Cross Country Skier articles from September 2001

Cross Country Skier archives from September 2001

Taking it from the top. (Fresh Snow).(Editorial)
September 1, 2001... In one of my previous lives, (careers) I was a teacher--a music teacher to be specific. During that 10 or so years I spent a great deal of time in front of a musical ensemble of some kind--band, orchestra, jazz ensemble or chamber ensemble....

Change is in the air. (Clear Track).(Editorial)
September 1, 2001... Early August, Outside, high temperatures and humidity push the heat index to 110 degrees. Committed to running a fall marathon, I've headed out for a seven mile run despite the heat. After ten minutes, my focus shifts away from thick hot air to...

Stretching the truth. (A Balanced Life).(stretching exercises)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Sooner or later, every column on health and fitness bends to the subject of stretching. This one comes sooner, because I'd like to impress on you its benefits. Stretching keeps you limber. Improves your balance. Prevents injury. Makes you...

Let's go ski walking! (Training & Technique).
September 1, 2001... "If you can walk, you can ski. "For over 20 years it was the premise for attracting people to the sport of cross country skiing. We all know that there's much more to skiing. Ski walking, to be precise, can contribute to a greater performance...

US Ski Team news. (CCS Nordic News).(Olympic ski teams announced)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... 2002 U.S. Nordic Teams Announced Sixteen athletes, including 10 Olympians, have been named to the U.S. cross country, jumping or Nordic combined teams for the 2002 season, the U.S. Ski Team said Friday, including six members of the U.S. Cross...

The 2002 U.S. Nordic Ski Teams. (CCS Nordic News).(Winter Olympics)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Men--Torin Koos (20; Leavenworth, WA), Marcus Nash (30; Fryeburg, ME; '94, '98 Olympian), Carl Swenson (31; Boulder, CO; '94 Olympian), and Justin Wadsworth (32; Bend, OR; '94, '98 Olympian) Women--Nina Kemppel (30;...

Motivated team heads into 2002. (CCS Nordic News).(United States Olympic Ski Team)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... U.S. skiers collected some of the top results in recent seasons last January during three days of World Cup racing on the 2002 Olympic trails at Soldier Hollow, providing a boost in confidence and motivation as they prepare for Olympic Winter...

Gold cup Olympic qualifier set. (CCS Nordic News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The U.S. Ski Team will use Utah Olympic venues to kickoff its Olympic selection process. The U.S. Ski Team Gold Cup, a wild-card Olympic qualifying event, will take place on four of Utah's Olympic venues Dec. 29-31. The Gold Cup will be...

Nor/Am prize money increased. (CCS Nordic News).
September 1, 2001... The minimum prize money paid at each stop on the Nor/Am circuit has been increased for the 2002 season. Nor/Am prize money will be paid according to the following schedule *: 1st - $400 US ($600 Canadian) 2nd - $250 US ($400 Canadian)...

2002 Nor/Am schedule. (CCS Nordic News).
September 1, 2001... Nov. 3 Fairbanks, AK (Sprint F) Nov. 4 Fairbanks, AK (10/15km C Mass-start) Nov. 22 Silver Star, BC (5/5km and 7.5/7.5km Pursuit) Nov. 23 Silver Star, BC (Sprint F) Nov. 24 Silver Star, BC (10/15km C) Dec. 8 Thunder Bay, ONT (5/5km...

FIS U-23 World finals. (CCS Nordic News).(Federation International de Ski to create cross country ski event for participants under age 23)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Responding to a proposal from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, the FIS will introduce an international cross country championship event for competitors under the age of 23, beginning in the 2002/2003 season. The top ski nations are...

News from the FIS conference. (CCS Nordic News).(Federation International de Ski)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The International Ski Federation met recently, developing another new competition format, and making some minor rule changes. Among them are the development of a new event, tentatively known as the Skiathlon, or Rolling Pursuit, which is,...

Minnesota cross-country skiers unite. (CCS Nordic News).(formation of Minnesota Nordic Ski Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... In a move that will hopefully create a powerful lobbying organization, a number of Minnesota skiers have started the Minnesota Nordic Ski Association (MNSA). On June 11, 2001, eleven skiers met in Brainerd, MN, to form the initial foundation...

