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CXC’s Center of Excellence Seeks to ‘Study Latest Innovations in the Sport’

Gabby NaranjaAugust 29, 2016

With plans to begin research this fall, CXC's Madison-based Center of Excellence is on the brink of bringing new scientific studies to nordic skiing. “Our goal is to have top sports science facility to study latest innovations in the sport, potential application in cross country skiing to improve training, recovery and performance," CXC Executive and Athletic Director Yuriy Gusev explained.

News Training

Wednesday Workout: Head for the Hills with Trail-Running Champ Malcolm

Gabby NaranjaAugust 10, 2016

While biting into a deep-fried, jelly-filled doughnut is not what every athlete daydreams about during interval workouts, U.S. 50-mile trail run champion Corrine Malcolm doesn’t take issue with digging deeper for dessert. Here's a sample of one of her "tune-up" workouts before a big race.

General News Regional / Local

Maine Winter Sports Center Changes Name, Broadens Mission

Jason AlbertAugust 9, 2016

For many years the Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) was a staple of cultivating domestic biathlon and cross-country talent at the elite level. There's been a name change; MWSC is now OSI, Outdoor Sport Institute, and its focus is on fostering long-term healthy living across the state.

General Lifestyle Resources Testing Training

And the Beat Goes On: Firstbeat Explained

Jon "Fast Big Dog" SchaferAugust 8, 2016

Heart rate monitors, activity trackers, smart watches -- there is a lot of technology out there at your disposal. But what can competitive athletes use to track both physiological stresses of training and activities of daily living? You've probably heard of Firstbeat; here's a comprehensive look at the system and software.

General Resources Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Looping L3 Rollerski Intervals with BSF

Gabby NaranjaJuly 27, 2016

Know a spot where the pavement is ideal for rollerskiing but the loop just isn't long enough to keep your interest? Austin Caldwell, head coach of the BSF elite team, has the threshold workout for you: 4 x 15-minute intervals on the same loop to track progress.

General Interviews Podcasts Resources Strength Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Strong Glutes, A Recipe for Skiing Efficiency (with Video and Podcast)

Jason AlbertJuly 20, 2016

Strengthen the glutes and the skis will follow. Well, maybe it's not that simple. In this Wednesday Workout, physical therapist Dave Cieslowski, of Bend, Ore., explains how we can build stronger glutes in hopes of becoming more efficient skiers.

General Interviews News Nordic Combined

Demong Back Leading U.S. NoCo as Executive Director of USA Nordic Sport

Jason AlbertJuly 12, 2016

Two years ago, the U.S. nordic combined community suffered a moment of letdown as its major source of funding, USSA, changed course with regard to its sport. Now, the newly formed USA Nordic Sport is spearheading efforts to rejuvenate interest in jumping and nordic combined. Its leader is Olympic gold medalist and former team veteran Billy Demong.

Gear Reviews Lifestyle Reviews

Best in Show: Off We Go

Jon "Fast Big Dog" SchaferJune 23, 2016

Testing outfits and performance wear in the crappiest conditions, all in the name of research. Fast Big Dog presents the latest in his gear-review series: Best in Show, for a 35-45 degree run or rollerski.

General News Testing

FIS Treads Carefully But Confidently in Latest Doping Scandal

Chelsea LittleMay 18, 2016

“There needs to be an investigation by WADA,” International Ski Federation (FIS) Secretary General Sarah Lewis told FasterSkier in a phone interview on Monday. “FIS totally supports it and we have already expressed that anything we can provide, we will do. And it needs to be done [quickly], but carefully.”

General Travel

From Skinny Skis to Ski-Mo: Josh Smullin Goes Big on Verbier Haute Route

Jason AlbertMay 16, 2016

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coach Josh Smullin mixed it up at the end of the race season this March and ventured to Chamonix, France, where he took himself out of his comfort zone and into a ski mountaineer's dream trip along the Verbier Haute Route.

Job Postings

US Biathlon Seeks Coaching Intern

BrainspiralMay 3, 2016

The US Biathlon Association is seeking a coaching intern to work with its national team athletes on a daily basis and live at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y., where meals and lodging are provided at no cost. The internship begins in early June and continues through October.

Lifestyle Racing

A Marathon of Ski Marathons: The Worldloppet

BrainspiralMay 2, 2016

FasterSkier contributor JoJo Baldus takes us through his whirlwind of Wordloppet experiences this past winter, sharing insider details only someone who actually raced each marathon event could understand.

Job Postings

NSCF-FXC Seeks Assistant Coach

BrainspiralMarch 7, 2016

Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks’ Fairbanks Cross Country (NSCF-FXC) junior racing program is looking for an assistant coach to begin work this summer.

News

Jackson Ski Touring Center 2016-17 Season Passes on Sale Now

Jackson XCMarch 4, 2016

Now is the best time to purchase your season pass to one of the top 10 cross-country ski areas according to a USA Today readers’ poll. Jackson Ski Touring Center 2016/17 season passes are on sale now at their lowest rates.

News Racing World Cup

U.S. Ski Team Officially Names STC Team; Tour Starts Tuesday (Updated)

BrainspiralFebruary 28, 2016

On Sunday, the U.S. Ski Team released its 24-athlete roster for the upcoming Ski Tour Canada, with eight stages in 12 days starting Tuesday. (Note: this article has been updated as Caitlin Patterson will not be starting due to illness.)

News

USA Today, Yankee Magazine Recognize Jackson as Cross-Country Winter Destination

Jackson XCFebruary 22, 2016

The Jackson Ski Touring Center, located in picturesque Jackson, NH, has added two more reasons why it is a must visit location. Jackson XC has been named one of the Top 10 Best Cross-Country Ski Resorts in a USA Today 10Best Readers Choice poll. The town of Jackson was also named one of the 10 Best Winter Towns in New England by Yankee Magazine.

News

Jakroo USA exhibits at 43rd Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner

JAKROOFebruary 17, 2016

Jakroo USA will be exhibiting at the 43rd Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner Expo February 18-19, 2016, in conjunction with bib pick-up on Thursday and Friday of Birkie week. The Expo is located at the Hayward High School on Greenwood Lane from 1:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday and 9:00am – 8:00pm on Friday.

General Masters Racing Regional / Local

The Qaniq Challenge: Travelogue Edition

BrainspiralFebruary 5, 2016

The story of why one citizens skier trekked six hours (each way) for a race in a southern port city of Alaska. "Sometimes it’s important to travel for five days so that you can spend less than two hours racing, but do so on a course that goes from a mountain overlook to the shores of the Pacific Ocean," the author explains.

News

White Mountain Classic 30K Returns to Jackson for 12th Year

Jackson XCJanuary 12, 2016

This year, on Saturday, January 23, the White Mountain Classic 30K returns to Jackson, NH and the Jackson Ski Touring Center for its 12th year. The Classic is part of the New England Marathon Series and the NENSA 1-Day Club Championships. This classic technique marathon offers several abilities levels the opportunity to compete on some of the countries best maintained and groomed trails. The course utilizes the unique trail system in and around Jackson Village, which...

No Wax Skis and Team Gregg WC Report

TokoDecember 22, 2015

Toko Grip & Glide Wax: For No Wax Skis We get asked all of the time how treat no wax skis and more specifically often times how to prevent wax from clumping up in the kick zone in new falling snow around 32f. The solution is simple: Toko Grip & Glide Wax. Apply Grip & Glide Wax to the entire base of the ski – both the glide areas as well as the kick...

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