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Big Shooter Bonk Resultshttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results64.pdf (more...)
Swix Wax Recommendationhttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile64-209.pdf (more...)
Big Shooter Bonk, March 27, 2001 10 AM startThe Last race of the season. Something for everone! You better be there!
http://www.bigshootercoffeeshop.com/
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Nordic Council Meeting March 31st @ the LibraryNordic Council meeting Wed. March 31st @ the Library.
I you are interested in being a part of the Nordic Council now is the time to join.
5:30PM to 7:00PM Upstairs in the small meeting room. (more...)
End of Season party at the Touring CenterPlease join us to celebrate the end of another successful Sven Wiik Race Series. On Sunday, March 21st we will have our end of the season party where we will recognize the men’s and women’s Series champions. Our plan is to gather at the Steamboat Touring Center at 11:00 am for a casual/social group ski. Followed at 1:00 by lunch of hot Italian lunch for served for a special price of $5 to all R (more...)
**Results** 6th Annual North Routt Coureur des Bois 45k and 90kRace Results here: http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results43.pdf (more...)
Swix Wax Recommendation, North Routt Coureur des Bois 201090K http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile43-212.pdf
45K http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile43-213.pdf (more...)
Toko Wax Recommendation, North Routt Coureur des Bois 2010http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile43-211.pdf (more...)
Ski-Orienteering Saturday at Steamboat Ski Touring CenterSaturday, March 13th from 10 AM - 1 PM there will be a Ski Orienteering Event at the Touring Center put on by the Rocky Mountain Orienteering Club. This is a low-key opportunity to fine tune your map reading, compass and navigation skills while on skis and is open to all -- $12 adults, $3 kids. Call us at 879-8180 for more information.
The Rocky Mountain Orienteering Club and the Steamboat Spri (more...)
Howlesen Hill Cross Crounty Race Resultshttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results60.pdf (more...)
Swix Wax recommendationhttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile60-203.pdf (more...)
Steamboat Ski Marathon & Sven Wiik Cup ResultsResults here: http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results59.pdf (more...)
Last Sven Wiik Race of the Season @ Howlesen HillThe last race of the season will be Saturday February 27th at Howlesen Hill
Start time 2:45 PM
This will be a cross country immediately following the NCAA and Junior National Qualifier on the the same course.
Compare your time with the college athletes.
Preregister at the Ski Touring Center of Online, Race day at the Rodeo Grounds. (more...)
Swix Wax Rec / Steamboat Ski Marathonhttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile59-199.pdf (more...)
Toko Wax Rec - Steamboat Ski Marathonhttp://www.tokous.com/Waxtips/Colorado/Catamount_0220.pdf (more...)
2010 Steamboat Ski Marathon at Lake CatamountEnter early and save $$
Lake Catamount has a base elevation of 7200 feet, and the rolling course has a total gain of 500 feet. The Steamboat Ski Marathon is on a rolling course on Catamount ranch. The course is a beautiful course overlooking the Yampa Valley. We will have 2 aid stations. The finish line is on a gentle downhill grade about 1.5 km. There will be a post race $5.00 lunch and swag (more...)
Ski Haus Classic Race ResultsRace results here: http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results58.pdf (more...)
Ski Haus Classic PhotosRace photos here: http://rorybclow.wordpress.com/2010-ski-haus-classic-race/ (more...)
Race Results for 2010 100 Meter SprintRace results here: http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results63.pdf (more...)
Ski Haus Classic Swix Wax RecommendationSwix Wax Recommendation
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile58-194.pdf (more...)
Ski Haus 3rd Annual Classic Race February 7, 2010Ski Haus 3rd Annual Classic Race, February 7, 2010
Classic only! Don't bring your skate skis to this race. They won't do you any good.
Where: Lake Catamount Touring Center
When: Race starts at 10:OO a.m.
What: 15K. 8K. 2K races.
Preregister at Ski Haus $20 Race day fee
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New Year Relay Photo'sNew Year Relay photo's http://www.steamboatxcski.org/gallery/2010-New-Year-Relay (more...)
Race results #2 Sven Wiik Steamboat LakeOverall race results http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results57.pdf
Age group race results http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile57-192.pdf (more...)