Minnesota Biathlon news. (CCS Nordic News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Minnesota Biathlon, long respected as a model development program in the United States, announced some promotions last June. Piotr Bednarski, moves up from Minneapolis Community Olympic Development Program (CODP) Coach to the U.S. Development...

American Ski Marathon series celebrates 25 years of skiing across America. (CCS Nordic News).
September 1, 2001... During the winter of 1978 a small group of ski race organizers joined forces to form the first U.S. marathon race series. Originally known as the "Great American Ski Chase," the original ski marathon series was viewed from the beginning as a...

American Ski Marathon schedule. (CCS Nordic News).
September 1, 2001... Jan. 19 Pepsi Challenge Jan. 26 Lake Placid, Noquemanon Ski Marathon February 2 Boulder Mountain Tour February 3 Craftsbury Ski Marathon February 10 Mora Vasaloppet February 16 Minnesota Finlandia February 23 American Birkebeiner...

American Ski Marathon Champions Cup 2002. (CCS Nordic News).(cross-country skiing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... One of the premier titles in North American skiing, the Overall ASM Championship competition is scored on best 4 of 6 event format with an alternating list of American Ski Marathon events being used for the Cup each year. Points are awarded...

View from the bottom: Ann Bancroft and Liv Arneson, by ski, to the Pole.
September 1, 2001... For most Nordic enthusiasts, November brings anticipation of fresh snow, groomed trails and the opportunity to kick and glide on new skis. More committed athletes fine tune their summer training programs to prepare for long distance ski...

Snowmobiles in Yellowstone Park. (CCS Nordic News).(snowmobiles set to be phased out in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton National Park)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Last November, the U.S. Department of Interior announced it would implement a phased-in ban on snowmobiling in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The State of Wyoming, snowmobile manufacturers and outdoor enthusiasts objected to the...

Soldier Hollow: the 2002 U.S. Olympic Nordic skiing venue.
September 1, 2001... Tucked into a largely treeless, high desert hillside about two miles outside of Midway, Utah and 43 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, sits Soldier Hollow, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Nordic skiing, biathlon, and Nordic combined cross...

Squaw Valley: resurrecting America's forgotten Olympic Nordic venue.
September 1, 2001... When the 2002 Winter Olympic Games conclude on February 24, the Winter Olympics will have been held in the United States a total of four times: Salt Lake City, Utah in 2002; Lake Placid, New York in 1980 and 1932; and Squaw Valley, California...

Subaru factory team.(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... It's hard to miss the Subaru Factory Team, bright, colorful racing suits, a 48--foot trailer, two Subaru Outbacks and all of them covered with bright images and sponsor's logos, but there is more to this team than flash and fast skiing--they...

Salomon. (New Gear Highlights For 2001-2002).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... As the 2001-2002 winter season approaches, Nordic enthusiasts are anxious to learn what new gear manufacturers are planning to offer this year. Throughout the year we will bring you product news, reviews and information to help you get the most...

Fischer. (New Gear Highlights For 2001-2002).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Fischer is rolling out another entirely new look to its high end and mid point skis. Departing from the bright yellows and other primary colors, the 2002 line takes on simple, but attractive new color combinations. One significant change...

Peltonen. (New Gear Highlights For 2001-2002).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... For 2002, Peltonen continues to expand its successful Carbon Cosmic ski collection and adds a third model to its high performance Carbon Cap skate skis line-up. The new Cosmic Carbon RTM-G skate ski is their lightest yet and is incredibly stiff...

Exel. (New Gear Highlights For 2001-2002).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... For 2001-2002, Exel introduces the Concept C-Nordic pole. Nordic Skiing technique has changed during recent years. Skiing cadence is faster and power transmission through the upper body to the poles has increased racers' reliance on pole...

Infinity Poles. (New Gear Highlights For 2001-2002).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Infinity Poles may not yet be a household name in cross country ski equipment, but they have made considerable in-roads over the past several years as an outstanding, light weight, extremely stiff pole targeted primarily, though not...

Karhu. (New Gear Highlights For 2001-2002).(cross country skiing)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Karhu's answer to winter adventure includes product innovation for the occasional skier. Karhu, in an effort to revitalize the sport of cross-country as well as expand its appeal to winter outdoor people has introduced the All Terrain...

Rollerski racing, Euro style. (Competitive Edge).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... One of the best summer training methods for cross country skiing is rollerskiing. While that is no epiphany, most serious cross country ski racers have a pair or two of wheeled-skis. If you have been rollerskiing as long as I have, you might...

