XC News and Information Sites:
SkinnySki.com has lots of information on XC skiing in the Midwest, particularly ski trails and trail reports. Please post a trail report there to let others know how the trails are
FasterSkier.com is a great online XC ski magazine, especially for World Cup and US and Canadian ski team coverage.
XC Ski World contains information on skiing throughout the US. This site also has some great information on basic technique, equipment and waxing. The club section of that site links to our home page.
Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), The midwest regional governing body for USSA Nordic skiing.
Nordic Ski Racer.com is a Michigan-based site with lots of good training and gear information.
Ski Post.com is a good site with lots of information, including basics about the sport of cross-country skiing
US Biathlon Team home page
US Cross Country Team home page
Ski Waxing Sites:
Swix School is a good site with free instructional videos for ski waxing.
Toko Wax Coach is a valuable reference to assist in choosing the right wax
XC Ottawa waxing page from the Ottawa, Canada ski club
Ski Technique and Training Sites:
XC Ottawa training page from the Ottawa, Canada ski club
Nordic Ski Racer.com training page. Lots of good videos and articles
Ski Post.com training site with information about training plans and heart rate training zones among other things
CXC Skiing's You Tube site with lots of great training videos
FasterSkier.com is a great online XC ski magazine, especially for World Cup and US and Canadian ski team coverage.
XC Ski World contains information on skiing throughout the US. This site also has some great information on basic technique, equipment and waxing. The club section of that site links to our home page.
Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), The midwest regional governing body for USSA Nordic skiing.
Nordic Ski Racer.com is a Michigan-based site with lots of good training and gear information.
Ski Post.com is a good site with lots of information, including basics about the sport of cross-country skiing
US Biathlon Team home page
US Cross Country Team home page
Ski Waxing Sites:
Swix School is a good site with free instructional videos for ski waxing.
Toko Wax Coach is a valuable reference to assist in choosing the right wax
XC Ottawa waxing page from the Ottawa, Canada ski club
Ski Technique and Training Sites:
XC Ottawa training page from the Ottawa, Canada ski club
Nordic Ski Racer.com training page. Lots of good videos and articles
Ski Post.com training site with information about training plans and heart rate training zones among other things
CXC Skiing's You Tube site with lots of great training videos
Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors "Ski Your Best" Instructional video.
This is a 70 minute video which shows both classic and skate skiing technique--very good!
Fargo/Moorhead Area Sporting Goods Retailers:
Paramount Sports Fargo
Carrying classic and skating skis from Rossignol, from recreational to racing.
Rossignol boots, bindings, and poles. Swix and Fast Wax brand waxes. Cold weather active apparel.
Scheels All-Sports Fargo and Moorhead
Carrying recreational classic skis, boots, and bindings from Salomon. Swix and Toko Wax. Cold weather active apparel. Also rents xc ski equipment.
Beyond Running Downtown Fargo
Carrying running shoes and cold weather running apparel suitable for skiing.
Active Sports Clubs in the FM Area:
Running: Lake Agassiz Pacers, Red River Runners
Cycling: NDCF, Great Plains Cycling Club
Paddling: FM River Runners
Inline Skating: FM Inline SkatersTriathlon: contact fmtriclub@aol.com
Cycling: NDCF, Great Plains Cycling Club
Paddling: FM River Runners
Inline Skating: FM Inline SkatersTriathlon: contact fmtriclub@aol.com