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Volume 13 Issue 25: October 18, 2012
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Bliz Clarity has arrived

OK, you guys have been promoting Bliz eyewear as the best thing since sliced bread since the spring. But when and where can we actually get Bliz? 

signed frustrated eyes

We are happy to say that the U.S.'s first shipment of Bliz has arrived from Sweden. All Bliz Clarity Dealers will have the product by Tuesday of next week. Some will have it this weekend. 

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BLIZ Clarity Dealers

 

 

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So Many Waxes?   

 

Why are there so many kick and glide waxes?

BD

 

There exist so many variations of both kick and glide waxes because there exist so many variations of snow.  To get optimal kick, or glide, in each and every condition chemical engineers in conjunction with wax techs have created waxes for each and every snow type. You can make waxing as simple or as complicated as your aspirations.

 

I myself rely on 4 kick waxes and 6 glide waxes for my modest aspirations or Nordic enjoyment.

 

For kick I focus on Start's RF line

For glide: I use Start Blue SG6 (10F-20F) as my everyday glider

I then move to Start HF 60, 70, 80 for race day.

With Start SFR 92 cold, or SFR 99 warm Fluor Block  as my finishing coat.

 

But if you really want to learn about the slight differences between waxes I suggest you watch the ask Harri Aaltonen webinar video we did last year. Also check out the Start Tech Manual.

 

 

Team News
US Ski Team
Cross-Country Team Officially Named
Kikkan Cup
Kikkan's Cup

 Name, Hometown, Club (Skis, Boots, Bindings, Poles)  


A Team 
Jessie Diggins, Afton, MN, Stratton T2 
(Salomon, Salomon, Salomon, One Way)  
Kris Freeman, Andover, NH, Maine Winter Sports Center 
(Fischer, Alpina, Rotefella, Swix,)  
Simi Hamilton, Aspen, CO, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (Fischer, Alpina, Rotefella, Swix)
Andy Newell, Shaftsbury, VT, Stratton T2 
(Fischer, Salomon, Salomon, Swix)  
Kikkan Randall, Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center (Fischer, Salomon, Salomon, Swix)  
Liz Stephen, East Montpelier, VT, Burke Mountain Academy
(Rossignol, Rossignol, Rossignol, One Way)
 
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Diggins, Newell,

 

B team

 

Sadie Bjornsen, Winthrop, WA, Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski (Fischer, Salomon, Salomon, Swix) 

Holly Brooks, Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center (Salomon, Salomon, Salomon, Swix)
Tad Elliott, Durango, CO, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail 

(Salomon, Salomon, Salomon, Swix)
Noah Hoffman, Aspen, CO, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail 

(Madshus, Madshus, Rotefella, Madshus)
Ida Sargent, Orleans, VT, Craftsbury Green Team 

(Fischer, Salomon, Salomon, Swix)

 

sadie  
  
BrooksTad Elliott Thrill of Victory
sargent

 Bjornsen, Brooks, Elliott, Sargent

 

Development Team
Erik Bjornsen, Winthrop, WA, Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center (Fischer, Fischer, Fischer, Swix)
Skyler Davis, Jericho, VT, Stratton T2 

(Fischer, Salomon, Salomon, Swix)

 

Coaching Staff
Chris Grover, Head Coach, Head Men's Coach
Matt Whitcomb, Head Women's Coach
Jason Cork, Assistant Coach
Bryan Fish, Development Coach

 

World Cup Service Team
Peter Johansson, Head of Service
Randy Gibbs, Head of Glide
Oleg Ragilo, Head of Kick
Cory Wubbels, World Cup Service
 

 

Images Courtesy SalomonNordic/Nordic Focus

Randall, Diggins, Newell, Bjornsen, Brooks, Elliott, Sargent

 

 

A huge thank you to the Junior and U23 Athletes who have stepped up so far to meet the $50,000 XC Challenge

 

Heidi Halvorsen

 $2,160

Dylan Syben

 $475

Marion Woods

 $350

Eric Packer

 $300

Mattie Watts

 $200

Kyle Hanson

 $135

Will Wicherski

 $100

Alayna Sonnesyn

 $100

Sloan Storey

 $100

Gus Schumacher

 $100

Mary O'Connell

 $100

Hannah Hardenbergh

 $40

Evelin Asutro

 $25

Laurel Fiddler

 $25

Colin Touhey

 $25

Heather Mooney

 $25

Emily and Lars Hannah

 $25

 $4,285

 

 

48 of the 156 eligible athletes have set up a Drive for 25 page. 

 

18 of those 48 have gone out and raised $4,285 or our $10,000 goal 

28 days left. We still have a long way to go. 

 

If you are one of those who are eligible for the $5 to $1 match and have not gotten in involved we need your help.