Seefeld sojourn: langlaufing the Austrian Tirol.(cross-country skiing near Seefeld, Austria)
September 1, 2001... Everyone knows the Alps are a great ski destination, yet most people seem to think that means only alpine skiing. But cross-country skiing was around and popular in Europe long before it caught on in America. So the top cross-country resorts in...

West Yellowstone.(cross country skiing in West Yellowstone, Montana and in Yellowstone National Park)
September 1, 2001... During the summer, Yellowstone National Park is one of the busiest vacation destinations in the west. And for good reason. America's first national park has so much to offer. Backcountry wilderness, abundant wildlife and geothermal features...

The Catamount Trail. (Finding Vermont's Winter Wilderness).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Skiing the Catamount Trail in Vermont is about as much fun as hearing the story of how it started. Founded in 1984 the original idea for the trail came from Steve Bushey, Ben Rose, and Paul Jarris. As Rose explained the story, in 1982 the three...

Welcome to the travel guide 2001 2002.(cross country ski destinations in North America)(Directory)
September 1, 2001... The next twelve pages contain a comprehensive listing of cross country ski destinations across North America. Organized by region and state, you can find a resort, lodge, bed & breakfast or ski area to visit for a winter vacation or a long...

Keeping in touch. (Mother Nature).(cross country skiing)
September 1, 2001... As I walk out the front door my three year old daughter, Hannah, sticks her head into the chilly morning air and proclaims, "It smells like snow, Daddy." She is in much closer touch with the universe than I. Hannah raises my hopes of witnessing...

Ian Harvey: like any sport, cross country skiing has its champions. (Fireside).(Pioneer Sports)(Brief Article)(Interview)
September 1, 2001... People who spend their professional and private lives working to market equipment, maintain trails and serve as ambassadors for cross country skiing. We think you should hear what they have to say. This month, we talk with Ian Harvey of Pioneer...

The adventures of Quintin Blanco. (Off Track).(Short Story)
September 1, 2001... Prior to the Nordic peoples sliding around on skis, there were the Spaniards, practicing what was known as Iberian skiing as far back as 3000 B.C. Snow cover extended south to Andalucia until the last century. Today, Iberian skiing is limited...

New Hampshire. (East).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... In 2001, The number of visitors to New Hampshire's commercial areas increased by forty-nine percent over previous year. Roger Lohr lives in Hanover, New Hampshire working as a researcher and-writer in the snow sports and trails communities....

The biggest story in the region. (East).(lodge at Great Glen Trails at Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, destroyed in fire)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The biggest story in the region was the March 23rd explosion and fire at Great Glen Trails, when one of the country's proudest Nordic ski lodges burned to the ground. A slow undetected gas leak and a snowstorm-caused power outage led to the...

Lapland Lake, NY tradition. (East).
September 1, 2001... The 24th annual Lapland Lake Open House will be held on November 24-25 in Northville, NY with blowout equipment sales, free skiing clinics, door prizes, complimentary food and beverages and a visit by a domesticated reindeer family. (518...

Yurt adventures. (East).(Phillips Brook Backcountry Recreation Area near Stark, New Hampshire)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... For skiers looking for a new way to play in the snow, the Phillips Brook Backcountry Recreation Area in Stark, NH presents a true cross-country skiing adventure. There are no trail fees at the area but you pay to stay in overnight...

Mt. Washington marathon adventure. (East).
September 1, 2001... Go on a cross country skiing adventure on Sunday, March 10, 2002 rounding the northern half of Mt. Washington from Great Glen Trails in Pinkham, NH to Bretton Woods Mountain Resort in Bretton Woods, NH. Skiers can choose a 25 km or 50 km route...

Pride of the Northeast Kingdom. (East).
September 1, 2001... The Craftsbury Marathon XXI will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2002 in Craftsbury, VT. Skiers will travel point-to-point using the classical technique through three small villages in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom (Greensboro, Albany and...

First Annual Cape Elizabeth Beach Ski Relay, Sunday, June 24, 2001. (East).(cross country ski race on sand)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Yes, you can glide on sand. Much to the delight of the 33 participants, and several swimmers, surfers and spectators, the First Annual Cape Elizabeth Beach Ski Relay proved what its organizers have maintained all along--living in the temperate...

