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Toko race wax tips are different from wax tips offered from other companies. We have a network of trained waxing professionals from the Toko Tech Team, Team Rossignol, and other sponsored athletes collaborating, testing, researching, and finalizing race wax tips throughout the country. Each wax tip takes into consideration not only weather forecast and snow type, but also local wisdom which makes a huge difference. In a classic race, if the course has some steep...

Seattle, WA (July 9, 2007) — After celebrating its 100-year anniversary with the introduction of a lauded Nordic boot line, Madshus, the world’s oldest ski manufacturer, continues its success with new models for 2007-2008. With 38 models, the Madshus boot line extends from World Cup-winning Hyper and Athena race boots through the citizen racing Race Performance and Metis, men’s and women’s recreational touring NX, Backcountry and Junior series boots, achieving new heights of performance, comfort...

Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of the stock of its Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. subsidiary to SRI Sports Limited, based in Japan. The transaction value is $132.5 million and the transaction is expected to close during the fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2008. Net proceeds from the sale will be used to repay existing indebtedness. Quiksilver originally acquired a portion of the interest in Cleveland...

Oneway of Finland, the fastest growing pole manufacturer in the world, will be distributed directly by the Rossignol Group in Canada and USA. Oneway products will be sold under their own name and promoted as such by Rossignol in USA and in Canada. This very successful brand has already made a name for itself in the World Cup circuit with the likes of Virpi Kuitinen, Aino Kaisa Saarinen, Pietro Piller Cottrer, Anders Aukland, Bjorn Lind,...

Wilmington, MA – West Yellowstone MT: Swix Sport is proud to announce the return of Kevin Sweeney to the position of Swix Nordic Racing Service Director. Kevin rejoins the Swix management team in a similar capacity as in the pervious 2 years. Kevin will be providing specialized racing information to retailers, working with elite level racing programs, as well as supplying technical support at Citizen races, Senior and Junior Nationals. Steve Poulin Vice President of...

Peltonen Ski Oy (Peltonen), one of the leading manufacturers of cross country skis, has appointed US based Alpina Sports Corporation (Alpina Sports) as their distributor in USA and Canada effective from January 1, 2008. Peltonen will round out the Alpina Sports offering with World Class Racing, Top Level Sport Performance and Traditional Touring skis. Alpina will continue to also offer its own complementary ski brand designed for the North American Touring and BC markets. Peltonen’s...

The Nordic Trails are NOW OPEN at Silver Star Mountain Resort. A fifteen centimeter snowfall in the last 24 hours has turned the Victorian village into a winter wonderland, and Nordic Manager Glenn Bond is thrilled to announce skiing for this weekend on five different trails totaling thirteen kilometers. Trackset trails include Paradise Camp (5 km), the Cross Mountain trail (4 km), Coming Around the Mountain (3 km), and Cabin East (1 km). The alpine...

Most of XC Ottawa have been customers of Caldwell Sport (http://www.xcottawa.ca/articles.php?id=571). Caldwell Sport, along with its US-based partner, Boulder Nordic Sport ( Zach Caldwell owner of Caldwell Sport Chris Werrell holding down the flex testing bench…

Effective January 1, 2008, Alpina Sports Corp will take over distribution of all Exel products in North America; Nordic, Alpine poles and racing equipment, Roller and in-line poles, trekking and Nordic Walking. Exel Sports will be closing down their company run North American distribution centers effective January 2009, while concurrently ASC will ramp everything up in anticipation of supporting the brand and current dealers through the remainder of this coming season. The appointment of ASC...

Seattle, WA — Madshus, the world leader in Nordic ski design and manufacturing and the world’s oldest ski brand, introduces a new top-of-the-line racing ski — the Nanosonic Highspeed. Crowning Madshus’ renowned Champion Series line of skis, the Nanosonic — available in six model profiles — reaches new pinnacles in trimming weight and dampening vibration for the competitive advantage. Taking cues from the aviation industry, Madshus developed its new PR 100X core material, with anti-vibration...

