Know any? These are likely by far the most popular boots, the most important in a maker's line. So there should be some real stand-outs. Far...

After Peter Northug blew out the WC circuit this year with so many wins reached in the last 400 m by is now trademark strong finishes, I am wondering...

Hi all, this is the last upload until after Vasaloppet(Sunday), but this is a massive one. some 1.5Gig of Skiing/Biathlon this time. So if you have...

I was quite surprised by the performances of the Japanese skiers at the CN World Cups ! I don't pay enough attention to it to have noticed these...

Over the last year there have been many interesting comments about classic style skiing here at RSN. One writer stated it was a joke about all the...

Dear Toko Rob, OK, I just checked out TokoUS Thermo Bag page http://www.tokous.com/thermo_bag.htm Two questions: 1. What if any fail-safe...

I should know better, but I have to ask because I don't; should we kick down and back or just down and momentum supplies the back part? I always...

This group has been pretty dead, so I'll fire off a topic. Each year, I keep trying the beer gut path to faster skiing. It seems to be working so...

I asked Alsgaard what was the most critical things to focus on as far as technique that yield the most speed. His answer: "go by feel..." he went on...

THE NORDIC SKIING PROJECT The plan is to deliver a progressive system of Nordic skiing for release on DVD in October 1995. The product will provide...

Dear All, I am thinking about doing a ski marathon next winter. I was wondering how this might compare to training for a running marathon? Would a...

Does anyone know of an online site to buy nordic race suits? I'm having a great deal of trouble tracking down much variety. Thanks. Kate

Hi everyone, I just signed up for the Norwegian Bikrebeiner in March. I have never done any arranged ski event. My skiing has been mostly freestyle,...

The Lake Placid Loppet race is scheduled for this Saturday, January 24 in Lake Placid, New York. But it's going to be very cold, so the ski...

At least I got one day of skiing in yesterday (on a barely frozen lake). High temp today of 48 F. Today I did some hiking on a trail 25 miles south...

I would like to try rollerskiing, but absolutely cannot handle the off-the-shelf ones. For various reasons, I need ones a couple of metres long,...

Having trouble deciding where to go for my ski trip.......could anyone comment on the differences/similarities between the nordic centers in...

I've just started capturing my own amateur ski technique on digital video -- but without buying a digital video camera. Turns out that lots of...

Attention Twin Cities skiers: What's the word on the City of Lakes Loppet course? I start to get nervous when they start saying things like "we...

Hi all, and thanks for all the advice I've gleaned off this group lately. After a 5 year hiatus (3 kids later) I'm getting back into skiing and have...