in the...

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SkiRack Hosts Salomon SuperFit Event with US Olympian Garrott Kuzzy

FasterSkierOctober 17, 2011

Event: Salomon SuperFit Event with US Olympian Garrott Kuzzy Date: Saturday, October 29 · 10:00am – 6:00pm Location: Skirack Nordic Center, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT Event Contact: Will Skolochenko, 802-658-3313 Description: Salomon USA and SkiRack, New England’s most complete source for Salomon Nordic equipment and clothing, are hosting a custom gear-fitting event on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to kick off the 2011-2012 nordic ski season. The Salomon SuperFit Event will allow local Nordic skiers the chance...

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Atomic Skintec: Attention Hard waxes and Klisters – Love Don’t Live Here No More
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Atomic Skintec: Attention Hard waxes and Klisters – Love Don’t Live Here No More

FasterSkierOctober 17, 2011

That’s right, take your old wax box full of nasty sticky stuff and just throw it away.  After almost ten years of testing, Atomic introduces its Skintec classic ski to the general public.  The idea behind Skintec technology?  Atomic agrees with the industry that it is nice to have a waxless ski that outperforms waxable skis for those difficult zero degrees Celsius conditions.  But why stop there?  Why not have a waxless ski that is...

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