Steamboat Lake Wax RecSwix wax rec here. http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile57-191.pdf
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LINCOLN AVENUE 100Lincoln Avenue 100 meter ski sprint
Join World Champion skaters and classic skiing grandfather(s)
Lincoln Avenue on Saturday February 6th, 2010
Distance: One Block, 100 meters
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Please register in advance at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center or call 879-8180
Freestyle race format (until we have more than one classic skier)
Four racer (more...)
North Routt Coureur des Bois 2010 Race Results Steamboat StampedeAge Group results here http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results56.pdf
Overall results http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile56-189.pdf
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Swix wax report, Steamboat Stampede Jan 16the25th Steamboat Stampede, Steamboat Ski Touring Center, 23/42 km SK & CL Jan. 16, 2010
Glide Wax
Base: MB77 (base conditioner).
Economy Race Wax: LF6 (Blue). Iron, scrape & brush w/ T179 steel or T162 bronze brush,10-12 times.
Premium Race Wax: HF6 (Blue). Iron, scrape & brush as with LF6.
Deluxe Top Layer: FC78 (Super Cera F). Follow application instructions on www.swixschool.com
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Jan 16th Steamboat Stampede25th Annual Steamboat Stampede
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
23 & 42 km & 3,5,10km
Skate & Classic
9:25 AM start time
$35 early registration $50 Race day
Awards Ceremony at the completion of each race
All finishers eligible for random prize drawings
Including a new pair of race skis and other great prizes !
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New Years Relay December 29 Resultshttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results55.pdf (more...)
Swix Racing ServiceSteamboat New Year's Relay Steamboat Springs Touring Center Sunday, December 27, 2009
Forecast: Saturday: High of 19 F, 40% chance of snow. Saturday night: Low of 2 F, mostly cloudy.
Sunday: High of 21 F, partly sunny, 50% cloud cover, humidity < 50%.
Race day temps: 8am 7 F 9am 11 F 10am 14 F 11am 17 F 12pm 19 F
Glide Wax Prep bases w/ MB77 (Moly base con (more...)
New Years Relay December 29New Years Relay
STEAMBOAT SKI TOURING CENTER
3 x 7.5 KM & 3 x 5 KM Freestyle and Classic race.
FIRST LEG MUST SKI CLASSIC,
Mass start 3 x 2 KM—YOUTH
Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:00 AM
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Bruce's Trail is ready to ski!! AgainWith 18" of new snow Bruce's trail is groomed and ready to ski. There are natural hazards showing but it is in great condition. Enjoy! (more...)
Groom-Meister D Lays Down Some Fresh TracksDave Miller sacrificed his Friday afternoon so we could all ski this weekend. The snow is still a little thin, but the skiing was great.
More photos are available in the Photo Gallery. (more...)
7th Annual Steamboat Nordic Camp Dec 11 – 13th, 2009 – Registration Open7th Annual Steamboat Nordic Camp Dec 11 – 13th, 2009 – Registration Open
http://thenordiclink.com/Nordic%20Camp.htm
Kick off your ski season with area’s top coaches helping you improve your skills. A remarkable collection of coaching talent including former Nordic Olympian Sarah Konrad, CXC development team staff and other top area coaches will assemble for the 2-day instructional camp to t (more...)
Summer Ski Storage (Courtesy Ski Post)By Kevin Sweeney
Swix Racing Service Director
Cleaning your ski bases and proper base wax saturation are perhaps two of the best ways to protect your ski bases during the summer. Store skis properly and you’ll be ready to go come early winter.
CLEANING: The first step is to clean your ski bases, both the kick and the glide zones. For your kick zones, clean with Swix wax remover / base (more...)
Spring Cleaning (courtesy Fasterskier)Spring Cleaning
By Topher Sabot · April 3rd, 2009 ·
Spring is here whether you like it or not. Sure, there is plenty of skiing to be done in many parts of the country, but the 2008-2009 racing season is over, and it is time to take care of cleaning up and putting away. After a long and often exhausting winter of travel and racing, it is easy to throw the skis in the storage closet a (more...)
Ski Fest, Rabbit Ears PassJason's Ski Fest is set for Sun., April 5. 8:30am. Walton Creek loop aka Steamboat Snowmobile Tours
This not a ski race just a great ski. Jason is grooming the big loop for us to enjoy an end-of-season ski party!
You don't have to start at 8:30, but it is recommended due to the large volume of snowmobile traffic that is in the vicinity. Come and enjoy an AWESOME ski....Bring a dish afterward (more...)
Nordic Fest Saturday March 28thNordic Festival Saturday March 28th 10AM to 2PM at the Ski Touring Center.