 

To get started go to: grouprev.com/signup/nnfdrivexc 

 

In case you missed it, here is what we are talking about:

 

A member of our ski community has stepped forward with $50,000 to challenge our up and coming skiers to get involved in the future of American Nordic skiing.

 

They will match $5 (up to $50,000) for every $1 ( up to $10,000) raised by a non-USST, U23 or younger cross-country skier who has been a part of an NNF trip or camp in the past. 

 

 Join the Drive for 25 today.

  

Donate to Cross-Country Drive for 25 Nordic-Combined  
 

Why Start Poles?

Lower swing weights.

 

Swing them and compare.

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Event News

November 20 - 24th  2012

  

Preseason discount trail passes available.

 *Order by October 31, 2012 for the best rate 

 

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30, 2012. 

 

For coaches, clubs, and teams-

Discounted passes for the month of November are available now. Regularly $50 each, these passes can be purchased by college, high school and club coaches for $40 each. Passes must be paid for by credit card via athlete360.com no later than October 31, 2012 to qualify for the special rate.

 

 For individual skiers-

Discounted passes for the month of November are available now. Regularly $50 each, these passes can be purchased by skiers and families for $40 each. Passes must be purchased online via athlete360.com no later than October 31, 2012 to qualify for this special rate.

To qualify for this incentive, skiers must send the following:

1)  A complete list of skiers in your group attending the Yellowstone Ski Festival

2)   One online transaction for their ski passes completed no later than October 31, 2012 

 

Trail passes can be picked up upon your arrival at the Chamber of Commerce during normal business hours. Please bring your receipt and mention you are there to pick up a prepaid ski pass for November and you will be asked to sign for your pass.  Prepaid passes for the Rendezvous Ski Trails are non-refundable.

 

For more information on the Yellowstone Ski Festival, please visit www.yellowstoneskifestival.com

 

Ski Sun Valley
Boulder Mountain Tour & National Masters
January 26 - February 3

Sun Valley Nordic Festival 2011
Sun Valley Nordic Festival 2011

Ski Denver

The Denver Nordic Ski Association (Ski Denver) is pioneering urban skiing in the mile-high city. To make this a reality, popular local artists Opie Gone Bad, Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb will play a free concert fundraiser on October 22.  

  

WHAT: Free Ski Denver Benefit Concert

WHO: Opie Gone Bad with Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb

WHEN: 7-10 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2012

WHERE: The Ginn Mill in LoDo 

MORE INFO: www.skidenver.org/events

 

also check out the ski Denver online auction

  http://www.skidenver.org/auction

 

Noquemanon
January 26
Marquette, MI
NA Vasa
Feb 9,10
Travserse City, MI
Great Bear Chase
March 9
Calumet, MI
 Sisu Ski Fest

January 12-13

Ironwood, MI

www.sisuskifest.com

 
Equipment Clinics 

CXC Superfit Clinics

  

Get your equipment fit by using a state-of-the-art CXC 3D pressure mat or Salomon Light Table.

 

Bring your old skis to test if they have a good fit for you, learn what conditions they will ski the best and compare them to new skis side by side. CXC Team athletes and coaches will also assist in finding your best pair of skis from the store stock or from the hand-picked Super Fit stock.

 

Each Superfit Weekend is also about getting advice on technique, training and waxing. CXC athletes and coaches will be on hand to complement the store's staff and assist you with boots selection and fitting, poles selection and length, ski apparel and wax box insights.

 

'CXC Super Fit' is a weekend sale program at select store locations filled with seminars, presentations and store specials. Receive information firsthand - talk to the athletes about the type of skis you need for certain snow conditions and ways to make them glide fast.

 

FONTANA: SPORTS: November 2-4

KING KEYSER: November 2-4 and CXC Citizen Technique Camp

BICYCLE DOCTOR: November 9-11 and CXC Citizen Technique Camp

JOE'S SKI SHOP: November 9-11

 more CXC Super Fit clinic info here

Training Programs and Camps 
Tad Elliott Birkie Champ's
Fast Performance Training Clinic
October 26-28, 2012; Hayward, WI 

Sisu Skiers Fall Training  
Big Ski Montana Home Rental
with 7 km of your own private Nordic trails
Training Programs and Camps 
Does you have a programs you wish to promote? 
email [email protected] and we will share.
Nordic Job Openings

Nordic Job Opening? email [email protected] to post

About SkiPost

 

Cross-Country skiing's community lodge. Where knowledge and stories are shared. The goal of SkiPost is to make the sport of Cross-Country skiing easier and more enjoyable for all who choose to participate. If you have questions on Cross-Country Skiing email us [email protected] and visit SkiPost.com

 

Enjoy Winter,

Andrew Gerlach
Director/Editor- SkiPost

 

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Team News
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Event News
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Start Waxing Tech Manual
Start Waxing Guide

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