The 2-day format is an action packed, fun filled way to jump-start the ski season. Catering to all level skiers, beginner to advanced (race-oriented), the camp includes: – 2 coaching sessions per day (classic and skate technique) – 2007/2008 demo equipment available from Fischer, Atomic, Salomon, Rossignal, Swix, Craft, Toko – video analysis clinics – lunch and a fun social hour on Saturday pm At 6,700 ft elevation, Steamboat typically has excellent snow in December...

It’s Saturday night in West Yellowstone and the Yellowstone Ski Festival is less than three weeks away! I split the day between walking the ski trails with my dogs and watching 6 man football. The trails have been mowed, rolled and buffed out for the winter. One good snow storm and we’ll be skiing. We live for winter here in West Yellowstone, and our winter begins with the Yellowstone Ski Festival. This year the dates...

November 24 – December 2, 2007 Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Join the Fun! Saturday, November 24 10:00am -2:00pm Manufacturer sponsored Demo & Ski Free at Sovereign Lake Nordic Center — Come out and try a full range of the newest and greatest equipment. Skis, Boots and Poles for all skill levels will be available. (contact the Lodge at 558-3036 or info@sovereignlake.com) 5:00pm — 9:00pm National Ski Team Banquet/Auction at Silver Star Club Resort, Cost $40.00/seat...

Lindsey Dehlin is the youngest American skier to ever go to the Olympics. She has been a junior national champion, USSA Senior National Champion, NCAA National Champion, NCAA all American and Lindsey has represented the US at the Nordic World Championships and two Olympics. A Northern Michigan University Alumnus, Lindsey was part of the team that took first, second and third for all the women’s Nordic events at the 2007 NCAA Championships. She now resides...

West Yellowstone SuperTour November 23 and 24, 2007 The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's SuperTour will be one of the highlights of the Yellowstone Ski Festival again this year. The Men's and Women's Sprint races will take place on Friday, November 23rd. The Men's 15K and Women’s 10K Classic races will take place on Saturday, November 24th. To register, visit: Zach Violett leads a few of his FSx teammates during the 2006 15K classic race...

Nordic industry leaders Fischer Sports and Craft Sports USA are proud to present Fischer/Craft Cross Country Racing Team. Focusing on the development of American athletes, the Fischer Craft team begins its inaugural year with a talented lineup of experienced and up and coming US ski racers. Each of these athletes has their own personal goals in skiing, but all dream of making the 2010 Olympic team. With the support and direction of Fischer and Craft,...

It is with great sadness that Atomic has said goodbye to Nordic Race Director, Peter Jurich. Life on the World Cup can be tough and after almost 20 years of service Peter decided he needed to spend more time with his family. Replacing the often times flamboyant and occasionally controversial Jurich is the equally colorful Roman Toferer. Atomic has enjoyed the services of Roman as the head service technician on the World Cup for the...

WebSkis.com, the US importer of Pro-Ski Rollerskis and parts, now has instructional videos posted on WebSkis.com to walk you thru the removal and installation of wheels, bearings, axles and spacers. Click here to learn how each model of Pro-Ski Rollerski wheels comes apart and goes back together.

Starting immediately, Toko USA will be sending out Toko eBlasts to those who sign up to receive them. A Toko eBlast is an informative email that includes Toko news, tech tips, and product highlights. They will be send out at regular intervals during the season. A winter sport enthusiast can sign up to receive any or all of Alpine, Cross Country, or Snowboard specific eBlasts. To sign up for Toko eBlasts, please visit ian@TokoUS.com or...

I know that I say this every fall but, believe it or not, the Yellowstone Ski Festival is right around the corner. By my count, it starts in just over 70 days! For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Festival all you really need to know is that for well over twenty years, cross country skiers from across North America and around the world have traveled to West Yellowstone, Montana to begin their...