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/flyer54.pdf
HAKAN LINDGREN MEMORIAL
NORDIC FEST
“FUTURISTIC VIKINGS”
Steamboat Ski Touring Center
10:00 Registration
10:15 Wiley Coyote Chase
10:45 Obstacle Course / Bicycle Bumps / Relays / Games
12:00 BBQ Lunch on the Deck
12:45 Costume Parade
1:15 No (more...)
Big Shooter Bonk Results 2009http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results51.pdf (more...)
TOKO Wax Report--Big Shooter Bonk 3/21/09http://www.tokous.com/Waxtips/Colorado/Bonk_Wax_Tip.pdf (more...)
Swix Wax report Big Shooter Bonkhttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile51-182.pdf (more...)
Results 2009 North Routt Courer de Boishttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile43-183.pdf (more...)
Toko Wax report Courer de boishttp://www.tokous.com/Waxtips/Colorado/Coureurdebois.pdf (more...)
SWIX Wax Report ver.3.12.09 Courer de Bois45KM Swix wax report
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile43-182.pdf
90KM Swix wax report
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile43-183.pdf (more...)
SWIX wax rec for Coureur des Bois: UPDATEStructure: Don't add any hand structure until Sat morning. Wait to see how cold & fresh the snow is. Most likely, if any is added, it will be extra fine (.25mm) or fine (.5mm).(Unfortunately, I cannot be at the race w/ structure tools. I'll be at the 12 hours of CB, doing race service from 7am to 7pm. They signed me up back in Sept.)
90k Glide: - (more...)
5th Annual North Routt Coureur des Bois 45k and 90k March 14thMarch 14th, 2009: The 5th Annual North Routt Coureur des Bois 45k and 90k is less than a week away. This is a one of kind classic event! The courses are single loop 45k and 90k taking the racers around Steamboat Lake and then north through the Routt and Medicine Bow National Forest to Encampment, Wyoming and back. Of course this back country adventure is all on expertly groomed skate and class (more...)
Big Shooter Bonk March 21stBig Shooter Bonk new course, 20k loop = 20k, 40k or 60k your choice.
New 7.5k course something for everyone
$25.00 early entry includes home cooked meal and cool awards. $35.00 Race day $10.00 for the 7.5k
http://www.bigshootercoffeeshop.com/ (more...)
Race Results for Sven Wiik Race and Catamount Marathonhttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results45.pdf (more...)
Final Race of the Series - Catamount This SaturdaySven Wiik Nordic Cup #5 at Lake Catamount & Steamboat Ski Marathon - 9AM start, Pre register by Friday $50 Race Day
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/flyer45.pdf (more...)
HOWELSEN HILL CLIMB, Race ResultsOverall Results
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results48.pdf
Results by Age
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile48-169.pdf (more...)
Wax Report Howelsen Hill Climbhttp://www.swixracing.us/uploads/wax/Howelsen%20Hill%202.15.09.pdf (more...)
HOWELSEN HILL CLIMB, Sunday Feb 15thSVEN WIIK CUP NORDIC RACE #4
HOWELSEN HILL CLIMB
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2009
10:00 AM Classic Skiers
10:10 AM Freestyle Start time.
1. This event is a climb starting at Yurt and go up the middle road to Blackmere
Drive and end at the Quarry.
2. This is a point to point with 15 sec interval start race.
3. There will be 1 course.
The competitive course will end at the quarry.
The recreat (more...)
Lincoln Avenue 100
The 3rd Annual Lincoln Avenue 100m Sprint had it largest field ever with about 50 skiers vying for the fastest skier in Steamboat Springs. Titles went to the fastest male and female in the junior and senior divisions. Four lanes were set up between 8th and 9th street on Lincoln for the four person elimination heats and the two person head to head final battle. (more...)
Advanced Waxing TechniquesAdvanced Waxing Techniques
IAN HARVEY
Contributing Editor for the Master Skier
Ian Harvey is a past U.S. Ski Team member and represented the U.S. in the 1992 Olympics. He is the Toko brand manager for the U.S. market.
Here are some tips on preparing skis that hopefully will help you get to the next level as a ski technician.
1. When glide waxing skis for very cold (more...)
Steamboat Lake Wax Reporthttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile46-165.pdf (more...)
Steamboat Lake Sunday February 25thThe 3rd race in the series will be at Steamboat Lake. The start and finish will be at the visitor center. 10 am start time, 9:30 regristration deadline (more...)