Fall training activities. (Midwest).
September 1, 2001... September kicks off the unofficial start of cross-country ski training for a lot of area skiers. One of the more famous "celebrations" is the Minneapolis Ski Club workouts at Hyland Hills in Bloomington, MN. Starting the first Saturday after...

Elm Creek Regional Park. (Midwest).(cross country ski trails)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Located in a northwestern suburb of the Twin Cities, Elm Creek Regional Park has a five kilometer lighted trail, and many skiers can enjoy an after-work ski under the amber lights on a rolling, wooded trail. Regional News Brief provided by...

Hennepin parks. (Midwest).(Midwestern regional park system planning for increased winter sports recreation)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Hennepin Parks, of which Elm Creek is a member park, has recently outlined some new plans for the future development of winter recreation in the park. Starting in 2003, work will begin on new sledding/tubing hills, a new small-scale downhill...

The North Star Nordic Run. (Midwest).
September 1, 2001... The North Star Ski Touring Club (NSSTC) will once again sponsor the NorthStar Nordic Run, to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Hyland ParkReserve in Bloomington. It is a 5K run for competitive and casual runners. Timing will be provided...

Wisconsin Zone T deer hunts. (Midwest).(warning for cross country skiers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Early season cross-country skiers in Wisconsin should be aware of the 2001 Wisconsin Zone T antlerless deer hunt dates. Extended hunting dates will run up through December 9th this season. Skiers using county, state and national forests and...

Race calendar. (Midwest).
September 1, 2001... Here are some of the dates for major cross-country ski races in our region: Jan. 19 -- Pepsi Challenge, Biwabik, MN Jan. 19 -- Seeley Hills, Seeley, WI Feb. 2 -- Governor's Cup, Little Falls, MN Feb. 9 -- Pre-Birkie, Hayward,...

The Continental Cup. (West).
September 1, 2001... The peak of Nordic frenzy at Silver Star is the week of American Thanksgiving, when top North American racers compete in a series of races know as The Continental Cup. Demos will be available for the public, and the second annual Turkey Trot...

The Methow Valley cross-country ski camps. (West).
September 1, 2001... The Methow Valley Cross-Country Ski Camps are scheduled for December 13-16, at Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, WA. This camp offers an opportunity to improve your skiing regardless of your current ability. Olympians Leslie Hall and Laura McCabe...

Candy Cane Race. (West).
September 1, 2001... On the lighter side, Royal Gorge hosts the Candy Cane Race for kids aged 4-12. Candy canes and Christmas cheer for everyone! Free for kids on skis. On December 29th, the Kid's Cookie Race follows in the same tradition. Ski Fest, a celebration...

For more race information from British Columbia to California, including complete schedules of sanctioned races for the season, visit the web sites of these two ski associations. (West).
September 1, 2001... For more race information from British Columbia to California, including complete schedules of sanctioned races for the season, visit the web sites of these two ski associations. The Pacific Northwest Ski Association is at www.pnsa.org. Click...

The Far West Nordic Ski Education Association can be found at www.farwestnordic.org. (West).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Far West Nordic Ski Education Association can be found at www.farwestnordic.org. For more citizen races, follow the links to local and regional clubs at www.sites.netscape.net/fox777/nordicskipacnw.html. This site loads slowly but has a...

The US Open telemark race is in Whitefish MT on the second weekend in December. (West).
September 1, 2001... The US Open telemark race is in Whitefish MT on the second weekend in December. Contact Jimmy Ludlow at jludlow@xmission.com or visit www.ustsa.org. A telemark free skiing event is scheduled for 1/8-10 at Alpine Meadows, Ca. Contact Jeff Wright...

Year 'round skiing? (Skitunnel).(Ahvo Taipale, Jerry Slater and Greg Fangel form Minnesota Ski Tunnel Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Do you dream of kicking and gliding down those perfect tracks and of skating and floating up that hill this coming winter? Would you like to see cooler temperatures during the summer? Three Minnesota men have a vision that could make...

Massabesic Lake. (Hometown trails: Southern New Hampshire).(cross country skiing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... New Hampshire has a great deal to offer the winter outdoor enthusiast. Snowshoeing, downhill skiing and snowmobiling all abound. By far my favorite is cross-country skiing. Fresh air, great exercise and the chance to observe wildlife drive me...