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It is not very often that you see big changes in a relatively small sport such as cross country skiing. However, with the help of two well known master skiers, a new opportunity will be offered to the public to enhance the enjoyment of the sport. Jim Fredericks, coach, racer, and former Nordic race director for Rossignol Ski Company examined a coaching technique that has been relatively ignored by the Nordic environment. Coming from a...

The Yellowstone Ski Festival November 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2006 West Yellowstone, Montana It’s snowing in West Yellowstone today and it’s getting hard to think about anything except skiing! The Yellowstone Ski Festival is only a few weeks away and will take place during Thanksgiving Week on November 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2006 in West Yellowstone, Montana. The event’s highlights include a series of one, three and five day Nordic skiing...

Webskis.com has recently taken over SOLDA distribution from the good folks at Torbjorn Sport. SOLDA glide waxes and waxing accessories (things like roto and hand brushes as well as scrapers and base cleaner) are now available on-line and in the Webskis/Webcyclery retail store in Bend, Oregon. Kevin Gorman, owner of Webskis/Webcyclery tells us that Solda wax shipments have begun arriving from Italy, and Webskis.com should begin shipping most all SOLDA purchases within the next 2...

The Carbonlite AirCore is a 3-part core comprised of one center piece of AirCore standing on end, sandwiched by two pieces of AirCore placed perpendicular to the center AirCore piece. This construction improves the strength of the ski and allows us to reduce the volume and amount of materials formerly used to provide strength to the ski. For example, the Carbonlite AirCore construction is so strong that it permits a reduction in the wood sidewall...

With the Yellowstone Ski Festival scheduled to start in two short months, event coordinator Jamie Greene, is happy to see the snow on the mountains around West Yellowstone. “30 minutes after I took this picture, it started snowing in town – I think it might be time to put away the mountain bike!”, said Greene. Details for the Ski Festival are falling into place – updated information on this year's clinics for kids, the SuperTour...

“AIM” Master XC Ski Retreat Dec 7-10, 2006 Tamarack Resort, Idaho There may be no shortcuts to training but there are to learning! A.I.M. – or the Athletic Imaging Method came to life as a new state-of-the-art improvement tool for master skiers. Technique, balance, rhythm, force application and power are captured through professional videography and computer imaging with Dartfish software and analyzed by leading experts in master’s cross-country skiing. Jim Fredericks and Jon Engen are...

Full-service mobile ski shop to provide stone grinding, waxing and ski flex testing during fall camp with pre-season orders of new skis and stone grinding available for pickup in West Yellowstone. Engineered Tuning partners Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) and Caldwell Sport Specialties (CSS) announced today they will bring a full-service stone-grinding ski shop to the West Yellowstone Ski Festival November 20-26. Owners Nathan Schultz (BNS) and Zach Caldwell (CSS) will travel to the event with...

Why attend the West Yellowstone Ski Festival? In case you’ve forgotten them, here are ten reasons to make your plans now: • West Yellowstone’s reliable early season snow • Fall Camp Nordic ski clinics for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers • Trails groomed beautifully for classic and skate skiing • Learn to spell Bemidji, Mahtomedi and Minnetonka from real Minnesotans • Demo the latest in Nordic ski gear from ALL of the major manufacturers •...

We were so pleased with initial testing of the new Pilot Classic binding that we urged the home office to acquire Salomon. It is one of the biggest purchases Amer has ever made, but this new classic binding is definitely worth it. 2006 OVERALL WORLDCUP CHAMPION TOBIAS ANGERER. A KEY PLAYER IN DEVELOPING THE PILOT CLASSIC BINDING. TOBIAS SWITCHED TO ATOMIC BOOTS FOR THIS COMING SEASON. ATOMIC’S SNS PILOT SKATE BINDING OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST CLAUDIA...

The Yellowstone Ski Festival is less than three months away and in West Yellowstone, Montana preparations for the event are well underway. Trail maintenance, including mowing, is scheduled to take place during the next two weeks (USFS fire restrictions permitting) and the lineup of exhibitors and participants is starting to take shape. The Yellowstone Ski Festival runs from November 21 — 25, 2006 and includes the Fall Camp Clinics, the Try It and Buy It...

Custom selection process offers premier fit and highest quality of skis selected from the inventory peaks at Fischer, Atomic and Madshus. Engineered Tuning partners Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) and Caldwell Sport Specialties (CSS) announced their next ski selection batch will begin September 1. Engineered Tuning custom selects Fischer, Atomic and Madshus skis individually for clients and provides professional ski service with Tazzari stone-grinding equipment. The Engineered Tuning hand-selection process begins with a conversation with Zach...

Nordic specialty venture offers the best advice on equipment, fitting and stone grinding services. Natron Nordic Enterprises, LLC announced today its expansion into retail cross-country ski equipment sales and service with the launch of Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS). Owner Nathan Schultz leveraged his experience in the industry to develop key strategic partnerships that establish Boulder Nordic Sport as a leading resource for world-class advice, equipment, fitting and ski service. Boulder Nordic Sport is accepting ski...