Ski Haus Classic Race ResultsUpdated 1/14/09
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results52.pdf (more...)
Ski Haus Classic Race Wax Recommendationhttp://www.swixracing.us/uploads/wax/skihausclassic%201.11.09.pdf (more...)
Ski Haus Classic Race - SundaySki Haus Classic Race
at Catamount Touring Center
January 11, 2009
Race starts @ 10 am.
2nd Annual Ski Haus Classic Only Race
$15 entry fee includes a race t-shirt. $25 race day Register at Ski Haus or at the Catamount Touring Center's Outfitter Cabin the morning of the race.
Beginners, Intermediates, Experts welcome. Ski on your old woody skis, no-wax skis, touring skis, or ra (more...)
SWIX WAX RECOMMENDATION Steamboat Stampedehttp://www.swixracing.us/uploads/wax/steamboatstampede%201.3.09.pdf (more...)
January 3 Steamboat StampedeThe 2nd race of the Sven Wiik Nordic Cup will be at the Ski Touring Center. This race is combined with the Steamboat Stampede 9:30 AM Start 23K & 42K . The Sven Wiik Cup will be a 3k,5k,10k, 10 AM Start. Sven Wiik Cup points will only be counted for any distance race in either Freestyle or Classic Technique.
http://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedetail.php?id=47
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New Year Relay Race Resultshttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results50.pdf (more...)
Swix Wax Report- New Year Relayhttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/racefile50-158.pdf (more...)
Sven Wiik/Latigo Ranch Race Resultshttp://www.steamboatxcski.org/racedocs/results49.pdf (more...)
Sven Wiik Cup #1 Latigo RanchTOKO WAX RECOMMENDATION
Latigo Loppet
Latigo Ranch, Kremmling, CO
Sunday, December 21
11 A.M.
7.5K/15K Freestyle
Forecast/Conditions: Saturday, cloudy with snow, high around
12F. Saturday night, snow likely, cloudy with a low around
-4F. Sunday, cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow, low near 4F
with high near 12F.
Glidewax: Apply LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply HF Blue
and Nordl (more...)
Colorado Cup Classic RaceSaturday Decemer 20th
10k Classic Race with a interval start open to all racers.
This is great time to start the season with a classic race on the Bluff loop at Howlesen Hill
Registration at the lodge at Howlesen Hill. (more...)
6th Annual Steamboat Nordic Camp6th Annual Steamboat Nordic Camp – Dec. 12 – 14, 2008
http://thenordiclink.com/Nordic%20Camp.htm
Kick off your ski season with area’s top coaches helping you improve your skills. A remarkable collection of coaching talent including former Subaru Factory team member Justin Easter, 2 time Nordic Olympian Sarah Konrad, CXC development team staff and other top area coaches will assemble (more...)
Volunteers NeededOn August 30th your help is needed for trail clearing of dead timber and brush for the winter season of skiing.
Meet at 10 AM at Bruce's Trail with gloves and water.
Questions call Dave Miller 970-819-1014 (more...)
Seeking VolunteersThe Steamboat Springs Nordic Council is looking for anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors, the Advisory Board or just help out with Nordic Council activities this next year.
If you are interested in getting involved with the SSNC just send some basic information; Name, email and phone to Dan Smilkstein at dsmilkstein@earthlink.net. Also include a brief statement indicating yo (more...)
Develop a Strong FoundationDevelop a Strong Foundation
BRYAN FISH
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR FOR THE MASTER SKIER
Bryan Fish is the Head Coach of the Central Cross Country Olympic Development Program and the former Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Nordic Ski Team.
Nordic ski training consists of three main components – distance, strength and intensity. All three components are critical for per (more...)
SPRING WORKOUTSCourtesy of Ski Post
By: Patrick Weaver
Subaru Factory Team
There usually comes a time during the ski season when the thought of getting out on snow for another workout becomes less appealing. There aren’t many things that I enjoy more than skiing, but by the end of the season, the training, the travel and the racing will collectively take a toll on both our bodies and our minds. I have (more...)
SWIX WAX RECOMMENDATIONEVENT
North Routt Coureur Des Bois
45K & 90K Marathon & Ultra marathon
Hahn’s Peak/Steamboat Lake, Colorado
Start: 90k @ 8:00 AM 45k @ 8:30 AM
Forecast:
Friday: 90% chance of snow, 3-5” possible, high of 30 F/-1 C.
Friday night: 50% chance of snow, 1-2” possible, low of 13 F/-10 C.
Saturday: 30% chance of snow, mostly cloudy, high of 33 F/1 C.
6:00AM 15 F; 9:00AM 17 F; 12:00PM 26 (more...)
BIG SHOOTER BONK 30K & 60KThe Big Shooter Bonk is back!
March 22, 2008
Start time: 9 AM
At Latigo Ranch in Kremmling, CO
Call 970-724-9008 for directions and information.
Post Race feed and awards with an asome raffle giveaway! (more...)
HAKAN MEMORIA NORDIC FESTIt’s time for our annual Hakan Memorial Nordic Fest!
March 22nd and the theme is “VIKINGS on Safari”. The more creative and colorful you are the better!
We’ll have a repeat of our mouthwatering Pig Roast, along with all sorts of entertainment, prizes, and if conditions allow, the challenging and hilarious bicycle bumps.
All Nordic Fest donations go to the Hakan Memorial Fund, which prov (more...)
Wax Report Lake Catamount 2/16/08Nordic Challenge
SWIX
Wax Report
Event: Lake Catamount Þ2/16/08 Þ 9am start
Weather Outlook:
Over night lowÞ 4 F @ 6am
Day time highÞ 32 F @ 2pm
Race start temp.Þ 17 F
Race start humidity- 62% and dropping
Snow characteristics- Newer
Notes- Cold skis/fine to medium grind
Glide Wax Recommendation:
Speed at all cost:
Base= MB77- moly flouro base
Top Layer= HF7
Finish Layer= FC7
Colde (more...)
Wax Report Nordic Challenge Race Steamboat LakeNordic Challenge
SWIX Wax Report
Event: Steamboat Lake Þ2/2/08 Þ 10 am start
Weather Outlook:
Over night lowÞ 9 F
Day time highÞ 25 F @ 1pm
Race start temp.Þ 19 F
Race start humidity- 67% and dropping
Snow characteristics- New
Notes- Cold skis/fine grind, lots of quality brushing
Glide Wax Recommendation:
Speed at all cost:
Base= CH 6
Top Layer= LF6
Finish Layer= FC7
Colder option:
(more...)
Wax Report Ski Haus ClassicSWIX Wax Report
Event: Ski Haus Classic/ Lake Catamount 1/26/08 10 AM start
Weather Outlook:
Over night low 10 F
Day time high 26 F @ 2pm
Race start temp 18F
Race start humidity- 75% and dropping
Snow characteristics- New
Notes- Cold skis/fine grind, lots of quality brushing
Glide Wax Recommendation:
Speed at all cost:
Base= CH 6
Top Layer= LF6
Finish Layer= FC1 or FC7
Colder option (more...)
Ski Haus 15K Classic Race @ Catamount Touring CenterSki Haus 15K Classic Race
at Catamount Touring Center
January 26, 2008
Race starts @ 10 am.
Inaugural Ski Haus Classic Only Race
$10 entry fee includes a race t-shirt. Register at Ski Haus or at the
Catamount Touring Center's Outfitter Cabin the morning of the race.
Beginners, Intermediates, Experts welcome. Ski on your old woody skis,
no-wax skis, touring skis, or race skis. The only (more...)
Wax Report Howelsen Hill ClimbSteamboat Springs Nordic Challenge Race Series
SWIX
Wax Report
Event: Howelsen Hill Climb 1/20/08 10 am start
Weather Outlook:
Over night lowÞ 0 F
Day time highÞ 18 F @ 2pm
Race start temp.Þ 4 to 8 F
Race start humidity- 90%
Snow characteristics- New
Notes- Cold skis/fine grind, lots of quality brushing
Glide Wax Recommendation:
Speed at all cost:
Base= LF 6
Top Layer= LF4
Finish La (more...)
Colorado Ski for WomenThe Colorado Ski for Women event is set for Sunday, January 27 at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center. This non-competitive, annual event benefits Advocates Against Battering and Abuse. (more...)
Wax Recommendations for the Steamboat StampedeSteamboat Springs Nordic Challenge Race Series
SWIX Wax Report
Event: Steamboat Stampede 3K, 5K, 10K, 23k, & 42k freestyle+classic 1/5/08
Weather Outlook:
Over night low 21 F
Day time high 37 F @ 2pm
Race start temp. 26 F
Race start humidity 94%
Snow characteristics New and new falling
Notes- It has been cold and dry, but weather predictions call for a significant change.
Glide Wax Re (more...)
New Years Relay at the Touring CenterThe News Relay at the Touring Center at 10:00AM
This is a great event for everyone, family and friends.
The First let is Classic with the last two Freestyle.
Teams include male, Female or mixed.
There will be a 3X 7.5K or a youth course of 3X 2K (more...)
Big Shooter 10K / 20K RaceBig Shooter 10K / 20K Race
@ Latigo Ranch
This Saturday December 22nd
Start Time 11:00 AM
Post Race feed Chili and cookies included in race fee
Call 970-724-9008 for details
(more...)
Ski Vista Verde Nordic Center and Support the Steamboat Nordic CouncilVista Verde Nordic Center is offering to the public 3 ski and lunch dates this winter. Wed. Dec. 19th, Sat. Jan 12 and Sun. March 2. Ski, snowshoe, sled and enjoy the North Routt snow from 9 AM to 4:00 PM! A hearty lunch will be served in the main lodge at 12:00 and 1:00 sittings. Cost is $25 & reservation are required. Profits will benefit the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council. For Reservati (more...)
Nordic Ski Camp December 14-16, 2007Steamboat Nordic Ski Camp
http://www.thenordiclink.com
UPDATE 12/12/07: All camps are Full so we will not be taking any more registrations.
A remarkable collection of Nordic coaching talent, including four-time Nordic Combined Olympian Todd Lodwick and Nordic Olympian Sarah Konrad will assemble in Steamboat Springs Dec. 14-16 for the Steamboat Nordic Camp and Festival to take place Friday (more...)
Are Your Skis As Ready As You Are?Are Your Skis As Ready As You Are?
By: Kevin Johnson
Factory Team Wax and Equipment Technician
This time of year brings cooler days, which reminds us that winter is just around the corner. Many of you have been training hard for several months now and others are just beginning their preparations for the ski season. Your body may be getting ready for skiing, but are your skis?
If you ha (more...)
Race Schedule is PostedPlease click on the Nordic Challenge button to view the Race Schedule for the 2007-2008 season (more...)
Summer storage for classic skisThe method that you should use for classic skis is as follows:
1. Make sure all kick wax is gone from your kick zone. Use some type of wax remover, and make sure there is no kick on there at all (this is something you really need to do before you wax at any time of the year).
2. Hot scrape your glide zones to get any dirt and junk out. To do this you just have to scrape a warm wax (think SWI (more...)
Spring TrainingHello,
There will be many coaches who will tell you that training during the off-season should be done with skiing in mind. Depending on where you are at with ski racing this may or may not be what fits best for you. But it is clear that by asking which activity will yeild the best return on your skiing performance, you are thinking ahead to the following ski season.
There have been very suc (more...)
Hakan Memorial Nordic FestIt’s time for our annual Hakan Memorial Nordic Fest!
If you haven’t already, put the date on you calendar – it’s March 31st and this year’s theme is “INTERNATIONAL VIKING”. The more creative and colorful you are the better!
We’ll have a repeat of our mouthwatering Pig Roast, along with all sorts of entertainment, prizes, and if conditions allow, the challenging and hilarious bicycle bumps. (more...)
Wax Recommendations North Routt Coureur Des BoisNorth Routt Coureur Des Bois
Wax Recommendations
3/17/07 ~7:30 am start
Atmospheric outlook:
Over Night Low ~ 21 F @ 4am Friday, 0% chance of snow overnight
Saturday- Clear, high near 50 F @ 2pm, 0% chance of snow
Ski Selection= Medium flex/Plus base
Structure= 2 .0 Swix linear rill/ covered with a large cross hatch pattern- Toko or Holmenkol trimax. Structure applied after waxing.
(more...)
Wax Recommendations /Catamount Nordic Challenge FinaleSteamboat Springs Nordic Council Race Series
Wax Recommendations
Event: Catamount Series Final
2/25/07 ~10 am start
Atmospheric outlook:
Over Night Low ~ 10 F @ 4am Sunday, 40% chance of snow overnight
Sunday- Mostly cloudy, 35% chance of snow, high near 28 F @ 1pm
Ski Selection= cold base/fine grind
Pre-race low= 10 F @ 4am
Daytime high= 28 F @ 1:00 pm
Race start temp.= (more...)
Wax Recommendations Steamboat Marathon at Lake CatamountSteamboat Springs Nordic Council Race Series
Wax Recommendations
Event: Steamboat Marathon at Lake Catamount
2/17/07 ~9 am start
Atmospheric outlook:
Over Night Low ~ 7 F @ 5am Saturday, slight chance of snow Friday night
Saturday - 0% chance of snow
Ski Selection= cold base/fine grind
Pre-race low= 7 F @ 5am
Daytime high= 32 F @ 1:30pm
Race start temp.= 18 F @ 9am
Snow (more...)
Nordic Challenge # 5 Wax RecommendationsSteamboat Springs Nordic Racing
Wax Recommendations
Event: Nordic Challenge ~ Howelsen Hill Climb ~
2/4/07 ~10 am start
Atmospheric outlook:
Over Night Low ~ -1 F @ 5am Sunday
Sunday - 25% chance of light snow- less than 1” possible
Ski Selection= cold base/fine grind
Pre-race low= -1 F @ 5am
Daytime high= 14 F @ 2pm
Race start temp.= 4 F @ 10am
Snow character = new (more...)
Nordic Challenge # 4 Wax RecommendationsSteamboat Springs Nordic Racing
Wax Recommendations
Event: Nordic Challenge ~ Steamboat Ski Touring Center ~
1/27/07 ~10 am start
Atmospheric outlook:
Friday Night- low of 17 F, 0% to 10% chance of light snow
Saturday- 45% chance of light snow- less than 1” possible, increasing towards evening, 85% cloud cover
Pre-race low= 14 F @ 7am
Daytime high= 25 F @ 2pm
Race start temp.= (more...)
Wax Recommendations #3 Steamboat Lake Nordic ChallengeSteamboat Springs Nordic Racing
Wax Recommendations
Event: Steamboat Lake 1/21/07 ~10 am start
Atmospheric outlook:
Saturday Night- low of minus 6 F, 20% chance of light snow, 72% cloud cover
Sunday- 20% chance of light snow, 74% cloud cover
Ski Selection= cold base/fine grind
GLIDE:
SWIX:
Economy= CH 4
World Cup= LF 4 with LF3
TOKO:
Economy= S3 Hydro Blue
World Cup= LF Dibloc (more...)
Wax RecommendationsSteamboat Springs Nordic Racing
Wax Recommendations
Event: VISTA VERDE 1/14/07 ~10 am start
Atmospheric outlook- cloudy 78%, 30% chance of snow Sunday. 80% chance of light snow Saturday night.
Ski Selection= cold base/fine grind
Overnight low- -9` F @ 5am
Daytime high- 6` F @ 2pm
Race start temp.- 0 F
Snow character- fresh/falling
Humidity @ race time- 90 (high)
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Steamboat Stampede Wax TipSteamboat Springs Nordic Racing
Wax Recommendations
Event: Steamboat Stampede 12/6/07 ~10 am start Steamboat Ski Touring Center
Atmospheric outlook- partly cloudy 47%, 10% chance of snow Saturday. 80% chance of light snow Friday night
Overnight low- -9` F @ 2am
Daytime high- 18` F @ 2pm
Race start temp.- 8` F
Snow character- fresh/falling
Humidity @ race time- 66% (med (more...)
Wax Tip for the New Years RelaySteamboat Springs Nordic Racing
Wax Recommendations
Event: New Year¹s Relay 12/30/06 ~10 am start~ first leg classic
Atmospheric outlook- partly cloudy 57%, 20% chance of snow
Overnight low- 1` F @ 3am
Daytime high- 19` F @ 2pm
Race start temp.- 11` F
Snow character- natural/transformed
Humidity @ race time- 46% (low)
GLIDE:
SWIX:
Economy= CH 4
World Cup= LF 4
TOKO:
Economy (more...)
Swix Wax TipWax Tip
Phil White SWIX Colorado Racing Service
How to put on Kick Wax: Putting on kick wax can be simple and easy, if you have the technique down. Once you’ve chosen the wax du jour (Norwegian for “what to put on today”), you need to apply it correctly.
First, peel back the metal wrapper, so you have about half an inch of wax exposed. Then, crayon the wax onto your kick zone, using a light (more...)
Nordic Ski Camp December 16 & 17, 2006Steamboat Nordic Camp – a instructional camp that will meet the needs of all skiers, from never-evers, to ambitious athletes who dream of trimming minutes off their Birkebeiner ski race time. Conducted on rolling terrain instructional session will allow students (beginning to advanced) to revisit the fundamentals while exploding into a new season in the snowy Yampa Valley.
A remarkable collect (more...)
Nordic Valley Passes on sale nowTHE STEAMBOAT VALLEY NORDIC PASS FOR 2006-2007 IS READY
The early season price before November 30, 2006 is $295,
After December 1,2006 the cost of an individual pass will go up to $375
A family pass will be available along with an individual pass with the early season rate being $645 and the normal season rate being $795
Proceeds from VP sales will go to the touring centers to suppor (more...)
Ski Haus Presents Free Swix Nordic Wax ClinicSki Haus Presents a Swix Nordic Wax Clinic
with Phil White
Thursday November 16th, 6:00 pm at Ski Haus
Classic . Skate . Backcountry Touring
Wax for glide . Wax for kick . Wax for performance!
(and, yes, wax your no-wax skis, too)
Cross country skiing is all about efficiency and endurance. The more efficient you are through technique and waxing the further and longer you can ski and the (more...)
Wax/Ski Prep TipIn the high altitude, arid Rocky Mountains, we get a lot of dry, cold snow, which calls for lots of hard glide wax days.
First, I make sure my skis have plenty of soft wax in the bases. I’ll iron in several layers of Base Prep Nordic (BP99), then scrape and brush.
Once my bases are protected, I’ll drip on CH4 (green). (You can first “shred” the CH4 with a cheese grader, making it easier to a (more...)
Built with October in mindSkiing on Bruce’s Trail on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, Colo.
by TOM ROSS
Bruce’s Trail was built with October storms like this one in mind.
Located on Rabbit Ears Pass, near Steamboat Springs, Colo., the 4.3 kilometers of rolling terrain was deliberately designed on a north-facing slope in a deep evergreen forest, all the better to shield autumn snow from the sun.
When twin (more...)
Bruce’s Trail update!BRUCE'S TRAIL IS OPEN! The Snow is great, firm and 28 degrees. Bruce’s trail will be groomed and maintained by the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council and the Steamboat Ski Touring Center. We will groom every day it snows until the Steamboat Ski Touring Center opens. Grooming is very costly and DONATIONS for the expense would be greatly appreciated.
Please send anything you can if you use the t (more...)
Nordic Ski CampThe Steamboat Nordic Camp
December 16-17, 2006
Contact us 970.846.9206 or nordiclink@springsips.com
Click on the following link for more information:
http://thenordiclink.com/Nordic%20Camp.htm
Jump Start your XC ski season. Whether your focus is to
improve technique, gain fitness, or simply have fun, this camp is for you. The Two-day camp features:
•Areas top coaches includin (more...)
22nd Annual Steamboat Stampede January 6th, 2007The Steamboat Stampede has become the longest standing xc ski race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and is now one of the Colorado Cup Events. This race has something for everyone. Distances are 23 km & 42 km and racers can enter in the skate or classic division. Steamboat Ski Touring Center terrain is rolling with moderate hills. This race is great training for long distance races later in th (more...)
Steamboat Ski Marathon at Lake Catamount February 17, 2007Ski the first ever (soon to be annual) event! February 17,2006 The rolling terrain at Lake Catamount Touring center is ideal for long cruises—thus, the race begins. The course will have distances of 22.5km, or 45km and will be expertly groomed for freestyle and classic style skiing. Start time at 9 am with registration and packet pick up 7:00 am to 8:30 am the day of the race. There will be a (more...)
3rd Annual North Routt Coureur des Bois Ski Marathon and Ultramarathon March 17th, 2007The 3rd Annual North Routt Coureur des Bois 45 k and 90k Ski Marathon and Ultra-marathon will take place on March 17th, 2007.
This event is unique! The North Routt Courier des Bois combines a little adventure in the northern mountains of Colorado with the speed, excitement and technology of modern day cross country ski racing.
Our Chief of Course, Dave Mark, has a long history of racing a (more...)
Bruce's Trail News for November 2005BRUCE’S TRAIL WILL BE OPEN FOR SKIING AS SOON AS THE SNOW FLIES AGAIN
Through an agreement with the US Forest Service and the Nordic Council, with the assistance of the Steamboat Touring Center and the donation of a snowmobile for grooming from ACTION MOTOR SPORTS in Steamboat Springs, we will have Bruce’s Trail groomed like never before.
A special thanks to Action Motor Sports, its owners (more...)
